Ready to wreck the frontlines and protect the party?
Here’s how to build a barbarian using the 2024 Player’s Handbook.
Feature
Level
Description
Vitality Of The Tree
3
You gain both theVitality SurgeandLife-Giving Forcefeatures.
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If the temp HP remains when your Rage ends, they disappear.
Even if you aren’t using Unarmored Defense,a Shieldcan help builda World Tree barbarian intoa tankier build.
It offers a high base of 15 AC, which only gets boosted by your dexterity bonus.
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Tough
Tough is one of the besthealth-focusedfeats in the handbook.
As forbackground options, some of the more thematic options that suit a World Tree barbarian includeFarmer and Guide.
Thankfully, races that prioritize Strength or Constitution still work well with this subclass.
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Species
Why It Works
Orc
Orcs are known for one thing:pure durability.
Add onto that a single Heroic Inspiration per Long Rest, and you havea well-rounded build.
Add onto that advantage against charm effects, and you havea uniquely durable barbarian.
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Art by Zoltan Boros.
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