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

by David Mar 21,2025

Unleash your inner beast! In Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3), the Barbarian class is a whirlwind of raw power and furious combat. To truly maximize their potential, choosing the right feats is crucial. While Barbarians have fewer feat choices than some classes, selecting the right ones can significantly impact your effectiveness. Let's explore the top 10 Barbarian feats to dominate the battlefield.

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

Barbarians are inherently straightforward: fast, hard-hitting damage dealers who excel with specific feats. Here are the best options to consider as you level up in BG3.

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, Barbarians become virtually unkillable with Durable. 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 these to gain advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerolls.

Lucky provides versatile utility. Three luck points per long rest allow you to boost your chances of success or hinder enemies, making it effective for 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.

A Barbarian's nemesis? Enemy spellcasters. Mage Slayer counters this perfectly. Gain advantage against spells cast nearby, counterattack spellcasters, and weaken their concentration—essential for any Barbarian facing magical threats.

7 – Athlete

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

For those prone to falling (literally!), Athlete is invaluable. The stat boost is beneficial, but the ease of standing and increased jump distance enhance exploration and traversal.

6 – Savage Attacker

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

Maximize damage output with Savage Attacker. Rolling twice and keeping the best result ensures consistently powerful attacks, perfectly complementing the Barbarian's damage-dealing role.

5 – Charger

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

Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature with Charger. Charge into melee range, dealing extra damage without triggering Opportunity Attacks, making it easier to engage enemies.

4 – Tough

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

Increase survivability with Tough. The extra hit points per level, applied retroactively, significantly boost your Barbarian's durability, making them a true frontline powerhouse.

3 – Sentinel

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Available at Level 4	React with a weapon attack when an enemy attacks an ally in melee range (ally can't have Sentinel). Advantage on Opportunity Attacks; hit with an Opportunity Attack prevents enemy movement.

Sentinel transforms your Barbarian into an unyielding protector. Punish enemies who target allies, and control the battlefield by hindering enemy movement.

2 – Polearm Master

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Available at Level 4	Bonus action attack with the polearm's butt. Opportunity attacks when a target enters range.

Extend your reach and increase your attack frequency with Polearm Master. The extra attack and Opportunity Attacks make you a formidable opponent, especially when combined with other feats.

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 weapons (-5 attack roll penalty).

Unleash devastating damage with Great Weapon Master. The increased damage, despite the attack penalty, makes it a top choice for dealing massive blows, perfectly embodying the Barbarian's destructive power. Consider this your top priority.

These are the top 10 feats for Barbarians in Baldur’s Gate 3. While each is powerful, Great Weapon Master provides exceptional early-game strength. For more Baldur’s Gate 3 guides, check out our articles on Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and armor dyeing. New to the game? Destructoid's beginner's guide is an excellent resource.

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

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