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

by Gabriel Mar 15,2025

Unleash your inner fury in *Baldur’s Gate 3* (BG3) with these top-tier Barbarian feats! Barbarians are a force to be reckoned with, 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 explore the best feats to help you dominate the battlefield.

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

Barbarians in *Baldur’s Gate 3* are straightforward yet powerful damage dealers. Their effectiveness significantly increases with strategic feat selection. Here are the top 10 feats to consider as you level up your Barbarian.

10 – Durable

Durable Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4Your Constitution increases by 1 (max 20). You regain full hit points after each Short Rest.

Already tough, Barbarians become virtually unstoppable with Durable. The Constitution boost enhances survivability, while regaining full health on short rests is invaluable, especially at higher difficulty levels.

9 – Lucky

Lucky Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4Gain 3 Luck points per long rest. Spend these to gain advantage on attacks, ability checks, saving throws, or force enemy attack rerols.

Lucky provides versatile utility. Three luck points per long rest allow you to influence crucial rolls, providing a significant edge in combat and exploration.

8 – Mage Slayer

Mage Slayer Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4Advantage on saving throws against spells cast in melee range. Reaction to attack the caster. Enemies hit have disadvantage on concentration saving throws.

A Barbarian's nemesis? Enemy mages. Mage Slayer counters this threat by granting advantage against spells and enabling a swift counterattack, effectively neutralizing spellcasters.

7 – Athlete

Athlete Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4Strength or Dexterity +1 (max 20). Easier standing up from prone. 50% increased jump distance.

Athlete improves both combat and exploration. The stat boost is beneficial, while the enhanced mobility makes traversing the world easier and allows for creative tactical maneuvers.

6 – Savage Attacker

Savage Attacker Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4Roll damage dice twice, keeping the higher result for melee weapon attacks.

Maximize your damage output with Savage Attacker. Rolling twice and taking the best result significantly increases your average damage per hit, making each attack count.

5 – Charger

Charger Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4Charge 9m, hitting the first enemy. Does not provoke Opportunity Attacks.

Embrace the Barbarian's aggressive nature with Charger. The charge attack deals extra damage and avoids opportunity attacks, making it a powerful tool for initiating combat and repositioning.

4 – Tough

Tough Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4+2 hit points per level gained (retroactive).

Tough significantly boosts your Barbarian's survivability. The additional hit points, applied retroactively, make a substantial difference throughout the game.

3 – Sentinel

Sentinel Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4Reaction to attack an enemy targeting an ally (ally must not have Sentinel). Advantage on Opportunity Attacks. Hitting with an Opportunity Attack prevents enemy movement.

Sentinel transforms your Barbarian into an unyielding protector. The ability to interrupt attacks and hinder enemy movement makes you a crucial defensive asset.

2 – Polearm Master

Polearm Master Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4Bonus action attack with the butt of a polearm (glaive, halberd, quarterstaff, spear). Opportunity Attack when a target enters range.

Polearm Master adds significant offensive capabilities. The extra attack and opportunity attacks make you a threat from a distance, disrupting enemy formations.

1 – Great Weapon Master

Great Weapon Master Feat in Baldur's Gate 3
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Available at Level 4Bonus action attack after a critical hit or kill with a melee weapon. +10 damage with heavy melee weapons (-5 attack roll penalty).

Great Weapon Master delivers devastating damage. While the attack penalty is a trade-off, the potential for massive damage output makes it a top choice for maximizing your Barbarian's destructive potential.

These top 10 feats offer diverse options to tailor your Barbarian to your preferred playstyle. While Great Weapon Master is a strong starting point, consider your build and playstyle when making your selections.

For more *Baldur’s Gate 3* guides, check out our articles on creating Elixir of Arcane Cultivation and dyeing armor. 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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