Unleash your inner beast in *Baldur's Gate 3* (BG3) with these top-tier Barbarian feats! Barbarians are a powerhouse class, 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. Here are the ten best Barbarian feats to dominate BG3.
Top 10 Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)
Barbarians in *Baldur's Gate 3* are straightforward damage dealers, excelling in speed and scaling well with specific feats. Let's explore the best options to maximize your Barbarian's potential.
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. Gaining a Constitution boost is always beneficial, but regaining full health on a short rest 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 them for advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerolls. |
Lucky offers versatile utility. Three luck points per long rest provide tactical flexibility, granting advantage or forcing enemy rerolls on attacks, ability checks, or saving throws. A strong choice for any class, including Barbarians.
8 – Mage Slayer
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Advantage on saving throws against spells cast in melee range. React with an attack against the caster. Enemies hit have disadvantage on concentration saving throws. |
A Barbarian's nemesis? Enemy mages. Mage Slayer counters this perfectly. Gain advantage against spells cast at close range, react with a counterattack, and cripple enemy concentration checks. Essential for neutralizing spellcasters.
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 enjoying acrobatic maneuvers, Athlete is invaluable. Boost Strength or Dexterity, stand up quicker, and leap farther. Excellent for exploration and multiclassing.
6 – Savage Attacker
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Roll damage dice twice, keeping the higher result for melee weapon attacks. |
Maximize your Barbarian's damage output with Savage Attacker. Roll damage dice twice and take the best result, ensuring every attack hits hard. Simple yet effective, perfectly reflecting a Barbarian's raw power.
5 – Charger
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Charge 9 meters, hitting the first enemy. Avoids opportunity attacks. |
Embrace the Barbarian's charge! Cover 9 meters, slamming into the first enemy without provoking opportunity attacks. A thematic and strategically sound choice for closing the distance and initiating combat.
4 – Tough
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | +2 hit points per level gained (retroactive). |
Enhance your Barbarian's durability with Tough. Gain an extra 2 hit points per level, including retroactively applied points. A significant boost to survivability, particularly effective in the later game.
3 – Sentinel
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | React with a weapon attack when an enemy attacks an ally in melee range (ally must not have Sentinel). Advantage on opportunity attacks; hit with an opportunity attack prevents enemy movement. |
Sentinel transforms your Barbarian into an unyielding protector. React to attacks on allies, gain advantage on opportunity attacks, and hinder enemy movement. Perfect for keeping enemies focused on you.
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 attacks when a target enters range. |
Unexpectedly powerful, Polearm Master enhances Barbarian reach and damage. Gain a bonus action attack with the polearm's butt and deliver opportunity attacks to enemies entering range. Maximize opportunity attacks while maintaining distance.
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). |
The ultimate damage-dealing feat. Great Weapon Master allows for devastating attacks. The -5 penalty is worth it for the substantial damage increase, perfectly embodying the Barbarian's reckless power.
These are the top ten Barbarian feats in *Baldur's Gate 3*. While each is powerful, Great Weapon Master provides exceptional early-game strength. For more *Baldur's Gate 3* guides, check out our articles on Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing. New players should also check out Destructoid's beginner's guide.
UPDATE: This article was updated on 03/23/24 by Jason Coles and again on 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan for improved content and readability.
