Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire – Barbarian Guide
Brutes. Madmen. Berserkers. Though city-dwelling people often use the term “barbarian” with a dose of disrespect, these rural warriors are respected by their communities for their ferocity and fearsome presence on the battlefield. Barbarians have a special, almost religious role in some cultures, but in many circles, the undisciplined, fearless style of the barbarian is simply how warriors conduct themselves.
Major Role: Crowd Control
Minor Role: Defender
Resource: Rage
Barbarian Subclasses
BERSERKER:
Bonus:
• Frenzy grants the Tenacious and Hardy Inspirations, instead of Strong and Fit.
• Gain significant Hit to Crit conversion on melee and carnage attacks while frenzied.
Penalty:
• Confused while frenzied.
• Cannot see Health while frenzied.
• Takes Raw damage continuously while frenzied.
CORPSE-EATER:
Bonus:
• Gains “Flesh Communion” – Target a hostile deceased Kith, Wilder, or Beast to devour their corpse, healing the barbarian and granting them Rage.
Penalty:
• All Rage abilities are increased in cost by 1.
MAGE SLAYER:
Bonus:
• Successful melee weapon attacks add Spell Disruption to the target, causing wizard, priest, druid, cipher, or chanter spells to have a chance to fail when cast.
• Gain passive Spell Resistance.
Penalty:
• Cannot use potions or scrolls.
• Beneficial spell effects applied to mage slayers have reduced duration.