Here’s how to convert your characters to the 2024 Player’s Handbook in D&D!

However,Rage has two minor changesin comparison to its 2014 version.

That means thatOpportunity Attacks are also at advantage, instead of the advantageous attacks ending when your turn does.

Barbarian art in the 2024 Players Handbook for Dungeons and Dragons.

Barbarian by Denman Rooke.

Lastly, for true high level ability changes,Persistent Ragenowreturns all Rage charges when initiative is rolled.

Either way, Strength, Constitution, and Dexterity are your three top stats.

Barbarians are no different, and here are some of the best ones for a barbarian build.

Dungeons & Dragons image showing a party of adventurers about to consume a Heroes Feast.

Path of the Berserker art from the 2024 Players Handbook, by Nathaniel Himawan.

Armorcan be handy, and barbarians should be best with thestrongest medium armor possible.

Or, if you getCharismaas the third-highest stat,paladincan work.

But, to be specific, there are other key reasons those multiclasses above work.

A Berserker Barbarian from the 2024 Players Handbook in Dungeons and Dragons.

Path of the Berserker art from the 2024 Players Handbook, by Nathaniel Himawan.

This feat makes your barbarian a lotharder to slow down, and also makes him amuch better climber.

The ultimate tank feat, Durablemakes you a lot harder to killandoffers a self-heal.

Extra damage,plus crits or kills offering a free attack, are both right down the barbarian path.

A Barbarian of the World Tree from the 2024 Players Handbook in Dungeons and Dragons.

Art by Marcela Medeiros.

Sentinel effectivelyforces enemies near you to focus youwhile alsokilling their movement speed.

More weapon masteries meansless chance someone disarming you becomes an issue,as well asmore flexibilityin combat.

Here are the best backgrounds in the D&D 2024 Player’s Handbook!

An armored tiefling from Dungeons and Dragons 2024.

Art of an armored tiefling from Dungeons and Dragons, by Jodie Muir.

Art for the Guard background in Dungeons and Dragons.

Art for the Guard background in Dungeons and Dragons, by Noor Rahman.

The Soldier background art for Dungeons and Dragons.

Art of the Solider background in Dungeons and Dragons, by Fabiá Sans.

Art of a party in Dungeons and Dragons in 2024.

Art of a party in the 2024 Players Handbook, by Dmitry Burmak.

Art of the Path of the Wild Heart Barbarian in Dungeons and Dragons.

Path of the Wild Heart art from the 2024 Players Handbook, by Alditha Siregar.

Dungeons & Dragons image showing the backgrounds for farmer, entertainer and sailor.

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