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Barbarians require STR 15 and CON 15 or higher, DEX at least 14, and WIS cannot exceed 16.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"How does armour and Dexterity affect a barbarian’s armour class bonus?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"For every point of Dexterity above 14, the barbarian’s armour class is reduced by two points. 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Not spoiled by the comfort of city life, barbarians are survivalists and fierce warriors. However, not every member of a barbarian tribe is considered to be member of the barbarian class. For the purpose of this class description 'barbarian' refers to a tribal warrior from such a tribe.  \nClass Basics  \nAttribute Requirements  \nPrime Requisite  \nRaces  \nHit Die  \nAlignment  \nWeapons  \nArmour  \nAttack Progression  \nSaving Throws  \nWeapons Proficiencies  \nNon-Proficiency Penalty  \nSTR 15, WIS 16 (max), DEX 14, CON 15  \nNone  \nHuman d12 (max 8)  \nAny Non-Lawful  \nAny  \nAny  \nAs Fighter  \nAs Fighter  \n6+1 every 2 levels  \n-1  \nWeapon Specialisation N/A  \nAttribute Requirements  \nBarbarians require a Strength and Constitution score of no less than 15 and a Dexterity of at least 14. A barbarian's Wisdom score cannot exceed 16.  \nPrime Requisite  \nA barbarian does not have a prime requisite and does not gain an experience bonus from any ability score.  \nRaces  \nOf all races, only humans can be barbarians.  \nHit Die  \nThe barbarian uses the d12 to determine his hit points and can gain a maximum of eight hit dice at level 8. After that point, the barbarian gain an additional four hit points per level.  \nAlignment  \nBarbarians can be of any non-lawful alignment.  \nWeapons and Armour  \nBarbarians can become proficient with any weapon, but have to become proficient with hand axe, knife and spear as well as any weapon the game master considers fitting initially. Barbarians can wear any armour. However, heavy armour and large shield reduce a barbarian's Dexterity-based armour class bonus (see below under Armour Class Bonus) .  \nAttack Progression  \nThe barbarian uses the fighter's attack matrix.  \nSaving Throws  \nA barbarian uses the fighter's saving throw matrix. In addition to that he receives a +4 bonus vs. poison as well as a +3 bonus vs. death, paralysation and polymorph and a +2 bonus vs. rods, staffs and wands. Barbarians gain A bonus to saves vs. spells for every four levels starting with level 4.  \nWeapon Proficiencies  \nA barbarian starts with six weapon proficiency slotsand gains an additional one every two levels. Barbarians are not eligible for weapon specialisation.  \nDual-Classing  \nBarbarians cannot dual-class or be a member of two or more classes due to any other means.  \nTable 1: Barbarian Experience Progression  \n11 1,500,000 8+12  \nSpecial Abilities Armour Class Bonus  \nFor every point of Dexterity above 14 a barbarian's armour class is reduced by two points. This adjustment replaces the armour class adjustment other classes receive. Other bonuses from high Dexterity remain unchanged. When a barbarian armour as heavy orheaver than banded or splint mail or carries a large shield, the armour class bonus is reduced to one point per point of Dexterity above 14.  \nHit Point Bonus  \nInstead of the usual hit points bonus from high Constitution, barbarian gain a +2 hit points bonus per hit die for every point of Constitution above 14.  \nBarbaric Speed  \nBarbarians have a base movement rate of 150' instead of the usual 120'.  \nBarbaric Vigour  \nAt level, a barbarian can damage creatures that require a +1 weapon to be hit even if he is just using amundane weapon. For every two level beyond level 4, this enchantment level is raised by one level up to a maximum of +5 at level 12. A barbarian does not gain any attack roll or damage bonuses from this  \nability. It merely allows him to hit creatures he could not hit otherwise due his weapon's enchantment level being too low.  \nClimbing  \nA barbarian can Climb Walls like a thief of equal level. Initially, this ability can only be used to climb trees and cliffs, but with some training, it can be applied to buildings as well.  \nHiding  \nA barbarian can Hide in his surroundings like a thief can","cbCainldOqtHUo5I","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainldOqtHUo5I","pdf",400901,"English","# What is a Barbarian?\n## Class Basics\n## Attribute Requirements\n## Prime Requisite\n## Races\n## Hit Die\n## Alignment\n## Weapons and Armour\n## Attack Progression\n## Saving Throws\n## Weapons Proficiencies\n## Non-Proficiency Penalty\n## Dual-Classing\n## Special Abilities","[{\"question\":\"Who can be a barbarian and what are the core requirements?\",\"answer\":\"Only humans can be barbarians. Barbarians require STR 15 and CON 15 or higher, DEX at least 14, and WIS cannot exceed 16.\"},{\"question\":\"How does armour and Dexterity affect a barbarian’s armour class bonus?\",\"answer\":\"For every point of Dexterity above 14, the barbarian’s armour class is reduced by two points. 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