Berserker vs Wildheart Barbarian

[Mist of Majora]

I'm trying to do my research on the differences between these two on my own as well, but I'm not sure if their utility/damage would falter later in the game.

To any kind souls who have had experience with either or both, I could use some tips or advice on where to go on my level 3 Barbarian when I love knocking people prone (really eyeing primal stampede & movement bonuses later) or a frenzied barbarian maxing extra attacks.

[causality]

Originally posted by White Rider:

Originally posted by causality:

You can do that without the damage reduction though. If a hit doesn't kill you then it's not a problem to begin with.

Having a frontline that doesn't give a ♥♥♥♥ about how many resources their party has left is good. Other options being good too doesn't diminish that fact.

https://rpgbot.net/the-tank-fallacy/

Having damage reduction doesn't help your party though. A fighter of a similar level can be the 'frontline'. Seems silly to center your party around the notion of having a martial that takes slightly less damage on average.

I mean, enjoy your damage reduction in a game that gives you infinite resources and consumables. No one is stopping you from enjoying it.

[Scheneighnay]

Originally posted by causality:

Originally posted by White Rider:

Having a frontline that doesn't give a ♥♥♥♥ about how many resources their party has left is good. Other options being good too doesn't diminish that fact.

https://rpgbot.net/the-tank-fallacy/

Having damage reduction doesn't help your party though. A fighter of a similar level can be the 'frontline'. Seems silly to center your party around the notion of having a martial that takes slightly less damage on average.

I mean, enjoy your damage reduction in a game that gives you infinite resources and consumables. No one is stopping you from enjoying it.

The article ignores opportunity attacks and imposing disadvantage on ranged attacks, both just by putting a tank next to a threat.

[Big Mad Wolf]

Sentinel is a great way for control, even more with the BG3 buff it received.

My rogue barbarian can tank a lot and still do significant amount of damage.
Sneak attack on Sentinel Attacks is pretty funny, even though the turn based reset seems to be a bit buggy here.

[Zackerie]

bear heart wild heart you get resistance to all damage except physic. meaning all damage that hits you is halved. plus you get double inventory space, carrying ungodly amounts of loot. that's all I need to know.

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

'Zerker for meta, 'Heart for fun.

[E man]

Both are fun. Bezerker if you want to deal maximum damage. Wildheart if you want to Tank.

Either way, a dip into Fighter 2-4 levels will do your Barbarian good.

[Kaisha]

Zerker is weak, sorry. It looks fun, and is for all of 5 mins till you get past the goblins.

Early game Eagle Heart is both a blast and stupid OP. Pick up the https://www.reddit.com/r/BaldursGate3/comments/suy99q/the_speedy_lightfeet/ (blighted village) and you can spam dash as a bonus action with Eagle heart. Combine with https://baldursgate3.wiki.fextralife.com/Hamarhraft for awesome 'off the top ropes' attacks. Then top if off with https://baldursgate3.wiki.fextralife.com/Fleetfingers for even more jumping fun.

Late game (6-7ish) Tiger heart will pull ahead due to bleed stacking, additional damage from bleeds, and maim which allows you to actually tank.

[Jimmy]

berserker is infinitely better, enraged throw is an extremely overpowered ability

[ProestUnicorn]

Zerker weak? I mean, with 20STR+ You can easly throw humanoids around. How is that unfun? You don't get garbage loot like that, but throwing everything into chasms from sneaking or in combat feels great :d

[Mander]

I'm a big fan of the wildheart.
Especially eagle heart -> Aspect of the Stallion -> Aspect of the Elk.

Eagle Heart + aspect of the stallion is a massive boost to quality of life and survival.
Your barbarian can dish death from above, putting enemies prone AND attack in the same turn (therefore, it’s basically a guaranteed hit). Aspect of the Stallion grants you temporary hit points every time you dash, and eagle heart gives you dash as a bonus action. Consequently, you can dash, attack and restore life points in a single turn.
It’s a tankish setup, which imo is great for a barbarian played as DPS /aggro hybrid, who is the vanguard of the party.

[Big Mad Wolf]

Playing a Thief-Berserk-Hybrid, was quite slow starting but now pretty fun with the triple crit from half-orc and backstab :)

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

Wildheart is pure RP flavor. Berserker is the only meta-Barbarian.

[Mountain Viking]

Originally posted by Mist of Majora:

I'm trying to do my research on the differences between these two on my own as well, but I'm not sure if their utility/damage would falter later in the game.

To any kind souls who have had experience with either or both, I could use some tips or advice on where to go on my level 3 Barbarian when I love knocking people prone (really eyeing primal stampede & movement bonuses later) or a frenzied barbarian maxing extra attacks.

LOL Over a year ago so I'm guessing by now you've played some Barbarian, eh??

I am currently playing a 2nd character that started brb1 and then went Storm Sorcerer. The flight after casting is killer! Specially when being attacked from above. ;)

I swapped out a couple companions just to switch up the interactions and gave Karlach the Elk Primal Stampede. She will go to +4 STR bonus next level so IMHO 5-8 damage isn't all bad when applied to several targets, and the Elk also boosts her speed, putting more in range. I am hoping that her d4 Infernal fire damage will also apply but I just got that option fixed up...

I think she is going to be a ton of fun vs. the Goblins of Blighted Village & the Temple!!!

I was excited about Berserker cuz Extra Attack? Hell YEAH!!
But those -1 strain stacks render it useless kinda quickly