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Barbarian Class Guide – Baldur's Gate 3
Main ability StrengthSpellcasting —HP per level 7 + ConSubclass at Level 3Subclasses Berserker, Wildheart, Wild Magic, Path of Giants
MeleePlaystyle
A furious frontline fighter who shrugs off damage while Raging.
Barbarians enter a Rage that boosts melee damage and halves physical damage taken. They have the most hit points of any class and love big two-handed weapons. Wildheart Barbarians pick animal aspects, Wild Magic ones cause random surges, and Berserkers can throw enemies around.
Subclasses
You choose your subclass at level 3.
BerserkerSubclass since launch.
WildheartSubclass since launch.
Wild MagicSubclass since launch.
Path of GiantsAdded in Patch 8 (April 2025).
Who it suits
Players who want a simple, tough melee character who charges in first.
Tips
Rage earlyStart Rage before you attack – it's a bonus action, so you can still hit in the same turn.
Reckless AttackGives you advantage on attacks – great when you can afford enemies hitting you back.
Light armour is fineUnarmoured Defence uses Constitution, so you don't need heavy armour.
Compare all 12 classes on the class overview, or start with the Beginner's Guide.
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