It depends on how cool your Dm is. Talk to them about how high your chances are of eventually finding or buying a belt of giant strength or Gauntlets of ogre strength at least, etc. if it is likely, then it would be super beneficial to start off as a dex Barb. Sacrifice dmg output for survivability. Take one level of fighter for two weapon style. And take the duel wielder feat. The plus two dmg, extra attack, and +2 to AC compensate fairly well for the lack of shield and rage bonus loss. Focus on dex and con and your survivability will be crazy high. Then when you find and item to boost your strength to 20+, go ham with with two greataxes and you will be an unstoppable killing machine.
It depends on how cool your Dm is. Talk to them about how high your chances are of eventually finding or buying a belt of giant strength or Gauntlets of ogre strength at least, etc. if it is likely, then it would be super beneficial to start off as a dex Barb. Sacrifice dmg output for survivability. Take one level of fighter for two weapon style. And take the duel wielder feat. The plus two dmg, extra attack, and +2 to AC compensate fairly well for the lack of shield and rage bonus loss. Focus on dex and con and your survivability will be crazy high. Then when you find and item to boost your strength to 20+, go ham with with two greataxes and you will be an unstoppable killing machine.