In *Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)*, selecting the right Barbarian feats can transform your character into an unstoppable force, fueled by rage and ready to dominate the battlefield. Barbarians are a thrilling class to explore in *Baldur’s Gate 3*, known for their straightforward gameplay, impressive speed, and potent damage output. Although Barbarians have fewer Feat options compared to other classes, choosing the right ones can significantly enhance your gameplay. Let’s dive into the top 10 Barbarian feats that you should consider as you progress through *Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)*.
10 – Durable
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Your Constitution increases by 1, to a maximum of 20. |
| You regain full hit points each time you take a Short Rest. |
Barbarians are already tough to take down, but the Durable feat can make them even more resilient. By increasing your Constitution and allowing you to fully recover hit points during Short Rests, Durable is an excellent choice for any Barbarian build, especially on higher difficulty levels where every hit point counts.
9 – Lucky
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | You gain 3 Luck points, which you can use to gain Advantage on Attack Rolls, Ability Checks, or Saving Throws, or to make an enemy reroll their attack. |
The Lucky feat provides three luck points to use per long rest, allowing you to manipulate outcomes by gaining Advantage on your rolls or forcing enemies to reroll their attacks. This versatile and powerful feat is beneficial for any Barbarian, enhancing their effectiveness across various builds.
8 – Mage Slayer
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When a creature casts a spell within melee range of you, you have Advantage on any Saving Throw against it, and you can use a reaction to immediately make an attack against the caster. |
| Enemies you hit have Disadvantage on Concentration Saving Throws. |
Mage Slayer is perfect for Barbarians who revel in disrupting spellcasters. This feat not only grants you Advantage on Saving Throws against spells cast within melee range but also allows you to counterattack the caster. Additionally, it gives enemies Disadvantage on Concentration Saving Throws when hit, making it an essential choice for neutralizing mages in *Baldur’s Gate 3*.
7 – Athlete
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Your Strength or Dexterity increases by 1, to a maximum of 20. |
| When you are Prone, standing up uses significantly less movement. Your Jump distance also increases by 50%. |
The Athlete feat is ideal for Barbarians who frequently find themselves knocked down or who enjoy leaping across the battlefield. By boosting your Strength or Dexterity and reducing the movement needed to stand from being Prone, as well as increasing your jump distance by 50%, Athlete is a versatile feat that enhances both combat and exploration.
6 – Savage Attacker
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When making melee weapon attacks, you roll your damage dice twice and use the highest result. |
Savage Attacker is a straightforward yet potent feat that aligns perfectly with the Barbarian's rage-fueled combat style. By rolling your damage dice twice and taking the higher result, this feat ensures your attacks pack a significant punch, making every swing truly worthy of a Barbarian's fury.
5 – Charger
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Deal more damage: charge forward and slam your weapon into the first enemy in your way. |
| Doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks. |
The Charger feat is thematically fitting for Barbarians and incredibly useful in combat. It allows you to charge up to 9 meters and attack the first enemy in your path without provoking Opportunity Attacks. This feat is essential for quickly closing the distance to engage in melee combat, embodying the Barbarian's aggressive nature.
4 – Tough
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Your hit point maximum increases by 2 for every level you have gained. |
| Gives hit points retroactively. |
As a frontline combatant, your Barbarian needs to withstand significant damage. The Tough feat is perfect for this, increasing your hit point maximum by 2 per level, which is retroactively applied. This makes it an excellent choice for any Barbarian build, enhancing your durability from the early to late game stages.
3 – Sentinel
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When an enemy within melee range attacks an ally, you can use a reaction to make a weapon attack against that enemy. Target ally must not have the Sentinel Feat. |
| You gain Advantage on Opportunity Attacks, and when you hit a creature with an Opportunity Attack, it can no longer move for the rest of its turn. |
Sentinel is a standout feat for Barbarians, enhancing their role as tanks. It allows you to make Opportunity Attacks even if enemies use Disengage, and hitting them can stop their movement for the rest of their turn. This feat forces enemies to focus on the Barbarian, making it a crucial choice for controlling the battlefield.
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2 – Polearm Master
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When attacking with a glaive, halberd, quarterstaff, or spear, you can use a bonus action to attack with the butt of your weapon. |
| You can also make an Opportunity Attack when a target comes within range. |
While not the most traditional choice, polearms can be highly effective for Barbarians in *Baldur’s Gate 3*. The Polearm Master feat grants an extra attack as a bonus action and allows you to make Opportunity Attacks when enemies enter your reach. This combination makes it challenging for foes to bypass your Barbarian, making it an excellent choice for controlling the battlefield.
1 – Great Weapon Master
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When you land a Critical Hit or kill a target with a melee weapon attack, you can make another melee weapon attack as a bonus action that turn. |
| Attacks with Heavy melee weapons you are Proficient with can deal an additional 10 damage at the cost of a -5 Attack Roll penalty. |
Great Weapon Master is my top pick for Barbarians in *Baldur’s Gate 3*. It epitomizes the class's raw power, allowing you to trade accuracy for increased damage output. With a -5 penalty to Attack Rolls, you gain +10 damage on hits, making your Barbarian a formidable force on the battlefield. The ability to make additional attacks after critical hits or kills further enhances your combat prowess, making this feat ideal for early-game dominance.
These are the top 10 best feats for the Barbarian class in *Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)*, each offering unique benefits to enhance your gameplay. I recommend starting with Great Weapon Master for its immediate impact and powerful early-game advantage.
For more insights on *Baldur’s Gate 3*, explore our guides on crafting Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and dyeing armor. If you're new to the game, don't miss Destructoid's beginner's guide to *Baldur’s Gate 3*.
UPDATE: This article was updated on 03/23/24 by Jason Coles to include new list entries and images. It was further updated on 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan to enhance readability and provide more detailed information.
