Hello!
Since the Barbarian subclass was released, I have played through several times testing each of the Wildheart features, and had thoughts specifically on two, Tiger and Eagle hearts. Looking at what each offers.
- Tiger Heart allows you to use the Tigers Bloodlust ability and increases your jumping distance.
- Eagle Heart allows you to use Diving Strike, grants foes disadvantage on Opportunity Attacks, and allows you to dash as a bonus action.
I understand the logic of these decisions, however, I think these could be improved by exchanging their passive effects.
Diving Strike rewards the player for leaping on to foes from high up places, which would be a lot easier if they had some extra jumping distance to reach high up areas.
The Tigers Bloodlust ability would have an easier time being effective if the Barbarian could get in the midst of several enemies easier, without Opportunity Attacks slicing them up.
I think it would create more unique combat styles for each subclass, with the Eagle Barbarian looking to jump up to high perches before leaping off to crush an enemy, or the Tiger dashing in the midst of a gathered group of foes to attack them all. In my opinion this would create more organic and interactive combat, and make it more fun.
I am curious to hear what others think about this. Thank you!
- Kollaniko
