Barbarian subclass
Battlerager
Explore the Path of the Battlerager, a Barbarian Primal Path from Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide.
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 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
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 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 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
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 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
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 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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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/