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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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| image = Barbarian Class 300px.png
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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.
|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.
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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.}}
! style="width: 350px;" | [[File:Barbarian Class 300px.png|center|160px]]
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<mobileonly>[[File:Barbarian Class 300px.png|center|160px]]{{Quote|The strong embrace the wild that hides inside - keen instincts, primal physicality, and most of all, an unbridled, unquenchable rage.}}</mobileonly>
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}}
}}


[[Category:Classes]]
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|+ Barbarian Class Progression
'''Barbarian''' is a character [[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]]. __NOTOC__
 
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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
| {{SAI|Rage}}, {{SAI|Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|Unarmoured Defence}}
| style="width: 8%;" | '''Rages'''
| rowspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | 2
| style="width: 15%;" | '''Rage Damage'''
| rowspan="8" style="text-align: center;" | +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 1|1st]]
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| +2
| {{SAI|Reckless Attack}}, {{SAI|Danger Sense}}
| [[File:Rage Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1|24px|link=Rage]] [[Rage]], [[File:Unarmoured Defense Icon 64px.png|frameless|24px|upright=0.1|link=Barbarian#Level 1]] [[#Level 1|Unarmoured Defence]]
| 2
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| +2
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 3|Choose a subclass}}
| [[File:Reckless Attack Icon 64px.png|frameless|24px|upright=0.1|link=Reckless Attack]] [[Reckless Attack]], [[File:Danger Sense Icon 64px.png|frameless|24px|upright=0.1|link=Barbarian#Level 2]] [[#Level 2|Danger Sense]]
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 3
| 2
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| +2
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| {{Icon|Barbarian_Class_300px.png|24|link=#Level 3}} [[#Level 3|Choose a subclass]]
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 4|4th]]
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| +2
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| {{Icon|Passive Feature Generic Icon.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Ability Score Improvement]]
| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}, {{SAI|Fast Movement}}
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 5|5th]]
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| +3
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 6|Subclass feature}}
| [[File:Extra Attack Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|24px|link=Extra Attack]] [[Extra Attack]], [[File:Fast Movement Icon.png|frameless|24px|upright=0.1|link=Barbarian#Level 5]] [[#Level 5|Fast Movement]]
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | 4
| 3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 6|6th]]
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| +3
| {{SAI|Feral Instinct}}
| {{Icon|Barbarian_Class_300px.png|24|link=#Level 6}} [[#Level 6|Subclass feature]]
| 4
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 7|7th]]
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| +3
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| [[#Level 7|Feral Instinct]]
| 4
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 8|8th]]
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| +3
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +4
| {{Icon|Passive Feature Generic Icon.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Ability Score Improvement]]
| {{SAI|Brutal Critical}}
| 4
| rowspan="4" style="text-align: center;" | +3
| +2
|-
|-
| [[#Level 9|9th]]
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| +4
| {{SmIconLink|Class Barbarian Badge Icon.png|Barbarian#Level 10|Subclass feature}}
| [[#Level 9|Brutal Critical]]
| 4
| +3
|-
|-
| [[#Level 10|10th]]
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| +4
| {{SAI|Relentless Rage}}
| {{Icon|Barbarian_Class_300px.png|24|link=#Level 10}} [[#Level 10|Subclass feature]]
| 4
| +3
|-
|-
| [[#Level 11|11th]]
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| +4
| {{SmIconLink|Generic Feature Icon.webp|Feats|Feat}}
| [[#Level 11|Relentless Rage]]
| style="text-align: center;" | 5
| 4
| +3
|-
| [[#Level 12|12th]]
| +4
| {{Icon|Passive Feature Generic Icon.png|24|link=Feats#Available Feats}} [[Feats|Ability Score Improvement]]
| 5
| +3
|}
|}


== Class Information ==
'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.
 
== Overview ==
 
[[File:Default Barbarian Armor.png|200px|right|Barbarian's default armour]]
 
; Hit points
: At level 1: {{InfoBlob|12 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: 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|Constitution}} for more [[hit points]] and [[Unarmoured Defence (Barbarian)|unarmoured]] Armour Class.
; Saving throw proficiencies
: {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
: {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{Shields}}
; Skill proficiencies (Choose 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 header|1}}
 
; {{SAI|Rage|w=40}}
: While Raging, you gain the following:
:* [[Damage_Types#Resistance|Resistance]] against physical damage
:* 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.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}


[[File:Barbarian Class Default Armor.png|thumb|right|Barbarian's default armour]]
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 2
: The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by [[long rest]].


* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|12 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
** '''Hit points at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|7 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}
* '''Key Ability Scores:'''
** {{Ability|Strength}} for improved [[Attack Roll|Attack Rolls]] and damage with melee weapons.
** {{Ability|Dexterity}} for higher [[Initiative]] and [[Armour Class]].
** {{Ability|Constitution}} for more [[Hit Points]].
* '''[[Saving Throw]] Proficiencies:''' {{Ability|Strength}}, {{Ability|Constitution}}
* '''Equipment Proficiencies:'''
** {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
** {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}
** {{Shields}}
* '''Skills with Proficiency''' ''(Choose 2):''
** [[Animal Handling]], [[Athletics]], [[Intimidation]], [[Nature]], [[Survival]], [[Perception]]
*** You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.


== Level Progression ==
; {{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.


Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
{{Level header|2}}


=== Level 1 ===
; {{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.


* [[File:Rage Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Rage]] '''[[Rage]]'''
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* [[File:Rage Charges Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Rage Charges: 2''' ''(The number of times you can Rage per day. Replenished by [[Long Rest]]).''
* [[File:Unarmoured Defense Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Unarmoured Defence:''' Your body is as resilient as any armour. While not wearing [[armour]], you add your [[Constitution#Constitution Modifier Chart|Constitution Modifier]] to your [[Armour Class]]. Wearing [[Armour#Heavy Armour|Heavy Armour]] impedes your [[Rage]].


=== Level 2 ===
; {{SAI|Danger Sense|w=40}}
: You have advantage on Dexterity saves against traps, [[spells]] and [[Surface|surfaces]] while not {{Cond|Blinded}} or {{Cond|Incapacitated}}.


* [[File:Reckless Attack Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Reckless Attack]] '''[[Reckless Attack]]'''
{{Level header|3}}
* [[File:Danger Sense Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Danger Sense:''' You sense when things aren't as they should be. You have [[Advantage]] on Dexterity [[Saving Throws]] against traps, spells and surfaces. To gain this benefit, you can't be [[Condition#Blinded|Blinded]], Deafened, or Incapacitated.


=== Level 3 ===
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
: Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.


* [[File:Rage Charges Icons.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Rage Charges: 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 Wildheart Badge Icon.png|Wildheart|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Wild Magic Barbarian Subclass Icon.png|Wild Magic (Barbarian Subclass)|w=150|h=150}}
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| style="width:250px;| [[File:Berserker Subclass 300px.png|frameless|150px|center|link=Berserker]] [[Berserker]]
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| style="width:250px;| [[File:Wildheart Subclass 300px.png|frameless|150px|center|link=Wildheart]] [[Wildheart]]
* {{SAI|Frenzy|w=40}} (replaces Rage)
** {{SAI|Frenzied Strike|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Enraged Throw|w=40}}
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* Choose a [[Bestial Heart]]
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|w=40}}
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* {{SAI|Rage: Wild Magic|w=40}} (replaces Rage)
* {{SAI|Magic Awareness|w=40}}
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* '''Subclass Features:'''
{{Level header|4}}


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* Choose a [[feat]].
 
{{Level header|5}}
 
; {{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|Fast Movement|w=40}}
: Your movement speed increases by {{Distance|m=3|ft=10}} while not wearing heavy armour.
 
{{Level header|6}}
 
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
: Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.
 
==== Subclass features ====
 
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! [[File:Berserker_Subclass_300px.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Berserker]][[Berserker]]
! [[Berserker]]
! [[File:Wildheart_Subclass_300px.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wildheart]][[Wildheart]]
! [[Wildheart]]
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
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* [[File:Frenzy Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Frenzy]] Rage
* {{SAI|Mindless Rage|w=40}}
* [[File:Frenzied Strike Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Frenzied Strike]]
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* [[File:Enraged Throw Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Enraged Throw]]
* Choose an [[Animal Aspect]]
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* Gain [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* {{SAI|Bolstering Magic: Boon|w=40}}
* Choose a [[Wildheart#Level 3|Bestial Heart]]:
* {{SAI|Bolstering Magic: Level 1 Spell Slot|w=40}}
** [[File:Rage Bear Heart Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Bear Heart|Bear Heart]]
* {{SAI|Bolstering Magic: Level 2 Spell Slot|w=40}}
** [[File:Rage Eagle Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Eagle Heart|Eagle Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Elk Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Elk Heart|Elk Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Tiger Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Tiger Heart|Tiger Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Wolf Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Wolf Heart|Wolf Heart]]
* Choose a [[Wildheart#Level 3|piercing style]] ''(Optional)''
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|}


=== Level 4 ===
{{Level header|7}}


* '''Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1):'''
; {{SAI|Feral Instinct|w=40}}
** Improve an [[Character Creation#Ability Scores|Ability Score]] by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1 (Ability Scores can not be raised higher than 20 using this feature).
: You have honed your instincts to the utmost degree. You gain a +3 to [[initiative]] and can't be [[Initiative#Surprise|Surprised]].
** Choose a [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]].


* '''Subclass Features:'''
{{Level header|8}}
* Choose a [[feat]].
 
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==== Subclass features ====
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! [[File:Berserker_Subclass_300px.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Berserker]][[Berserker]]
! [[Berserker]]
! [[File:Wildheart_Subclass_300px.png|frameless|upright=0.15|link=Wildheart]][[Wildheart]]
! [[Wildheart]]
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
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* Replace a [[Wildheart#Level 4|Bestial Heart]] (Optional):
* {{SAI|Land's Stride: Difficult Terrain|w=40}}
** [[File:Rage Bear Heart Icon 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Bear Heart|Bear Heart]]
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** [[File:Rage Eagle Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Eagle Heart|Eagle Heart]]
(none)
** [[File:Rage Elk Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Elk Heart|Elk Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Tiger Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Tiger Heart|Tiger Heart]]
** [[File:Rage Wolf Heart 64px.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] [[Rage: Wolf Heart|Wolf Heart]]
|}
|}


=== Level 5 ===
{{Level header|9}}


*[[File:Proficiency Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Proficiency Bonus]] '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus).''
; {{SAI|Brutal Critical|w=40}}
*[[File:Extra Attack Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Extra Attack]] '''[[Extra Attack]]:''' You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
: When you land a critical hit, you roll an extra damage die as well as the normal additional critical die.
*[[File:Fast Movement Icon.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Fast Movement:''' Your [[Movement Speed]] increases by {{Distance|m=1.5|ft=5}} while not wearing [[Armour#Heavy Armour|Heavy Armour]].


*'''Subclass Features:''' None at this level
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==== Subclass features ====
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! [[Berserker]]
! [[Wildheart]]
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
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* {{SAI|Bolstering Magic: Level 3 Spell Slot|w=40}}
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{{Level header|10}}
==== Subclass features ====
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! [[Berserker]]
! [[Wildheart]]
! [[Wild Magic Barbarian]]
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* {{SAI|Intimidating Presence|w=40}}
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* Choose an additional [[Animal Aspect]]
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* {{SAI|Unstable Backlash|w=40}}
|}
 
{{Level header|11}}
; {{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 header|12}}
; {{R|rage|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5 : Gain an additional Rage Charge. You can now Rage more times per long rest.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
* Choose a [[feat]].
 
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Barbarian|long}}
 
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