I have a Ancestral Guardian Half-Orc Barbarian at level 7, but having trouble of deciding on what I should pick for level 8. This is what I have so far.
I have a 18 strength, 14 dexterity, 16 constitution, 11 Intelligence, 15 wisdom and 14 charisma.
I have the feat orcish fury from level 4.
For my AC is 15 but I have a +1 cloak of protection so that gives me a AC of 16.
I would put a +2 into either Strength or Constitution. Neither one of those are a poor choice for Barbarian in general but as a tank-type subclass, specifially, the Con bump may see more value.
I think understanding what you are looking for in your character would be helpful. Otherwise for a generic damage boost while sticking with the Great Axe I would say Great Weapon Master is your best bet. With 18 Strength you are okay forgoing the +2 to Strength as if your goal is just more damage then GWM will give you more than the Strength will on average.
Maybe not a commonly recommended one but also Resilient(Wisdom) is a good pick for Barbs. Wisdom saves are probably the most common save that if you fail will just take you out of the fight. Also with your 15 Wisdom that rounds you out to 16 for the +3 modifier.
I know you didn't ask it, but Orcish Fury is one of the worst feats in the game. I'd recommend replacing it with a different feat that gives you a +1 Strength, like Slasher. Other than that, I'd say +2 to Strength or Constitution are both good ideas.
Edit: Or trade Orcish Fury out for Great Weapon Fighting and take +1 Strength and +1 Wisdom.
I just wanted to thank everyone for the helpful advice and sorry it took so long for a reply but life got a bit hectic for me. My dm allowed me to switch to slasher feat. We also lost our paladin tank so might consider getting armor and maybe picking tough feat or up con.
Resilient Wisdom by far. Weak spot of every tank Barbarian is their mind and how susceptible they are against controlling spells; your odd 15 WIS is just icy on the cake.
I have a Ancestral Guardian Half-Orc Barbarian at level 7, but having trouble of deciding on what I should pick for level 8. This is what I have so far.
I have a 18 strength, 14 dexterity, 16 constitution, 11 Intelligence, 15 wisdom and 14 charisma.
I have the feat orcish fury from level 4.
For my AC is 15 but I have a +1 cloak of protection so that gives me a AC of 16.
My main weapon is a great axe.
Any advice would be helpful.
I would put a +2 into either Strength or Constitution. Neither one of those are a poor choice for Barbarian in general but as a tank-type subclass, specifially, the Con bump may see more value.
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I think understanding what you are looking for in your character would be helpful. Otherwise for a generic damage boost while sticking with the Great Axe I would say Great Weapon Master is your best bet. With 18 Strength you are okay forgoing the +2 to Strength as if your goal is just more damage then GWM will give you more than the Strength will on average.
Maybe not a commonly recommended one but also Resilient(Wisdom) is a good pick for Barbs. Wisdom saves are probably the most common save that if you fail will just take you out of the fight. Also with your 15 Wisdom that rounds you out to 16 for the +3 modifier.
I know you didn't ask it, but Orcish Fury is one of the worst feats in the game. I'd recommend replacing it with a different feat that gives you a +1 Strength, like Slasher. Other than that, I'd say +2 to Strength or Constitution are both good ideas.
Edit: Or trade Orcish Fury out for Great Weapon Fighting and take +1 Strength and +1 Wisdom.
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I just wanted to thank everyone for the helpful advice and sorry it took so long for a reply but life got a bit hectic for me. My dm allowed me to switch to slasher feat. We also lost our paladin tank so might consider getting armor and maybe picking tough feat or up con.
Resilient Wisdom by far. Weak spot of every tank Barbarian is their mind and how susceptible they are against controlling spells; your odd 15 WIS is just icy on the cake.
I'd take +2 Strenght. If you can swap feats, i'd instead take Great Weapon Master or Polearm Master with an halberd.