Top Barbarian Feats Revealed for BG3
In *Baldur’s Gate 3* (*BG3*), Barbarian feats are the key to turning your character into an unstoppable force, fueled by rage and ready to crush any adversary. The Barbarian class offers a thrilling experience, and with the right feats, you can enhance your gameplay significantly. Although Barbarians have fewer feat options compared to other classes, choosing the best ones can dramatically boost your performance. Let's dive into the top 10 Barbarian feats that will help you dominate in *Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)*.
10 – Durable
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Your Constitution increases by 1, to a maximum of 20. |
| You regain full hit points each time you take a Short Rest. |
Barbarians are already tough to take down, but the Durable feat makes them even more resilient. With an additional point of Constitution and the ability to regain full health during short rests, this feat is perfect for surviving the toughest battles in Baldur’s Gate 3. It's particularly valuable on higher difficulties where every hit point counts.
9 – Lucky
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | You gain 3 Luck points, which you can use to gain Advantage on Attack Rolls, Ability Checks, or Saving Throws, or to make an enemy reroll their attack. |
The Lucky feat provides three luck points per long rest, which you can use to gain an advantage on various rolls or force enemies to reroll their attacks. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for any Barbarian build, enhancing your overall effectiveness in Baldur’s Gate 3.
8 – Mage Slayer
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When a creature casts a spell within melee range of you, you have Advantage on any Saving Throw against it, and you can use a reaction to immediately make an attack against the caster. |
| Enemies you hit have Disadvantage on Concentration Saving Throws. |
Mage Slayer is a must-have for Barbarians who want to neutralize enemy spellcasters. It grants you an advantage on saving throws against spells cast in melee range and allows you to counterattack immediately. Additionally, it gives enemies disadvantage on concentration saving throws, making it a powerful tool in your arsenal.
7 – Athlete
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Your Strength or Dexterity increases by 1, to a maximum of 20. |
| When you are Prone, standing up uses significantly less movement. Your Jump distance also increases by 50%. |
Athlete is a versatile feat that boosts your Strength or Dexterity and enhances your mobility. It reduces the movement needed to stand up from being prone and increases your jump distance by 50%. This feat is ideal for Barbarians who enjoy exploring and need to navigate the battlefield efficiently.
6 – Savage Attacker
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When making melee weapon attacks, you roll your damage dice twice and use the highest result. |
Savage Attacker is perfect for Barbarians who want to maximize their damage output. By rolling damage dice twice and taking the higher result, you ensure that your attacks are as devastating as possible. This feat embodies the raw power and fury of the Barbarian class.
5 – Charger
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Deal more damage: charge forward and slam your weapon into the first enemy in your way. |
| Doesn’t provoke Opportunity Attacks. |
Charger is a thematic and practical feat for Barbarians, allowing you to charge into battle and deal extra damage without provoking opportunity attacks. It's perfect for quickly closing the distance to your enemies and unleashing your fury.
4 – Tough
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | Your hit point maximum increases by 2 for every level you have gained. |
| Gives hit points retroactively. |
Tough is essential for Barbarians who need to withstand heavy damage. This feat increases your hit point maximum by 2 per level, retroactively applying to all levels gained. It's like having additional Constitution points, making it an excellent choice for any Barbarian build.
3 – Sentinel
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When an enemy within melee range attacks an ally, you can use a reaction to make a weapon attack against that enemy. Target ally must not have the Sentinel Feat. |
| You gain Advantage on Opportunity Attacks, and when you hit a creature with an Opportunity Attack, it can no longer move for the rest of its turn. |
Sentinel is a fantastic feat for Barbarians who want to protect their allies and control the battlefield. It allows you to attack enemies that target your allies and gives you an advantage on opportunity attacks, which can halt enemy movement. This feat truly enhances the Barbarian's role as a frontline tank.
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2 – Polearm Master
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When attacking with a glaive, halberd, quarterstaff, or spear, you can use a bonus action to attack with the butt of your weapon. |
| You can also make an Opportunity Attack when a target comes within range. |
Polearm Master is an excellent choice for Barbarians who prefer using reach weapons. It allows you to make an additional attack as a bonus action and trigger opportunity attacks when enemies enter your range. Combined with feats like Sentinel, it can make you an impenetrable wall on the battlefield.
1 – Great Weapon Master
| How to Unlock | Description |
| Available at Level 4 | When you land a Critical Hit or kill a target with a melee weapon attack, you can make another melee weapon attack as a bonus action that turn. |
| Attacks with Heavy melee weapons you are Proficient with can deal an additional 10 damage at the cost of a -5 Attack Roll penalty. |
Great Weapon Master is the ultimate feat for Barbarians who want to deal massive damage. It allows you to make an additional attack after a critical hit or kill, and you can choose to trade a -5 penalty on attack rolls for +10 damage. This feat embodies the Barbarian's love for heavy weapons and high-risk, high-reward combat.
These are the top 10 Barbarian feats in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3) that will help you dominate the battlefield. Each feat is powerful and useful, but I recommend starting with Great Weapon Master for a strong early-game advantage.
For more on Baldur’s Gate 3, check out our guides on how to make Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and how to dye armor. If you're just starting out, don't miss Destructoid’s excellent beginner’s guide to Baldur’s Gate 3.
UPDATE: This article was updated on 03/23/24 by Jason Coles to add new list entries and images. It was updated again on 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan to further flesh out the list and enhance readability.
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