Barbarian Class and Builds (2024)

Last updated on Oct 02, 2021 at 20:20by Oxygen1 comment

One of the original 5 classes in Diablo 2, the Barbarian is a no-nonsensemelee juggernaut.

This page will go over the basics of the Barbarian class, and also directyou to our Barbarian builds in Diablo 2.

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Barbarian Builds

We are currently offering the following Barbarian builds:

To level up as fast as possible, please refer to our Barbarian Fastest Leveling Build.

Looking for the best Barbarian Builds in Diablo 4? Follow the link below for more information!

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What Is a Barbarian?

Relying on stoutness, raw strength, and heavy melee weapons to subdue theirfoes, Barbarians represent the quintessential melee warrior. Whether wieldingsword, axe, mace, or any other deadly implement of war, they charge headlonginto battle with unmatched martial skill and fury. The Barbarian is anything butsubtle, their mighty shouts warning enemies of their imminent approach—andimpending demise.

The Combat Skills tree regroups various melee martial techniques that allowthe Barbarian to hack and slash singular foes with unparalleled efficiency.

The War Cries tree lets the Barbarian bellow in fury to temporarily buff hisallies or debilitate nearby foes.

The Combat Masteries tree is an entire passive tree that improves theoffensive and defensive capabilities of the Barbarian in various ways.

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What Is the Best Barbarian Build?

The most commonly played Barbarian build is the Whirlwind build due to itsunmatched combat mobility and survivability. Frenzy Barbarians are also fairlypopular due to their high single-target damage output and sheer speed.

4.

Is the Barbarian a Good Class for Beginners?

Fairly. Their simple playstyle and high natural resilience makes them easy topick up, particularly when first learning the game. They are almost exclusivelyviable in melee range however, exposing them to greater danger than many otherbuilds.

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What Is the Best Barbarian Item?

Many Barbarians value the ubiquitous Barbarian Class and Builds (1) Arreat's Face thanks to its highbonuses to skill level, faster hit recovery, attack rating, life stolen per hit,primary attributes, and resistances.

6.

Which Diablo 3 Class Is Most Similar to the Diablo 2 Barbarian?

The Barbarian from Diablo 3 is the direct translation of the Diablo 2character. Many mechanics were inherited and adapted to the gameplay of thesequel.

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Which World of Warcraft Class Is Most Similar to the Diablo 2 Barbarian?

The Warrior. Many World of Warcraft skills were likely inspired by Diablo 2,including Barbarian Class and Builds (2) Whirlwind, Heroic Leap, and the many shouts.

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Changelog

  • 02 Oct. 2021: Added fast leveling build.

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