The Complete Barbarian's Handbook

The Complete Barbarian's Handbook is an accessory for the 2-edition ruleset of Dungeons & Dragons, detailing the barbarian class. It contains a variety of information useful to playing barbarian characters in the game, including kits, equipment, background, and culture.
==Description==
The Complete Barbarian's Handbook is the 14 book in the Player's Handbook Rules series and is designed to provide players and Dungeon Masters with an in-depth exploration of the barbarian character class and the world of barbarians. The book provides detailed guidelines for creating and playing barbarian characters. It includes information on character attributes, race choices, and recommended character classes for those wishing to embrace the barbarian lifestyle.
The handbook explores various barbarian cultures and tribes, each with its unique customs, beliefs, and traditions. It encourages players to create characters that are culturally rich and fit into these different societies. 
It introduces new skills and feats tailored to the barbarian class. These skills include wilderness survival, tracking, and animal handling, reflecting the rugged and self-reliant nature of barbarians. It also details on the weaponry, armor, and equipment favored by barbarians. This includes information on crafting primitive weapons and armor from natural materials.
The handbook discusses the relationship between magic and barbarian characters. It offers options for barbarians who wish to embrace magic or remain suspicious of it.
The Complete Barbarian's Handbook provides role-playing tips and suggestions for players to immerse themselves in the mindset and behaviors of barbarian characters. It emphasizes concepts such as honor, tribal loyalty, and the primal connection to nature.
The handbook includes campaign ideas and adventure hooks that involve barbarian characters and their unique abilities. It encourages Dungeon Masters to create adventures that challenge the strengths and weaknesses of barbarian characters. It presents profiles of notable barbarian NPCs and potential adversaries, including barbarian leaders, shamans, and rival tribes.
==Contents==
* Introduction
* Chapter 1: Character Creation
* Chapter 2: Special Characteristics
* Chapter 3: Barbarian Kits
* Chapter 4: Proficiencies
* Chapter 5: Weapons and Equipment
* Chapter 6: Barbarian Cultures
* Chapter 7: Role-Playing
* Appendix: Value of Animal Products
* Barbarian Character Record Sheet
* Barbarian Kit Sheet
The book also includes 46 tables.
==Index==
===Magic===
==Gallery==
The Complete Barbarian's Handbook Back Cover.jpg|Back Cover
==Credits==
* Design: Rick Swan
* Editing: Allen Varney. Roger Moore
* Illustration: Karl Waller
* Color Illustration: Clyde Caldwell, Jeff Easley, Larry Elmore, Keith Parkinson
* Typography: Nancy J. Kerkstra
* Production: Paul Hanchette
==Appendix==
===See Also===
* Images from The Complete Barbarian's Handbook
===Connections===
Category:2nd edition sourcebooks
Category:Sourcebooks
Category:Books
Category:Published in 1995
Category:PHBR series
Category:Works by Rick Swan