Barbarian

Barbarian is a class in Baldur's Gate 3.

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The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.

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Overview

Barbarians use their martial prowess and primal rage to strengthen themselves and dominate enemies in combat.

Subclasses

The Barbarian Subclasses are:

•  Berserker
•  Giant
•  Wild Magic
•  Wildheart

Class Progression

Barbarian Class Progression

Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features	Rage Charges	Rage Damage
1st	+2	Rage,  Unarmoured Defence	2	+2
2nd		Reckless Attack,  Danger Sense
3rd		Choose a subclass	3
4th		Feat
5th	+3	Extra Attack,  Fast Movement
6th		Subclass feature	4
7th		Feral Instinct
8th		Feat
9th	+4	Brutal Critical		+3
10th		Subclass feature
11th		Relentless Rage
12th		Feat	5

Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.

Class information

Attributes

Barbarian's default armour

Hit points

At level 1: 12 +  Constitution modifier

On level up: 7 +  Constitution modifier

Key abilities

 Strength for improved attack rolls and damage with melee weapons.

 Dexterity for higher initiative and Armour Class

 Constitution for more hit points and unarmoured Armour Class.

Spellcasting Ability

 Charisma for the effective use of actions, items, scrolls, and equipment.

Starting Proficiencies

Saving throw proficiencies

 Strength,  Constitution

Equipment proficiencies

Simple weapons, Martial weapons

 Light armour,  Medium armour

 Shields

Skill proficiencies (Choose 2)

 Animal Handling,  Athletics,  Intimidation,  Nature,  Survival,  Perception

Starting Equipment

 Greataxe,  Handaxe x2,  Barbarian Clothes,  Leather Boots

Multiclass Proficiencies

Equipment proficiencies

Simple weapons, Martial weapons

 Shields

Level progression

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

 Rage Charges: 2

The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by long rest.

 Rage ( + )

Deal 2 extra damage with melee and improvised weapons, and throwing.

Gain Resistance to physical damage, and  Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws.

Unarmoured Defence

Your body is as resilient as any armour. While not wearing armour, you add your Constitution Modifier to your  Armour Class.

Level 2

 Reckless Attack ()

Throw all caution in the wind to gain Advantage on your melee Attack roll. Until your next turn, you have Advantage on all Attack Rolls, but enemies also have Advantage on Attack Rolls against you.

Danger Sense

You sense when things aren't as they should be. You have  Advantage on  Dexterity saving throws, such as against traps, spells, and surfaces. To gain this benefit, you can't be  Blinded or  Incapacitated.

Level 3

 Rage Charges: 3

Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.

Select a subclass

All subclasses receive a special version of Rage that replaces the standard Barbarian class action.

Berserker	Giant	Wild Magic	Wildheart
Frenzy Frenzied Strike Enraged Throw	Giant's Rage Vaprak's Greed Gain a free cantrip:  Thaumaturgy	Rage: Wild Magic Magic Awareness	Choose a Bestial Heart Gain a free spell:  Speak with Animals

Level 4

• Choose a feat.

Level 5

Extra Attack

You can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack.

Fast Movement

Your Movement Speed increases by 3 m / 10 ft while not wearing Heavy Armour.

Subclass features

Berserker	Giant	Wild Magic	Wildheart
(none)	Boot of the Giants	(none)	(none)

Level 6

 Rage Charges: 4

Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.

Subclass features

Berserker	Giant	Wild Magic	Wildheart
Mindless Rage	Elemental Cleaver	Bolstering Magic: Boon Bolstering Magic: Level 1 Spell Slot Bolstering Magic: Level 2 Spell Slot	Choose an Animal Aspect

Level 7

Feral Instinct

You have honed your instincts to the utmost degree. You gain a +3 to Initiative and can't be Surprised.

Level 8

• Choose a feat.

Subclass features

Berserker	Giant	Wild Magic	Wildheart
(none)	(none)	(none)	Land's Stride: Difficult Terrain

Level 9

Brutal Critical

You've trained to strike swift and true. When you land a Critical Hit, you roll an extra damage die as well as the normal additional critical die.

Subclass features

Berserker	Giant	Wild Magic	Wildheart
(none)	(none)	Bolstering Magic: Level 3 Spell Slot	(none)

Level 10

Subclass features

Berserker	Giant	Wild Magic	Wildheart
Intimidating Presence	Mighty Impel	Unstable Backlash	Choose an additional Animal Aspect

Level 11

Relentless Rage

Once per Short Rest, if you drop to 0 hit points while  Enraged, you regain 1hit points instead of being  Downed.

Level 12

 Rage Charges: 5

Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.

• Choose a feat.

Notable barbarians

•  Dror Ragzlin
•  Haseid
•  Karlach
•  Lady Flux

See also

• List of all Barbarians

External links

• ⁠Barbarian on the Forgotten Realms Wiki