How many feats do barbarians get

Even if it were possible, it wouldn't be a good idea. Whirlwind is quite terrible. Originally Posted by Visty. Also, elves with scimitars and the scimmy enhc out-DPS and elf with bastard swords. I don't think a mobility item grants the feat for the purposes of meeting pre-reqs.

And Combat Expertise requires a base 13 INT, which is a heavy investment, notwithstanding the fact that you already need 17 DEX for itwf and gtwf, and that you are a pt build, which only exacerbates the problem.

Thus, whirlwind attack is a very heavy investment without much return. If you want a similar feat although still not recommended , take great cleave instead. Also, you'll want to definitely take up Power Attack, so your feats should look like this: twf, itwf, gtwf, otwf, power attack, toughness, cleave.

Originally Posted by Gwaelin. Oh ok, thanks. Look for bonuses to Strength and medium size so that you can effectively use big weapons like a Greataxe. Even with damage resistances from rage, you still need those extra hit points. Beyond ability score increases and size, look for traits which solve problems for the Barbarian. Note that setting-specific races like the Changeling and the Satyr are addressed in setting-specific sections, below.

However, flight speed and ability increases are all that the Aarakocra offers, and flight is less tactically-impactful for the Barbarian than for other classes since the Barbarian is so locked into melee.

Default Rules : Two damage resistances, Darkvision, and Healing Hands will help you maintain your big pile of hit points despite comparably low AC.

Surprise Attack is hard to use unless you invest enough in Dexterity that you can easily surprise your enemies. Reach makes it easy to compete with larger creatures or attack smaller foes at a distance, and Sneaky allows you to be an ambush predator.

The Draconblood and Ravenite subraces are addressed under Races of Wildemount , below. Default Rules : A bonus to Strength is great, but the bonus to Charisma is wasted unless you want to use Intimidating Rage a bunch. The weapon proficiencies are redundant, so trade for 4 tool proficiencies. Default Rules : The Constitution bonus is great and Darkvision is always welcome. The Palid Elf subrace is addressed under Races of Wildemount , below. Fey Ancestry protects you against effects which normally work very well to take barbarians out of a fight due to poor Wisdom saving throws.

Each subrace provides a second ability score increase, and many provide weapon proficiencies which you can trade for tool proficiencies. Darkvision is excellent, and Keen Senses saves you a skill choice. Speech of beast and leaf is neat, but most barbarians dump Charisma. Default Rules : A bit too tricksy and indirect for a Barbarian. Default Rules : Githyanki are great, Githzerai are terrible and you should ignore them. Darkvision is always nice, and Gnome Cunning will protect you from magic effects which are a serious problem for most barbarians.

A great package, and very simple to build and play successfully. Default Rules : Tailor-made to be a melee monster. Default Rules : Several of the half-elf variants are good choices, and if you want to excel at Intimidation half-elf is the way to go. Otherwise, the Mountain Dwarf and Variant Human will be better at killing things. Customized Origin : With the exception of possibly changing the racial skill, the Half-Orc is already a perfect barbarian.

Bonuses to Strength and Constitution are essential, Darkvision is great, and you save a skill choice on Intimidate. The Prodigy racial feat is excellent if you plan to use Athletics for grappling. The Orcish fury racial feat is tempting with a greataxe, but probably not worth the feat. Subraces provides a second increase which can go into Con.

Small size is a hindrance because it limits your weapon options, but you can get by on using a longsword two-handed. Default Rules : Versatile and fantastic at everything. Default Rules : Pack Tactics is redundant with Reckless Attack, and if you want need Pack Tactics there is basically no mechanical reason to play a kobold.

Cunning Artisan and Hold Breath are neat, but rarely impactful. Limited Amphibiousness is a bit of a pain, but you can solve that with a sufficiently large bathtub or barrel dragged around in a cart or wagon. Default Rules : Similar to the Bugbear in terms of ability increases, but not quite as useful. The natural armor is wasted unless you have less than 14 Consitution, which is a terrible idea. Leviathan Will offers some helpful defenses against status effects, and two additional skills will make you more capable outside of combat.

Note that errata has corrected the multiple versions of the Orc to all provide the same traits. The Intelligence decrease has been removed, and the Primal Intuition now allows selecting two skills from a list. Regardless, the Half-orc is still probably a fit for the Barbarian.

Default Rules : Aggressive is cool, but the half-orc is considerably better than the full orc. That will free up points to start with higher mental ability scores, which can help a great deal with skills.

Survival proficiency is nice, too. The innate spellcasting offers some situational utility options. Emmisary of the Sea is hard since most barbarians dump Charisma.

Still, this is one of the most functional and interesting of the aquatic race options for a non-aquatic campaign. The weird size mechanic is annoying since the Barbarian typically depends on using big weapons. Setting-specific races are address below. Talk to your DM about what races are allowed in your game.

The ability score increases and skills are obviously fine, but there are numerous other races that provide those benefits and also traits which help the Barbarian. Resistance on all Wisdom saving throws is really appealing for the Barbarian, protecting you from most charm and fear effects, as well as countless spells and other more unique abilities.

Resistance to psychic damage is appealing for the bear totem barbarian because you can get resistance to all damage types while raging. Any attack made with a weapon that has the finesse keyword lets you use either STR for attack and damage modifiers or DEX for attack and damage modifiers. Bonus feats allow a player character to choose a feat in addition to the feats obtained from the usual level progression.

They enjoy solid class abilities right out of the box, so complimentary feats sweeten the deal. Yes, the Barbarian is still surprised for any and all effects including Surprise Attack that rely on a creature being surprised. How do feats work in 5th Edition? How can I get feats? Do fighters get feats?

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