Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3)

Mastering the Barbarian in Baldur's Gate 3: Top Feats for Maximum Rage

Barbarians in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) are renowned for their raw power and aggressive combat style. Choosing the right feats significantly enhances their effectiveness. While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some classes, selecting wisely can make a huge difference. This guide highlights the top 10 feats to consider for your Barbarian build.

Top 10 Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3

Barbarians excel as damage dealers, and these feats amplify their strengths.

10. Durable

Already tough, Durable makes Barbarians even harder to kill. The Constitution boost is beneficial, and full HP recovery after short rests is invaluable on higher difficulty settings.

9. Lucky

Versatile and powerful, Lucky provides three luck points per long rest. Use them for advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or to make enemies reroll attacks. A strong choice for any class, including Barbarians.

8. Mage Slayer

A direct counter to spellcasters, Mage Slayer provides advantage against spells cast at close range, allows a reaction attack against the caster, and gives enemies disadvantage on concentration checks after being hit. Essential for neutralizing magical threats.

7. Athlete

Athlete improves mobility and exploration. The stat boost is helpful, while the reduced movement cost for standing and increased jump distance are beneficial for traversal and combat positioning.

6. Savage Attacker

Savage Attacker enhances damage output. Roll damage dice twice and keep the highest result, significantly increasing the average damage per hit. Simple yet effective.

5. Charger

Thematically appropriate and powerful, Charger lets you charge 9 meters, hitting the first enemy without provoking opportunity attacks. Great for closing the distance and initiating combat.

4. Tough

Tough significantly increases survivability. Gaining 2 extra hit points per level, retroactive to character creation, makes your Barbarian incredibly durable.

3. Sentinel

Sentinel turns your Barbarian into a formidable defender. React to attacks on allies, gain advantage on opportunity attacks, and immobilize enemies hit with opportunity attacks.

2. Polearm Master

Polearm Master maximizes opportunity attacks and adds extra damage. Use a bonus action to attack with the polearm's butt and gain an opportunity attack when enemies approach.

1. Great Weapon Master

Great Weapon Master is a top choice for maximizing damage. The risk-reward of -5 to hit for +10 damage is often worthwhile, especially with the bonus action attack after a critical hit or kill.

These feats offer a diverse range of benefits, allowing you to tailor your Barbarian to your preferred playstyle. While Great Weapon Master is a powerful starting point, consider the others based on your build and party composition. Remember to consult our other guides for further Baldur's Gate 3 insights! Updated 1/27/25.