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

Author : Bella Mar 04,2025

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

Dominate the battlefield as a raging Barbarian in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3)! This guide highlights the ten best feats to maximize your damage and survivability. Barbarians, while straightforward, benefit immensely from strategic feat selection. Let's explore the top choices to enhance your brutal effectiveness.

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.

Unlock Level	Description
4	+1 Constitution (max 20). Full HP restoration on Short Rest.

Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. The Constitution boost is always welcome, but the full HP recovery after a Short Rest is game-changing, 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.

Unlock Level	Description
4	3 Luck points per Long Rest. Use to gain Advantage on attacks/checks/saves, or force enemy attack reroll.

Versatility is key. Lucky provides three Luck points per Long Rest, usable for Advantage on your rolls or to make enemies reroll their attacks. A powerful and flexible option for any Barbarian build.

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.

Unlock Level	Description
4	Advantage on saving throws against spells cast in melee range. Reaction to attack the caster. Enemies hit have Disadvantage on Concentration saves.

A Barbarian's nemesis? Enemy spellcasters. Mage Slayer counters this perfectly. Gain Advantage against spells cast at close range, counterattack with a reaction, and cripple enemy concentration checks. Essential for neutralizing 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.

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

Improve mobility and traversal. Athlete provides a stat boost and significantly reduces movement cost when standing from prone, while also boosting your jump range. 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.

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

Maximize damage output. Savage Attacker's simplicity perfectly complements the Barbarian's raw power. Roll damage dice twice and take the best result, ensuring every attack packs a devastating punch.

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.

Unlock Level	Description
4	Charge 9m, hitting the first enemy. No Opportunity Attacks provoked.

Embrace the charge! Thematically fitting and highly effective. Charge 9 meters, striking the first enemy encountered without triggering Opportunity Attacks. Excellent for closing the distance and initiating combat.

4. Tough

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

Increase survivability. Tough provides a significant HP boost (+2 per level, retroactive), making your Barbarian even more resilient. A strong choice at any point in the game.

3. Sentinel

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Unlock Level	Description
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 tanking capabilities. Sentinel makes you a formidable protector. Counterattack enemies targeting allies, gain Advantage on Opportunity Attacks, and immobilize foes hit with an Opportunity Attack.

2. Polearm Master

BG3 polearm master

Unlock Level	Description
4	Bonus action attack with the polearm's butt. Opportunity Attack when a target enters range.

Extend your reach. Polearm Master synergizes well with the Barbarian's aggressive playstyle. Gain a bonus action attack with the polearm's butt and trigger Opportunity Attacks when enemies approach.

1. Great Weapon Master

BG3 great weapon master

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

Unleash maximum damage. Great Weapon Master is a top contender for maximizing damage output. The risk/reward of the -5 penalty is often outweighed by the potential for massive damage.

These feats represent the cream of the crop for Barbarian builds in Baldur's Gate 3. While each is powerful, Great Weapon Master offers exceptional early-game power. Remember to consult other guides for further optimization strategies.

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