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 power and decimate your foes. Barbarians are simple yet effective damage dealers, and these feats will amplify their already impressive capabilities.
Top 10 Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)
Barbarians in BG3 are straightforward but incredibly effective. Their raw power and damage output are significantly enhanced by strategic feat selection. While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some classes, choosing wisely makes a huge difference.
10. Durable

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Available at Level 4 |
Your Constitution increases by 1 (max 20). You regain full hit points after each Short Rest. |
Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost is always beneficial, but the full HP restoration on short rests is game-changing, especially on higher difficulty settings.
9. Lucky

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Available at Level 4 |
Gain 3 Luck points per long rest. Spend these to gain advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack reroles. |
Lucky's versatility shines. Three luck points per long rest provide tactical flexibility, boosting your chances of success or hindering enemies, making it valuable for any Barbarian build.
8. Mage Slayer

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Available at Level 4 |
Advantage on saving throws against spells cast within melee range. Reaction to attack the caster. Enemies hit have disadvantage on concentration saving throws. |
Counter enemy spellcasters effectively. Mage Slayer provides advantage against spells cast up close, a reaction attack against the caster, and disadvantage on concentration checks for hit enemies. Essential for neutralizing magical threats.
7. Athlete

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Available at Level 4 |
Strength or Dexterity increases by 1 (max 20). Reduced movement cost for standing up from prone. 50% increased jump distance. |
Enhance mobility and exploration. Athlete offers a stat boost and significantly improves standing up from prone and jump distance, making it ideal for traversal and multiclassing.
6. Savage Attacker

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Available at Level 4 |
Roll damage dice twice, using the highest result for melee weapon attacks. |
Maximize damage output. Savage Attacker's simplicity perfectly complements the Barbarian's raw power, significantly increasing damage potential with every attack.
5. Charger

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Available at Level 4 |
Charge 9m, hitting the first enemy for increased damage. Does not provoke opportunity attacks. |
Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature. Charger allows for powerful charges, dealing extra damage without triggering opportunity attacks, making it ideal for closing the distance and initiating combat.
4. Tough

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Available at Level 4 |
+2 HP per level gained (retroactive). |
Increase survivability. Tough provides substantial HP boosts, scaling with your level and applying retroactively, making your Barbarian incredibly resilient.
3. Sentinel

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Available at Level 4 |
Reaction to attack an enemy targeting an ally (ally must not have Sentinel). Advantage on opportunity attacks. Hitting with an opportunity attack prevents enemy movement. |
Enhance your defensive capabilities. Sentinel transforms your Barbarian into a formidable protector, punishing enemies who target allies and controlling enemy movement.
2. Polearm Master

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Available at Level 4 |
Bonus action attack with the butt of a polearm (glaive, halberd, quarterstaff, spear). Opportunity attack when a target enters range. |
Extend your reach and control the battlefield. Polearm Master allows for additional attacks with bonus actions, maximizing damage output and controlling enemy positioning.
1. Great Weapon Master

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Available at Level 4 |
Bonus action attack after a critical hit or kill with a melee weapon. +10 damage with heavy melee weapons (-5 attack roll penalty). |
Unleash devastating power. Great Weapon Master delivers massive damage, even if it means risking some misses. The potential for huge damage numbers makes it a top choice for any Barbarian focusing on raw power.
These feats will significantly enhance your Barbarian's effectiveness in Baldur's Gate 3. While each offers unique advantages, Great Weapon Master stands out for its early-game power and overall impact. Remember to consult our other guides for more BG3 tips and strategies!
(Updated 1/27/25)