Path of the Chromatic Dragon (Primal Path)
Barbarians are well known for tapping into primal powers, but only a few can tap into one of the most ancient and primeval of them all: The power of dragons.
Most notably, the type of dragon that causes such unyielding rage is that of the chromatic variant. Not all those with chromatic blood in their veins are tended towards such violent and destructive outbursts, but all those that follow this path do indeed share that ancestry: Their chromatic heritage simply manifests itself far stronger than it does for others.
While chromatic dragons are not as renowned for walking among the mortal masses as their metallic cousins are, there have been those that started bloodlines that stretch back millennia. No matter how diluted this bloodline becomes, it can always manifest itself in any of its descendants. And when properly harnessed can become a force of reckoning.
Due to their more volatile chromatic blood, those following this path tend toward Chaos, as they contain potent destructive power that paces at the edges of the cage, just waiting to be unleashed. This however is not the norm, as there are those that have learned to control their impulses.
Draconic Form
When you choose this path at 3rd level, then whenever you enter a rage you can manifest aspects of a draconic being; growing savage natural weapons as claws grow from your hands, fangs sprout from your maw, and a vicious lashing tail grows from your back (or an existing one transforms). You gain the following natural weapons, and you can add your strength modifier to the damage you deal with them.
| Natural Weapon | Damage | Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Claws | 1d6 slashing | |
| Tail | 1d8 bludgeoning | Reach |
| Bite | 1d10 piercing |
As part of the bonus action you use to enter your rage, you can immediately stow or doff any weapons or shield you are wielding.
When you use the Attack action to attack with one of your natural weapons on your turn, provided both your hands are free, you can make a single attack with your claws as a bonus action.
When you gain this feature, you pick a Dragon Color, and gain resistance corresponding to the damage type of that color on the Dragon Color table while raging. If you already have resistance to that type from another source, then you can instead reduce damage of that type by an amount equal to your Strength modifier (minimum of 1) after halving the damage. While raging, all damage you inflict ignores resistance against your Dragon Color's damage type.
Dragon Color
| Dragon Color | Damage Type |
|---|---|
| Black | Acid |
| Blue | Lightning |
| Green | Poison |
| Red | Fire |
| White | Cold |
Additionally, you can now speak, read and write Draconic.
Unleashed Fury
Starting at 6th level, once during a rage, you can spend an action to unleash your rage into pure energy, exhaling a blast of elemental power. Creatures within a 30-foot cone must make a Dexterity saving throw. The DC of this saving throw is 8 + your proficiency modifier + your Strength modifier. A creature takes 6d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much on a successful one. The damage type is the same as the damage type of your chosen Dragon Color.
This damage increases by 2d6 at 10th level (8d6), 14th level (10d6), and 18th level (12d6).
Similar to the racial breath weapons of half dragons and dragonborn, using this feature counts as attacking a hostile creature for the purpose of maintaining your rage.
In addition, your natural weapons can gain the magical attributes of one magic melee weapon that you are attuned to (provided your natural weapons will remain attached to you), and become magical weapons.
Draconic Savagery
Starting at 10th level, you rip and tear your opponents apart, until they are done. When a melee weapon attack you make against a creature or object reduces it to a number of hit points that is less than your Strength score, you can use your reaction to immediately reduce the target to 0 hit points.
In addition, the marks of your draconic path no longer entirely fade when you are not raging. You gain scales which permanently grant you your Draconic Form's resistance, and you can always manifest your Draconic Form's claws.
Winged Terror
By 14th level, when you enter a rage, massive dragon wings sprout from your back which last until your rage ends. If you are not wearing heavy armor, you gain a flying speed equal to your walking speed. Your clothes and armor magically change to accommodate these new wings.
Additionally, you suffer none of the drawbacks of old age, you can't be aged magically, and your lifespan extends by 1000 years.