Holy smokes, you guys! I finally tried the Path of Giants Barbarian in Baldur's Gate 3 after the Patch 8 update, and let me tell you – it's an absolute game-changer for throwing builds 🤯. Forget boring sword swings; nothing beats the dopamine rush of yeeting a gnome at a dragon or chucking a greataxe across the battlefield like a tactical nuke. This subclass turns you into a walking artillery platform, and after 50+ hours testing it, I'm convinced it's the most fun way to break combat mechanics. Seriously, the power spike at Level 6 had me screaming "YEET!" like a madman during the Grymforge boss fight. Let's break down why this build slaps harder than a Storm Giant's high-five.

Why Path of Giants Hits Different

From Level 3, you become Swole Goals 💪 with Giant's Rage:

  • Instantly grow to Large size (enemies look like action figures!)

  • DOUBLE rage damage on throws (say goodbye to wet-noodle tosses)

  • Permanent +25% carrying capacity (hoard ALL the barrels)

  • Free Thaumaturgy cantrip (intimidate checks go brrr)

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The real chef's kiss? Elemental Cleaver at Level 6 – it's like giving your weapon a steroid shot:


| Buff                 | Effect                                  |
|----------------------|-----------------------------------------|
| +1d6 Elemental Damage | Choose fire/ice/lightning on rage       |
| Auto-Return          | Weapons teleport back after throwing    |
| Thrown Property      | Makes ANY weapon throwable              |

I tested this with the legendary Silver Sword of the Astral Plane – throwing a freaking greatsword that returns covered in lightning? Pure. Chaos. 🤩

God-Tier Thrower Build Checklist

Max STR first (dump INT/WIS – we throw stuff, not think stuff 😎). Must-have gear & feats:

🔥 Tavern Brawler Feat: Non-negotiable. DOUBLES STR modifier on throws. Synergizes insanely with:

  • Ring of Flinging (Act 1, Arron): +1d4 throw damage

  • Gloves of Uninhibited Kushigo (Underdark): Another +1d4 throw damage

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Early game MVP? Returning Pike from Grat (Act 1). Late-game? Any two-hander + Elemental Cleaver. Pro tip: chug Hill Giant Potions before big fights – +5 STR means throwing 300lb boulders!

Damage Math That'll Blow Your Mind

Let's crunch numbers on a Level 10 Giant Barb with 22 STR:


[Base Weapon Damage] + 

2x Rage Damage (Giant's Rage) + 

2x STR Mod (Tavern Brawler) + 

1d6 Elemental (Cleaver) + 

2d4 Gear Bonuses (Ring + Gloves) 

+ Enlarge Spell/Potion Bonus

💥 Translation: Throwing a maul for 60-80 damage PER TURN while raging. Saw crits over 120! For context, that one-shots most Act 2 bosses. Absolute madness.

My Orc Yeeting Incident 😂

True story: In Moonrise Towers, I used Mighty Impel (Level 10 feature) to throw a goblin at Ketheric's pet orc. The goblin weighed 80lbs → triggered Prone effect → caused AoO from Lae'zel → combat ended in 6 seconds. My squad lost it – this subclass turns combat into WWE Smackdown. 10/10 would yeet again.

FAQ: Your Burning Questions Answered

Q: Is this viable early game?

A: Level 1-5 feels mid ngl 😕. Stick with Returning Pike till Level 6 power spike. Then it goes GOAT mode 🐐.

Q: Best race for this?

A: Half-Orc for Savage Attacks or Zariel Tiefling for free smites. But any race slaps – my gnome Barb looked hilarious throwing halberds twice his size!

Q: Party synergy tips?

A: Bring a wizard for Enlarge (+1d4 damage) and Grease (prone targets = free throws). Cleric for Enhance Leap = yeet range goes zooooom 🌪️.

Q: Does throwing allies work?

A: Hell yeah! Yeeted Karlach into a pack of spiders for AOE stomp damage. Just don't do it in camp – Gale gets pissy 😒.

Final Verdict: This build turns BG3 into Angry Birds with dragons. If you wanna delete encounters while cackling like a maniac, respec NOW. Trust me – it's worth every gold piece. What're you waiting for? GO THROW SOME MOUNTAINS! ⚔️💥

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