Baldurs Gate 3 is made in the genre of tactical strategy and RPG, where characters can move freely around the map. At the same time, the combat process itself takes place in a tactical mode, the heroes move within a certain area in turn. Players will have to assemble a good squad and go in search of answers related to the parasites that attacked our hero. Baldurs Gate 3 was developed by Larian Studios.

Baldurs Gate 3 has a slightly complicated character customization scheme. By choosing a character, starting from the class, you can choose a race for him. Or choose a character based on race, and then decide on the class. However, not all classes are ideal for the selected character of the corresponding race. Classes allow you to determine the tactics of combat operations, since each class has its own abilities. In terms of race, this is where the features of the character can be seen.

Features of the Barbarian class in Baldurs Gate 3.

The Barbarian class is enforcers that deal good one-time damage to enemies. On the battlefield, in most cases, aggressive combat tactics are used. Barbarians are able to break into the thick of opponents and inflict significant damage on weak enemy fighters. The main weapon of the “Barvorov” is a two-handed weapon, throwing axes can also be used. A secondary weapon can be a javelin, bow, or crossbow, which will make the barbarian more flexible on the battlefield.

The most distinctive feature of Barbarians from other classes is the Rage ability. Which makes it possible to deal high damage and receive less damage from enemy attacks. Another distinguishing feature is the bonus for the lack of armor that the Barbarian will receive if he is without them. From some point of view, it may seem that it is more difficult for barbarians to survive in battles, but they have a good natural defense that allows them to stay on the battlefield well. The Barbarian gains an additional defense bonus from Agility and Constitution when fighting without armor.

The distribution of skill points in the game Baldurs Gate 3.

When distributing skill points, you need to build on the key features of the barbarians. For “Barbarians” the main characteristics are “Strength” and “Endurance”, as well as “Agility”. Strength is needed to deal decent damage, and thanks to “Stamina” and “Agility”, the Barbarian can increase his natural defense. At the same time, “Agility” further increases the comfort of using ranged weapons.

The choice of race for the “Barbarian”, in the game Baldurs Gate 3.

There are 8 classes in Baldurs Gate 3 at the time of writing. Of course, you can choose any class and try to play from what you have chosen. But, you can try to collect the most suitable class for the “Barbarian” and get positive priorities on the battlefield. The most suitable races for “Barbarian” are “Dwarf” and “Human”. “Dwarf” allows you to significantly increase the growth of strength and endurance already at level 4, as well as have night vision. If you choose the “Human” race, you can increase all the characteristics at the start of the game.

The next possible and suitable race can be chosen as “Half Elf”. “Half-elf” is suitable because it is possible to distribute additional skill points. In this way, the required suitable characteristics can be further adjusted. And here a controversial question may already arise, what is better for the Barbarian, “Human” or “Half-elf”. Probably “Half Elf” will be more preferable, thanks to additional features, such as night vision.

The main abilities of the “Barbarian”, in the game Baldurs Gate 3.

• First level.

At level 1, the Barbarian has the Rage ability, which allows him to deal 2 more damage and take less damage. This is a very effective ability that makes it much easier to fight with opponents, as well as increase the survivability of the Barbarian. On the battlefield, it is used quite often when dealing damage with melee weapons. After using Fury, its effect lasts for about 10 turns and ends if the Barbarian has not attacked any enemies since the previous turn.

The Barbarian can use Rage a limited number of times per battle, at the beginning of his development. For example, at level 1-2, you can apply only 2 times per battle, three times at levels 3-5, 4 times from levels 6 to 11, 5 times from levels 12 to 16, 6 times from levels 16-19 and an unlimited number of times from level 20. Therefore, you will have to choose the right moments to use the Rage ability in order to significantly increase the chances of winning.

• Second level.

At level 2, the Barbarian gains the Reckless Attack ability, which increases damage dealt by +5 slashing damage. Additionally, an advantage effect is applied on attack rolls, and the opponent also gains the same effect. Such a moment complicates the battles with opponents a bit, where the enemies will be able to make the same attack. Therefore, it is desirable to make attacks with the Reckless Attack ability towards the end of the battle.

Another ability the Barbarian gains at level 2 is Danger Sense. Danger Sense is a passive ability, meaning it doesn’t need to be activated. The character begins to feel when something wrong happens nearby. This gives an advantage on agility rolls against the effects of traps, spells, and surfaces. Danger Sense effects do not work if the hero is stunned, blinded, or incapacitated.

• Third level.

– When choosing the Berserker subclass.

At level 3, the Barbarian gains the Frenzy ability when choosing Berserk, which enhances the Rage ability. When combined with Frenzy and Rage, Rage becomes Frenzy. In this position, under the effect, the character can perform the special attacks Frenzied Strike and Furious Throw. As an added bonus, the character will be able to attack with improvised weapons.

– When choosing the Wild Heart subclass.

When choosing the Wildheart subclass, the Barbarian almost becomes a Druid, as his Rage is endowed with the forces of nature. You can choose the heart from the animals and get additional abilities. For example, a Barbarian can become the owner of the hearts of a bear, eagle, elk, tiger and wolf. All this can be obtained depending on the level of the character.

• Fourth level.

At the fourth level, the character can increase some characteristics by 2 units. Given the basic characteristics of the barbarian, it is desirable to pump strength, agility or endurance. In this case, it will not be possible to pump the selected characteristic, which has more than 20 units. Or you can choose a specialty.

• Fifth level.

Upon reaching fifth level, the character gains +10 feet of speed, about 3 meters of movement and +1 attack. This will not bring a significant increase to the priority on the battlefield, but it will significantly improve tactical maneuvers on the battlefield. The movement range will allow you to quickly get to opponents who are far away or you can retreat to a safer place.

• 7th level.

A barbarian who reaches level 7 gains the Wild Initiative ability, which grants advantage on battlefield checks. At the same time, if the Barbarian is taken by surprise, then he can fall into a state of “Rage” and act as usual, without skipping a turn from the received damage. This allows you to save possible loss of action points during unwanted attacks by opponents.

• At levels 9, 13 and 17.

Upon reaching levels 9, 13, and 17, the Barbarian gains +1 Critical Damage Dice. This does not have a very favorable effect on the battle process, but a positive effect can be found. It all depends on the selected opponents, the stronger the enemies in the armor, the less likely it is to carry out critical attacks. The higher the chances of critical attacks, the higher the chance to perform an attack with increased damage.

• 11th level.

At 11th level, the Barbarian gains the Unrelenting Fury ability, which allows the character not to die in combat. For example, if the character’s health drops to 0, and he was in a state of “Rage” at that time, then he makes a roll. On a successful roll, the Barbarian gains 1 health. This significantly increases survivability and saves the Barbarian from difficult situations.

• 15th level.

Upon reaching level 15, the Barbarian gains the Unbridled Rage ability, which increases the effect of rage. Rage can only be interrupted by loss of consciousness or your own desire.

• 18 level.

At level 18, the Barbarian gains the Untamed Might ability, which increases his attacks. If the character received a lower value of strength during the check than he has, then the values ​​of the characteristics can be used. That is, if the value of 10 fell out when the die was rolled, and the available strength characteristics were 19, then we can safely take the indicator 19.

• Level 20.

Upon reaching level 20, the Barbarian becomes a “Wild Champion”, his strength and constitution increases by + 4 units. At the same time, the maximum value of increasing the characteristics of strength and endurance can be up to 24 units. Thus, the Barbarian’s survivability is significantly increased and he himself becomes stronger, able to repulse most opponents.

Subclasses “Barbarian”, in the game Baldurs Gate 3.

• Berserk.

Berserker is a warrior capable of dealing a lot of damage and is almost completely focused on the Rage ability. A berserker’s preferred weapons might be a two-handed sword or a shield and a one-handed sword. Already at the third level, berserkers are able to fall into “Frenzy”, which replaces “Rage”. The berserker’s ability “Frenzy” allows you to attack opponents for an additional 1 attack.

Activated abilities Furious Attack and Furious Throw. “Furious Attack” when activated, allows you to deal increased damage. As for Furious Throw, this is a very interesting ability that makes it possible to throw objects at enemies. In this case, it is not at all necessary to throw only objects in the form of chests, it is possible to throw a hostile creature. Thus, damage will be done to two opponents at once and additionally throws one opponent away from him. All abilities only work while Frenzy is active.

The only downside to the Frenzy ability comes from its Exhaust debuffs. Penalty effects include Disadvantage on Ability Checks, Speed Halved, Disadvantage on Attack Rolls, Hit Points Halved, Speed Reduced to 0, and Death. From the above, one of them can be chosen when the effect of the Frenzy ability ends. It should be noted that in the early stages of the game and early access, the penalty effects did not work, that is, you can use it as much as you like.

Berserker levels, in the game Baldurs Gate 3.

A subclass has character levels, just like a standard class. Pumping allows you to get additional priorities on the battlefield. At level 6, the hero gains the ability “Immunity to Fright and Charm”, level 10 gives the ability “Frightening Presence”, level 14 – “Strike Back”. When the berserker is fully pumped, already at level 14 we get an excellent warrior who is able to fight with any opponents.

• Subclass “Wildheart”, in the game Baldurs Gate 3.

The main feature of the “Wildheart” subclass is its “Conversation with Animals” ability, which can be obtained at the third level. Having pumped it, you can get it possible to talk with animals. After activation, it will take some time to perform the ritual. It does not give a big priority on the battlefield and slightly increases the interest in the game process, giving additional functions. In addition to talking with animals, you can get from them special abilities that animals have.

You can get priorities from the following animals: bear, elk, eagle, tiger and wolf. All priorities then animals work in passive mode. For example, from the heart of a bear, you can get resistance to all types of damage, except for psychic. From the eagle, the hero receives protection from extraordinary attacks and the ability to make a dash. The moose will grant the Primal Ramming ability and increase movement speed by 4.5 meters. The tiger grants the Bloodthirst Tiger ability and a jump range of 4.5 meters. heart of the wolf is intended for squad support, gives the ability “rallying howl” and advantage on rolls for allies.

Another ability that the Barbarian can get with the Wildheart subclass is Unrelenting Ferocity. “Unrelenting Ferocity” is designed to restore health units. The only important point, you can activate it only in the state of “Rage”. Thanks to this, the hero becomes significantly tenacious on the battlefield, which increases the comfort of passing.

Levels of the “Wild Heart” subclass, in the game Baldurs Gate 3.

The Wild Heart subclass also has upgrade levels that are available from the selected type of animal. When choosing the type of animal, you can pay attention to what they give when they reach a certain level. It is possible that some abilities will simply not be interesting.

• 6th level.

At level 6, Heart of the Wolf grants Stealth Movement at Normal Pace. Bear Heart grants “Double Carrying Capacity”, allowing you to carry more items and push heavier items. The heart of an eagle allows you to get the ability “Sight for one mile”, where there is no interference with perception in dim light. Moose Heart doubles travel speed. Tiger Heart allows you to select one of the Acrobatics, Athletics, Survival and Stealth skills.

• 10 level.

The 10th level of the Wildheart subclass grants the ability to use the Communication with Nature ability. During the ritual, summons a ghostly version of the selected beast to receive answers to questions of interest. Gives answers to the following questions: terrain and water bodies, animals and plants, answers to various creatures, and others. In general, the ability is rarely used and is not very effective when passing.

• 14th level.

Depending on the totem spirit, you can get: the heart of the wolf gives the ability to “Knock down with an attack”, the bear allows you to scare enemies with Frightening Fury, the eagle gives the barbarian the ability to Fly, the elk can knock enemies down with his ability, the tiger allows you to make attacks with run.

Conclusion on the subclass “Wildheart”, in the game Baldurs Gate 3.

It is advisable to set the barbarian to a stronger and more tenacious position. For this, Heart of the Bear is perfect, which will increase the overall protection against most damage and can additionally heal the hero. Or upgrade the “Heart of the Elk”, which will give an additional attacking ability “Primal Ram”. If there is a desire to attack up to 3 enemies at a time, then you can pump the “Heart of the Tiger”, which will give such an ability. You can upgrade any available ability, but the Bear Heart, Elk Heart, and Tiger Heart listed above are the most suitable.