Barbarian in Pillars of Eternity is savage warrior who specializes in head-on encounters and does not rely on tactical maneuvers.
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Pillars of Eternity Barbarian Class
Barbarian is specialized in Crowd Control with a little touch of Striking and enjoys High Defense on the side.
Beginning Stats
Starting Ability – Carnage
While melee-attacking a primary target, Carnage allows Barbarian to deal a minute amount of damage to all nearby enemies – the exact radius is unknown.
- Endurance – 48 + 16/level
- Health – 6 x Endurance
- Accuracy – 25 + 3/level
- Deflection – 15
- Skill Bonus – Athletics +2 Survival +1
Special Abilities
As mentioned earlier, Barbarian is specialized in melee combat and can easily break down a group of enemies. The class also possesses a high damage output that can weaken enemies in no time:
Brute Force – Passive
Available at: Level 5
Brute Force easily overwhelms most of the defense mechanisms of enemies. When on low defense, the Barbarian attacks Fortitude on attacks that usually target Deflection.
One Stands Alone
Available at: Level 5
The ability allows the Barbarian to stand against hordes of enemies and acquire a melee-damage bonus when attacked by two or more enemies, allowing him or her to stand unless flanked by 3 or more enemies.
Thick-Skinned
Available at: Level 7 Passive
It allows Barbarian to increase his or her Damage Reduction.
Bloodlust
Available at: Level 5 Passive
Once a Barbarian has downed at least a couple of enemies, he or she receives 1.2x attack speed for a short duration of time.
Threatening Presence
Available at: Level 7 Passive
This makes all enemies within 1.25m radius of the Barbarian Sickened for 3 whole seconds.
Barbaric Yell
Available at: Level 1
The Barbarian lets out a terrifying shriek which Frightens enemies for 12 seconds within 5.0m of the spell caster.
Barbaric Shout
Available at: Level 9
The Barbarian lets out a terrifying shout which Frightens enemies for 20 seconds within 7.5m of the spell caster.
Heart of Fury
Available at: Level 11
The Barbarian delivers a series of quick attacks which deals damage to all nearby enemies and even dishes out extra damage and Carnage from time to time.
Vengeful Defeat
Available at: Level 9 Passive
When dropped down to 0 Endurance, the Barbarian lands instant Carnage Full Attacks to every foe within his or her range.
Savage Defiance
Available at: Level 3
Savage Defiance allows Barbarian to regenerate +80 Endurance in about 12 seconds.
Wild Sprint
Available at: Level 3
Wild Sprint allows Barbarian to gain +3.5 Movement Speed, +12 Defense upon Disengaging, and the ability not to be stopped by Engagement for 5 seconds.
Frenzy
Available at: Level 1
Frenzy sends the Barbarian into a frantic state increasing Might, Constitution, and Attack Speed while causing a Deflection penalty against incoming attacks and conceals HP and Endurance for 12 seconds.
Blooded
Available at: Level 3 Passive
Blooded increasing the Barbarian’s damage output by 1x every time he or she drops under 50% Endurance.
Talents
Accurate Carnage
The talent drastically improves the accuracy of Secondary Carnage Attacks from the Barbarian within 1.5m radius.
Barbaric Blow
With Barbaric Blow, the Barbarian lands a massive blow which deals additional Crit. Damage and extra Crit. Hits. Furthermore, the Carnage also hits a larger area.
Greater Frenzy
Great Frenzy allows the Barbarian to increase Might, Constitution, and Attack Speed while gaining a Deflection penalty against incoming attacks and conceals HP and Endurance for 12 seconds.
Powerful Spirit
It further increases the Movement Speed, Defense, and speed of Wild Sprint for 5 seconds.
Stalwart Defense
The last talent at the Barbarian’s disposal increases the effects of Savage Defiance and grants bonuses to all defenses.
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