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

by Sebastian Feb 19,2025

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, while straightforward, benefit immensely from strategic feat selection. Let's explore the top contenders:

10. Durable

An image showing a Tiefling Barbarian and the Durable feat in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3), as part of an article on the best feats to select for the class.

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Available at Level 4	+1 Constitution (max 20). Full HP restored after each Short Rest.

Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost and full HP restoration on short rests are invaluable, especially on higher difficulty settings.

9. Lucky

An image showing a Tiefling Barbarian and the Lucky feat in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3), as part of an article on the best feats to select for the class.

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Available at Level 4	3 Luck points per Long Rest. Use to gain Advantage on rolls or force enemy rerolls.

Versatile and powerful, Lucky provides three luck points per long rest. Use them to gain advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerolls. A top choice for any class, including Barbarians.

8. Mage Slayer

An image showing a Tiefling Barbarian and the Mage Slayer feat in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3), as part of an article on the best feats to select for the class.

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Available at Level 4	Advantage on Saving Throws against spells cast at melee range. Reaction to attack the caster. Enemies hit have Disadvantage on Concentration saves.

Perfect for neutralizing spellcasters, Mage Slayer provides advantage against spells cast at close range, a reaction attack against the caster, and disadvantage on concentration saves for hit enemies. Essential for any Barbarian facing magical threats.

7. Athlete

An image showing a Tiefling Barbarian and the Athlete feat in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3), as part of an article on the best feats to select for the class.

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Available at Level 4	+1 Strength or Dexterity (max 20). Easier standing up from prone. 50% increased jump distance.

Boost your physical capabilities with Athlete. Gain +1 Strength or Dexterity, making standing up easier and increasing your jump distance by 50%. Excellent for exploration and multiclassing.

6. Savage Attacker

An image showing a Tiefling Barbarian and the Savage Attacker feat in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3), as part of an article on the best feats to select for the class.

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Available at Level 4	Roll damage dice twice, use the highest result for melee weapon attacks.

Maximize your damage output with Savage Attacker. Roll your damage dice twice and keep the higher result, ensuring every attack packs a powerful punch. A simple yet effective feat for any Barbarian build.

5. Charger

An image showing the Charger feat in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3), as part of an article on the best feats to select for the class.

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Available at Level 4	Charge 9m, attack the first enemy encountered. Doesn't provoke Opportunity Attacks.

Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature with Charger. Charge 9 meters, striking the first enemy without triggering Opportunity Attacks. Ideal for closing the distance and initiating devastating attacks.

4. Tough

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Available at Level 4	+2 HP per level gained (retroactive).

Increase your survivability with Tough. Gain an extra 2 HP per level, including retroactive application. A significant boost to your overall health pool.

3. Sentinel

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Available at Level 4	Reaction to attack an enemy targeting an ally (ally must not have Sentinel). Advantage on Opportunity Attacks. Hitting with an Opportunity Attack prevents enemy movement.

Enhance your protective capabilities with Sentinel. React to attacks on allies, gain advantage on Opportunity Attacks, and immobilize enemies hit with an Opportunity Attack. A powerful defensive feat.

2. Polearm Master

BG3 polearm master

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Available at Level 4	Bonus action attack with the butt of a polearm (glaive, halberd, quarterstaff, spear). Opportunity Attack when a target enters range.

Extend your reach and maximize your attacks with Polearm Master. Use a bonus action to attack with the polearm's butt and gain an Opportunity Attack when enemies approach. Excellent for controlling the battlefield.

1. Great Weapon Master

BG3 great weapon master

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Available at Level 4	Bonus action attack after a critical hit or kill with a melee weapon. +10 damage with heavy melee weapons (-5 to attack rolls).

Unleash devastating damage with Great Weapon Master. Gain a bonus action attack after critical hits or kills, and deal +10 damage with heavy melee weapons (at the cost of -5 to attack rolls). A top choice for maximizing raw damage output.

These feats represent the cream of the crop for Barbarians in BG3. While each offers significant advantages, Great Weapon Master stands out for its early-game power and damage potential. Remember to consult our other guides for additional tips and strategies!

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

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