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Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3 Revealed

by Madison Feb 20,2025

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

Dominate the battlefield in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) with these powerful Barbarian feats. Barbarians are formidable damage dealers, and the right feats amplify their raw power. While Barbarian feat choices are limited, selecting wisely makes a significant difference. Here are the top 10 feats to consider:

10. Durable

A Tiefling Barbarian showcasing the Durable feat in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	+1 Constitution (max 20), regain full HP after each short rest.

Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost is always beneficial, but the full HP restoration on short rests is invaluable, especially on higher difficulty settings.

9. Lucky

A Tiefling Barbarian highlighting the Lucky feat in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	3 luck points per long rest; use to gain advantage on rolls or force enemy rerolls.

Lucky's versatility shines. Three luck points per long rest provide options for advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or forcing enemy attack rerolls. A strong, adaptable feat for any Barbarian build.

8. Mage Slayer

A Tiefling Barbarian demonstrating the Mage Slayer feat in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	Advantage on saving throws against spells cast at melee range; reaction attack against the caster; enemies hit have disadvantage on concentration saves.

Counter enemy spellcasters effectively. Mage Slayer grants advantage against spells cast at close range, allows a reaction attack against the caster, and inflicts disadvantage on their concentration saves. Essential for neutralizing magical threats.

7. Athlete

A Tiefling Barbarian using the Athlete feat in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	+1 Strength or Dexterity (max 20); easier standing up from prone; 50% increased jump distance.

Enhance mobility and exploration. Athlete provides a stat boost and significantly improves movement, making standing up easier and jumps much further. Excellent for traversal and multiclassing.

6. Savage Attacker

A Tiefling Barbarian showcasing the Savage Attacker feat in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	Roll damage dice twice, keep the higher result for melee weapon attacks.

Maximize damage output. Savage Attacker simplifies damage calculation by rolling twice and keeping the highest result, perfectly complementing the Barbarian's aggressive playstyle.

5. Charger

The Charger feat in action in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	Charge 9m, attack the first enemy encountered; no opportunity attacks provoked.

Embrace the Barbarian's charge. Charger allows a powerful 9m charge attack, bypassing opportunity attacks for improved positioning and devastating initial strikes.

4. Tough

The Tough feat in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	+2 HP per level gained (retroactive).

Increase survivability significantly. Tough adds 2 HP per level, retroactively applying to past levels, providing a substantial HP boost and enhancing durability.

3. Sentinel

The Sentinel feat in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	Reaction attack against an enemy attacking an ally; advantage on opportunity attacks; hit with opportunity attack prevents enemy movement.

Become the ultimate protector. Sentinel allows reaction attacks against enemies targeting allies, grants advantage on opportunity attacks, and immobilizes enemies hit with opportunity attacks. A powerful defensive feat.

2. Polearm Master

Polearm Master feat in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	Bonus action attack with polearm butt; opportunity attack when a target enters range.

Extend your reach and control the battlefield. Polearm Master adds a bonus action attack with the polearm's butt and allows opportunity attacks when enemies approach, maximizing damage and control.

1. Great Weapon Master

Great Weapon Master feat in Baldur's Gate 3

Unlock Level	Effect
4	Bonus action attack after a critical hit or kill; +10 damage, -5 attack roll penalty with heavy melee weapons.

Unleash devastating power. Great Weapon Master provides a bonus action attack after critical hits or kills, and adds +10 damage at the cost of a -5 penalty to attack rolls. A high-risk, high-reward feat for maximizing damage.

These feats offer diverse options for optimizing your Barbarian. Consider your playstyle and build when making your selections. Great Weapon Master is a strong starting point for early-game dominance. For more BG3 guides, check out resources on Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing.

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