Path of the Serpent Barbarian Subclass
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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.
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
📊 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
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.
💡 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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