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| description = Barbarian is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
| description = Barbarian is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
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|quote=The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.
|quote=The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.
|image=Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png
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'''Barbarian''' is a [[class]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. Barbarians use their martial prowess and primal rage to strengthen themselves and dominate enemies in combat. Barbarians' key ability scores are [[Strength]], [[Dexterity]], and [[Constitution]].


The Barbarian subclasses are: {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}, {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}, {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}} __NOTOC__
'''Barbarian''' is a [[class]] in ''Baldur's Gate 3''. Barbarians use their martial prowess and primal rage to strengthen themselves and dominate enemies in combat.
 
Subclasses:
{{hlist|
* {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
* {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
* {{IconLink|Class Barbarian Wild Magic Badge Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
}}


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|+ Barbarian Class Progression
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! colspan="5" | The Barbarian Class Progression
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
! style="width: 13%;" | {{Resource | rg | forceplural = yes }}
! style="width: 12%;" | Rage Damage
|-
|-
| style="width: 6%;" | '''Level'''
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| style="width: 15%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]'''
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +2
| Features
| style="width: 8%;" | '''Rages'''
| style="width: 15%;" | '''Rage Damage'''
|-
| [[#Level 1|1st]]
| +2
| {{SAI|Rage}}, {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence}}  
| {{SAI|Rage}}, {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence}}  
| 2
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2
| +2
| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| +2
| {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}, {{SAI|Danger Sense}}
| {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}, {{SAI|Danger Sense}}
| 2
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| +2
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}
| 3
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 4|4th]]
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| +2
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 5|5th]]
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| +3
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}, {{SAI|Fast Movement}}
| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}, {{SAI|Fast Movement}}
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 6|6th]]
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| +3
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| 4
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | 4
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 7|7th]]
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| +3
| {{SAI|Feral Instinct}}
| {{SAI|Feral Instinct}}
| 4
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 8|8th]]
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| +3
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| 4
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 9|9th]]
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| +4
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
| {{SAI|Brutal Critical}}
| {{SAI|Brutal Critical}}
| 4
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| +3
|-
|-
| [[#Level 10|10th]]
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| +4
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 10|Subclass feature}}
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 10|Subclass feature}}
| 4
| +3
|-
|-
| [[#Level 11|11th]]
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| +4
| {{SAI|Relentless Rage}}
| {{SAI|Relentless Rage}}
| 4
| +3
|-
|-
| [[#Level 12|12th]]
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| +4
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| 5
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| +3
|}
|}
'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.


== Overview ==
== Overview ==
[[File:Default Barbarian Armor.png|200px|right|Barbarian's default armour]]
[[File:Default Barbarian Armor.png|200px|right|Barbarian's default armour]]


; Level 1 maximum hit points : {{InfoBlob|12 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Hit points
;; Hit points at higher levels : {{InfoBlob|7 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: At level 1: {{InfoBlob|12 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key abilities : {{Ability|Strength}} for improved [[Attack Roll|attack rolls]] and damage with melee weapons.  
: On level up: {{InfoBlob|7 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key abilities
: {{Ability|Strength}} for improved [[Attack Roll|attack rolls]] and damage with melee weapons.  
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[initiative]] and [[Armour Class]]
: {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[initiative]] and [[Armour Class]]
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more [[hit points]] and [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|unarmoured]] Armour Class.
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for more [[hit points]] and [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|unarmoured]] Armour Class.
; Saving throw proficiencies : {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
; Saving throw proficiencies
; Equipment proficiencies : {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}  
: {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
: {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{Shields}}
: {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{Shields}}
; Skill proficiencies (Choose 2) : [[Animal Handling]], [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]], [[Nature]], [[Survival]], [[Perception]]
; Skill proficiencies (Choose 2)
: You receive a bonus to every [[skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At level 1 the proficiency bonus is +2.
: {{Skill|Animal Handling}}, {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Nature}}, {{Skill|Survival}}, {{Skill|Perception}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment
: {{RarityItem|Greataxe}}, {{RarityItem|Handaxe}} x2, {{RarityItem|Barbarian Clothes}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots (Barbarian)|alias=Leather Boots}}
; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for the effective use of items, scrolls, and equipment.


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


=== Level 1 ===
{{Level header|1}}
==== {{SAI|Rage|w=40}} ====
* '''{{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 2''' ''(The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by [[Long Rest]]).''


While Raging, you gain the following:
; {{SAI|Rage|w=40}}
* [[Damage_Types#Resistance|Resistance]] against physical damage
: While Raging, you gain the following:
* Deal extra melee and thrown damage
:* [[Damage_Types#Resistance|Resistance]] against physical damage
* {{Advantage}} on Strength [[Checks]] and [[Saving Throws]].
:* Deal extra melee and thrown damage
:* {{Advantage}} on Strength [[checks]] and [[saving throws]].
: Your rage lasts for 10 turns and ends early if you haven't attacked a creature or been attacked or you decide to end your Rage. You cannot cast spells or concentrate while raging.


Your rage lasts for 10 turns and ends early if you haven't attacked a creature or been attacked or you decide to end your Rage. You also cannot cast spells or concentrate while raging.
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* '''{{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence|w=30}}:''' Adds your [[Constitution]] modifier to your [[Armour Class]] in addition to your [[Dexterity]] modifier when not wearing [[armour]].
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 2
: The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by [[long rest]].


=== Level 2 ===
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* '''{{SAI|Reckless Attack|w=30}}:''' Until your next turn, you have [[Advantage]] on all Attack Rolls, but enemies also have [[Advantage]] on Attack Rolls against you.
 
* '''{{SAI|Danger Sense|w=30}}:''' You have [[Advantage]] on Dexterity [[Saving Throws]] against traps, [[Spells]] and [[Surface|surfaces]] while not {{Cond|Blinded}} or {{Cond|Incapacitated}}.
; {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence|w=40}}
: When not wearing armour, add your Constitution modifier to your Armour Class in addition to your Dexterity modifier.
 
{{Level header|2}}
 
; {{SAI|Reckless Attack|w=40}}
: Until your next turn, you have advantage on all attack rolls, but enemies also have advantage on attack rolls against you.


=== Level 3 ===
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* '''{{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 3''' ''(Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per [[Long Rest]]).''
 
; {{SAI|Danger Sense|w=40}}
: You have advantage on Dexterity saves against traps, [[spells]] and [[Surface|surfaces]] while not {{Cond|Blinded}} or {{Cond|Incapacitated}}.
 
{{Level header|3}}
 
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 3
: Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.
 
==== Choose a subclass ====


==== Choose a subclass: ====
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! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|w=150|h=150}}
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=== Level 4 ===
{{Level header|4}}
 
* Choose a [[feat]].
* Choose a [[feat]].


=== Level 5 ===
{{Level header|5}}
* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus).''
 
; {{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.


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* '''{{SAI|Extra Attack|w=30}}:''' You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
; {{SAI|Fast Movement|w=40}}
* '''{{SAI|Fast Movement|w=30}}:''' Your Movement Speed increases by 3m / 10ft while not wearing Heavy Armour.
: Your movement speed increases by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} while not wearing heavy armour.
 
{{Level header|6}}
 
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 4
: Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.


=== Level 6 ===
==== Subclass features ====
* '''{{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 4''' ''(Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per [[Long Rest]]).''


==== Subclass features: ====
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! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
! [[Berserker]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
! [[Wildheart]]
! {{SmIconLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
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=== Level 7 ===
{{Level header|7}}
* '''{{SAI|Feral Instinct|w=30}}:''' You have honed your instincts to the utmost degree. You gain a +3 to [[Initiative]] and can't be [[Initiative#Surprise|Surprised]].


=== Level 8 ===
; {{SAI|Feral Instinct|w=40}}
: You have honed your instincts to the utmost degree. You gain a +3 to [[initiative]] and can't be [[Initiative#Surprise|Surprised]].
 
{{Level header|8}}
* Choose a [[feat]].
* Choose a [[feat]].


==== Subclass features: ====
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==== Subclass features ====
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! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
! [[Berserker]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
! [[Wildheart]]
! {{SmIconLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
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=== Level 9 ===
{{Level header|9}}
* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +4''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus).''
 
; {{SAI|Brutal Critical|w=40}}
: When you land a critical hit, you roll an extra damage die as well as the normal additional critical die.


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* '''{{SAI|Brutal Critical|w=30}}:''' When you land a [[Critical Hit]], you roll an extra damage die as well as the normal additional critical die.
==== Subclass features ====
 
==== Subclass features: ====
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! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
! [[Berserker]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
! [[Wildheart]]
! {{SmIconLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
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=== Level 10 ===
{{Level header|10}}
==== Subclass features: ====
==== Subclass features ====
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! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Berserker Badge Icon.png|Berserker}}
! [[Berserker]]
! {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart}}
! [[Wildheart]]
! {{SmIconLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|Wild Magic}}
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
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=== Level 11 ===
{{Level header|11}}
* '''{{SAI|Relentless Rage|w=30}}:''' Once per [[Short Rest]], if you drop to 0 hit point while [[Rage|Enraged]], you regain 1 hit points instead of being {{Cond|Downed}}.
; {{SAI|Relentless Rage|w=40}}
: Once per [[short rest]], if you drop to 0 hit point while [[Rage|Enraged]], you regain 1 hit points instead of being {{Cond|Downed}}


=== Level 12 ===
{{Level header|12}}
* '''{{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 5''' ''(Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per [[Long Rest]]).''
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}: 5 : Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.


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