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Barbarian — page 28
Barbarian core traits, starting equipment, and class progression.
Barbarians draw on primal power to enter Rage, withstand punishment, and strike with extraordinary force.
Core traits
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary ability | Strength |
| Hit Point Die | d12 per Barbarian level |
| Saving throws | Strength and Constitution |
| Skills | Choose two: Animal Handling, Athletics, Intimidation, Nature, Perception, Survival |
| Weapons | Simple and Martial weapons |
| Armor training | Light and Medium armor and Shields |
Starting equipment
Choose one of the following packages:
- Equipment: a Greataxe, four Handaxes, an Explorer's Pack, and 15 GP.
- Money: 75 GP.
Starting and multiclassing
A level 1 Barbarian gains all core traits above and the level 1 features below. When multiclassing into Barbarian, gain the Hit Point Die, Martial weapon proficiency, Shield training, and the level 1 Barbarian features.
Class progression
Follow a feature name to its complete rules. Subclass features depend on the subclass chosen.
Rages is the maximum number of uses; the Rage reference explains recovery and duration. Rage damage is the bonus applied by that feature. Weapon mastery is the number of weapon kinds whose mastery properties you can use.
| Class level | Proficiency | 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 |