Rage

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Rage is a Barbarian Bonus Action and Class Feature. Enter a Rage to gain Resistance against physical damage, deal extra melee and thrown damage, and Advantage on Strength Checks and Saving Throws. Wearing Heavy Armour triggers the Rage Impeded Condition, removing most benefits of Rage.

This page is for the Barbarian action. For the Beast Master companion action see  Rage (Boar).

Description

Available only in combat.

While Raging, you are stronger, and you deal 2 extra damage with melee and improvised weapons, and when throwing objects.

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 Rage increases to +3.

Condition: Rage

Rage

Duration: 10 turns

• Deals an additional 2 damage with melee and improvised weapons, and while throwing objects.
• 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 didn't attack an enemy or take 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 1: Barbarian

Notes

• Attacks made against non-hostile (but not allied) creatures count towards maintaining the effect.
• Rage cannot be used while being Calmed.