Questions tagged [rage]
For questions about Rage, a class feature associated with the barbarian class from various editions of Dungeons and Dragons. This feature often increases damage output and decreases damage taken.
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Can a barbarian apply the extra damage from Frenzy more than once on their turn with Extra Attack vs the same target?
I saw this in the D&D Beyond thread under the Barbarian class description and thought it worth clarification. The Berserker's Level 3 Frenzy says: If you use Reckless Attack while your Rage is ...
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Can a berserker do frenzy damage on an opportunity attack?
Level 3: Frenzy If you use Reckless Attack while your Rage is active, you deal extra damage to the first target you hit on your turn with a Strength-based attack. To determine the extra damage, roll a ...
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How to achieve infinite rage?
Is it possible to have infinite rage at level 1 or at least somewhat low level? The Barbarian's Berserker Strength ACF allow that but you are going to start the game with 12HP + CON modifier. Even ...
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Can a multiclass warlock/barbarian use Eldritch Smite while raging [duplicate]
The rage feature says If you are able to cast spells, you can’t cast them or concentrate on them while raging. And Eldritch Smite says Once per turn when you hit a creature with your pact weapon, ...
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If a Path of the Giant barbarian is grappled, does that count as 'not enough room to grow'?
For example, if my barbarian fairy is grappled by a small or smaller enemy, will raging free me, or is there not enough room to get bigger?
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Does rage, or any of the barbarian level 3 paths, boost unarmed strikes?
Mainly I'm asking in case I get thrown into a situation similar to the Tournament of Power from Dragon Ball Super, or most of the other tournaments in Z and Super, where I can't use weapons. Is there ...
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What does a barbarian's rage prevent them from doing?
Many theorycrafting posts & topics exist about how you could incorporate barbarian rage when planning a character, but I have not seen one that really explores the limits of what options a ...
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Is smite damage affected by Barbarian Rage/Frenzy?
I've got a question regarding the mechanics of the game. In theory the Barbarian Rage reduces the damage Barbarian takes by a half (piercing/bludgeoning/slashing). The weapon type used to cause the ...
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Would raging break the concentration of a Wild Shaped Druid?
If you had a Druid/Barbarian multiclass would you be able to cast a spell such as Call Lightning that requires concentration, Wild Shape, and then rage without breaking concentration on the spell? ...
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Why do I need the Raging Intimidation feat in order to Demoralize while Raging?
While building a Barbarian, I was reviewing the rules for Rage and Intimidation. The Barbarian has a level 1 class feat called Raging Intimidation that states: While you are raging, your Demoralize ...
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Is there a way to improve Rage? [closed]
In Dungeons and Dragons 3.X, (and possibly Pathfinder), is there any way to 'improve' your Rage bonuses? I know that specifically for 3.X there are a number of different forms of Rage, including: ...
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Would allowing barbarians to maintain rage as an action be unbalanced or permit shenanigans?
A barbarian's Rage ends early if your turn ends and you haven't attacked a hostile creature since your last turn or taken damage since then. Players of barbarians, including those in my own play ...
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Is it possible to heal before dying as a Zealot Barbarian?
I apologize if the title of this post isn't spot on, but it's a multifaceted question. Firstly, I'm a little confused about a how Barbarian's rage functions as combat ends. As written: Your rage ...
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Does the Magic Weapon spell, cast by a Mark of Making Human Barbarian, continue to function while Raging?
The Barbarian 1st level ability Rage states: If you are able to cast spells, you can’t cast them or concentrate on them while raging. And the Variant Human: Mark of Making innate ability Spellsmith ...
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Does a Druid's Wild Shape allow extra attacks from Barbarians Beast Totem Rage Power?
The Barbarian's Rage Power Lesser Beast Totem adds two claw attacks: While raging, the barbarian gains two claw attacks. These attacks are considered primary attacks and are made at the barbarian’s ...
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