Seeing just how many arrows will shoot out of the trap wall.So, even if it is poisoned, they’ve got a better chance at stomaching it than anyone else in the party. …Why not have the Barbarian try it first? They’ve got a good Constitution score. Do you eat it? Well, it’d be rude not to. Here’s the scenario you’re invited to dinner with the shady noble. The point I’m making is that often, you won’t want to resort to magical solutions to mundane problems because what if you need those spells slots later? Your Barbarian can lift boulders, kick in doors, and forage for food all day.Īlso, and I hate that this is where my mind goes…you can use the party Barbarian as a test subject. Here’s the thing, spell slots are finite but strength lasts forever… But, I guarantee you your party turned to your Barbarian first. Granted, a lot of these problems can be solved magically. How many times has your party come across a door you couldn’t open? Or, needed to lift a heavy object for whatever reason (saving a wounded ally, moving a boulder from the road, etc)? Or, needed to hunt for food in the wilderness? The last major strength of the Barbarian in 5e is they’re actually pretty useful outside of combat too. This makes 5e Barbarians great for dishing out damage… Add that on top of the fact that they’re a bit harder to kill than the other classes, you have the perfect recipe for an angry musclehead wailing on you for several consecutive minutes with the weapon of their choice. But, they’re known for their ferocity in combat and relentless drive towards victory through bloodshed.īecause of their Rage class feature they deal more damage with each melee hit. The next greatest strength (or tied for the best because this and the previous point are what they’re known for) for the Barbarian class is its absolute brutality in combat.Īs far as the more mundane (as opposed to magical) classes go, the Barbarians hits the hardest. Strength #2: The Barbarian’s Combat Prowess Just know that some Barbarian Paths grant additional damage resistances. But, if you want a bit more insight on them, check out my post on comparing the Barbarian subclasses here. I won’t go too much into the different subclasses here (like how the Path of the Totem Warrior Barbarian following the Bear adds more damage resistances). Since the Barbarian’s Rage feature halve damage from these sources, that basically (and mathematically) means your effective hit points are doubled. …Well, against bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage. You effectively double your hit points with the Rage class feature. Add the biggest Hit Die (12-sided) for any class and you have a beefy character with a respectable amount of hit points. When you’re making a Barbarian character you’re probably going to prioritize Constitution as one of your top two or three Ability Scores. The biggest strength of the Barbarian in D&D 5e is its survivability. Strength #1: The Babarian’s Survivability And, often, Barbarians are great for adventuring between combat encounters too.
There are a few things that make the D&D 5e Barbarian good.įrom its survivability to its combat prowess the Barbarian is a powerhouse when it comes to combat. Strengths of the 5e Barbarian The Barbarian’s Greatest Strength is its Combat Capabilities Let’s get to the strengths of the Barbarian. Which is the whole point of this article to begin with.Īnyway. While I think the Barbarian is good, you might decide you don’t like it because of its weaknesses. I’m going to break down the strengths and weaknesses of the class so you can see the pros and cons of playing one. And, while the class has its weaknesses (as all the classes do), it’s still a fantastic choice to play.īut, what makes the Barbarian in D&D 5e good? And, what makes it bad? While the typical Barbarian seems limited, the class has a surprising amount of flexibility in how you play. Is the Barbarian Good in 5e? Remember, While I Think the Barbarian is Good, You Might Not Have Fun Playing It
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If you want to learn how to play a Barbarian or what the best Barbarian subclass is, you can check out some of my other posts.īut today, we’re gonna get right into whether the 5e Barbarian is good or not. What you might think is good is probably different from someone else.īut, I’ll try to make a case to answer the question "is the barbarians good in 5e?"
Whether a class in Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition (or any role-playing game for that matter) is good is entirely subjective.
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