Unleash Your Inner Fury: Top 10 Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3
Dominate the battlefield as a Barbarian in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)! This guide showcases the ten best feats to maximize your damage output and survivability. Barbarians, while straightforward, benefit greatly from strategic feat selection. Let's explore the top contenders:
10. Durable
| Unlock Level | Description |
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| Level 4 | +1 Constitution (max 20). Full HP restoration on each Short Rest. |
Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost is a bonus, but the full HP restoration after short rests is game-changing, especially on higher difficulties.
9. Lucky
| Unlock Level | Description |
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| Level 4 | 3 Luck points per long rest. Spend to gain advantage on rolls or force enemy attack rerolls. |
Versatile and powerful, Lucky provides three luck points per long rest. Use them for advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or to make enemies reroll attacks. A top choice for any class, including Barbarians.
8. Mage Slayer
| Unlock Level | Description |
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| Level 4 | Advantage on saving throws against spells cast at melee range. Reaction to attack the caster. Enemies hit have disadvantage on Concentration. |
A Barbarian's nemesis? Enemy spellcasters. Mage Slayer counters this perfectly. Gain advantage against spells cast at close range, react with an immediate attack, and inflict disadvantage on concentration checks for hit enemies. Essential for neutralizing mages.
7. Athlete
| Unlock Level | Description |
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| Level 4 | +1 Strength or Dexterity (max 20). Easier standing up from prone. 50% increased jump distance. |
For the agile Barbarian or those who appreciate efficient exploration, Athlete shines. Gain a stat boost and significantly improve your movement, making standing up from prone easier and increasing jump range by 50%. Excellent for exploration and multiclassing.
6. Savage Attacker
| Unlock Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Level 4 | Roll damage dice twice, keeping the highest result for melee weapon attacks. |
Maximize your damage output with Savage Attacker. Roll your damage dice twice and choose the highest result, ensuring every attack packs a mighty punch. Perfectly complements the Barbarian's raw power.
5. Charger
| Unlock Level | Description |
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| Level 4 | Charge 9m, hitting the first enemy. Does not provoke Opportunity Attacks. |
Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature with Charger. Charge 9 meters, striking the first enemy encountered without triggering Opportunity Attacks. Ideal for quickly closing the distance and initiating combat.
4. Tough
| Unlock Level | Description |
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| Level 4 | +2 HP per level gained (retroactive). |
Enhance your survivability with Tough. Gain an additional 2 hit points per level, including levels already attained. A significant boost to your overall health pool.
3. Sentinel
| Unlock Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Level 4 | Reaction to attack an enemy targeting an ally (ally must not have Sentinel). Advantage on Opportunity Attacks. Hitting with an OA prevents movement. |
Turn your Barbarian into an unyielding bulwark with Sentinel. React to attacks on allies, gaining advantage on Opportunity Attacks and potentially immobilizing enemies. Perfect for protecting your party.
2. Polearm Master
| Unlock Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Level 4 | Bonus action attack with the polearm's butt. Opportunity Attack when a target enters range. |
Expand your reach and damage potential with Polearm Master. Use a bonus action for an additional attack with the polearm's butt, and trigger Opportunity Attacks when enemies approach. Excellent for controlling the battlefield.
1. Great Weapon Master
| Unlock Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Level 4 | Bonus action attack after a critical hit or kill. +10 damage on hits with heavy melee weapons (-5 penalty to attack rolls). |
Unleash devastating power with Great Weapon Master. Gain a bonus action attack after critical hits or kills, and deal +10 damage with heavy weapons (at the cost of a -5 penalty to attack rolls). A high-risk, high-reward feat for maximizing damage.
These feats will significantly enhance your Barbarian's capabilities in BG3. While all are strong, Great Weapon Master offers exceptional early-game power. For further BG3 guidance, explore our guides on crafting Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing. New players should also check out Destructoid's beginner's guide.
Updated 03/23/24 by Jason Coles. Further updated 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan.
