Unleash Your Inner Fury: Top 10 Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3
Dominate the battlefield in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) with these powerful Barbarian feats. Barbarians are formidable damage dealers, and the right feats amplify their raw power. While Barbarian feat choices are limited, selecting wisely makes a huge difference. Here are the top 10 feats to consider:
10. Durable
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| Available at Level 4 | +1 Constitution (max 20). Regain full hit points after each short rest. |
Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost is always beneficial, but regaining full health on short rests is game-changing, especially on higher difficulty settings.
9. Lucky
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 rerolls. |
Lucky's versatility shines. Three luck points per long rest provide strategic advantages across various situations, benefiting any Barbarian build.
8. Mage Slayer
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Mage Slayer counters a Barbarian's biggest threat: enemy spellcasters. Gaining advantage against spells and the ability to retaliate with a reaction attack makes this a must-have.
7. Athlete
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| Available at Level 4 | +1 Strength or Dexterity (max 20). Easier standing up from prone. 50% increased jump distance. |
Athlete enhances mobility and exploration. The stat boost is helpful, but the reduced movement cost for standing and increased jump distance are invaluable for traversing the game world.
6. Savage Attacker
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| Available at Level 4 | Roll damage dice twice, keeping the higher result for melee weapon attacks. |
Savage Attacker directly boosts damage output. The simplicity of rolling twice and taking the best result perfectly complements the Barbarian's brutal combat style.
5. Charger
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| Available at Level 4 | Charge 9m, hitting the first enemy. Does not provoke opportunity attacks. |
Thematically fitting and strategically sound, Charger allows for powerful charges into melee combat without the risk of opportunity attacks.
4. Tough
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| Available at Level 4 | +2 hit points per level gained (retroactive). |
Tough significantly increases survivability. The additional hit points, applied retroactively, make a substantial difference throughout the game.
3. Sentinel
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 for the rest of their turn. |
Sentinel transforms the Barbarian into a formidable protector. The ability to punish enemies attacking allies and hinder their movement is incredibly effective.
2. Polearm Master
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| Available at Level 4 | Bonus action attack with the butt of a polearm (glaive, halberd, quarterstaff, spear). Opportunity attack when a target enters range. |
Polearm Master maximizes damage and control. The extra bonus action attack and opportunity attacks make this a strong choice for maximizing combat effectiveness.
1. Great Weapon Master
| How to Unlock | Description |
|---|---|
| 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). |
Great Weapon Master delivers devastating damage. While the attack penalty exists, the potential for massive damage output makes it a top choice for maximizing Barbarian lethality.
These are the top 10 Barbarian feats in Baldur's Gate 3. Great Weapon Master is a powerful starting point, but each feat offers unique advantages depending on your preferred playstyle.
(Article updated 03/23/24 by Jason Coles and 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan)
