Unleash Your Inner Fury: Top 10 Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3

Dominate the battlefield as a Barbarian in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)! This guide highlights the ten best feats to maximize your rage-fueled combat prowess. Barbarians are potent damage dealers, and these feats amplify their effectiveness.

While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some classes, selecting the right ones makes a significant difference. Let's explore the top contenders:

10. Durable

Already tough, Barbarians become virtually indestructible with Durable. The Constitution boost is beneficial, but the full HP recovery on short rests is game-changing, especially on higher difficulty settings.

9. Lucky

Lucky's versatility shines. Spend luck points for Advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or to make enemies reroll attacks. A strong, adaptable feat for any Barbarian build.

8. Mage Slayer

Counter enemy mages effectively. Mage Slayer provides Advantage against spells cast up close, allows a reaction attack on the caster, and weakens their concentration. Essential for neutralizing spellcasters.

7. Athlete

Perfect for traversal and combat. Athlete offers a stat boost and improves mobility. Standing up from prone is faster, and your jump range significantly increases, aiding exploration and tactical maneuvering.

6. Savage Attacker

Maximize damage output. Savage Attacker simplifies damage calculation while increasing it. Roll twice and take the best result, reflecting the Barbarian's raw power.

5. Charger

Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature. Charge 9 meters, striking the first enemy encountered without provoking Opportunity Attacks. Ideal for closing the distance and initiating combat.

4. Tough

Increase survivability. Tough provides substantial HP, effectively adding several Constitution points. The retroactive application makes it beneficial even if taken later in the game.

3. Sentinel

Enhance your tanking capabilities. Sentinel allows reactionary attacks when enemies target allies, offering protection and control. Advantage on Opportunity Attacks and the ability to immobilize enemies further strengthens this defensive feat.

2. Polearm Master

Extend your reach and control the battlefield. Polearm Master adds a bonus action attack with the polearm's butt, increasing damage and control. Opportunity Attacks further enhance its defensive capabilities.

1. Great Weapon Master

Unleash devastating damage. Great Weapon Master's high-risk, high-reward nature perfectly embodies the Barbarian's reckless power. The significant damage increase outweighs the attack penalty for many players.

These feats empower your Barbarian in unique ways. While Great Weapon Master offers immediate power, the others contribute to a well-rounded and devastating character. Choose wisely and dominate Baldur's Gate 3!

(Updated 03/23/24 by Jason Coles; Updated 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan)