The Complete Barbarian's Handbook

The Complete Barbarian's Handbook is an accessory for the 2^nd-edition ruleset of Dungeons & Dragons, detailing the barbarian class. It contains a variety of information useful to playing barbarian characters in the game, including kits, equipment, background, and culture.

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In savage wastes that would chill a civilized adventurer, the barbarian thrives. Marvel at the barbarian's mystic talismans, rough equipment, and uncanny survival proficiencies. Choose from new character kits like the forest lord, mage killer, dreamwalker, ravager, and the ever-popular brute. Is barbarism the natural state of humankind? The Complete Barbarian's Handbook can help you find out.

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Description[]

The Complete Barbarian's Handbook is the 14^th book in the Player's Handbook Rules series and is designed to provide players and Dungeon Masters with an in-depth exploration of the barbarian character class and the world of barbarians. The book provides detailed guidelines for creating and playing barbarian characters. It includes information on character attributes, race choices, and recommended character classes for those wishing to embrace the barbarian lifestyle.

The handbook explores various barbarian cultures and tribes, each with its unique customs, beliefs, and traditions. It encourages players to create characters that are culturally rich and fit into these different societies.

It introduces new skills and feats tailored to the barbarian class. These skills include wilderness survival, tracking, and animal handling, reflecting the rugged and self-reliant nature of barbarians. It also details on the weaponry, armor, and equipment favored by barbarians. This includes information on crafting primitive weapons and armor from natural materials.

The handbook discusses the relationship between magic and barbarian characters. It offers options for barbarians who wish to embrace magic or remain suspicious of it.

The Complete Barbarian's Handbook provides role-playing tips and suggestions for players to immerse themselves in the mindset and behaviors of barbarian characters. It emphasizes concepts such as honor, tribal loyalty, and the primal connection to nature.

The handbook includes campaign ideas and adventure hooks that involve barbarian characters and their unique abilities. It encourages Dungeon Masters to create adventures that challenge the strengths and weaknesses of barbarian characters. It presents profiles of notable barbarian NPCs and potential adversaries, including barbarian leaders, shamans, and rival tribes.

Contents[]

Introduction
Chapter 1: Character Creation
Chapter 2: Special Characteristics
Chapter 3: Barbarian Kits
Chapter 4: Proficiencies
Chapter 5: Weapons and Equipment
Chapter 6: Barbarian Cultures
Chapter 7: Role-Playing
Appendix: Value of Animal Products
Barbarian Character Record Sheet
Barbarian Kit Sheet

The book also includes 46 tables.

Index[]

Magic[]

Items

mask of beastliness • spirit arrow

Gallery[]

Credits[]

Design: Rick Swan
Editing: Allen Varney. Roger Moore
Illustration: Karl Waller
Color Illustration: Clyde Caldwell, Jeff Easley, Larry Elmore, Keith Parkinson
Typography: Nancy J. Kerkstra
Production: Paul Hanchette

Appendix[]

Connections[]

Player's Handbook Rules (PHBR) series
Race books	The Complete Book of Dwarves • The Complete Book of Elves • The Complete Book of Gnomes & Halflings • The Complete Book of Humanoids
Class books	The Complete Barbarian's Handbook • The Complete Bard's Handbook • The Complete Druid's Handbook • The Complete Fighter's Handbook • The Complete Ninja's Handbook • The Complete Paladin's Handbook • The Complete Priest's Handbook • The Complete Psionics Handbook • The Complete Ranger's Handbook • The Complete Thief's Handbook • The Complete Wizard's Handbook