Unleash your inner beast in *Baldur’s Gate 3* (BG3) with these top-tier Barbarian feats! Barbarians are a force to be reckoned with, and the right feats can amplify their already impressive damage output and survivability. While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some other classes, selecting wisely is key to maximizing their potential. Let's dive into the best Barbarian feats to dominate the battlefield.
Top 10 Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)
Barbarians in *Baldur’s Gate 3* are straightforward yet powerful damage dealers. Their effectiveness scales significantly with well-chosen feats. Here are the top 10 feats to consider for your Barbarian journey:
10 – Durable
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Your Constitution increases by 1 (max 20). You regain full hit points after each Short Rest. |
Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost is always welcome, but the full HP restoration 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 attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerolls. |
Lucky offers versatile utility. Three luck points per long rest provide crucial advantages in combat and skill checks, impacting both offensive and defensive capabilities.
8 – Mage Slayer
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Advantage on saving throws against spells cast in melee range. Reaction to attack the caster. Enemies hit have disadvantage on Concentration saving throws. |
A Barbarian's nemesis? Enemy spellcasters. Mage Slayer counters this perfectly. Gain advantage against spells, retaliate with a reaction attack, and cripple enemy concentration checks.
7 – Athlete
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Strength or Dexterity +1 (max 20). Easier standing up from prone, 50% increased jump distance. |
For those prone to falling (or simply enjoying a good jump), Athlete shines. The stat boost is useful, but the improved mobility and jump distance enhance exploration and traversal.
6 – Savage Attacker
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Roll damage dice twice, use the highest result for melee weapon attacks. |
Maximize damage output with Savage Attacker. The simple yet effective mechanic of rerolling damage dice ensures consistently powerful attacks, perfectly embodying the Barbarian's raw strength.
5 – Charger
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Charge 9m, slam into the first enemy. Doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks. |
Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature with Charger. Charge into melee range, dealing extra damage without triggering Opportunity Attacks, allowing for tactical positioning.
4 – Tough
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | +2 HP per level gained (retroactive). |
Increase survivability with Tough. The substantial HP boost per level, applied retroactively, makes this feat valuable at any stage of the game, significantly increasing your Barbarian's resilience.
3 – Sentinel
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Reaction to attack enemies targeting allies. Advantage on Opportunity Attacks; hit with an Opportunity Attack immobilizes the target. |
Sentinel transforms your Barbarian into an unstoppable protector. React to attacks on allies, gain advantage on Opportunity Attacks, and cripple fleeing enemies.
2 – Polearm Master
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Bonus action attack with the butt of a polearm. Opportunity Attacks when a target enters range. |
Extend your reach and maximize attacks with Polearm Master. The extra bonus action attack and improved Opportunity Attacks make this a powerful choice for controlling the battlefield.
1 – Great Weapon Master
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Bonus action attack after a critical hit or kill. +10 damage, -5 attack roll penalty with heavy melee weapons. |
Unleash devastating damage with Great Weapon Master. The risk-reward of increased damage with a penalty to hit is well worth it, especially with a Barbarian's high damage potential.
These top 10 feats offer a diverse range of options for building your perfect Barbarian in *Baldur’s Gate 3*. Consider your playstyle and build when making your selections. For more *Baldur’s Gate 3* guides, check out our articles on creating Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing. New to the game? Don't miss Destructoid's excellent beginner's guide.
UPDATE: This article was updated on 03/23/24 by Jason Coles and again on 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan.
