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  • On one of my last Top 10 videos someone suggested covering Top 10 magic items for all D&D 5e classes, so I am! First up on the class list is Top 10 D&D 5e Magic Items for the Barbarian. What do you think of my list? What items are a must have for your barbarian?
    Top 10 Barbarian Magic Items:
    10. Ring of Psychic Resistance
    9. Belt of Giant Strength
    8. Bracers of Defense
    7. Cape of the Mountebank
    6. Javelin of Lightning
    5. Animated Shield
    4. Any magic weapon
    3. Cloak of Displacement
    2. Belt of Dwarvenkind
    1. Winged Boots
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  • @jamesorth8231
    @jamesorth8231 4 роки тому +119

    Mantle of Spell Resistance is awesome too for Barbs. They usually have weak mental saves so getting advantage on all spell related saves is huge especially late game.

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому +23

      A great one that I forgot about when making the video!

    • @typoko
      @typoko 4 роки тому +6

      Yeah I think it's tossup between Mantle of Spell Resistance, Came of Mountebank and Cloak of Displacement. All increase coolness of character with a sweet cape and provides great benefits. They might be what I would wear if it was OK to have multiple cloaks :P

    • @Jpteryx
      @Jpteryx 4 роки тому +1

      And it is! The rules explicitly state so. roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/Magic%20Items#content

    • @kurroshin750
      @kurroshin750 4 роки тому +7

      If you play gnome barbarian, you already get advantage on int wis and char saves against magic. My current bear totem gnome barb was supposed to be a meme, but surprisingly works. That gnome cunning has come in handy.

    • @refinedbrass
      @refinedbrass 4 роки тому +2

      @@typoko you can play the man with 3 capes mantle on the inside then the black cloak of displacement then put the red/gold cape of mountebank

  • @thevoicej2511
    @thevoicej2511 4 роки тому +84

    I like that you put a coffee cup on the table in the background as a reference to game of thrones.

    • @thes1lv3rwolf27
      @thes1lv3rwolf27 2 роки тому

      How?

    • @jayce9206
      @jayce9206 2 роки тому +1

      @@thes1lv3rwolf27 he's referencing a scene in GoT where somebody forget their Starbucks cup on set while filming

  • @xixxaxxorux5750
    @xixxaxxorux5750 4 роки тому +135

    another item I'd put on here is the horn of valhalla. It's such a good item to just begin SWARMING with other berserkers

    • @typoko
      @typoko 4 роки тому +18

      I think the horns are pretty much in category "Good for everyone" and actually just make the game unfun in the case of horns. No DM wants to deal with 700 extra hp of meat on the table. :)

    • @tsgtwoandrampage753
      @tsgtwoandrampage753 4 роки тому +4

      @@typoko [Mind-flayers, intellect-devourers and/or Shadows should do the trick]

    • @crazyscotsman9327
      @crazyscotsman9327 4 роки тому +10

      I love the item and I would use that so often as a character just be like. "BROTHERS AID ME IN BATTLE KNOW GLORY BEFORE YOU RETURN TO THE HALLS!" Summons a bunch of berserkers who are his ancestors as he charges into battle.

    • @MakeVarahHappen
      @MakeVarahHappen 4 роки тому +8

      @@typoko I personally would love to because then *I* get to throw 700 extra hp of meat right back at them. And my hp has magic.

    • @jinxtheunluckypony
      @jinxtheunluckypony 4 роки тому +3

      Gang’s all here

  • @agsilverradio2225
    @agsilverradio2225 4 роки тому +27

    My first DM had it in her head that barbarians don't wear armor.
    I wanted to point out her error, because my friend's barbarian was a glass cannon, but I didn't want to be called out as a "rules-lawer."

    • @thezerowulf507
      @thezerowulf507 4 роки тому +37

      If your called out as a rules lawyer for pointing out basic information from the phb then your group is pretty wack

    • @dittmar104
      @dittmar104 4 роки тому +15

      Never be afraid to help people learn the rules. The best way to say it is to say it like you agree with them but add on the bit you missed like “yeah you’re right barbarians have unarmoured defence, as well as proficiency in medium and light armour.” That way we don’t have to deal with someone snapping back because they feel belittled

    • @kozmo7
      @kozmo7 3 роки тому +3

      @@dittmar104
      Completely agree with you. It’s not so much the information it’s how you present it. If you’re being cool and respectful they should also be chill about it. If not, well they are either having a bad day or just suck lol

  • @Esproth
    @Esproth 4 роки тому +50

    Bracers of defense, man I gave one in a party with 2 monks and a barbarian. Fun times.

    • @galaxygold5939
      @galaxygold5939 4 роки тому +5

      Did it turn into a brawl to see who gets the bracers?

    • @Dave_L913
      @Dave_L913 4 роки тому +2

      I'm the barb in a group including a wizard, a sorc, and a monk. I'm already resigned to being the last guy to get these.

    • @benry007
      @benry007 4 роки тому +7

      @@DaDunge as a barbarian i dod this with the monk in my group. Except it was a ring of protection. Everyone wanted that thing but with everyone voting for themselves i voted for the monk to have it (plus he did find it).

    • @vlad1423
      @vlad1423 2 роки тому

      It s not :))

  • @MisterSmith00
    @MisterSmith00 4 роки тому +45

    Every inconsistency has a valuable roleplay opportunity... ; )
    A barbarian could use a Belt of Giant Strength, at least until they reach a high level.
    But...!
    You could say that at a certain point, the barbarian is relying on it as a crutch, and not developing their true strength. Upon reaching a high level, perhaps the barbarian casts this belt aside, perhaps giving it to an ally.
    Maybe the belt is conditioning the barbarian to become strong...perhaps it has both the power and WEIGHT of a giant, and the barbarian capstone is the ultimate reward of bearing this titanic weight.

  • @snarglblargn4986
    @snarglblargn4986 4 роки тому +2

    Very intuitive perspective thanks for the lists!

  • @zero-yi6ko
    @zero-yi6ko 4 роки тому +15

    Javelin of lightning makes me think of the unexpectables

  • @josiahak5
    @josiahak5 4 роки тому +9

    Love to see someone open for options about Barbarians besides get big weapon and hit stuff.

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому +2

      Yeah, I try to think outside the box and figure that's likely what everyone else would say

  • @JamesBell-cc6sp
    @JamesBell-cc6sp 4 роки тому +15

    I nvr thought of the interaction between displacer cloak and reckless before will definitely keep that in mind thanks

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому +5

      yeah it just sort of came to me when I was making the video, and then it just clicked how much use it has

    • @Nr4747
      @Nr4747 4 роки тому

      While that is an interesting interaction, I would argue that it (arguably) makes the Cloak of Displacement weaker because it stops functioning for the rest of the round once the wearer takes damage - which is obviously much more likely while recklessly attacking.

  • @godlessveteran2431
    @godlessveteran2431 4 роки тому +8

    Also, with the Belt of Giant Str, when you hit that Capstone, you can just free up an attunement slot, assuming you're not rocking something that isn't much higher.

  • @zeldamaster52
    @zeldamaster52 4 роки тому +9

    Barbs can also greatly use Boots of Speed. They already get 10 extra movement speed later on, but with a click of their heels as a BA they can double their movement speed for up to 10 minutes a day, all for just 1 attunement slot. Most enemies are gonna shit themselves when the 300 pound orc barb wielding a giant axe rushes them down faster than a panther.

    • @zacharygadzinski3147
      @zacharygadzinski3147 4 роки тому

      Add the abilities of the Wild Soul subclass and said enemy will be fleeing from whatever magical chaos that follows the barbarian orc's rage.

    • @dittmar104
      @dittmar104 4 роки тому +1

      Probably better off with winged boots for four hours of flying at your increased walking speed since 40ft flying is great as you just become an unkillable bird of prey

    • @unwithering5313
      @unwithering5313 4 роки тому

      Not to mention that an Orc with 20 strength can carry a total of 600 lbs on his/her person without being slowed down (Powerful Build FTW), carry some crazy heavy stuff to slam the enemies TWO new ones

    • @DnDclipse
      @DnDclipse 2 роки тому

      Try Leonin. 5ft extra.

  • @AnInsaneOstrich
    @AnInsaneOstrich Рік тому +1

    I know I'm a bit late to this video, but I wanna throw my hat into the ring on the topic of Sword & Board/Armoured Barbarians:
    In a campaign I recently joined the party composition was very odd. Their frontline tank was the Monk, with the Cleric having the highest AC but not really getting in close and the rest of the party essentially being glass cannons. So to amend that, I chose to go for a Warforged Barbarian who used a Longsword and a Shield. This is so that not only do I have a shit tonne of AC due to my maxed out Con, I also had a fuck tonne of health. I also took the Martial Adept feat in order to get Goading Strike to try and keep the attention on me instead of everyone else. DPS wasn't my priority as we had a Rogue, a Warlock, an Artificer etc etc for chunking enemies, I was there to draw aggro to try and stop the glass cannons from shattering.
    Having poor stats as an individual isn't the only reason to go for Armour & Shield Barb, party composition matters too.

  • @mason7108
    @mason7108 4 роки тому +7

    Hey man, just wanted to say that I really love your videos. I came across you by chance when looking for magical items, and I truly like what you do and find your videos very informational and helpful. So thank you for doing what you do, keep up the good work!

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому +2

      Glad you like it, thanks for the encouragement!

  • @jependergrast
    @jependergrast 4 роки тому +6

    Cloak of invisibility and robe of scintillating colors. I've had great success with the latter, just got the cloak.

  • @typoko
    @typoko 4 роки тому +13

    Personal generic attunement list: Belt of Dwarvenkind, -Cape of the Mountebank- and Winged Boots
    Also Adamantium Half-Plate. No need to worry about reckless attacking increasing enemies crit chance whilst pretty much always hitting and this good stuff doesn't require attunement and is uncommon! In my experience with barb, it is super good to have the guaranteed safety so you can stay in melee and have no worries to get suddenly critted.
    I have also noticed that it doesn't really matter what weapon you are holding in your hand, str and rage added to a die usually hits pretty hard even with a dagger. +3 longsword is rather close to best weapon as it is a versatile weapon that allows you to grapple when needed. Grappling to make enemies stay next to you is really nice!

    • @caiptainawesome807
      @caiptainawesome807 4 роки тому +2

      I dont think the Cape of the mountebank is an attunement item.

    • @typoko
      @typoko 4 роки тому +1

      @@caiptainawesome807 You are right. I guess it kinda just felt like one. :O

  • @falionna3587
    @falionna3587 4 роки тому +2

    Dragon Scale Mail
    is a good option armor option, as it gives a resistance along with some defenses against dragons if your campaign do have them.
    Frostbrand is a good weapon as it gives fire resistance along with 1d6 cold damage.
    Ring of Warmth, also gives a cold resistance and good if you want to be in loincloth in the cold.
    Ring of Free Action, prevents two conditions that can end your rage prematurely, and helps reach those hard to get enemy.
    Spellguard Shield. Along with all the resistances also having advantage on saves / attacks have disadvantage is quite neat. Possibly reducing damage down to a quarter from spells. Only redundancy is that barbarian already have advantage on dex saves, but the shield would cover the bigger weaknesses of wis/int saves.

  • @RIVERSRPGChannel
    @RIVERSRPGChannel 4 роки тому +1

    Good video
    I’m trying to learn 5e this helps

  • @antiokloodun
    @antiokloodun 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you so much for posting the list in the description. So many youtubers skip that on purpose.

  • @moquips
    @moquips 4 роки тому +12

    Mantle of Spell Resistance!?

  • @danraijoaquin
    @danraijoaquin 4 роки тому

    I would have completely glossed over the Belt of Dwarvenkind if it weren't for your video. Thanks a million!

  • @moonw0000
    @moonw0000 4 роки тому

    super helpful thank you

  • @dittmar104
    @dittmar104 4 роки тому +3

    Gotta say tho if you have a rogue with sentinel you’re better off giving them the displacement cloak so when you get hit they get a sneak attack

  • @yanaleigh
    @yanaleigh 3 роки тому

    My Barbarian has the cape of montebank and uses it to get into combat faster, or to teammates who are going down. He loves it, and it never occurred to me to use it offensively instead of defensively

  • @aaronsummers2292
    @aaronsummers2292 4 роки тому +5

    Question?: Will you do a top ten home brew video? It would be great to see what kind of magic Items are in some of your personal games.

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому +3

      I could definitely do that

    • @aaronsummers2292
      @aaronsummers2292 4 роки тому

      @@NerdImmersion Thanks man! Your top ten are the best on UA-cam.

  • @mrmastaofdesasta6994
    @mrmastaofdesasta6994 2 роки тому

    A good point about giving a high level belt of giant strength could be that it enables your player to multiclass, since they don't have to completely give up on that juicy capstone. There are some really cool combos with barbarians.

  • @salif130
    @salif130 3 роки тому

    which item would you recommend to have a wild magic?

  • @jinxtheunluckypony
    @jinxtheunluckypony 4 роки тому +1

    Medium armor is the most under rated magic item for Barbarians. Unarmored defense is cool but in most cases you’ll be boosting strength first meaning your AC isn’t going up until level 12 at the earliest.

  • @Damnationization
    @Damnationization 4 роки тому

    I have a 9th level half-orc barbarian. He has boots of flying, a cloak of displacement (I picked that out), I recently picked up a belt of fire giant strength, and he uses a great flame-tongue+1. Only issue is all 4 are attunement items. Any suggestions???

  • @parapotato
    @parapotato 4 роки тому +1

    I'm a really big fan of the Berserker Axe for barbarians. +1 and it gives you additional hit points equal to your level, that's pretty amazing for a barbarian that halves so much damage.

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому

      I like it, but the curse is why I didn't put it on the list.

    • @parapotato
      @parapotato 4 роки тому +1

      @@NerdImmersion True that, but for a barbarian the curse isn't all that bad, and remove curse is not a difficult spell to get a hold of.

  • @peterreuben5791
    @peterreuben5791 2 місяці тому

    Nice list

  • @KittyKat88miaow
    @KittyKat88miaow 3 роки тому

    What's you're opinion on getting Gauntlets of Ogre Strength at level 3 with an initial STR score of 16? I have slight concerns that if I ever unattuned to these and I haven't bothered to increase my STR score that I'll be decreasing my damage etc. Would you put score improvements into CON / DEX?

    • @funny1.510
      @funny1.510 2 роки тому

      boost str, ogre power gauntlets are pretty damn broken but if u are planning to go to high levels u definitely want that +5 strength. also when u get the capstone and base strength is still 16 you will only have 20 strength

  • @Wasteoil2262
    @Wasteoil2262 8 місяців тому

    Speaking of ranging as a barb, my dm homebrew me a special ring of jumping I don’t suffer the limit of my move speed in the jump and can attack once on the landing either way it’s my action, it’s well balanced and a ton of fun

  • @andrewmitchell1569
    @andrewmitchell1569 4 роки тому +7

    Could you make a top ten for any class/character? Then you could reference it and it would help you avoid utilizing those items in a spacifice class recommendation.

  • @andreymontag
    @andreymontag 2 роки тому

    I think that scrolls are worth mentioning because it implies having multiclassing and only specific scrolls are good since no concentration when raging

  • @ericedge8944
    @ericedge8944 4 роки тому +1

    I like Periapt of Wound Closure for more out of combat healing by doubling your hit dice.

    • @SunLovinSolaire
      @SunLovinSolaire 2 роки тому

      Periapt of Wound Closure is OP with a Zealout Barbarian that can rage beyond death. Since your Death Saves Reset every round, the enemy literally has to hard focus you to bring you down.

  • @Chase0The0Bass
    @Chase0The0Bass 4 роки тому

    I got lucky that my DM allowed a magic item to be purchased that set my Barbarians DEX to 19. With my 18 CON it gives my lvl 8 101hp Bear Totem Barbarian 18 AC. Would like to pick of Bracers of Defense too and swap them with the magic earrings our party wears to communicate to get a tasty AC of 20. Although AC doesn't matter as much since we are running SKT and those giants all have a ridiculous +hit, it's still nice to have. The Animated Shield sounds pretty good but needing a bonus action to activate it kinda messes with going into rage the first round of combat.

  • @kennygarcia8978
    @kennygarcia8978 4 роки тому +2

    Good content bro 😁👍

  • @crispyrice9442
    @crispyrice9442 3 роки тому +1

    He says “this won’t be as good on Stout Halfling Barbarians” as if there’s a massive amount of halfling barbarians out there

  • @fallenn456
    @fallenn456 4 роки тому +1

    I believe the most op magical item for barbarian is helm of teleportation... it's a rare magical item, it has 3 charges and 1d3 recharge daily at dawn. It can be use in a ton of ways depending on how big is your imagination. Your are also almost unkillable with it. You just have to save 1 charge in case things go messy and you need to escape. My GM banned it tho for obvious reasons. :(

  • @RiderRyuuga
    @RiderRyuuga 2 місяці тому

    Cloak of protection(+1AC) is also a good item. With the bracers and 14vin bot con and dex you habe a AC of 17 wich is Not bad^^

  • @crazyscotsman9327
    @crazyscotsman9327 4 роки тому +2

    Flametongue Greatsword is obscenely powerful for a barbarian. Once you get brutal critical it goes from 8d6's of dmg from a crit to 12d6's and even on a normal strike you are doing 4d6's of dmg.

    • @sharkjack
      @sharkjack 4 роки тому

      I'm afraid brutal crits and great swords don't mix well. A normal crit would indeed get 8d6, but a single damage die is only one extra, so it becomes 9d6 (though you get to decide if it is fire or slashing). It is a real bummer to me that brutal crits do not just double all dice that do slashing, piercing or bludgeoning damage, but not further raising magic damage is working as intended.

    • @crazyscotsman9327
      @crazyscotsman9327 4 роки тому

      @@sharkjack Ah yes, you are right. But still even doing 9D6's of dmg at 9th level is insanely strong it can go up to 11d6's and to be honest if we go with non magical weapons the Greataxe is better for crits, but as soon as we put in special magical weapons (like how Greatswords have Frostbrand or Flametongue) the sword is better then the axe. And that is one of my biggest issues is that they didn't put enough emphasis on the other magical items it's only swords.

    • @sharkjack
      @sharkjack 4 роки тому

      @@crazyscotsman9327 Oh yes. Flametongue is ridiculously powerful, to the point where the brutal crit extra damage kinda feels like an afterthought.
      I would be at least as afraid of the champion figher with its expanded crit range.
      You're right regarding the magical weapons though. It's a real shame, but fortunately it is easily fixable for DMs.

    • @crazyscotsman9327
      @crazyscotsman9327 4 роки тому

      @@sharkjack I am currently playing a human 6th level Berserker Barbarian with 4 levels of Champion fighter in Adventurer's League and it is ridiculous how much damage I can put out with him the 19-20 crit range with a Flametongue Greatsword is crazy.

  • @Aserium93
    @Aserium93 3 роки тому

    Currently have a half orc level 5 barb with 4 levels in path of the beast taking the tough feat and 1 in fighter taking the interception fighter style. Background is that my guy comes from a tribe that lives in the belief of a good defence is a good offence (short version). His tribes artifact (which he has recovered) is a shield of missile attraction. Works perfectly for how I've designed him and funnily enough he now wears half plate (became good friends with a fighter and they have become a duo and he wears the half plate to match his friend) giving him a 19 AC. The DM use to drop Gnolls on the party a lot while travelling (2 per player) and the first time he used them after I attuned to the shield, all 16 shots went to my guy and only three would have gotten through (DM was a bit salty and declared instead of shooting they moved into melee even though he had already declared all the attacks. Was kinda pissed that my character was robbed of his chance of saving the party from a shitload of damage.

  • @tobep7964
    @tobep7964 3 роки тому +2

    I got my dm to give me a +1 beard of fire resistance, so far its the best items ive ever recieved both in dnd and in real life

  • @danmcelhinney8478
    @danmcelhinney8478 3 роки тому +3

    I feel the dwarven thrower is a must have for any battlerager barbs. Since the battlerager is a barb type mostly focused on passive damage in close proximity, it's a really good weapon to have to deal damage at range, whilst you close those distances. As a finessed weapon, its versatile, and having what is essentially Thor's hammer just makes it all the more fun.

  • @koreanbbq2376
    @koreanbbq2376 4 роки тому

    Amulet of Health has the same problem as Belt of Giant Strength by setting it at a certain number but the increase in health. and AC if Unarmored, can be really good if you have a 14 or 15 in Constitution!

  • @raymondharnack4160
    @raymondharnack4160 2 роки тому

    Minotaur barbarian gives you several bonus action options lol

  • @deusexmacchina
    @deusexmacchina 2 роки тому

    I wold have discussed at least one way to boost wisdom saves, which are a huge weakness for barbarians (less so for berserkers). The best is of course taking resilient wis feat, but you can't always fit it in the build, hence having at least cloack/ring of protection to me is a no-brainer

  • @ArtWithSR
    @ArtWithSR 3 роки тому

    I'm so lucky my Barbarian is a natural powerhouse, having maxed out Strength, 17 Dex and 18 Con at level 8, so I can already start focusing on closing the gaps in his playstyle. I am still wearing halfplate atm, but might either go with Adamantine armor if it comes across or go unarmored with the bracers if I find them, though going unarmored would be a major plotpoint for me (We're playing in a magical highschool setting with my character transforming into a Dragonborn Barbarian inspired by Power Rangers, Ultraman and the like, so going armorless would be like a major moment where his armor breaks and reforms as his skin (just some flavor stuff) and he sheds the hero he wanted to be and just be his true self).

  • @colbybastian17
    @colbybastian17 4 роки тому +2

    I think the Dwarven Thrower is a great weapon option, especially since the Belt of Dwarven Kind is already on the list.

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому +1

      I would have if the dwarven thrower wasn't so specific to dwarves only

    • @colbybastian17
      @colbybastian17 4 роки тому

      Yeah, the Belt being on the list already makes it a lot more appealing and easier to suggest

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому

      @@colbybastian17 well regardless of the belt of dwarvenkind, you still cannot attune to the dwarven thrower unless you're a dwarf. The belt of dwarvenkind provides more benefits to the wielder if they're not a dwarf.

    • @colbybastian17
      @colbybastian17 4 роки тому

      huh, I always thought that the belt allowed for wielding the thrower.

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому

      @@colbybastian17 I think a lot of players/DM's think that, and it's a totally fair homebrew rule to allow in your games, but as written it doesn't. (though Matt allowed that on Critical Role, so a lot of people accept that to be true)

  • @willielemaster2477
    @willielemaster2477 4 роки тому +3

    Didnt think of half of these

  • @deusexmacchina
    @deusexmacchina 2 роки тому

    Currently playing a bear totem barbarian and I strongly disagree with the whole argument for cloak of displacement, because barbarians usually over the role of tanks and discouraging attacking me indirectly encourage to attack the (squishy) rest of the party, which usually can take way less punishment than me. Many consider being attacked with advantage a drawback of reckless attack, imho that is almost as good as attacking with advantage because I can aggro enemies' attacks with little consequences (rarely need in combat healing). Of course non-bEarbarians aren't as durable, but I would still focus on raising AC and baiting minions to attack me with reckless attack

  • @Target135
    @Target135 4 роки тому

    How high can you teleport up as a Barb with Cape of Montebank and not take damage from the fall after?

    • @andrewjohnson6716
      @andrewjohnson6716 2 роки тому

      Just grapple with whatever flyer you were targeting. Outcomes are 1. They hold you up as you fight them, no problem. 2. They attempt to break their fall under your weight and lower to the ground where your teammates can gang up on it, really no problem. 3. Both of you fall together, big problem for you, but a problem that solves itself for your teammates.

  • @tonynieves7206
    @tonynieves7206 4 роки тому +4

    Headband of intellect all the way >:3

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому

      Haha yeah. It could definitely come I handy!

    • @tonynieves7206
      @tonynieves7206 4 роки тому +1

      @@NerdImmersion if i can pick one up on a character where int is low esspecially on barbs i like to use it as an added roleplay element pretending to be the stereotyped dumb guy

    • @chadbrochill19
      @chadbrochill19 4 роки тому +1

      Adding 2 levels of wizard into War Mage gives you a reaction for +4 to all of your saves. Downside? Can’t cast spells and only cantrips until next turn. Right up Barbarians ally.

  • @GiblixStudio
    @GiblixStudio 4 роки тому

    A ring of spell storing. A lot of melee classes lack the use of a bonus action in combat. Store a Shield Spell, dimension door or something in the ring for the barbarian to use if needed. you can store 3 or 4 lvl's of spells in such a ring.
    I've also created a sentient artifact greataxe for the barbarian at my table. having an Azer essence in it. gradually unlocking abilities of the artifact through meditation on his totems and other quests. Adding a fire wave in front of the barbarian. to off-set the lack of an AoE is one of the things. basically a fireball damage amount, smaller area in front of the barbarian, 2 uses per long rest. at the risk of turning the enemy to cinder and making it unlootable. except for the magic items and such.

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому +2

      Only reason I didn't is because you can't cast while raging

  • @falionna3587
    @falionna3587 4 роки тому

    I wouldn't mind getting the belt of giants str, and for it to break or be removed or nullified. Moreso if I faced a giant of the same type and could get some good story moments of the heroes downfall and the characters hubris of thinking the belts str was their own.

    • @Sir_Orange_Dinosaur
      @Sir_Orange_Dinosaur 4 роки тому +2

      Im playing as a golaith barbian and my dm gave me the belt as a starting item... The catch is that I have to defeat a gaint in a fair one on one duel to gain its strength... It's pretty sweet

  • @crownlexicon5225
    @crownlexicon5225 2 роки тому

    Call me a necromancer bc I'm reviving a 2 yo video
    Love it. Trying to help my DM come up with a unique item for our barb and was looking for inspiration.
    One mistake I noticed, when talking about the animated shield, you said "using Bracers of Defense and the Animated Shield" when you meant armor and Animated Shield. RAW, idt you can use BoD and AS together as the AS says "as if you were wielding it" and BoD prohibits you from wielding a shield.

  • @davidbaxley2404
    @davidbaxley2404 4 роки тому +4

    AC becomes pretty much irrelevant by the late mid to end game as most enemies have such a high + to hit or through spells or spell-like abilities.

    • @dittmar104
      @dittmar104 4 роки тому

      David Baxley depends if you build to be a tank or not a fighter with defence +3 plate and shield is twenty five with a defender is twenty-five/eight add in a ring of protection and mantel of spell resistance you shouldn’t ever get hit. Multi class into monk and use step of the wind... hot damn. Disadvantage vs 26 ac, pit fiends can’t hit on any thing shorter than a 12 with disadvantage (nine with full defender bonus), ancient reds only hit on nine or higher. if you’ve got parry from BM you’ll power only ever die to power word kill, disintegrate and plane shift to the energy planes or plane of vacuum, radiance, water and so on

    • @Tank1711
      @Tank1711 4 роки тому

      @@dittmar104 I mean I built a level 8 bladesinger that ended up with something stupid like 34 AC as a reaction against a range attack or 29 against magic/melee

    • @dittmar104
      @dittmar104 4 роки тому

      @@Tank1711 I love bladesingers

  • @bacchus8081
    @bacchus8081 4 роки тому +1

    Although it's a bit of a generic choice I think that Ring of Spell Storing (and similiar items) deserve atleast an honorable mention for any class that doesnt ussualy have spells to concentrate on. It's a HUGE benefit for a Barb (or fighter/ rogue/ monk), and the rest of the party, to have them concentrate on the Faerie Fire, for example, so that the support casters can focus on other stuff. There are ofcoarse also other, more specific, spells that work great depending on the class. Actually...could you do a seperate video on Ring of Spell storing and all the great interactions you can do betwen calsses :P?

    • @dittmar104
      @dittmar104 4 роки тому +1

      Barbarians actually cannot cast or concentrate while raging. The ring would be good for cure wounds would be good cure wounds if the cleric goes down but you’d have to drop your rage. Better off on a fighter or rogue

    • @bacchus8081
      @bacchus8081 4 роки тому

      Fair point. I forgot about the rage-limitations. Though you are right that a Fighter or Rogue would be better off with it (esspecialy a fighter with con prof) there is still a lot of use a barb can get out of spells like Shield/ Spirit Weapon/ Mirror Image/ Fire Shield though.

    • @dittmar104
      @dittmar104 4 роки тому

      @@bacchus8081 fair points but a rogue with casting of fairy fire and greater invisibility is a scary thing

    • @bacchus8081
      @bacchus8081 4 роки тому

      constitution profficiency on fighters, not getting hit on rogues and monks? it's not a fail-safe plan, and there are defiantly points to be made for stacking the ring with non-concentration spells but there are still a lot of powerful things u can do with con-spells. Like Dittmar104 mentioned with rogue + greater invis.

  • @thodan467
    @thodan467 Рік тому

    conan used mostly one handed swords aka broadsword and Scimitar

  • @lillithara5120
    @lillithara5120 Рік тому

    Cloak/Ring of Protection are way better than Bracers of Defense that +1 to your saves is way better that the extra +1 to AC the Bracers give you. When you reckless attack that +1 AC doesnt really mean anything.

  • @davidb7406
    @davidb7406 4 роки тому +1

    So on a really dumb barb, does the Belt of Dwarvenkind make them literate?

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому +2

      Well in theory, it would let them speak,read and write dwarvish. But illiteracy is a character choice, there's nothing in the rules that says a low intelligence equals illiteracy. That could be an interesting thing to play around with though

    • @andrewjohnson6716
      @andrewjohnson6716 2 роки тому

      Belt of Dwarvenkind would make an illiterate character literate it Dwarven. In the same way that it makes a species who cannot see in the dark be able to see in the dark.

  • @MrSDegnan
    @MrSDegnan 2 роки тому

    Horn of Blasting gives a decent AoE option, and if anyone could withstand it blowing up on that 20% chance, it would be the Barbarian.

  • @cristiansantos6591
    @cristiansantos6591 2 роки тому

    These make the barbarian more powerful, for sure, but mostly do not increase or change nothing into the gameplay.
    I'd love to see something giving more versatility for the player, since it's a class that just rages and attack.

  • @funny1.510
    @funny1.510 2 роки тому

    potion of flying, potion of speed, amazing.
    flying is great because most barbarians dont have flight.
    potion of speed is insane, no concentration, +2 ac, better dex saves and a 1 more big weapon attack
    unless combat is lasting 10 rounds no side effects.
    Around 400-1000 each per sane magic items unless your dms a nutso and wants you to pay 50,000 for one and only 500 for an amulet of health
    great for boss battles at lower levels if you arent splashing out on bigger weapons.

  • @nicolaezenoaga9756
    @nicolaezenoaga9756 3 роки тому

    Thanks.

  • @oldman747
    @oldman747 3 роки тому

    new wild magic barbarian LOVES their bonus action. 99.9% of all barbs will need "something" like a dancing sword for their bonus action.. but wild magic barb needs to keep that free.

  • @josephstaggs4545
    @josephstaggs4545 2 роки тому

    My barbarian has a whistle that can raise the dead

  • @protonneutron9046
    @protonneutron9046 2 роки тому

    +5 Codpiece of Protection.

  • @YourBoyNobody530
    @YourBoyNobody530 4 роки тому +2

    warforged are immune to exhaustion so berserker war machine is awesome

    • @JeppeESR
      @JeppeESR 4 роки тому

      Sorry but the text say "don’t suffer the effects of exhaustion due to lack of rest" so if you get exhaustion from some thing els it dos not count. So even when warforged is extremly strong it stil cant overcome the design foult of the berserker.

    • @charlottewalnut3118
      @charlottewalnut3118 4 роки тому

      @@JeppeESR thats stupid though

    • @jpereda97
      @jpereda97 4 роки тому +1

      @@charlottewalnut3118 Call it engine overheating. Now it doesn't sound stupid and it isn't broken

    • @crazyscotsman9327
      @crazyscotsman9327 4 роки тому

      @@JeppeESR That is not a design fault of the Berserker it is balance. If a Berserker could frenzy without cost it'd be obscene. I have taken down a Fire Giant with a 5th level Berserker barbarian with only one buff spell from a wizard. That is how insanely strong a berserker can be.

    • @JeppeESR
      @JeppeESR 4 роки тому

      ​@@crazyscotsman9327 I am not sugesting taking away the exhaustion is the corect solution. But i feel like the Berserk base is weak and the warforged base i strong . And actuly i am saying if the warforged did take away the exhustion it would be broken. If i was the designer i would let the berserker do the bonus action attak a number of times equal the con modifier (minimum of 2) on a long rest and a lvl 10 you would gain 2 back on a short rest.

  • @robineir
    @robineir 4 роки тому +1

    Oh this is absolutely perfect timing. My level 10 barbarian just got 200k gold.

    • @snakeace0
      @snakeace0 4 роки тому

      your game doesnt sound broken at all.

    • @jpereda97
      @jpereda97 4 роки тому +2

      @@snakeace0 I guess their DM could have just given that to them to see if they're able to keep it without getting robbed by incredibly powerful foes. That's what I would do anyway

    • @Tank1711
      @Tank1711 4 роки тому +1

      @@snakeace0 I mean my level 7 character and our whole party just got given 94k gold each by our DM for completing Dragon Heist 😂

  • @ThisOldHat
    @ThisOldHat 4 роки тому

    surprised not to see ring of free movement. it gives you immunity to immobilizing effects such as hold person. magic like hold person and sleep is one of the biggest weaknesses of most barbs, and this basically eliminates it.

  • @edwardcatchpole2020
    @edwardcatchpole2020 4 роки тому +2

    I really realy really love this video and I really hope you do the same for other classes (specifically bard) nudge nudge wink wink

  • @KingOfAquilonia
    @KingOfAquilonia 4 місяці тому

    good video but I beg to differ when it comes to Conan! He is more famously known for dual wielding as opposed to using a two hander or a single weapon and a free off hand. Unless you are talking about the Conan movies. then I can see where you got that idea from

  • @smile-tl9in
    @smile-tl9in 4 роки тому +1

    belts of giant strength are probably better on a paladin. They are tight for ASI and it can really help. Same for melee cleric
    Two handed weapons have a huge damage advantage compared to sword and board if you take feats in consideration. polearm master and great weapon master pack a lot of punch. Add sentinel and you can tank a lot better by lockdown ennemies wich as a melee character is very useful

  • @YourBoyNobody530
    @YourBoyNobody530 4 роки тому +3

    when rolling stats I typically roll one set of dice so that everyone is working with the same stats

    • @robineir
      @robineir 4 роки тому

      That doesn't sound very fun. Everyone is just as good at their special stat as the next guy. I could understand that if you're running a pvp tournament for beginners but in realistic setting people are going to be cooler than others in their special hobby. Like the ranger can shoot a bow better than the fighter can swing an axe.

    • @captaincoolcat8957
      @captaincoolcat8957 4 роки тому

      I feel sorry for the lucky player and glad for the unlucky player

  • @grammernazi
    @grammernazi 2 роки тому

    "Most games you're not going to hit lv20"
    Me, sitting watching and having been in three 😅😁

  • @TheDStation
    @TheDStation Рік тому

    Technical Advice; turn your auto focus off and light your space for better visual results.

  • @DarthSinistris
    @DarthSinistris 2 роки тому

    Am I the only one that instinctively clicks ahead to at minimum the one minute mark in case of any rambling at the end of any video now?

  • @seanclark5012
    @seanclark5012 3 роки тому

    I am pretty darn sure that you are wrong about the Belt of Dwarvenkind. With your example, if you hit level 20 your CON would be 22 (18+4), and the belt does nothing. It adds to y0our base - and the level 20 barb ability increases your base - and takes precedence.

  • @edwardbirdsall6580
    @edwardbirdsall6580 9 місяців тому

    Swinging a weapon when flying would be awkward. No stable base to stand on. Might be o.k. for a thrust attack.

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  9 місяців тому

      I think you're trying to add real world physics into a game that's literally about magic and dragons. Gotta separate game mechanics from the real world

  • @kennygarcia8978
    @kennygarcia8978 4 роки тому +1

    Hi

  • @michaelhall5801
    @michaelhall5801 Рік тому +1

    I am also not a fan of the giant strength belts. It's just pretty lame investing so much into your strength score and writing your backstory explaining why you are so strong but then you get an item that just gives you an even higher strength score. You could theoretically dump your strength but still have a +5 strength modifier just because of one magic item

  • @thebiggestnerd704
    @thebiggestnerd704 2 роки тому

    You cant use a shield with bracers of defrnse

  • @archmagemc3561
    @archmagemc3561 4 роки тому

    Bracelet of defense is the worst barbarian item to give out. A ÷1 shield and a mithril grrataxe is way better and cheaper without attunement.
    Animated shield is only useful if your a grappling barb and use shield naster. Otherwise you want a +1 shield.

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому

      Well you know you can't wield a shield and a greataxe right? First of all mithral weapons aren't a thing in 5e and there's no way to wield a 2 handed weapon with one hand. So if you want to wield a greataxe, the bracers of defense are your only option

    • @archmagemc3561
      @archmagemc3561 4 роки тому

      @@NerdImmersion You would be better with a ring of defense at that point for the extra +1 to saving throws then. Bracers are a monk item or moon druid item only due to that attunement slot usage. And the latter doesn't even want them most of the time.
      Going AC neutral for an attunement slot on a barb and getting no saving throws from it hurts you in the long run. Because those bracers could've been a more useful item for the party. It's a trap item in most cases.

  • @TIB1973
    @TIB1973 3 роки тому

    Meh, Cape of Dimension door is neat but I love my boots of speed on my barbarian.....and I almost got rid of them..... I would take them over DD cape any day.

  • @sterlingdavison7337
    @sterlingdavison7337 2 роки тому

    I'm going to be honest...I absolutely hate how they deal with items like belts of strength. Should be a flat increase vs. Just setting it to a number. Defeats the whole purpose of the belts.

  • @Spiceodog
    @Spiceodog 2 роки тому

    How the hell do you survive to level 20 as a barbarian with only a 18 con?

  • @Spiceodog
    @Spiceodog 2 роки тому

    But barbarians want low AC

  • @Smacksdk
    @Smacksdk 4 роки тому

    Is he high? 🤔

  • @BLOODKINGbro
    @BLOODKINGbro 3 роки тому

    You don't need any magical items when you can have a bolt of lightning blast out of your f**k'n chest like a boss.

  • @GreenLanternCorps2814
    @GreenLanternCorps2814 4 роки тому +1

    Was that a really ugly Grog in the title card?

    • @captaincoolcat8957
      @captaincoolcat8957 4 роки тому

      Why does everyone think all barbarians are named Graat or Grog!!!??!!

  • @jakeodoherty3611
    @jakeodoherty3611 4 роки тому +1

    Jesus this guy needs some sleep

    • @NerdImmersion
      @NerdImmersion  4 роки тому +2

      No sleep while at that UA-cam grind!

  • @SDG424
    @SDG424 3 роки тому

    I have watched most of your top ten vids, the repetitiveness of your choices is a little annoying. Might as well have made a video of the top ten items everyone wants no matter the class. Then make the vids for the class specific items. This would give us more variety. Just saying.