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

Author : Leo

Mar 21,2025

Unleash your inner beast in *Baldur's Gate 3* (BG3) with these top-tier Barbarian feats! Barbarians are a powerhouse class, and the right feats can amplify their already impressive damage output and survivability. While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some classes, selecting wisely is key to maximizing their potential. Let's dive into the ten best Barbarian feats to dominate the battlefield.

Top 10 Best Barbarian Feats in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)

Barbarians are inherently straightforward: deal massive damage and survive the onslaught. These feats enhance those strengths, making them even more formidable.

10 – Durable

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Available at Level 4	Your Constitution increases by 1 (max 20). You regain full hit points after each Short Rest.

Already tough? Durable makes you practically indestructible. The Constitution boost is always welcome, but regaining full health on a Short Rest is game-changing, especially on higher difficulty settings.

9 – Lucky

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Available at Level 4	Gain 3 Luck points per Long Rest. Spend them for Advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerolls.

Three luck points per Long Rest provide incredible flexibility. Boost your chances of success or hinder your enemies—a versatile feat beneficial to any Barbarian build.

8 – Mage Slayer

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Available at Level 4	Advantage on saving throws against spells cast in melee range. React with an attack against the caster. Enemies hit have Disadvantage on Concentration saving throws.

For Barbarians who despise spellcasters, Mage Slayer is a must-have. Neutralize enemy mages with ease, gaining advantage against their spells and countering with your own attacks. The added Disadvantage on Concentration makes this feat exceptionally powerful.

7 – Athlete

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

Whether you're prone to falling or prefer a more acrobatic approach, Athlete enhances mobility and provides a valuable stat boost. Ideal for exploration and multiclassing builds.

6 – Savage Attacker

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

Maximize your damage output with this simple yet effective feat. Roll twice and keep the best—a perfect complement to the Barbarian's raw power.

5 – Charger

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Available at Level 4	Charge 9m, slamming your weapon into the first enemy. Avoids Opportunity Attacks.

Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature with Charger. Charge into battle, dealing extra damage and avoiding counterattacks. Perfect for closing the distance and initiating combat.

4 – Tough

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

Increase your survivability significantly with Tough. The extra hit points add up quickly, making you incredibly resilient in the face of enemy attacks.

3 – Sentinel

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Available at Level 4	React with a weapon attack when an enemy attacks an ally. Advantage on Opportunity Attacks; hit with an Opportunity Attack prevents enemy movement.

Sentinel turns your Barbarian into an unstoppable protector. Punish enemies who dare to attack your allies, hindering their mobility and keeping them locked in combat.

2 – Polearm Master

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Available at Level 4	Bonus action attack with the butt of a polearm. Opportunity Attacks when a target enters range.

Extend your reach and damage output with Polearm Master. The bonus action attack and Opportunity Attacks make this a highly effective choice for controlling the battlefield.

1 – Great Weapon Master

Great Weapon Master Feat in Baldur's Gate 3

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

Deal devastating blows with Great Weapon Master. The potential for extra attacks and significant damage increase makes this the top choice for maximizing your Barbarian's offensive capabilities.

These are the top ten Barbarian feats in *Baldur's Gate 3*. While all are powerful, Great Weapon Master offers incredible early-game power. For more *Baldur's Gate 3* guides, check out our articles on Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing. New players should also check out Destructoid's excellent beginner's guide.

UPDATE: This article was updated on 03/23/24 by Jason Coles and again on 1/27/25 by Liam Nolan.