Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)

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 enhance your raging experience.

10. Durable

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

Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost is beneficial, but regaining full health on short rests is invaluable, especially on higher difficulty settings.

9. Lucky

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

Lucky's versatility shines. Boost your chances of success or hinder enemy attacks with this adaptable feat, beneficial 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.

Neutralize spellcasters with Mage Slayer. The advantage against spells and the reactive counterattack make it a must-have for dealing with troublesome mages.

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 improves movement, making it ideal for traversing the world and supplementing multiclass builds.

6. Savage Attacker

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

Maximize damage output. The simplicity of Savage Attacker perfectly complements the Barbarian's brutal nature, ensuring every attack packs a powerful punch.

5. Charger

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Available at Level 4	Charge 9m, hitting the first enemy. Does not provoke Opportunity Attacks.

Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature. Charger facilitates swift engagement, allowing for powerful attacks without fear of retaliation.

4. Tough

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

Increase survivability. Tough provides substantial HP boosts, making your Barbarian even more resilient in combat.

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 protective capabilities. Sentinel transforms your Barbarian into a formidable protector, punishing enemies who dare attack your allies.

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's extra attack and improved Opportunity Attacks make it a powerful choice.

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 incredible power, rewarding precise strikes with massive damage output.

These feats will significantly enhance your Barbarian's effectiveness. While all are strong, Great Weapon Master's early-game power makes it a top priority. For more Baldur's Gate 3 guides, explore resources on crafting Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing.

UPDATE: This article was updated on 03/23/24 by Jason Coles and again on 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan.