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Berserker
Apr 11, 2015 6:11:21 GMT
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Post by chris107 on Apr 11, 2015 6:11:21 GMT
So I'm playing a 5e Barbarian and get to third level. I'm enjoying the RAGE but now have to choose between Wolf Totem (which sounds poxy for a big strapping lad) or Berserk which seems to tag well onto my RAGE. Trouble is I am now brutal in one combat but then have to go lie down in a darkened room for the rest of the day! What's all that about?
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Post by Lord Huthor on Apr 18, 2015 22:40:47 GMT
As a third level barbarian, you can still rage 3 times before needing a long rest (which isn't the same as a whole day). So you're brutal in THREE combats, then need to go lie down for a bit The frenzy function of the Path of the Beserker are an add-on to your normal rages. Quoted from page: 49 of the 5E Handbook: "Starting when you choose this path at 3rd level, you can go into a frenzy when you rage." The amount of rages can be found on the table THE BARBARIAN on pge: 47. If you don't have a copy, it's this Level 1-2: 2 Level 3-5: 3 Level 6-11: 4 Level 12-16: 5 Level 17-19: 6 Level 20: Unlimited. On the other hand, choosing Wolf Totem doesn't change raging at all in the slightest - except for you can knock down large size or smaller creatures with a melee attack while raging. You still get the normal amount of rages per level as outlined above. (By the way, plenty of other totems to choose from aside from wolf. None alter rages by level in amount).
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Post by Malcadon on Apr 19, 2015 6:22:32 GMT
When you fight this hard as a badass... ...you earn a little post-battle nappy-night time. (image form Berserk manga)
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Berserker
Apr 21, 2015 7:58:50 GMT
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Post by chris107 on Apr 21, 2015 7:58:50 GMT
Cool! Thanks Malcolm ?
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Post by Malcadon on Apr 21, 2015 15:36:52 GMT
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Berserker
Aug 24, 2015 11:19:36 GMT
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Post by chris107 on Aug 24, 2015 11:19:36 GMT
8th level coming up. Need to decide if I put the +2 into strength or constitution. Both are currently 18. Or maybe take wisdom from 9 to 10 and dexterity from 14 to 15....
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