Barbarians are brave, even reckless warriors, whose great strength and heartiness make them well-suited for adventure. Rejecting the traditions of arms training and discipline typical of fighters, Barbarians tap into a powerful rage that makes them stronger, tougher, and better able to withstand attacks. Although they can only muster this rage a few times per day, it is usually enough to turn the tide of battle. Constant exposure to danger also grants them a sort of "sixth sense," allowing them to sense danger and dodge attacks, while their legendary stamina lets them run tirelessly.
Barbarians can enter a rage that temporarily enhances their combat abilities. This rage has been modified in this version to include the following:
Damage Reduction (DR): While raging, a Barbarian gains DR equal to their Barbarian level, with a total absorption of 5 x Barbarian level.
Limitations: This caps out at level 5, providing 5/+1 DR with a max absorption of 25 HP. At Barbarian (6) it becomes 5/+2.
Heavy Armor Restriction: Barbarians cannot rage while wearing any form of heavy armor, including Tower Shields, as they require the Heavy Armor Proficiency.
Barbarians can choose to expand their rage abilities by expending a feat upon leveling up. The available options include:
When a Barbarian takes 3 HP or more damage, they will roll a Fortitude save against DC 30 - Damage Taken
. On a successful roll, they regain a spent rage charge. Minimum DC: 10
Lvl | BAB | Saves | Feats | HP Range | Damage Reduction while Raged | Damage Reduction | Reflex Save Bonus vs Traps | ||
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Fort | Ref | Will | |||||||
1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +0 | barbarian fast movement, barbarian rage (1x/day) | 12 | 1/+1 | - | - |
2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +0 | uncanny dodge I | 24 | 2/+1 | - | - |
3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +1 | 36 | 3/+1 | - | - | |
4th | +4 | +4 | +1 | +1 | barbarian rage (2x/day) | 42–48 | 4/+1 | 1/- | - |
5th | +5 | +4 | +1 | +1 | uncanny dodge II | 48–60 | 5/+1 | 1/- | +1 |
6th | +6/+1 | +5 | +2 | +2 | 54–72 | 5/+2 | 2/- | +1 |