Summary
Barbarians are a powerful, melee class inBaldur’s Gate 3, relying on raw strength and fear on the battlefield. Charging headfirst into combat, this class excels on the front lines. While playing as a barbarian, you’ll deal with brutal force and take incoming damage, acting as a tank for your party.
The weapon a barbarian wields can alter the course of combat. Whether equipping a two-handed greatsword or a throwable trident, barbarians deliver an insane amount of damage with the right equipment. Here are the best weapons for barbarians in Baldur’s Gate 3.
10Everburn Blade
Smash And Burn
TheEverburn Bladeis a two-handed greatsword found in Act 1. The uncommon weapondeals out additional fire damage, burning enemies in battle. Silent flames coat the blade, so you’re always ready to ignite your foes.
Proficiencywith greatswords adds the Cleave, Lacerate, and Pommel Strike actions for barbarians, making it a great option for the class in melee combat. While there are more powerful swords later in the game, it’s a great choice for early battles.
9Sussur Greatsword
Silence Your Foes With The Most Powerful Sussur Weapon
TheSussur Greatswordis a rare, two-handed weapon craftable in Act 1. Out of all theSussur weapons, this one deals the most damage. Made from the bark of a Sussur tree, itSilences enemies on a successful hit, taking away the power of enemy spellcasters with a single blow.
Spellcasters can wreak havoc on your party, particularly during a boss fight, so this silencing ability can change the tide of battle. Barbarians don’t always fare well against spellcasters, but this weapon shifts the power balance a bit.
8Returning Pike
Melee And Ranged Attacks
TheReturning Pikeis an uncommon,throwable weaponthat returns to your hand after throwing it. The two-handed pikesaves your barbarian time and actions by always reappearing without having to re-equip.
Barbarians have proficiency with this +1 weapon, granting them Rush Attack, Piercing Strike, and Brace actions. You can excel in both melee and ranged combat with the Returning Pike, making it a great option in Act 1.
Best for the Berserker subclass, as they get additional actions when frenzied and can repeatedly throw it without using extra actions.
7Blooded Greataxe
The More Damage You Take, The More Damage You Deal
TheBlooded Greataxeis a rare, +1 weapon. In addition to the Cleave, Lacerate, and Prepare actions that come with your proficiency, The Relentless Revenge abilitydeals out additional Slashing Damage when the wielder has 50% hit points or less.
Found in Act 1, your barbarian will become more powerful with this weapon as they take more damage, making it a great option for a tank build. An axe this powerful early in the game can change the course of combat.
6Soulbreaker
Githyanki-Focused Psychic Slayer
Soulbreaker is a two-handed greatsword available later in Act 1. This rare weapon adds +2 to your Initiative Rolls and deals additional Psychic Damage if your barbarian is a Githyanki. With your proficiency, you also have Pommel Strike, Lacerate, and Cleave actions available.
The best feature of this weapon is theSoulbreaker ability, dealing additional Psychic Damageequal to your proficiency bonus, possibly Stunning your enemy. This additional crowd-control tactic is rare for barbarians and can be beneficial in combat.
The Githyanki bonus can also be enabled while disguised as one.
5Sword Of Chaos
Necrotic Life-Steal Zeal
TheSword of Chaosis another greatsword perfect for a barbarian’s arsenal. The very rare weapondeals additional Necrotic Damage while healing you in battle. On each successful hit, you regain Hit Points.
You passively heal as your barbarian deals out multiple hits per turn with this weapon due to various Bonus Actions. With this sword, you’re able to take down enemies up close and personal, making it easier for your party members to make ranged attacks and heal from a safe distance. It’s a must-have weapon in Act 3.
If you multi-class this build with Action Surge from the Fighter build, you can get an additional action per turn.
4Corpsegrinder
Thunderous Crowd Control
Corpsegrinderis a rare maul that deals out a lot of damage. One of the strongest mauls in Act 3, it gives your barbarian the Grand Slam ability,dealing additionalThunder Damageequal to your proficiency bonus. Your proficiency also gives you the Backbreaker, Concussive Smash, and Tenacity weapon actions, making this a powerful weapon in melee combat.
Barbarians don’t always excel in crowd control, but this AOE weapon helps you take down enemies consistently and quickly.
3Hellfire Greataxe
Burn Them All
TheHellfire Greataxeis one of the strongest axes in Baldur’s Gate 3. This very rare weapondeals additional Fire Damage and the wielder gains 2 turns of Heat with each successful hit, allowing you to use Heat Convergence on your enemies. you may also use the Hellflame Cleave ability to spew hellish flames and strike your foes.
The key to this weapon is using Fire and Heat to your advantage. While you can’t attain the axe until Act 3, it’s worth the wait.
2Nyrulna
A Berserker’s Dream
Nyrulnais a throwable trident with special abilities. This+3 weapon increases your ability to jump, allowing you to move further distances and avoid fall damage. It also deals extra Thunder Damage, knocks foes off their feet, causes bleeding damage, pushes creatures back, and returns to your hand automatically.
This weapon is perfect for aBerserker buildspecializing in the Engraged Throw bonus action, though it’s a great addition to any arsenal.
1Balduran’s Giantslayer
Most Powerful Barbarian Weapon
Balduran’s Giantslayeris a legendary greatsword found later in the game. The powerful weapon providesdouble your strength modifier in damage. As barbarians excel in Strength, it’s a powerful option for you on the battlefield.
In addition, the swordgrants the Giant Form action, allowing you to grow in size, gain hit points, advantage on certain ability checks, and deal extra damage. This weapon makes you a tenacious juggernaut in combat, making it the best choice for barbarians Baldur’s Gate 3.
Combine with Elixir of Cloud Giant Strength to further increase your damage output.
