Barbarian is one of the fighting classes in BG3.

On this guide page, you will learn how to build the barbarian class to get the best results.

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Last update:27 November 2023

Barbarian is a class focusing and specializing inmelee combat.

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On this page of the guide, we show how to build a Barbarian properly.

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The best race for a Barbarian isHalf-Orc.

This is due to his racial traits and proficiencies.

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If you want to maximize your potential, add aClericor aMageto the party withHasteunlocked.

If you haveLae’zelin your party,take her armor.

This is a good temporary armor, even with your Armor Class bonuses.

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In Act 3, see to it to findHelm of Balduran.

It offersexceptional bonuses to defense, which will make your Barbarian much harder to kill.

Consumables

Below you will find a list of consumables that will make your Barbarian even stronger.

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Baldur’s Gate 3