Best Armor Mods for Barbarians: Baldur’s Gate 3 (2025)

Some classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 value elegance and subtlety. Barbarians just want to look angry and survive the hit. This is part of our ongoing series digging up the best armor mods for every BG3 class, pulled from the in-game mod page, Nexus Mods, and the occasional unhinged Patreon find.

I’ve spent a frankly irresponsible amount of time digging through BG3 armor mods for barbarians, testing what actually fits the class fantasy. These are barbarian armor mods BG3 players can roleplay with, whether you’re running a Conan-style barbarian, leaning into infernal or goblin aesthetics, or going barely armored with fur, chains, and bad intentions.

1. Cambion and Gith armors

Link to mod: NexusMods

These are the perfect few armor sets because they look like they have been cobbed together by a… well, barbarian. Most of them are Avernus-themed, and a few are “Gith-like.” They fit any type of barbarian, but they are perfect for your Tiefling or Githyanki.

Works on all body types.

2. Kurgan barbarian armor set

Link to mod: NexusMods

Now, you young bucks probably don’t know where this is from, while boomers like me are popping our lids just looking at this. This is a recreation of Kurgan armor from the Highlander movie. Just look at it, it’s perfect.

Fits body type 2 and 4.

3. Jaguar God helmet

Link to mod: NexusMods

Now this is a simple helmet that looks like you skinned the head of a jaguar and put it on your face, because why the fuck not. You can mix and match this dyeable headpiece with other armors from this list , and it fits perfectly.

Works with body type 2 and 4.

4. Arsipsik collection  

Link to mod: NexusMods

Now, this style works well with Rogues and Rangers, and I’ve mentioned it in the armor mods list for these classes as well, but it fits really well with Barbarians. It’s a dark armor with capes and leather shoulder pads.

5. Witcher 3 Eredin set

Link to mod: NexusMods

Everyone here knows what Witcher 3 is. I HOPE. Everyone here knows who this armor belongs to as well. YOU’D BETTER. Skull helmet, lots of metal bone parts, Barbarian 10/10.

Works with body types 2 and 4.

6. Mantel of blood (Cloak)

Link to mod: NexusMods

This cloak is perfect if you are doing a Dark Urge run… Tattered and looking like it’s soaked in blood, and you can easily mix and match it with all the other sets.

Works on all body types.

7. Wasteland weaponry 

 Link to mod: NexusMods

While some armor mods on this list are kinda niche, this is your BARBARIAN, BARBARIAN set. Loin cloth, chains with a severed head on it, a belt with skulls… It’s perfect, and you can finally look like Conan. Disclaimer: Halsin not included with the armor.

Works on body types 1,2,4, and here is a link with a patch for body type 3. 

8. Barbarian starter armor 

Link to mod: NexusMods 

If you want to start with cool armor right away on your barbarian, this BG3 armor mod is for you. It’s a set that our favorite demon with a crossbow wears, and the best part is that if you take your panties off, you can run around with a bare ass. Perfect.

Works on all body types.

9. Doom plate

Link to mod: NexusMods (adult content)

This is a set from Lineage 2, which explains the lack of, well, armor. It looks like it has been made for barbarian Thieflings, looks great on Dragonborn females, or for your favorite hothead Karlach.

Works with body type 1,3.

10. Dragon age Veilguard armor

Link to mod: NexusMods

Now this might be a stretch, but I still feel these armors kind of fit barbarians, because of the fur on them. It’s two sets from Dragon Age Veilguard. Trash game, but nice-looking armours.

Works on all body types.

11. Escapee’s garb

Link to mod: NexusMods

This is another starting set, and it’s perfect for people who want to roleplay a prisoner who got yanked from jail by mind flayers. Also, I think the arm and leg cuffs fit the barbarian theme really well, and you can mix them with other armors.

DISCLAIMER: You can’t use this mod with the Barbarians’ starter armor, as they both replace starting gear unless you use the TUTORIAL CHEST VERSION of this mod.

Works on all body types.

12. Goblin armors

Link to mod: NexusMods

Do I really need to say anything about how goblin armor fits perfectly for Barbarian characters… I think not. 

Works on all body types.

13. Lyn cloaks

Link to mod: NexusMods

There are a few beautiful cloak options in this mod, and they are all feather or animal-like.

You can role-play ripping them off harpies’ corpses and crafting them yourself after relevant encounters.

Work on all body types.

Final thoughts…

Barbarian armor mods in Baldur’s Gate 3 live or die by one thing: vibe. If it looks brutal, messy, or like it was taken off something you just killed, it probably works.

The sets on this list are the ones I keep coming back to when rolling a barbarian or gearing up a companion for a rage-heavy run. If you’re dressing your whole party instead of just your main character, I’ve also put together armor mod picks for rangers and rogues. Check them out when you have time.