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The following is a list of barbarian abilities in Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire.

Ability tree[ | ]

 
 
Active AbilitiesPassive Abilities
Power level 1 is unlocked at level 1 / 1
 
Barbaric shout icon
Barbaric shout icon
Barbaric Yell
Cost: 1 Rage

Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken.
 
 
 
Frenzy icon pe2
Frenzy icon pe2
Frenzy
Cost: 1 Rage

Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.
 
 
 
Ability passive damage icon
Ability passive damage icon
Blooded
Causes the barbarian to lash out when in pain, granting a bonus to damage for as long as he or she is Bloodied or Near Death.
 
Ability passive reflex icon
Ability passive reflex icon
Fast Runner
The character becomes more fleet and nimble, increasing Stride and granting a defensive bonus against Disengagement Attacks.
 
Ability passive utility icon
Ability passive utility icon
Arms Bearer
Gain an additional Weapon Set.
 
Ability passive fortitude icon
Ability passive fortitude icon
Monastic Unarmed Training
Gain scaling effectiveness in Unarmed attacks. Though, not as effective as a Monk's unarmed strikes, benefit from Increased Accuracy, Damage, and Penetration as you gain levels.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power level 2 is unlocked at level 3 / 4
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Barbaric blow icon
Barbaric blow icon
Barbaric Blow
Cost: 2 Rage

The barbarian deals a massive blow, increasing the likeliness and damage of Critical Hits and applying Carnage in a larger area.
 
 
 
Ability passive defense icon
Ability passive defense icon
Weapon and Shield Style
Equipped shields' Deflection bonuses are increased and grant an equal bonus to the character's Reflex.
 
Ability passive attack speed icon
Ability passive attack speed icon
Two Weapon Style
Specialized training increases the character's Action Speed while using a weapon in each hand.
 
Ability passive armor rating icon
Ability passive armor rating icon
Thick Skinned
Toughens the barbarian's naturally thick skin, raising their Armor Rating and allowing a more dominant combat presence.
 
Ability passive accuracy icon
Ability passive accuracy icon
Accurate Carnage
The barbarian learns to line up their most savage blows, improving the Accuracy of secondary attacks from Carnage.
 
Ability passive damage icon
Ability passive damage icon
Wilder Hunter
Grants a damage bonus against all Wilder.
 
Ability passive attack icon
Ability passive attack icon
Two-Handed Style
Grants a Damage bonus while wielding a two-handed weapon.
 
Ability passive accuracy icon
Ability passive accuracy icon
One-Handed Style
While wielding a single one-handed weapon, some of the attacker's Hits are converted to Crits.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power level 3 is unlocked at level 5 / 7
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Wild sprint icon
Wild sprint icon
Wild Sprint
Cost: 1 Rage

The barbarian becomes able to charge with reckless abandon, gaining the Nimble Inspiration as well as immunity to Engagement.
 
 
 
Ability passive utility icon
Ability passive utility icon
One Stands Alone
The barbarian makes a courageous stand against all attackers. Grants a melee damage bonus when the barbarian is near two or more enemies and the barbarian requires an additional threatening enemy to become Flanked.
 
Ability passive will icon
Ability passive will icon
Combat Focus
Gain Concentration at the start of each combat.
 
Ability passive will icon
Ability passive will icon
Bull's Will
Increases the character's Will defense.
 
Ability passive accuracy icon
Ability passive accuracy icon
Bloody Slaughter
All attacks made against Near Death enemies convert some Hits to Crits and those Crits do additional damage.
 
Ability passive reflex icon
Ability passive reflex icon
Snake's Reflexes
Increases the character's Reflex defense.
 
Ability passive fortitude icon
Ability passive fortitude icon
Bear's Fortitude
Increases the character's Fortitude defense.
 
Ability passive attack speed icon
Ability passive attack speed icon
Bloodlust
Imparts an unquenchable bloodlust to the Barbarian, increasing their Action Speed for a short time once he or she has personally downed an enemy.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power level 4 is unlocked at level 7 / 10
 
Barbaric yawp icon
Barbaric yawp icon
Barbaric Roar
Upgraded from Barbaric Yell
Cost: 1 Rage

Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken. (Barbaric Roar) - Enemies in a line are now affected and the force can knock foes down.
 
Barbaric yell icon
Barbaric yell icon
Barbaric Shout
Upgraded from Barbaric Yell
Cost: 1 Rage

Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken. (Barbaric Shout) - Enemies all around the barbarian are now affected, afterwards the barbarian receives bonus Engagement.
 
Blood frenzy icon
Blood frenzy icon
Blood Frenzy
Upgraded from Frenzy
Cost: 1 Rage

Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty. (Blood Frenzy) - While active, critical hits bleed targets for Raw Damage over time.
 
Spirit frenzy icon
Spirit frenzy icon
Spirit Frenzy
Upgraded from Frenzy
Cost: 1 Rage

Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty. (Spirit Frenzy) - While active, attacks can Stagger foes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savage defiance icon pe2
Savage defiance icon pe2
Savage Defiance
Cost: 3 Rage

The barbarian channels their own irrepressible determination, granting the Robust Inspiration for a short time.
 
 
 
Ability passive fortitude icon
Ability passive fortitude icon
Unflinching
While Hurt or better the barbarian gains resistance against Body Afflictions.
 
Ability passive reflex icon
Ability passive reflex icon
Tumbling
Gain additional defense against Disengagement attacks.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power level 5 is unlocked at level 9 / 13
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Crushing blow icon
Crushing blow icon
Crushing Blow
Upgraded from Barbaric Blow
Cost: 2 Rage

The barbarian deals a massive blow, increasing the likeliness and damage of Critical Hits and applying Carnage in a larger area. (Crushing Blow) - If the barbarian kills the target, their recovery is instantly refreshed.
 
Barbaric smash icon
Barbaric smash icon
Barbaric Smash
Upgraded from Barbaric Blow
Cost: 2 Rage

The barbarian deals a massive blow, increasing the likeliness and damage of Critical Hits and applying Carnage in a larger area. (Barbaric Smash) - If the hit kills the target, the Rage cost is refunded.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leap icon
Leap icon
Leap
Cost: 2 Rage

Drawing upon reserves of intense spiritual power, barbarians are able to leap high into the air and crash down upon their foes, Dazing them.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ability passive weapon icon
Ability passive weapon icon
Uncanny Luck
Gain a small chance to completely avoid any attack and to convert some Hits to Critical Hits.
 
Ability passive heart icon
Ability passive heart icon
Tough
Increases the base maximum health that you gain with each level.
 
Ability passive weapon icon
Ability passive weapon icon
Interrupting Blows
The Barbarian's melee attacks gain a chance to interrupt on critical hits.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power level 6 is unlocked at level 11 / 16
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lions sprint icon
Lions sprint icon
Lion's Sprint
Upgraded from Wild Sprint
Cost: 1 Rage

The barbarian becomes able to charge with reckless abandon, gaining the Nimble Inspiration as well as immunity to Engagement. (Lion's Sprint) - The next attack made during the sprint gains a large amount of Accuracy.
 
Rams sprint icon
Rams sprint icon
Ram's Sprint
Upgraded from Wild Sprint
Cost: 1 Rage

The barbarian becomes able to charge with reckless abandon, gaining the Nimble Inspiration as well as immunity to Engagement. (Ram's Sprint) - Shove nearby enemies back when activated.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ability passive deflection icon
Ability passive deflection icon
Spell Resistance
Grants a chance to completely resist the effects of a hostile spell.
 
Ability passive attack icon
Ability passive attack icon
Improved Critical
Increases the amount of damage dealt by Critical Hits.
 
Ability passive attack icon
Ability passive attack icon
Brute Force
The barbarian hits so hard that ordinary means of defense can be easily overpowered. On attacks that normally target Deflection, the barbarian will instead attack fortitude if it is the lower defense.
 
Ability passive utility icon
Ability passive utility icon
Threatening Presence
The barbarian cannot be engaged by enemies that are of a lower level.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power level 7 is unlocked at level 13 / 19
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Blood storm icon
Blood storm icon
Blood Storm
Upgraded from Blood Frenzy
Cost: 1 Rage

Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Blood Frenzy) - While active, critical hits bleed targets for Raw Damage over time.

(Blood Storm) - While active, kills increase the frenzy duration.
 
Spirit tornado icon
Spirit tornado icon
Spirit Tornado
Upgraded from Spirit Frenzy
Cost: 1 Rage

Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Spirit Frenzy) - While active, attacks can Stagger foes.

(Spirit Tornado) - Ghostly spirits spin outwards when activated, causing Freeze damage and Terrify.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Savage courage icon
Savage courage icon
Savage Courage
Upgraded from Savage Defiance
Cost: 3 Rage

The barbarian channels their own irrepressible determination, granting the Robust Inspiration for a short time. (Savage Courage) - Gain Concentration when activated.
 
Stalwart defiance icon
Stalwart defiance icon
Stalwart Defiance
Upgraded from Savage Defiance
Cost: 2 Rage

The barbarian channels their own irrepressible determination, granting the Robust Inspiration for a short time. (Stalwart Defiance) - Rage cost is reduced.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ability passive attack speed icon
Ability passive attack speed icon
Blood Thirst
After killing an enemy, the barbarian's recovery bar is immediately refreshed.
 
Ability passive accuracy icon
Ability passive accuracy icon
Accurate Empower
Empowered attacks gain increased Accuracy.
 
Ability passive raw damage icon
Ability passive raw damage icon
Potent Empower
Empowered attacks gain increased Damage.
 
Ability passive penetration icon
Ability passive penetration icon
Penetrating Empower
Empowered attacks gain increased Penetration.
 
Ability passive attack speed icon
Ability passive attack speed icon
Lasting Empower
Empowered attacks gain increased duration on Affliction and Inspiration effects.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power level 8 is unlocked at level 16 / cannot be learned as multiclass
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Heart of fury icon
Heart of fury icon
Heart of Fury
Cost: 4 Rage

The barbarian swings viciously in a lightning-quick flurry, taking on all comers. Each equipped weapon attacks every nearby enemy, doing extra damage and inflicting Carnage if applicable.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Panthers leap icon
Panthers leap icon
Panther's Leap
Upgraded from Leap
Cost: 2 Rage

Drawing upon reserves of intense spiritual power, barbarians are able to leap high into the air and crash down upon their foes, Dazing them. (Panther's Leap) - Thrash at all enemies near the impact site, dealing Slash Damage and Raw Damage over time.
 
Dragon leap icon
Dragon leap icon
Dragon Leap
Upgraded from Leap
Cost: 2 Rage

Drawing upon reserves of intense spiritual power, barbarians are able to leap high into the air and crash down upon their foes, Dazing them. (Dragon Leap) - Adds a Burn damage area of effect on the impact of Leap.
 
 
 
 
Ability passive attack icon
Ability passive attack icon
Vengeful Defeat
When a barbarian is reduced to 0 Health and has melee weapons equipped, he or she immediately makes instant Full Attacks at everyone in range. (These attacks trigger Carnage)
 
Ability passive heart icon
Ability passive heart icon
Great Soul
Increases the maximum number of times Empower can be used before resting.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Power level 9 is unlocked at level 19 / cannot be learned as multiclass
 
Reverberating yawp icon
Reverberating yawp icon
Driving Roar
Upgraded from Barbaric Roar
Cost: 1 Rage

Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken.

(Barbaric Roar) - Enemies in a line are now affected and the force can knock foes down.

(Driving Roar) - Enemies are also pushed and take Crush Damage.
 
Echoing shout icon pe2
Echoing shout icon pe2
Dazing Shout
Upgraded from Barbaric Shout
Cost: 1 Rage

Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken.

(Barbaric Shout) - Enemies all around the barbarian are now affected, afterwards the barbarian receives bonus Engagement.

(Dazing Shout) - Enemies also take Crush Damage and are Dazed.
 
Hurl weapon icon
Hurl weapon icon
Instrument of Boundless Rage
Cost: 3 Rage

The barbarian hurls a large rage-imbued weapon at their target, exploding into a ball of fire on impact and knocking the target Prone.
 
 
 
Ability passive utility icon
Ability passive utility icon
Blood Surge
Each time the barbarian kills an enemy, they have a chance to gain Rage.
 
Ability passive raw damage icon
Ability passive raw damage icon
Barbaric Retaliation
The barbarian lashes out at anyone who Critically Hits them in melee, making a Full Attack against them.
 
Ability passive fortitude icon
Ability passive fortitude icon
Prestige
Increases your Power Level, increasing the effectiveness of all abilities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Active abilities[ | ]

Level Ability Activation Cost Effects Description
Core Barbarian Abilities
Core Flesh communion icon Flesh Communion
(Corpse-Eater)
Active -1 Rage Target:
  • Destroyed
Self:
  • +50 Health Restored, +3 of each Barbarian resource
Target a hostile deceased Kith, Wilder, or Beast to devour their corpse healing the barbarian and granting them Rage.
1st Level Barbarian Abilities
1 (I) Barbaric shout icon Barbaric Yell Active 1 Rage Foe AoE:
Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken.
Frenzy icon Frenzy
(Berserker)
Active 1 Rage Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Berserker) - Grants Tenacious and Hardy Inspirations, instead of Fit and Strong. Hit to Crit on melee attacks and carnage is greatly increased while frenzied. However, the barbarian is confused, cannot see their health, and takes continuous Raw damage while frenzied.

Frenzy icon pe2 Frenzy Active 1 Rage Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.
Furyshaper frenzy icon Shape Ward: Frenzy
(Furyshaper)
Active 1 Rage Summon:
  • Frenzy Ward
Shape a ward on the battlefield that inspires rage in your allies, granting them Action Speed while the totem persists.
2nd Level Barbarian Abilities
2 (II) Barbaric blow icon Barbaric Blow Active 2 Rage Target:
  • Full Attack
Self:
  • +20% Damage, +50% Area of Effect with Carnage attacks, 30% of Hits converted to Crits, +50% Crit damage
The barbarian deals a massive blow, increasing the likeliness and damage of Critical Hits and applying Carnage in a larger area.
3rd Level Barbarian Abilities
3 (III) Wild sprint icon Wild Sprint Active 1 Rage Self:
  • Nimble for 6.0 sec, Immune to Engagement for 6.0 sec
The barbarian becomes able to charge with reckless abandon, gaining the Nimble Inspiration as well as immunity to Engagement.
4th Level Barbarian Abilities
4 (IV) Barbaric yawp icon Barbaric Roar Active 1 Rage Foe Target:
Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken.

(Barbaric Roar) - Enemies in a line are now affected and the force can knock foes down.

Barbaric yell icon Barbaric Shout Active 1 Rage Foe AoE:
Self:
Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken.

(Barbaric Shout) - Enemies all around the barbarian are now affected, afterwards the barbarian receives bonus Engagement.

Blood frenzy icon Blood Frenzy Active 1 Rage Attack Targets (when scoring a critical hit):
Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Blood Frenzy) - While active, critical hits bleed targets for Raw Damage over time.

Blood frenzy icon Blood Frenzy
(Berserker)
Active 1 Rage Attack Targets (when scoring a critical hit):
Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Berserker) - Grants Tenacious and Hardy Inspirations, instead of Fit and Strong. Hit to Crit on melee attacks and carnage is greatly increased while frenzied. However, the barbarian is confused, cannot see their health, and takes continuous Raw damage while frenzied.

(Blood Frenzy) - While active, critical hits bleed targets for Raw Damage over time.

Savage defiance icon pe2 Savage Defiance Active 3 Rage Self:
The barbarian channels their own irrepressible determination, granting the Robust Inspiration for a short time.
Furyshaper fear icon Shape Ward: Fear
(Furyshaper)
Active 2 Rage Summon:
  • Fear Ward
Shape a ward on the battlefield that evokes horrific visages, Terrifying nearby enemies while the totem persists.
Spirit frenzy icon Spirit Frenzy Active 1 Rage Attack Targets (when scoring a hit with an attack):
Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Spirit Frenzy) - While active, attacks can Stagger foes.

Spirit frenzy icon Spirit Frenzy
(Berserker)
Active 1 Rage Attack Targets (when scoring a hit with an attack):
Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Berserker) - Grants Tenacious and Hardy Inspirations, instead of Fit and Strong. Hit to Crit on melee attacks and carnage is greatly increased while frenzied. However, the barbarian is confused, cannot see their health, and takes continuous Raw damage while frenzied.

(Spirit Frenzy) - While active, attacks can Stagger foes.

5th Level Barbarian Abilities
5 (V) Barbaric smash icon Barbaric Smash Active 2 Rage Target:
  • Full Attack
Self per kill (on kill):
  • +2 of each Barbarian resource
Self:
  • +20% Damage, +50% Area of Effect with Carnage attacks, 30% of Hits converted to Crits, +50% Crit damage
The barbarian deals a massive blow, increasing the likeliness and damage of Critical Hits and applying Carnage in a larger area.

(Barbaric Smash) - If the hit kills the target, the Rage cost is refunded.

Crushing blow icon Crushing Blow Active 2 Rage Target:
  • Full Attack
Self per kill (on kill):
  • Recover immediately
Self:
  • +20% Damage, +50% Area of Effect with Carnage attacks, 30% of Hits converted to Crits, +20% Damage
The barbarian deals a massive blow, increasing the likeliness and damage of Critical Hits and applying Carnage in a larger area.

(Crushing Blow) - If the barbarian kills the target, their recovery is instantly refreshed.

Leap icon Leap Active 2 Rage Foe AoE:
Drawing upon reserves of intense spiritual power, barbarians are able to leap high into the air and crash down upon their foes, Dazing them.
6th Level Barbarian Abilities
6 (VI) Lions sprint icon Lion's Sprint Active 1 Rage Self:
  • Nimble for 6.0 sec, Immune to Engagement for 6.0 sec, +15 Accuracy (with next attack)
The barbarian becomes able to charge with reckless abandon, gaining the Nimble Inspiration as well as immunity to Engagement.

(Lion's Sprint) - The next attack made during the sprint gains a large amount of Accuracy.

Rams sprint icon Ram's Sprint Active 1 Rage Foe AoE:
Self:
  • Nimble for 6.0 sec, Immune to Engagement for 6.0 sec
The barbarian becomes able to charge with reckless abandon, gaining the Nimble Inspiration as well as immunity to Engagement.

(Ram's Sprint) - Shove nearby enemies back when activated.

7th Level Barbarian Abilities
7 (VII) Blood storm icon Blood Storm Active 1 Rage Attack Targets (when scoring a critical hit):
Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Blood Frenzy) - While active, critical hits bleed targets for Raw Damage over time.

(Blood Storm) - While active, kills increase the frenzy duration.

Blood storm icon Blood Storm
(Berserker)
Active 1 Rage Attack Targets (when scoring a critical hit):
Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Berserker) - Grants Tenacious and Hardy Inspirations, instead of Fit and Strong. Hit to Crit on melee attacks and carnage is greatly increased while frenzied. However, the barbarian is confused, cannot see their health, and takes continuous Raw damage while frenzied.

(Blood Frenzy) - While active, critical hits bleed targets for Raw Damage over time.

(Blood Storm) - While active, kills increase the frenzy duration.

Savage courage icon Savage Courage Active 3 Rage Self:
The barbarian channels their own irrepressible determination, granting the Robust Inspiration for a short time.

(Savage Courage) - Gain Concentration when activated.

Spirit tornado icon Spirit Tornado Active 1 Rage Foe AoE:
Attack Targets (when scoring a hit with an attack):
Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Spirit Frenzy) - While active, attacks can Stagger foes.

(Spirit Tornado) - Ghostly spirits spin outwards when activated, causing Freeze damage and Terrify.

Spirit tornado icon Spirit Tornado
(Berserker)
Active 1 Rage Foe AoE:
Attack Targets (when scoring a hit with an attack):
Self:
Sends the barbarian into a frenzied state, granting Strong and Fit Inspirations as well as an Action Speed bonus. While frenzied, the barbarian receives a Deflection penalty.

(Berserker) - Grants Tenacious and Hardy Inspirations, instead of Fit and Strong. Hit to Crit on melee attacks and carnage is greatly increased while frenzied. However, the barbarian is confused, cannot see their health, and takes continuous Raw damage while frenzied.

(Spirit Frenzy) - While active, attacks can Stagger foes.

(Spirit Tornado) - Ghostly spirits spin outwards when activated, causing Freeze damage and Terrify.

Stalwart defiance icon Stalwart Defiance Active 2 Rage Self:
The barbarian channels their own irrepressible determination, granting the Robust Inspiration for a short time.

(Stalwart Defiance) - Rage cost is reduced.

8th Level Barbarian Abilities
8 (VIII) Dragon leap icon Dragon Leap Active 2 Rage Foe AoE:
Drawing upon reserves of intense spiritual power, barbarians are able to leap high into the air and crash down upon their foes, Dazing them.

(Dragon Leap) - Adds a Burn damage area of effect on the impact of Leap.

Heart of fury icon Heart of Fury Active 4 Rage AoE:
  • Full Attack
Self:
  • +25% Damage
The barbarian swings viciously in a lightning-quick flurry, taking on all comers. Each equipped weapon attacks every nearby enemy, doing extra damage and inflicting Carnage if applicable.
Panthers leap icon Panther's Leap Active 2 Rage Foe AoE:
Drawing upon reserves of intense spiritual power, barbarians are able to leap high into the air and crash down upon their foes, Dazing them.

(Panther's Leap) - Thrash at all enemies near the impact site, dealing Slash Damage and Raw Damage over time.

Furyshaper blood icon Shape Ward: Blood
(Furyshaper)
Active 3 Rage Summon:
  • Blood Ward
Shape a ward on the battlefield that inspires bloodlust, granting allies health based on the damage they deal.
9th Level Barbarian Abilities
9 (IX) Echoing shout icon pe2 Dazing Shout Active 1 Rage Foe AoE:
Self:
Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken.

(Barbaric Shout) - Enemies all around the barbarian are now affected, afterwards the barbarian receives bonus Engagement.

(Dazing Shout) - Enemies also take Crush Damage and are Dazed.

Reverberating yawp icon Driving Roar Active 1 Rage Foe Target:
Let out a frightful yell, causing enemies in the area of effect to be Shaken.

(Barbaric Roar) - Enemies in a line are now affected and the force can knock foes down.

(Driving Roar) - Enemies are also pushed and take Crush Damage.

Hurl weapon icon Instrument of Boundless Rage Active 3 Rage Target:
Foe AoE:
The barbarian hurls a large rage-imbued weapon at their target, exploding into a ball of fire on impact and knocking the target Prone.

Passive abilities[ | ]

Note: Includes both class-compatible and class-exclusive passives.
Level Ability Activation Cost Effects Description
Core Barbarian Passives
Core Class barb icon Carnage Passive Self:
  • 33% of Base Weapon Damage (as Raw) in Area on Weapon Hit
The barbarian's attacks become so forceful as to impact others around the target enemy. For every successful melee attack, the barbarian makes reduced-damage attacks at all other enemies within a short distance of the target.
Class barb icon Furyshaper
(Furyshaper)
Passive Self:
Furyshapers carry a burden of trauma in their past lives, suffering when those emotions inexplicably bleed into their current psyche. These rare individuals can manifest their emotions in a physical form, inflicting their rage, terror, or madness onto the world.
1st Level Barbarian Passives
1 (I) Ability passive utility icon Arms Bearer Passive Self:
  • +1 Weapon Sets
Gain an additional Weapon Set.
Ability passive damage icon Blooded Passive Self:
  • +25% Damage
Causes the barbarian to lash out when in pain, granting a bonus to damage for as long as he or she is Bloodied or Near Death.
Ability passive reflex icon Fast Runner Passive Self:
  • +15% Stride, +5 Defense when Disengaging
The character becomes more fleet and nimble, increasing Stride and granting a defensive bonus against Disengagement Attacks.
Ability passive fortitude icon Monastic Unarmed Training Passive Self:
  • +5% Damage with Unarmed attacks, +2 Accuracy with Unarmed attacks, +1 Penetration with Unarmed attacks
Gain scaling effectiveness in Unarmed attacks. Though, not as effective as a Monk's unarmed strikes, benefit from Increased Accuracy, Damage, and Penetration as you gain levels.
2nd Level Barbarian Passives
2 (II) Ability passive accuracy icon Accurate Carnage Passive Self:
The barbarian learns to line up their most savage blows, improving the Accuracy of secondary attacks from Carnage.
Ability passive accuracy icon One-Handed Style Passive Self:
While wielding a single one-handed weapon, some of the attacker's Hits are converted to Crits.
Ability passive armor rating icon Thick Skinned Passive Self:
Toughens the barbarian's naturally thick skin, raising their Armor Rating and allowing a more dominant combat presence.
Ability passive attack speed icon Two Weapon Style Passive Self:
  • -15% Weapon Recovery Time when dual-wielding
Specialized training increases the character's Action Speed while using a weapon in each hand.
Ability passive attack icon Two-Handed Style Passive Self:
  • +15% Damage with two-handed weapons
Grants a Damage bonus while wielding a two-handed weapon.
Ability passive defense icon Weapon and Shield Style Passive Self:
Equipped shields' Deflection bonuses are increased and grant an equal bonus to the character's Reflex.
Ability passive damage icon Wilder Hunter Passive Self:
  • +25% damage against Wilder
Grants a damage bonus against all Wilder.
3rd Level Barbarian Passives
3 (III) Ability passive fortitude icon Bear's Fortitude Passive Self:
Increases the character's Fortitude defense.
Ability passive attack speed icon Bloodlust Passive Self per kill (on kill):
  • +20% Action Speed for 10.0 sec
Imparts an unquenchable bloodlust to the Barbarian, increasing their Action Speed for a short time once he or she has personally downed an enemy.
Ability passive accuracy icon Bloody Slaughter Passive Self:
  • 20% of Hits converted to Crits with weapons against ≤ 25% health targets, +50% Crit damage with weapons against ≤ 25% health targets
All attacks made against Near Death enemies convert some Hits to Crits and those Crits do additional damage.
Ability passive will icon Bull's Will Passive Self:
Increases the character's Will defense.
Ability passive will icon Combat Focus Passive Self:
Gain Concentration at the start of each combat.
Ability passive utility icon One Stands Alone Passive Self:
  • +20% Melee Damage, +1 Enemies required to be Flanked
The barbarian makes a courageous stand against all attackers. Grants a melee damage bonus when the barbarian is near two or more enemies and the barbarian requires an additional threatening enemy to become Flanked.
Ability passive reflex icon Snake's Reflexes Passive Self:
Increases the character's Reflex defense.
4th Level Barbarian Passives
4 (IV) Ability passive reflex icon Tumbling Passive Self:
  • +20 Defense when Disengaging
Gain additional defense against Disengagement attacks.
Ability passive fortitude icon Unflinching Passive Self:
While Hurt or better the barbarian gains resistance against Body Afflictions.
5th Level Barbarian Passives
5 (V) Ability passive weapon icon Interrupting Blows Passive Self:
The Barbarian's melee attacks gain a chance to interrupt on critical hits.
Ability passive heart icon Tough Passive Self:
Increases the base maximum health that you gain with each level.
Ability passive weapon icon Uncanny Luck Passive Self:
Gain a small chance to completely avoid any attack and to convert some Hits to Critical Hits.
6th Level Barbarian Passives
6 (VI) Ability passive attack icon Brute Force Passive Self:
The barbarian hits so hard that ordinary means of defense can be easily overpowered. On attacks that normally target Deflection, the barbarian will instead attack fortitude if it is the lower defense.
Ability passive attack icon Improved Critical Passive Self:
Increases the amount of damage dealt by Critical Hits.
Ability passive deflection icon Spell Resistance Passive Self:
  • 10% resistance against Spells
Grants a chance to completely resist the effects of a hostile spell.
Ability passive utility icon Threatening Presence Passive Self:
  • Cannot be engaged by lower-level enemies
The barbarian cannot be engaged by enemies that are of a lower level.
7th Level Barbarian Passives
7 (VII) Ability passive accuracy icon Accurate Empower Passive Self:
Empowered attacks gain increased Accuracy.
Ability passive attack speed icon Blood Thirst Passive Self per kill (on kill):
  • Recover immediately for 10.0 sec
After killing an enemy, the barbarian's recovery bar is immediately refreshed.
Ability passive attack speed icon Lasting Empower Passive Self:
  • +20% Affliction and Inspiration duration on Empowered attacks
Empowered attacks gain increased duration on Affliction and Inspiration effects.
Ability passive penetration icon Penetrating Empower Passive Self:
Empowered attacks gain increased Penetration.
Ability passive raw damage icon Potent Empower Passive Self:
  • +15% Damage with Empowered attacks
Empowered attacks gain increased Damage.
8th Level Barbarian Passives
8 (VIII) Ability passive heart icon Great Soul Passive Self:
  • +1 max Empower points
Increases the maximum number of times Empower can be used before resting.
Ability passive attack icon Vengeful Defeat Passive AoE (on Unconscious):
  • Full Attack
When a barbarian is reduced to 0 Health and has melee weapons equipped, he or she immediately makes instant Full Attacks at everyone in range. (These attacks trigger Carnage)
9th Level Barbarian Passives
9 (IX) Ability passive raw damage icon Barbaric Retaliation Passive Attackers (on Critically Hit):
  • Full Attack
The barbarian lashes out at anyone who Critically Hits them in melee, making a Full Attack against them.
Ability passive utility icon Blood Surge Passive Self:
  • 25% Chance to gain +1 Rage on kill
Each time the barbarian kills an enemy, they have a chance to gain Rage.
Ability passive fortitude icon Prestige Passive Self:
Increases your Power Level, increasing the effectiveness of all abilities.
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