Frenzy

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Frenzy is a Berserker Barbarian Bonus Action that is a superset of Rage. This ability turns the Berserker's anger into an uncontrollable fury and grants additional abilities in addition to those from Rage. Wearing Heavy Armour triggers the Rage Impeded Condition, removing some benefits of Frenzy.

Description

Available only in combat.

Your Rage turns into a frenzy! You gain  Frenzied Strike and  Enraged Throw. You can also make an  Improvised Melee Weapon as a bonus action.

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

Rage ends early if you don't attack an enemy or take damage each turn.

You can't cast or concentrate on spells while raging.

Properties

Cost:

Bonus action + Rage Charge

Details:

Range: Self

At Higher Levels

At level 9, the bonus damage to attacks granted by Frenzy increases to +3.

Condition: Frenzied

Frenzied

Duration: 10 turns

Deal an additional 2 damage with melee and improvised weapons, and when throwing objects.

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

Cannot cast or concentrate on spells.

Rage ends early if the barbarian hasn't attacked an enemy or taken damage since their last turn.

Condition: Rage Impeded

Rage Impeded

Duration: Permanent

• Weighed down by Heavy Armour. Until the armour is removed, Raging won't grant extra damage, resistance to physical damage, or Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws.

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Berserker Barbarian