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 transform them into unstoppable engines of destruction. While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some classes, selecting wisely makes all the difference. Here are the ten best Barbarian feats to dominate BG3.
Top 10 Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)
Barbarians are inherently powerful damage dealers in BG3, excelling in speed and raw power. These feats amplify their strengths.
10 – Durable
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Increases Constitution by 1 (max 20). Regain full hit points after each short rest. |
Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost is always welcome, but regaining full health on short rests is game-changing, especially at higher difficulty levels.
9 – Lucky
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Grants 3 luck points per long rest. Spend points for advantage on attack rolls, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerolls. |
Lucky's versatility shines. Three luck points per long rest provide flexibility, boosting your chances of success or hindering enemies, making it effective across various Barbarian builds and even beneficial for other classes.
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 mages. Mage Slayer counters this perfectly. Gain advantage against spells at close range, retaliate with a reaction attack, and cripple enemy concentration. Essential for any Barbarian facing spellcasters.
7 – Athlete
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Increases Strength or Dexterity by 1 (max 20). Reduced movement cost when standing up from prone. 50% increased jump distance. |
For the agile Barbarian, or those who appreciate easier traversal, Athlete is invaluable. The stat boost is useful, but the ease of standing up and the significant jump distance increase enhance exploration and mobility.
6 – Savage Attacker
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Roll damage dice twice, keeping the highest result for melee weapon attacks. |
Maximize your damage output with Savage Attacker. The simple yet effective mechanic of rerolling damage dice ensures consistently high damage, perfectly complementing the Barbarian's raw power.
5 – Charger
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Charge 9 meters, dealing extra damage to the first enemy hit. Does not provoke opportunity attacks. |
Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature with Charger. The ability to charge, dealing extra damage without provoking attacks, makes closing the distance and initiating combat incredibly efficient.
4 – Tough
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Increases maximum hit points by 2 per level gained (retroactive). |
As a frontline fighter, survivability is key. Tough provides a significant boost to hit points, effectively increasing your effective health pool and making you even more resilient.
3 – Sentinel
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Reaction to attack an enemy attacking an ally (ally must not have Sentinel). Advantage on opportunity attacks. Hitting with an opportunity attack prevents enemy movement. |
Sentinel transforms your Barbarian into a formidable protector. The ability to punish enemies attacking allies, combined with advantage on opportunity attacks and movement hindering, makes you a crucial defensive asset.
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 for Barbarians, Polearm Master utilizes reach weapons for extra attacks and opportunities. The bonus action attack and increased opportunity attack potential are highly effective.
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 penalty to attack rolls). |
The top choice for maximizing damage. Great Weapon Master's high-risk, high-reward mechanic delivers devastating blows, rewarding precise strikes with massive damage. A true Barbarian's dream.
These top ten feats offer diverse options to enhance your Barbarian build in BG3. While Great Weapon Master offers immediate power, the others provide valuable strategic advantages. Choose wisely, and conquer!
For more *Baldur's Gate 3* guides, check out our articles on creating the Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing. New to the game? Destructoid's beginner's guide is an excellent resource.
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.
