Discover the Godlike Feats of Barbarians in Baldur's Gate 3

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 highlights the ten best feats to maximize your damage and survivability. While Barbarians have fewer feat choices, these selections significantly impact your effectiveness.

Top 10 Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

Barbarians are potent damage dealers in BG3, excelling with strategic feat choices. Let's explore the top contenders:

10. Durable

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Available at Level 4	Constitution increases by 1 (max 20). Full hit points restored after each Short Rest.

Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The extra Constitution and full HP restoration after short rests are invaluable, especially on higher difficulty settings.

9. Lucky

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Available at Level 4	Grants 3 Luck points per long rest. Spend these for Advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerolls.

Lucky's versatility shines. Boost your chances of success or hinder enemies – a powerful, adaptable feat 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, a reaction attack, and Disadvantage on Concentration for struck foes. Essential for neutralizing magical threats.

7. Athlete

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Available at Level 4	Strength or Dexterity increases by 1 (max 20). Easier standing up from prone. 50% increased jump distance.

Enhance mobility and exploration. Athlete offers a stat boost, easier rising from prone, and a significant jump distance increase. Beneficial for both combat and traversal.

6. Savage Attacker

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Available at Level 4	Roll damage dice twice, using the higher result for melee weapon attacks.

Maximize your damage output. Savage Attacker's simplicity amplifies your raw power, ensuring every hit packs a devastating punch.

5. Charger

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Available at Level 4	Increased damage when charging. No Opportunity Attacks provoked.

Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature. Charge into melee range, dealing extra damage without triggering Opportunity Attacks. Excellent for repositioning and initiating combat.

4. Tough

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Available at Level 4	+2 HP per level gained (retroactive).

Increase your survivability. Tough provides significant extra HP, scaling with your level and applying retroactively. A solid choice for any Barbarian build.

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 allows you to react to attacks on allies, gaining Advantage on Opportunity Attacks and hindering enemy movement. A powerful defensive feat.

2. Polearm Master

BG3 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 provides an extra bonus action attack and Opportunity Attacks, maximizing your combat effectiveness.

1. Great Weapon Master

BG3 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 penalty to attack rolls).

Unleash devastating damage. Great Weapon Master delivers significant damage increases at the cost of accuracy. A high-risk, high-reward feat for maximizing your offensive potential.

These feats offer diverse strategies for Barbarian builds. While Great Weapon Master provides early-game power, consider the others based on your preferred playstyle. For additional BG3 resources, explore guides on Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing.