Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Barbarian Multiclass Build

The Barbarian is a strong melee fighter in Baldur’s Gate 3, 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 BG3.

How To Multiclass a Barbarian in Baldur’s Gate 3

Karlach is primed to be the partys main Barbarian in Baldurs Gate 3

One of the biggest hindrances in Dungeons in Dragons 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 Baldur's Gate 3. Fighter allows you to use a full set of actions once per long rest, while Rogue gets many bonus actions.

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How To Build a Barbarian Multiclass

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 Baldur’s Gate 3 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.

How To Level Up a Barbarian Multiclass

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 weapon.
Rogue 2	4	Can Dash, Disengage, or Hide as a bonus action.
Rogue 3	5	Thief subclass: gain a second Bonus Action.
Barbarian 3	6	Wildheart Bear subclass: gain resistance to all damage except psychic while Raging. Can also restore 1d8 hitpoints to self.

Class	Character Level	Feature Gained
Barbarian 4	7	Improve Ability scores to equal 18 Strength and 14 Wisdom.
Fighter 1	8	Choose the Great Weapon style to deal higher minimum damage. Can also self-heal with Second Wind.
Fighter 2	9	Learn Action Surge, allowing an extra full Action use per short rest.
Barbarian 5	10	Deal an extra attack per Attack Action and gain increased movement speed.
Barbarian 6	11	Choose the Stallion aspect to gain hitpoints when Dashing. It even works with the Thief bonus action.
Fighter 3	12	Champion subclass: increases the chance of landing a critical strike.

Feel free to switch the class order around if desired. Some might prefer having Extra Attack at earlier levels or delaying the use of Action Surge until later in Baldur’s Gate 3’s campaign. Regardless, a Wildheart Barbarian mixed with Champion Fighter and Thief Rogue is tough and cunning.