Ultimate Optimizer's Multiclassing Guide

[Arkhios]

I have a fighter that I'm thinking of multiclassing into barbarian after 5th level, so I read your analysis. What do you mean when you say GWM fighters can have "at will advantage"? I read the feat and it doesn't say that anywhere. Very confused.

Too bad my guy is a sword and shield fighter.

Is your fighter using heavy or medium armor? Because rage doesn't work great with heavy armor. For example, you won't be able to benefit from the bonus damage, advantage to strength checks and saving throws, and resistance to physical damage. But you will still suffer from all penalties of rage.

That said, if you use medium armor, Reckless Attack is still great for you even though you use sword and shield. Reckless Attack makes you sticky/tanky because of that advantage to hit, but also a tempting target for your enemies, since they also get advantage on attack rolls against you when you use Reckless Attack. Combined with rage and shield you're still quite safe.