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 and brutal effectiveness. While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some classes, selecting wisely makes a huge difference. This guide highlights the top 10 feats to consider.

10. Durable

Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost enhances survivability, while full HP recovery after short rests is invaluable on higher difficulties.

9. Lucky

Lucky's versatility shines. Three luck points per long rest provide tactical flexibility, granting advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or forcing enemy rerolls. A strong choice for any Barbarian build.

8. Mage Slayer

Counter enemy spellcasters effectively. Mage Slayer provides advantage against spells cast at close range, allowing a reaction attack on the caster. Hitting an enemy also grants them disadvantage on concentration saves. Essential for neutralizing magical threats.

7. Athlete

Enhance mobility and exploration. Athlete offers a stat boost and significantly improves movement, making standing up from prone easier and jump distance 50% further. Excellent for exploration and multiclassing.

6. Savage Attacker

Maximize damage output. Savage Attacker's simplicity complements the Barbarian's raw power. Rolling damage dice twice and keeping the highest result significantly increases damage potential.

5. Charger

Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature. Charger allows a powerful charge attack (9m), hitting the first enemy encountered without provoking opportunity attacks. Ideal for closing the distance and initiating combat.

4. Tough

Increase survivability. Tough provides a substantial HP boost (+2 per level, retroactive), effectively increasing your effective Constitution score and allowing you to withstand more punishment.

3. Sentinel

Enhance defensive capabilities. Sentinel allows reaction attacks against enemies targeting allies, providing advantage on opportunity attacks and immobilizing the target on a successful hit. Excellent for protecting allies and controlling the battlefield.

2. Polearm Master

Extend your reach and maximize attacks. Polearm Master allows a bonus action attack with the polearm's butt, increasing attack frequency and utilizing reach weapons effectively. Opportunity attacks further enhance battlefield control.

1. Great Weapon Master

Unleash devastating damage. Great Weapon Master offers a significant damage increase (+10) at the cost of a -5 penalty to attack rolls. The potential for bonus action attacks on critical hits or kills makes it incredibly powerful.

These feats empower your Barbarian in Baldur's Gate 3. While each is strong, Great Weapon Master offers exceptional early-game power. For more BG3 guides, explore resources on crafting Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing. New players should also consult beginner's guides.

UPDATE: This article was updated on 03/23/24 and 1/27/25 to reflect current game updates and improve clarity.