Path of the Wild Heart (One)

Also see: Path of the Totem Warrior (5e)

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UA 2023 Player's Handbook Playtest 7

Unearthed Arcana

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Design Note: Path of the Wild Heart Updates
Here are the main updates to the Path of the Wild Heart, formerly called the Path of the Totem Warrior, since the 2014 Player's Handbook (5e):

• Animal Speaker, formerly called Spirit Seeker, now has its spellcasting ability specified.
• Rage of the Wilds, formerly called Totem Spirit, contains revisions to each option. Bear no longer grants Resistance to all but one damage type. The former design was too powerful. It now allows you to gain Resistance to two damage types of your choice. Eagle lets you take both the Dash and the Disengage action when you activate your Rage and as a Bonus Action. The range of Wolf increases to 10 feet.
• Aspect of the Wilds, formerly called Aspect of the Beast, contains revisions to each option. Elephant (formerly Bear) now grants proficiency in the Athletics or Insight skill, granting Expertise if you already have proficiency. Owl (formerly Eagle) now grants proficiency in the Investigation or Perception skill, granting Expertise if you already have proficiency. Spider (formerly Wolf) now grants proficiency in the Stealth or Survival skill, granting Expertise if you already have proficiency.
• Nature Speaker, formerly called Spirit Walker, now has its spellcasting ability specified.
• Power of the Wilds, formerly called Totemic Attunement, contains revisions to each option. Lion (formerly Bear) is no longer stopped by immunity to the Frightened condition. Falcon (formerly Eagle) now allows a persistent Fly Speed while your Rage is active, provided you aren’t wearing any armor. Ram (formerly Wolf) no longer uses your Bonus Action but requires a saving throw

Path of the Wild Heart  subclass
Path of the Wild Heart is a path of the wild heart of the Barbarian class.

Barbarians primal power is shaped by their connection to animals.

Path of the Wild Heart Features

Barbarian Level	Features
3rd	Animal Speaker, Rage of the Wilds
6th	Aspect of the Wilds
10th	Nature Speaker
14th	Power of the Wilds

 

Subclass Features

Animal Speaker

3rd Feature
Summary: Can perform a Ritual (Wisdom) to cast Beast Sense and Speak with Animals 

Rage of the Wilds

3rd Feature
Summary: Draw on primal energy to gain one benefit while raging (choose when you gain this feature):

• Bear. Gain resistance to two damage types.
• Eagle. Use Bonus Action to Disengage and the Dash.
• Wolf. Allies gain Advantage on melee attack against opponents near you. 

Aspect of the Wilds

6th Feature
Summary: Gain proficiency in one skill (can change when you gain Barbarian level):

• Elephant. Athletics or Insight
• Owl. Investigation or Perception
• Spider. Stealth or Survival 

Nature Speaker

10th Feature
Summary: Can cast Commune with Nature as ritual (Wisdom). 

Power of the Wilds

14th Feature
Summary: Gain one benefit while raging (can change when you gain Barbarian level):

• Lion. Nearby enemies have Disadvantage on attack rolls against other targets.
• Falcon. Gain Fly Speed if not wearing armor.
• Ram. Large or smaller creature you hit has a chance of being knocked Prone.

Sources and Notes

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