Rage
Level 1You can enter a rage as a Bonus Action, gaining resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage, bonus damage on Strength-based attacks, and advantage on Strength checks and saves.
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Character class
Barbarian
Source: SRD 5.1
Hit Die
d12
Primary Ability
Strength
Saving Throws
Strength, Constitution
Subclasses
1
Training & proficiencies
- Skills
- Choose 2: Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Nature, Perception, Survival
- Weapons
- Simple weapons, Martial weapons
- Armor
- Light armor, Medium armor, Shields
Starting equipment
Option A
Greataxe, 4 Handaxes, Explorer's Pack, 15 GP
Option B
75 GP
Levels 1–20
Class progression
| Level | Prof. bonus | Features | Rages | Rage Damage | Weapon Mastery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | Rage, Unarmored Defense, Weapon Mastery | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2 | +2 | Danger Sense, Reckless Attack | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | +2 | Barbarian Subclass, Primal Knowledge | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | +2 | Ability Score Improvement | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | +3 | Extra Attack, Fast Movement | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | +3 | Subclass feature | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | +3 | Feral Instinct, Instinctive Pounce | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | +3 | Ability Score Improvement | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | +4 | Brutal Strike | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 | +4 | Subclass feature | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| 11 | +4 | Relentless Rage | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| 12 | +4 | Ability Score Improvement | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 13 | +5 | Improved Brutal Strike | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 14 | +5 | Subclass feature | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 15 | +5 | Persistent Rage | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| 16 | +5 | Ability Score Improvement | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 17 | +6 | Improved Brutal Strike | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| 18 | +6 | Indomitable Might | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| 19 | +6 | Epic Boon | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| 20 | +6 | Primal Champion | 6 | 4 | 4 |
Core abilities
Class features
Unarmored Defense
Level 1While not wearing armor, your AC equals 10 + Dexterity modifier + Constitution modifier.
Weapon Mastery
Level 1You can use mastery properties of two Simple or Martial Melee weapons of your choice.
Danger Sense
Level 2You have Advantage on Dexterity saving throws unless you have the Incapacitated condition.
Reckless Attack
Level 2When you make your first attack on your turn, you can attack recklessly, gaining Advantage on attack rolls using Strength but giving attack rolls against you Advantage.
Barbarian Subclass
Level 3You gain a Barbarian subclass of your choice.
Primal Knowledge
Level 3You gain proficiency in another skill from the Barbarian skill list. While raging, you can use Strength for certain skill checks.
Ability Score Improvement
Level 4You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat or another feat of your choice.
Extra Attack
Level 5You can attack twice when you take the Attack action on your turn.
Fast Movement
Level 5Your speed increases by 10 feet while not wearing Heavy armor.
Feral Instinct
Level 7You have Advantage on Initiative rolls.
Instinctive Pounce
Level 7As part of entering your Rage, you can move up to half your Speed.
Brutal Strike
Level 9When using Reckless Attack, you can forgo Advantage to deal extra 1d10 damage and apply a Brutal Strike effect.
Relentless Rage
Level 11If you drop to 0 HP while raging, you can make a DC 10 Constitution save to drop to twice your Barbarian level HP instead.
Improved Brutal Strike
Level 13You gain additional Brutal Strike options: Staggering Blow and Sundering Blow.
Persistent Rage
Level 15When you roll Initiative, you can regain all expended uses of Rage. Your Rage lasts 10 minutes without needing to extend it.
Indomitable Might
Level 18If your total for a Strength check or save is less than your Strength score, you can use that score instead.
Epic Boon
Level 19You gain an Epic Boon feat or another feat of your choice.
Primal Champion
Level 20Your Strength and Constitution scores increase by 4, to a maximum of 25.
Specializations
All Barbarian subclasses
Every subclass currently available for this class, including its complete feature list.
Path of the Berserker
SRD 5.1Barbarians who walk the Path of the Berserker direct their Rage primarily toward violence.
Level 3
Frenzy
If you use Reckless Attack while raging, you deal extra damage equal to your Rage Damage bonus in d6s to the first target you hit.
Level 6
Mindless Rage
You have Immunity to the Charmed and Frightened conditions while raging.
Level 10
Retaliation
When you take damage from a creature within 5 feet, you can use a Reaction to make one melee attack against it.
Level 14
Intimidating Presence
As a Bonus Action, creatures of your choice in a 30-foot Emanation must make a Wisdom save or be Frightened for 1 minute.