BCF: The Best Defense

Barbarian

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You've learned that being proactive in combat is the berserker way, making you both faster and harder to kill.

You have Advantage on Initiative checks, and giving Aid or being Aided by others gives them (or you) Advantage.

Additionally, the weapon you’re wielding gives you the benefits of a Heavy Shield, including the +2 to your AC and +10 to your Armor HP. If the weapon has the Safeguard⚙️, trait, the Armor HP given is +20.