Restriction: Dwarves Only

This path is normally limited to dwarves, though a DM can lift that restriction to fit the campaign.

Battlerager Armor

Spiked armor becomes part of your fighting style. While raging in it, you can make a spiked-armor melee weapon attack A stylized crossed-weapon icon representing a melee weapon attack. D&D Portal - Melee Weapon Attack Combat rule Melee Weapon Attack is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/melee-weapon-attack/ as a Bonus Action A stylized combat action icon representing a bonus action. D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/.

The armor can also deal Piercing A stylized pointed impact icon representing piercing damage. D&D Portal - Piercing Damage type Piercing is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/piercing/ damage when you successfully grapple a creature.

Reckless Abandon

When you use Reckless Attack while raging, you gain temporary hit points A stylized blood drop icon representing hit points. D&D Portal - Hit Points Combat rule Hit Points is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/hit-points/ based on your Constitution A stylized heart emblem inside a circular frame representing
				health, stamina, endurance, and resilience. D&D Portal - Constitution Health, stamina, and endurance Constitution measures health, stamina, endurance, and a character's resistance to physical hardship. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/constitution/ modifier.

Battlerager Charge

While raging, you can Dash A stylized walking icon representing the Dash action. D&D Portal - Dash Action rule Dash is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/dash/ as a Bonus Action A stylized combat action icon representing a bonus action. D&D Portal - Bonus Action Action rule Bonus Action is an action economy rule used to describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/bonus-action/.

Spiked Retribution

When a nearby creature hits you with a melee attack A stylized crossed-weapon icon representing a melee attack. D&D Portal - Melee Attack Combat rule Melee Attack is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/melee-attack/, your spiked armor deals Piercing A stylized pointed impact icon representing piercing damage. D&D Portal - Piercing Damage type Piercing is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/piercing/ damage back if you are raging and not Incapacitated A stylized condition icon representing the incapacitated condition. D&D Portal - Incapacitated Condition Incapacitated is a game condition that can affect what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/incapacitated/.

FAQ

What is the Battlerager subclass?

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

Read more: Battlerager A stylized Barbarian emblem with two sweeping, flame-like
            blades surrounding a central axe. D&D Portal - Path of the Battlerager Barbarian subclass A Battlerager throws themselves into brutal armored contact, using spiked armor, reckless momentum, and close pressure. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/barbarian/battlerager/

How does the Battlerager subclass work?

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

Read more: Battlerager A stylized Barbarian emblem with two sweeping, flame-like
            blades surrounding a central axe. D&D Portal - Path of the Battlerager Barbarian subclass A Battlerager throws themselves into brutal armored contact, using spiked armor, reckless momentum, and close pressure. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/barbarian/battlerager/

What features does a Battlerager get?

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

Read more: Battlerager A stylized Barbarian emblem with two sweeping, flame-like
            blades surrounding a central axe. D&D Portal - Path of the Battlerager Barbarian subclass A Battlerager throws themselves into brutal armored contact, using spiked armor, reckless momentum, and close pressure. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/barbarian/battlerager/

Is Battlerager a good subclass?

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

Read more: Battlerager A stylized Barbarian emblem with two sweeping, flame-like
            blades surrounding a central axe. D&D Portal - Path of the Battlerager Barbarian subclass A Battlerager throws themselves into brutal armored contact, using spiked armor, reckless momentum, and close pressure. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/barbarian/battlerager/

How do you play a Battlerager?

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

Read more: Battlerager A stylized Barbarian emblem with two sweeping, flame-like
            blades surrounding a central axe. D&D Portal - Path of the Battlerager Barbarian subclass A Battlerager throws themselves into brutal armored contact, using spiked armor, reckless momentum, and close pressure. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/barbarian/battlerager/