Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Barbarian Multiclass Build
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The Barbarian is a strong melee fighter in , and by introducing multiclassing, they gain a lot of versatility beyond just pure damage dealing. However, you want to be careful not to delay — or even fully miss out on — their key features.
This Barbarian build can be used on any character. Karlach is the best option, as she already begins in the Barbarian class. But you can also make the main character a second Barbarian or speak to Withers to change classes in .
One of the biggest hindrances in is the “Action Economy” concept. You are typically only allowed one main action, one movement, and a bonus action. Barbarian, on its own, usually follows these rules. But, there are two main classes that can expand the action economy budget: Fighter and Rogue, the latter of which is excellent for a solo build in . Fighter allows you to use a full set of actions once per long rest, while Rogue gets many bonus actions.
You still want to fundamentally begin character creation as a Barbarian. This determines your starting proficiencies with weapons, armor, and Saving Throws. You could consider beginning as a Rogue to gain Intelligence and Dexterity as Saving Throws, but this would hinder your combat capabilities. Consider the following stats and choices for the first level:
Parameter
Selection
Notes
Race
Half-Orc
They deal extra damage when making a critical attack, do not fall when reaching one hitpoint, and are proficient with the Intimidation skill.
Strength
17
Your key stat for dealing damage and accuracy in melee.
Dexterity
12
Improves initiative, armor class, and ranged attacks.
Parameter
Selection
Notes
Constitution
16
Determines your hitpoints and armor class when not wearing armor.
Intelligence
8
Used for some skills and an uncommon Saving Throw.
Wisdom
13
One of the most common Saving Throws.
Charisma
8
Used for some skills and an uncommon Saving Throw.
Background
Performer
Grants the skills of Acrobatics and Performance.
Skills
Athletics, Perception
Both skills are highly useful in combat and while exploring the world.
Eventually, you want to wind up with a class combination of six Barbarian, three Fighter, and three Rogue levels. However, the order is essential as you will spend more of the campaign at lower levels and will only be at a maximum level of 12 for a short time. You want to unlock all the key features before moving on to ones just for flavor.
Class
Character Level
Feature Gained
Barbarian 1
1
Two uses of Rage per every Long Rest. Add Constitution to your Armor class when not wearing armor.
Barbarian 2
2
Gain an Advantage on all of your attacks for one round, but enemies have an Advantage when attacking you.
Rogue 1
3
Can use Sneak Attack for 1d6 damage with a Finesse or ranged