Path of the Serpent Barbarian Subclass

⭐ — (21 endorsements) 📥 58,136 downloads 📌 v1.1 📅 12/26/2024
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By nick · Classes

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 5/4/2025 📅 Created: 12/26/2024
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🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.0% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #299 of 404 Classes mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Every feature listed below only applies while you're raging

Level 3.

Serpent's Fangs:

Your melee weapon attacks deal an additional 1d4 poison damage. Additionally, you have resistance to poison damage and advantage on saving throws to avoid the poisoned condition.

Serpent's Poison:

Once per turn when you hit a target with a melee weapon attack, they must succeed on a constitution saving throw against your spell save DC or be poisoned for two turns.

Spell Save DC = 8 + Proficiency Bonus + Highest of Strength or Dexterity.

Level 6.

Potent Poison:

You ignore resistance and immunity to poison damage.

Venomous Edge:

You deal additional damage equal to your constitution modifier to poisoned targets.

Level 10.

Toxic Critical:

When you score a critical hit with a melee weapon attack, the target takes an additional 4d6 poison damage.

Toxic Demise:

You can use your reaction to deal poison damage equal to your constitution modifier to all enemies within a 3m radius. Additionally, they must succeed on a constitution saving throw or be poisoned for 2 two turns.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A homebrew Barbarian subclass for Baldur's Gate 3 that focuses on poison damage and applying the poisoned condition, created to address the perceived falloff of poison builds in Act 2. With 21 endorsements and 58,136 downloads, it's a niche but popular choice for players seeking a poison-themed Barbarian.

✨ Key Features

Adds a new Barbarian subclass focused on poison damage
Reliably applies the poisoned condition to enemies
Designed to keep poison damage viable in Act 2

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid download count (58k) shows real interest in poison Barbarian builds
  • Fills a specific niche for players who want poison damage without multiclassing
  • Simple concept: reliable poison application, no gimmicks

⚠️ Cons

  • Only 21 endorsements—small community feedback, so balance is unproven
  • Author doesn't provide install instructions or compatibility notes
  • Last updated May 2025—may not be compatible with future patches
🎯 Is This For You?
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who love poison builds and want a Barbarian subclass that leans into that fantasy. Skip if you prefer traditional Barbarian rage mechanics or want a subclass with broader utility.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using mod manager, just drag and drop the file—no extra setup needed.
  • Test the subclass in Act 1 to see if the poison damage feels balanced for your playstyle.
  • Pair with gear that boosts poison damage or applies additional conditions for maximum synergy.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
Author
nick
Version
1.1
Downloads
58,136
Endorsements
21
Category
Classes
Created
12/26/2024
Updated
5/4/2025

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