Ancestral Guardian - Barbarian Subclass

Ancestral Protectors

While you are raging, the first creature you hit with an attack rolls A stylized die roll icon representing an attack roll. D&D Portal - Attack Roll Combat rule Attack Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/attack-roll/ on your turn becomes the focus of your ancestral spirits until the start of your next turn.

That creature has a harder time harming anyone except you, and your allies are protected against the damage it deals.

Spirit Shield

While raging, you can use your Reaction A stylized reaction icon. D&D Portal - Reaction Action rule Reaction is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/reaction/ to reduce damage taken by a creature you can see within 30 feet.

The spirit shield becomes stronger as you gain Barbarian levels.

Consult the Spirits

You can call on ancestral spirits to cast divination magic without using a spell slot or material components.

Your Wisdom A stylized open eye emblem representing awareness, perception,
intuition, and insight. D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition, perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ is the spellcasting ability for this feature, and the use refreshes after a short rest A stylized rest icon representing a short rest. D&D Portal - Short Rest Rest rule Short Rest is a rest rule used to recover resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/short-rest/ or long rest D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/.

Vengeful Ancestors

When Spirit Shield prevents damage, your ancestral spirits also strike back with Force A stylized burst icon representing force damage. D&D Portal - Force Damage type Force is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/force/ damage equal to the amount prevented.

FAQ

What is the Ancestral Guardian subclass?

Ancestral Guardian is a specialised subclass option that builds on the features and progression of its parent class.

Read more: Ancestral Guardian A stylized Barbarian emblem with two sweeping, flame-like
blades surrounding a central axe. D&D Portal - Path of the Ancestral Guardian Barbarian subclass An Ancestral Guardian fights through protective spirits, pulling enemy pressure onto themselves and shielding nearby allies. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/barbarian/ancestral-guardian/

How does the Ancestral Guardian subclass work?

The Ancestral Guardian subclass changes the character’s play style through its own feature progression.

What features does a Ancestral Guardian get?

The subclass page lists the features gained by a Ancestral Guardian and explains their effects.

Is Ancestral Guardian a good subclass?

Whether Ancestral Guardian is a good choice depends on the role, abilities, and play style you want for the character.

How do you play a Ancestral Guardian?

Use the subclass features to specialise the normal class play pattern and support the role you chose.