Unleash the Fury: Top 10 Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3
Dominate the battlefield as a Barbarian in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)! This guide highlights the ten best feats to maximize your rage-fueled combat prowess. Barbarians are potent damage dealers, and choosing the right feats significantly amplifies their effectiveness.
While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some classes, selecting wisely makes all the difference. Let's explore the top contenders:
10. Durable
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | +1 Constitution (max 20), Full HP restoration on Short Rest. |
Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost enhances survivability, while full HP recovery after short rests is invaluable on higher difficulty settings.
9. Lucky
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | 3 Luck points per long rest; use for Advantage on rolls or force enemy rerolls. |
Lucky's versatility shines. Three luck points per long rest provide Advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerolls, bolstering success across various scenarios.
8. Mage Slayer
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | Advantage on saving throws vs. spells in melee range; reaction attack against spellcasters; Disadvantage on Concentration saves for hit enemies. |
Counter enemy spellcasters effectively. Mage Slayer grants Advantage against spells cast at close range, allows a reaction attack against the caster, and imposes Disadvantage on their Concentration saves. Essential for neutralizing magical threats.
7. Athlete
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | +1 Strength or Dexterity (max 20); easier standing up from prone; 50% increased jump distance. |
Enhance mobility and traversal. Athlete provides a stat boost and improves movement, making it easier to overcome obstacles and traverse the environment.
6. Savage Attacker
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | Roll damage dice twice, keep the higher result for melee weapon attacks. |
Maximize damage output. Savage Attacker increases damage significantly by allowing two damage rolls per die, selecting the highest result. A simple yet powerful boost to your offensive capabilities.
5. Charger
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | Increased damage when charging; no Opportunity Attacks provoked. |
Embrace aggressive tactics. Charger allows a powerful charge attack, dealing extra damage and avoiding Opportunity Attacks. Ideal for closing the distance and initiating devastating assaults.
4. Tough
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | +2 HP per level gained (retroactive). |
Enhance survivability. Tough significantly increases your maximum HP, providing a substantial boost to your durability. The retroactive application makes it beneficial even when taken later in the game.
3. Sentinel
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | Reaction attack against enemies attacking allies; Advantage on Opportunity Attacks; immobilize enemies hit with Opportunity Attacks. |
Become an unyielding protector. Sentinel transforms your Barbarian into a formidable defender, allowing reaction attacks against enemies threatening allies and hindering their movement.
2. Polearm Master
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | Bonus action attack with polearm butt; Opportunity Attacks when targets enter range. |
Extend your reach and control the battlefield. Polearm Master allows a bonus action attack with the polearm's butt, maximizing your offensive potential and granting additional Opportunity Attacks.
1. Great Weapon Master
| Unlock Level | Effect |
| 4 | Bonus action attack after critical hit or kill; +10 damage, -5 attack roll penalty for heavy melee weapons. |
Unleash devastating power. Great Weapon Master delivers immense damage, though at the cost of accuracy. The potential for massive damage output makes it a top choice for maximizing your Barbarian's destructive capabilities.
These feats represent the cream of the crop for Barbarians in BG3. While each offers significant advantages, Great Weapon Master stands out for its early-game impact and raw damage potential. Choose wisely and conquer! For more Baldur's Gate 3 guides, explore resources on crafting Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing.
