How many attacks does a Barbarian get?

Since barbarians get the extra attack trait at 5th level, which states that he can “Attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on (his) Turn”. He’s arguing that because of this, he can attack 4 times: twice for his main action, and twice for his bonus action.

How is Barbarian damage calculated?

The damage is 2d6 + 12, just as stated. BAB: in the barbarian case, it is equal to your class level Strength modifier: not 1-1/2. In ranged attacks, it is the Dex modifier.

Can a Barbarian use a shield?

You can carry a shield and spear, and still get your polearm master bonus attack. You go Path of the Beast and at level 5 hold a shield and still have 3 attacks: Claw – Claw – Claw – bonus action shove.

What happens when you make a melee attack as a barbarian?

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. You have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.

What are the advantages of being a barbarian?

You have advantage on Strength checks and Strength saving throws. 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. You have resistance to bludgeoning, piercing, and slashing damage.

How much damage does a 5th level barbarian do?

Well as it goes a 5th level barbarian is only going to be adding +2 rage damage, conversely those extra 5 levels in Rogue would add +2d6 to sneak attack damage, for an average of +7 damage. The combo isn’t going to break anything as it wouldn’t be that difficult to gain sneak attack on most rounds (especially for a 20th lvl character).

When does the Barbarian’s damage resistance from Rage apply?

The barbarian’s damage resistance does apply to damage from magical weapons and more. The answer by Pyrotechnical is supported by (then-official-but-no-longer) tweets ( 1, 2, 3) by Jeremy Crawford, answering specifically this question in April 2016: