Can barbarians use spells?

Barbarians have no innate self-healing or spellcasting abilities, but they have other means of survivability. For instance, barbarians can boost their damage reduction, gather magic gear (that can imitate useful spell effects), and raise defensive save scores to minimize the effects of incoming attacks.

Do barbarians get spell slots?

Barbarians don’t have a spell cast ability. If one of the abilities requires a DC it will specify what it is calculated by in the fine print. For example some martial abilities have a DC equal to 8+strength/dexterity modifier +prof bonus. Barbarians are not a spellcasting class so they don’t require spellcast ability.

What can barbarians do as a bonus action?

The Barbarian has to use a bonus action to trigger their Rage (PHB, Chapter 3): {snip} When you make a melee weapon attack using Strength, you gain a bonus to the damage roll that increases as you gain levels as a barbarian, as shown in the Rage Damage column of the Barbarian table.

Is calm emotions a good spell?

Calm Emotions is a great spell that is unfortunately down-powered by many GMs, I think. As Biggstick says, its most reliable use is in removing enemy effects on your allies, which is also a highly situational effect outside of certain games (it’s great in Fey themed games, for example).

Can you be frightened while raging?

Beginning at 6th level, you can’t be charmed or frightened while raging. If you are charmed or frightened when you enter your rage, the effect is suspended for the duration of the rage.

What is the path of zealot?

Primal Path – Path of the Zealot. Barbarians who walk the Path of the Zealot are granted divine powers from their god of worship. These divine powers are channeled through the barbarian’s rage and will grant them increased survivability, additional damage, and even the ability to cheat death while they are raging.