Barbarian Help.

[Theone0581]

I would go half orc barbarian all the way through 1-20 if you want to make it easy on yourself. Make sure that all ability points go into str, and make sure you pick up and items that help increase str. Greatsword is always a fine choice.

Now if you want to go a little more complex, you might also want to consider rolling Sorc/DragonD/Barb/fighter. That way you can do a some decent damage, along side having your saves in good standings as well.

Good luck.

 

[StreamOfTheSky]

Why be a Half-Orc when you can be a Water Orc?

 

[Theone0581]

Ahh, a very lovely race indeed. If you DM allows it, then go for it! I was just suggesting things out of the DM guide is all.

 

[BENINHB]

A Goliath Barb1/Fighter4 w/ Dungeon Crasher would be my recommendation to start out

 

[Vespucci]

My d&d group has been recently graced with a new barbarian player and I'm helping get the character set up but don't have alot of experience with the class. So I'm looking here for advice from those more experienced in the ways of the wild man.

Barbarian player? OK. First things first. While he's unlikely to rip your arms off, I think it would be best to paraphrase Han Solo and "let the wild man win". Some more specific suggestions follow:

1. 3.x is actually a pretty bad choice for a barbarian - the semi-literate generally struggle with games that run into hundreds of pages. I recommend making up his character for him and just telling him, "Your character strong! He take many skulls!" This is an excuse to annex the important role of the barbarian's lowly scribe, thus making a good case for your continued access to manual dexterity.
2. If the ref considers the build to not be all that impressive and considers it wise to have the barbarian's character miss, fail saving throws, etc, refer him to the Han Solo rule, above.
3. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT attempt to LARP.
4. It's best if you play at someone's filthy apartment. Yeah, you'll always feel too nauseous for gaming pizza, but on the other hand, you won't have to apologize to the host's mother/wife/girlfriend for what the barbarian did to her furniture.
5. Keep the barbarian away from mothers, wives, girlfriends - in fact, keep them away from women in general. Follow this rule even if the barbarian is a woman - unless your female relatives, significant others, and friends are fond of honor duels and friendly rough-housing that results in broken bones.
6. If Jocks made your life hell in highschool, and they're still dicks, make sure to crash one of their parties with the barbarian in tow...

 

[Eman Resu]

Barbarian player? OK. First things first. While he's unlikely to rip your arms off, I think it would be best to paraphrase Han Solo and "let the wild man win". Some more specific suggestions follow:

1. 3.x is actually a pretty bad choice for a barbarian - the semi-literate generally struggle with games that run into hundreds of pages. I recommend making up his character for him and just telling him, "Your character strong! He take many skulls!" This is an excuse to annex the important role of the barbarian's lowly scribe, thus making a good case for your continued access to manual dexterity.
2. If the ref considers the build to not be all that impressive and considers it wise to have the barbarian's character miss, fail saving throws, etc, refer him to the Han Solo rule, above.
3. Do not, I repeat, DO NOT attempt to LARP.
4. It's best if you play at someone's filthy apartment. Yeah, you'll always feel too nauseous for gaming pizza, but on the other hand, you won't have to apologize to the host's mother/wife/girlfriend for what the barbarian did to her furniture.
5. Keep the barbarian away from mothers, wives, girlfriends - in fact, keep them away from women in general. Follow this rule even if the barbarian is a woman - unless your female relatives, significant others, and friends are fond of honor duels and friendly rough-housing that results in broken bones.
6. If Jocks made your life hell in highschool, and they're still dicks, make sure to crash one of their parties with the barbarian in tow...

Tankiller, Ide listen to Vespucci,
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