Primal warrior
Barbarian
A primal warrior who turns raw fury into endurance, mobility, and brutal melee pressure.
Core Traits
Hit Points
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hit Dice | 1d12 per barbarian level |
| Hit Points at 1st Level | 12 + your Constitution |
| Hit Points at Higher Levels | 1d12 (or 7) + your Constitution |
Proficiencies
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Armor | Light armor |
| Weapons | Simple weapons |
| Tools | None |
| Saving Throws | Strength |
| Skills | Choose two: Animal Handling |
Starting Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your background.
Choose one
Optie 1
A greataxe D&D Portal - Greataxe Equipment reference Greataxe is an equipment reference
used by character options, equipment choices, and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/equipment/martial-melee-weapon/greataxe/ or Any martial melee weapon
D&D Portal - Martial Weapons Equipment reference Martial Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/martial-weapons/ .
Choose one
Optie 2
Two handaxes D&D Portal - Handaxes Equipment reference Handaxes are an equipment reference
used by character options, equipment choices, and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/equipment/simple-melee-weapon/handaxes/ or Any simple weapon
D&D Portal - Simple Weapons Equipment reference Simple Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/simple-weapons/ .
Also included
An explorer's pack D&D Portal - Explorer's Pack Equipment reference Explorer's Pack is an equipment reference
used by character options, equipment choices, and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/equipment/adventuring-gear/explorers-pack/ , Four javelins
D&D Portal - Javelins Equipment reference Javelins are an equipment reference
used by character options, equipment choices, and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/equipment/simple-melee-weapon/javelins/ .
Barbarian Progression
| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features | Rages | Rage Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2 | 2 | +2 | ||
| +2 | 2 | +2 | ||
| +2 |
| 3 | +2 | |
| +2 | 3 | +2 | ||
| +3 | 3 | +2 | ||
| +3 |
| 4 | +2 | |
| +3 |
| 4 | +2 | |
| +3 | 4 | +2 | ||
| +4 | 4 | +3 | ||
| +4 |
| 4 | +3 | |
| +4 | 4 | +3 | ||
| +4 | 5 | +3 | ||
| +5 | 5 | +3 | ||
| +5 |
| 5 | +3 | |
| +5 | 5 | +3 | ||
| +5 | 5 | +4 | ||
| +6 | 6 | +4 | ||
| +6 | 6 | +4 | ||
| +6 | 6 | +4 | ||
| +6 | Unlimited | +4 |
Level 1 2 features gained Rage | Unarmored Defense +2 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Rages
- 2
- Rage Damage
- +2
Level 2 2 features gained Reckless Attack | Danger Sense +2 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Rages
- 2
- Rage Damage
- +2
Level 3 2 features gained Primal Path | Primal Knowledge +2 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Primal Path
- Primal Knowledge Optional
- Rages
- 3
- Rage Damage
- +2
Level 4 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +2 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Rages
- 3
- Rage Damage
- +2
Level 5 2 features gained Extra Attack | Fast Movement +3 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Rages
- 3
- Rage Damage
- +2
Level 6 1 feature gained Path Feature +3 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Path Feature
- Rages
- 4
- Rage Damage
- +2
Level 7 2 features gained Feral Instinct | Instinctive Pounce +3 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Feral Instinct
- Instinctive Pounce Optional
- Rages
- 4
- Rage Damage
- +2
Level 8 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +3 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Rages
- 4
- Rage Damage
- +2
Level 9 1 feature gained Brutal Critical (1 die) +4 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Rages
- 4
- Rage Damage
- +3
Level 10 2 features gained Path Feature | Primal Knowledge +4 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Path Feature
- Primal Knowledge Optional
- Rages
- 4
- Rage Damage
- +3
Level 11 1 feature gained Relentless Rage +4 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Rages
- 4
- Rage Damage
- +3
Level 12 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +4 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Rages
- 5
- Rage Damage
- +3
Level 13 1 feature gained Brutal Critical (2 dice) +5 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Rages
- 5
- Rage Damage
- +3
Level 14 1 feature gained Path Feature +5 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Path Feature
- Rages
- 5
- Rage Damage
- +3
Level 15 1 feature gained Persistent Rage +5 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Rages
- 5
- Rage Damage
- +3
Level 16 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +5 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Rages
- 5
- Rage Damage
- +4
Level 17 1 feature gained Brutal Critical (3 dice) +6 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Rages
- 6
- Rage Damage
- +4
Level 18 1 feature gained Indomitable Might +6 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Rages
- 6
- Rage Damage
- +4
Level 19 1 feature gained Ability Score Improvement +6 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Rages
- 6
- Rage Damage
- +4
Level 20 1 feature gained Primal Champion +6 PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- PB
D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Rages
- Unlimited
- Rage Damage
- +4
Class Features
As a barbarian, you gain the following class features.
Rage
In battle, you fight with primal ferocity. On your
turn, you can enter a rage as a Bonus Action D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/.
While raging, you gain the following benefits if
you aren't wearing heavy armor D&D Portal - Heavy Armor Equipment reference Heavy Armor is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/heavy-armor/:
- You have advantage on Strength
D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ checks
D&D Portal - Ability Check D20 test rule Ability Check is a d20 test rule used to resolve uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/ability-check/ and Strength
D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ saving throws
D&D Portal - Saving Throw D20 test rule Saving Throw is a d20 test rule used to resolve uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/saving-throw/.
- When you make a melee weapon attack
D&D Portal - Melee Weapon Attack Combat rule Melee Weapon Attack is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/melee-weapon-attack/ using Strength
D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/, you gain a bonus to the damage roll
D&D Portal - Damage Roll Combat rule Damage Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/damage-roll/ that increases as you gain levels as a barbarian, as shown in the Rage Damage column of the Barbarian table.
- You have resistance to Bludgeoning
D&D Portal - Bludgeoning Damage type Bludgeoning is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/bludgeoning/, Piercing
D&D Portal - Piercing Damage type Piercing is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/piercing/, and Slashing
D&D Portal - Slashing Damage type Slashing is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/slashing/ damage.
If you are able to cast spells D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/, you can't cast them or concentrate
D&D Portal - Concentration Spellcasting rule Concentration is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/concentration/ on them while raging.
Your rage lasts for 1 minute. It ends early if you
are knocked Unconscious D&D Portal - Unconscious Condition Unconscious is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/unconscious/ or if your turn ends and you haven't attacked a
hostile creature since your last turn or taken damage
since then. You can also end your rage on your turn
as a Bonus Action
D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/.
Once you have raged the number of times shown for
your barbarian level in the Rages column of the
Barbarian table, you must finish a long rest D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/ before you can rage again.
Unarmored Defense
While you are not wearing any armor, your armor class D&D Portal - Armor Class Combat rule Armor Class is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/armor-class/ equals:
10 + your Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/ modifier + your Constitution
D&D Portal - Constitution Health, stamina, and endurance Constitution measures health, stamina, endurance,
and a character's resistance to physical hardship. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/constitution/ modifier
You can use a shield D&D Portal - Shields Equipment reference Shields is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/shields/ and still gain this benefit.
Danger Sense
At 2nd level, you gain an uncanny sense of when things nearby aren't as they should be, giving you an edge when you dodge away from danger.
You have advantage on Dexterity D&D Portal - Dexterity Agility, reflexes, and coordination Dexterity measures agility, reflexes, balance,
and precise physical coordination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/dexterity/ saving throws
D&D Portal - Saving Throw D20 test rule Saving Throw is a d20 test rule used to resolve
uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/saving-throw/ against effects that you can see, such as traps
and spells
D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/.
To gain this benefit, you can't be Blinded D&D Portal - Blinded Condition Blinded is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/blinded/, Deafened
D&D Portal - Deafened Condition Deafened is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/deafened/, or Incapacitated
D&D Portal - Incapacitated Condition Incapacitated is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/incapacitated/.
Reckless Attack
Starting at 2nd level, you can throw aside all concern for defense to attack with fierce desperation.
When you make your first attack on your turn, you can decide to attack recklessly.
Doing so gives you advantage on melee weapon attack D&D Portal - Melee Weapon Attack Combat rule Melee Weapon Attack is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/melee-weapon-attack/ attack rolls
D&D Portal - Attack Roll Combat rule Attack Roll is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/attack-roll/ using Strength
D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ during this turn, but attack rolls
D&D Portal - Attack Roll Combat rule Attack Roll is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/attack-roll/ against you have advantage until your next turn.
Primal Path
At 3rd level, you choose a path that shapes the nature of your rage.
Your choice grants you features at 3rd level and again at 6th, 10th, and 14th levels.
Official Paths
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Ancestral Guardian
An Ancestral Guardian fights through protective spirits, pulling enemy pressure onto themselves and shielding nearby allies.
- barbarian
- subclass
- primal-path
- ancestral-guardian
Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide
Battlerager
A Battlerager throws themselves into brutal armored contact, using spiked armor, reckless momentum, and close pressure.
- barbarian
- subclass
- primal-path
- battlerager
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
Beast
A Beast Barbarian lets a feral shape surface through rage, gaining natural weapons, adaptations, and predatory fury.
- barbarian
- subclass
- primal-path
- beast
Player's Handbook
Berserker
A Berserker follows a path of unrestrained fury, turning rage into relentless close-range aggression and overwhelming physical pressure.
- barbarian
- subclass
- primal-path
- berserker
Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants
Giant
A Giant Barbarian grows into enormous battlefield presence, throwing weapons, hurling creatures, and channeling elemental force.
- barbarian
- subclass
- primal-path
- giant
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Storm Herald
A Storm Herald carries a supernatural aura of desert, sea, or tundra, turning rage into weather around the front line.
- barbarian
- subclass
- primal-path
- storm-herald
Player's Handbook
Totem Warrior
A Totem Warrior shapes rage through spirit guides, choosing animal aspects for defense, movement, senses, or pack tactics.
- barbarian
- subclass
- primal-path
- totem-warrior
Tasha's Cauldron of Everything
Wild Magic
A Wild Magic Barbarian erupts with unpredictable arcane power, turning rage into surges, support, and unstable reactions.
- barbarian
- subclass
- primal-path
- wild-magic
Xanathar's Guide to Everything
Zealot
A Zealot channels divine fury through rage, combining destructive sacred power with supernatural endurance and an almost impossible refusal to remain fallen.
- barbarian
- subclass
- primal-path
- zealot
Archived Unearthed Arcana
Unearthed Arcana 67: Subclasses, Part 1
Beast
An archived Unearthed Arcana Barbarian Primal Path option from Unearthed Arcana 67: Subclasses, Part 1.
Unearthed Arcana 83: Giant Options
Giant
An archived Unearthed Arcana Barbarian Primal Path option from Unearthed Arcana 83: Giant Options.
Unearthed Arcana 60: Barbarian and Monk
Wild Soul
An archived Unearthed Arcana Barbarian Primal Path option from Unearthed Arcana 60: Barbarian and Monk.
Primal Knowledge
When you reach 3rd level and again at 10th level, you gain proficiency in one skill of your choice from the list of skills available to barbarians at 1st level.
Ability Score Improvement
When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level, you can increase one ability score of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1.
As normal, you can't increase an ability score above 20 using this feature.
Extra Attack
Beginning at 5th level, you can attack twice,
instead of once, whenever you take the Attack Action D&D Portal - Attack Action Action rule Attack Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/attack-action/ on your turn.
Fast Movement
Starting at 5th level, your Speed D&D Portal - Speed Movement rule Speed is a movement rule used during
exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/speed/ increases by 10 feet while you aren't wearing heavy armor
D&D Portal - Heavy Armor Equipment reference Heavy Armor is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/heavy-armor/.
Feral Instinct
By 7th level, your instincts are so honed that you
have advantage on initiative rolls D&D Portal - Initiative Roll Combat rule Initiative Roll is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/initiative-roll/.
Additionally, if you are surprised at the
beginning of combat and aren't Incapacitated D&D Portal - Incapacitated Condition Incapacitated is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/incapacitated/, you can act normally on your first turn, but
only if you enter your rage before doing anything
else on that turn.
Instinctive Pounce
At 7th level, as part of the Bonus Action D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/ you take to enter your rage, you can move up to
half your Speed
D&D Portal - Speed Movement rule Speed is a movement rule used during
exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/speed/.
Brutal Critical
Beginning at 9th level, you can roll one additional
weapon damage die when determining the extra damage
for a critical hit D&D Portal - Critical Hit Combat rule Critical Hit is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/critical-hit/ with a melee attack
D&D Portal - Melee Attack Combat rule Melee Attack is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/melee-attack/.
This increases to two additional dice at 13th level and three additional dice at 17th level.
Relentless Rage
Starting at 11th level, your rage can keep you fighting despite grievous wounds.
If you drop to 0 hit points D&D Portal - Hit Points Combat rule Hit Points is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/hit-points/ while you're raging and don't die outright, you
can make a DC
D&D Portal - Difficulty Class D20 test rule Difficulty Class is a d20 test rule used to resolve
uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/difficulty-class/ 10 Constitution
D&D Portal - Constitution Health, stamina, and endurance Constitution measures health, stamina, endurance,
and a character's resistance to physical hardship. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/constitution/ saving throw
D&D Portal - Saving Throw D20 test rule Saving Throw is a d20 test rule used to resolve
uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/saving-throw/.
If you succeed, you drop to 1 hit point instead.
Each time you use this feature after the first, the DC increases by 5.
When you finish a short rest D&D Portal - Short Rest Rest rule Short Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/short-rest/ or long rest
D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/, the DC resets to 10.
Persistent Rage
Beginning at 15th level, your rage is so fierce
that it ends early only if you fall Unconscious D&D Portal - Unconscious Condition Unconscious is a game condition that can affect
what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/unconscious/ or if you choose to end it.
Indomitable Might
Beginning at 18th level, if your total for a
Strength D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ check is less than your Strength
D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ score, you can use that score in place of the
total.
Primal Champion
At 20th level, you embody the power of the wilds.
Your Strength D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ and Constitution
D&D Portal - Constitution Health, stamina, and endurance Constitution measures health, stamina, endurance,
and a character's resistance to physical hardship. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/constitution/ scores increase by 4.
Your maximum for those scores is now 24.
FAQ
What is a Barbarian in D&D?
A Barbarian is a durable martial class built around Rage, a limited combat state that improves Strength-based offense and makes the character much harder to bring down. Barbarians use a d12 Hit Die, are proficient with simple and martial weapons, and usually fight on the front line with high Strength and Constitution.
Read more: Barbarian D&D Portal - What is a Barbarian in D&D? Barbarian FAQ A Barbarian is a durable martial class built around Rage, a limited combat state that improves Strength-based offense and makes the character much harder to bring down. Barbarians use a d12 Hit Die, are proficient with simple and martial weapons, and usually fight on the front line with high Strength and Constitution. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/barbarian/what-is-barbarian-in-dnd/
How do you play a Barbarian in D&D?
Play a Barbarian by entering Rage when its damage and resistance will matter, attacking mainly with Strength-based melee weapons, and using your durability to pressure dangerous enemies. Reckless Attack can secure advantage when accuracy is worth the defensive risk, so good Barbarian play is about timing, positioning, and choosing when to commit rather than simply charging every enemy.
Read more: Barbarian D&D Portal - How do you play a Barbarian in D&D? Barbarian FAQ Play a Barbarian by entering Rage when its damage and resistance will matter, attacking mainly with Strength-based melee weapons, and using your durability to pressure dangerous enemies. Reckless Attack can secure advantage when accuracy is worth the defensive risk, so good Barbarian play is about timing, positioning, and choosing when to commit rather than simply charging every enemy. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/barbarian/how-to-play-barbarian-in-dnd/
What is the Hit Die for a Barbarian?
A Barbarian uses a d12 Hit Die for every Barbarian level in the 2014 rules. At 1st level, a Barbarian starts with 12 + their Constitution modifier hit points; at later Barbarian levels they add 1d12, or the fixed average of 7, plus their Constitution modifier. Hit Dice can also be spent to recover hit points during short rests.
Read more: Barbarian D&D Portal - What is the Hit Die for a Barbarian? Barbarian FAQ A Barbarian uses a d12 Hit Die for every Barbarian level in the 2014 rules. At 1st level, a Barbarian starts with 12 + their Constitution modifier hit points; at later Barbarian levels they add 1d12, or the fixed average of 7, plus their Constitution modifier. Hit Dice can also be spent to recover hit points during short rests. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/barbarian/what-is-the-hit-dice-for-barbarian-in-dnd/
How does Rage work for a Barbarian?
In the 2014 rules, a Barbarian enters Rage as a bonus action. While raging and not wearing heavy armor, the Barbarian has advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, deals extra damage with qualifying Strength-based melee weapon attacks, and has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. Rage prevents spellcasting and concentration and normally lasts up to 1 minute, subject to its early-ending rules.
Read more: Barbarian D&D Portal - How does Rage work for a Barbarian? Barbarian FAQ In the 2014 rules, a Barbarian enters Rage as a bonus action. While raging and not wearing heavy armor, the Barbarian has advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws, deals extra damage with qualifying Strength-based melee weapon attacks, and has resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. Rage prevents spellcasting and concentration and normally lasts up to 1 minute, subject to its early-ending rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/barbarian/how-does-rage-work-for-a-barbarian/
What ability scores are best for a Barbarian?
Strength is usually the Barbarian's highest ability score because it drives the attacks that work best with Rage and Reckless Attack and supports Athletics. Constitution is normally the second priority because it increases hit points and contributes to Unarmored Defense, while Dexterity improves Armor Class, initiative, and Dexterity saving throws. The 2014 multiclass prerequisite for Barbarian is Strength 13.
Read more: Barbarian D&D Portal - What ability scores are best for a Barbarian? Barbarian FAQ Strength is usually the Barbarian's highest ability score because it drives the attacks that work best with Rage and Reckless Attack and supports Athletics. Constitution is normally the second priority because it increases hit points and contributes to Unarmored Defense, while Dexterity improves Armor Class, initiative, and Dexterity saving throws. The 2014 multiclass prerequisite for Barbarian is Strength 13. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/barbarian/what-ability-scores-are-best-for-a-barbarian/