Path of the Wild Heart Barbarian Guide
Live in harmony with the animal world. Barbarians following the Path of the Wild Heart consider themselves kin to animals. These barbarians learn magical ways to communicate with animals, and their Rage hones their connection to animals as it fills them with supernatural might.
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Best Races for Path of the Wild Heart Barbarian
All 10 races ranked by synergy with the Path of the Wild Heart. Click any to see the full build.
Giant Ancestry grants a supernatural ability that enhances the Barbarian's combat or utility.
Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Barbarian alive longer in combat.
Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Barbarian alive longer in combat.
Path of the Wild Heart Features
Animal Speaker
Level 3You can cast the Beast Sense and Speak with Animals spells, but only as Rituals. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for them.
Rage of the Wilds
Level 3Your Rage draws on the primal might of animals. Each time you activate your Rage, you gain one of the following abilities of your choice: Bear: While your Rage is active, you have Resistance to all damage except Force, Necrotic, Psychic, and Radiant. Eagle: When you activate your Rage, you can use a Bonus Action to gain a Fly Speed equal to your Walking Speed until your Rage ends. Wolf: While your Rage is active, Creatures within 5 feet of you have Disadvantage on opportunity attack rolls against targets other than you.
Aspect of the Wilds
Level 6You gain one of the following options of your choice. Each time you finish a Long Rest, you can change your choice.
Nature Speaker
Level 10You can cast the Commune with Nature spell, but only as a Ritual. Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for it.
Power of the Wilds
Level 14Each time you activate your Rage, you gain one of the following options of your choice: Aspect of the Bear: You gain a Climb Speed equal to your Walking Speed. Aspect of the Eagle: When you activate your Rage, you can use a Bonus Action on the same turn to make a melee weapon attack, and you don't provoke opportunity attacks when you fly away from a creature. Aspect of the Wolf: You gain a Burrow Speed equal to half your Walking Speed.
Is Path of the Wild Heart Right for You?
Pick the Path of the Wild Heart if you want a Barbarian focused on dealing heavy single-target damage. Compare it with the other Barbarian subclasses to make sure it fits your party, then build the Goliath version for the strongest start.
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