Diablo 2 Resurrected Barbarian Best Builds List of what we consider to be the strongest builds for the Barbarian Class in Diablo 2. These will include Stat Priority, Skills, Weapons, Armor, and even what Runewords we recommend to use.
Quickly Navigate the Best Barbarian Builds List by using the shortcut links below.
Best Barbarian Builds List in D2R
A
TIER
20
20
20
20
5
5
5
1
1
Whirlwind Barbarian Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
S Tier
Whirlwind
|
A whirling dange of death that cuts a path through the legions of your enemies.
Active  PhysicalRequires Lv. 30 |
A Tier
Sword Mastery
|
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
S Tier
Battle Orders
|
Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party.
Active  MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
S Tier
Shout
|
Warns of impending danger and improves the defense rating of you and your party.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 6 |
B Tier
Natural Resistance
|
Increases Natural Resistances to elemental and poison damage.
Passive MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
Increased Speed
|
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 24 |
B Tier
Iron Skin
|
Improves Defense rating.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 18 |
B Tier
Berserk
|
A powerful but reckless attack that increases damage and attack rating but decreases defense rating.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
Battle Command
|
Battle Command adds a +1 to all of the Barbarian's skills, and does the same for all characters and minions in his party.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 30 |
|---|
Weapons & Armor
| Item |
|---|
|
+100-150% Enhanced Defense
+2 To All Skills 20% Increased Attack Speed 8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit +25-30 To Strength +10% To Maximum Poison Resist Fire Resistance -30% Poison Resistance +70% 15% Chance To Cast Level 15 Poison Nova When Struck Level 3 Venom (20 charges) (Ladder Only) |
| Item |
|---|
|
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
| Item |
|---|
|
Slows Target By 10%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill 5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit +15 To Strength 10% Increased Attack Speed -3 To Light Radius |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-140% Enhanced Defense
10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life +10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15% |
| Item |
|---|
|
+160-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
+10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
4-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 4-7% Life Stolen Per Hit -50 To Monster Defense Per Hit 8% Chance To Cast Level 3 Weaken On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage 10% Chance of Crushing Blow +15-20 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+2 To Barbarian Skills
+2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) +150-200% Enhanced Defense 30% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Bonus to Attack Rating +20 to Strength +20 to Dexterity +3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit +30% Resistance To All |
| Item |
|---|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
|
|
+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance +35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15 |
| Item |
|---|
Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulets
|
|
+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes |
Runewords
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 69
6 Socket Weapons
|
|
50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible +60% Increased Attack Speed +350-400% Enhanced Damage +200% Damage To Undead -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
|
|
+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 47
3 Socket Body Armor
|
|
+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+10-20% Enhanced Damage Adds 37-133 Cold Damage 2 sec. Duration (Normal) 15% Chance of Crushing Blow 33% Chance of Open Wounds +150-200% Enhanced Defense -20% Slower Stamina Drain Cold Resist +45% Lightning Resist +15% Fire Resist +15% Poison Resist +15% |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 55
5 Socket Axes/Swords
|
|
100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die
25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack Indestructible +300-385% Enhanced Damage 20% Bonus To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 50% Chance of Crushing Blow +(0.5 per Character Level) 0.5-49.5% Deadly Strike(Based on Character Level) +1 To Light Radius Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges) Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 49
4 Socket Axes/Maces/Swords
|
|
30% Chance To Cast Level 20 Bone Spirit On Striking
Indestructible +50% Increased Attack Speed +210-340% Enhanced Damage +75% Damage To Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons Prevent Monster Heal +10 To Energy +10-15 Magic Absorb Level 16 Heart of Wolverine (20 Charges) Level 17 Iron Golem (14 Charges) |
B
TIER
20
20
20
20
20
1
1
Concentrate Barbarian Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
B Tier
Concentrate
|
Attack that is not interruptible and improves attacks and defense rating.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 18 |
S Tier
Battle Orders
|
Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
D Tier
Bash
|
Powerful blow that increases the damage done to enemies and knocks them back.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
A Tier
Sword Mastery
|
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
B Tier
Berserk
|
A powerful but reckless attack that increases damage and attack rating but decreases defense rating.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
Increased Speed
|
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 24 |
B Tier
Battle Command
|
Battle Command adds a +1 to all of the Barbarian's skills, and does the same for all characters and minions in his party.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 30 |
|---|
Weapons & Armor
| Item |
|---|
|
+100-150% Enhanced Defense
+2 To All Skills 20% Increased Attack Speed 8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit +25-30 To Strength +10% To Maximum Poison Resist Fire Resistance -30% Poison Resistance +70% 15% Chance To Cast Level 15 Poison Nova When Struck Level 3 Venom (20 charges) (Ladder Only) |
| Item |
|---|
|
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
| Item |
|---|
|
Slows Target By 10%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill 5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit +15 To Strength 10% Increased Attack Speed -3 To Light Radius |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-140% Enhanced Defense
10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life +10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15% |
| Item |
|---|
|
+160-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
+10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
4-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 4-7% Life Stolen Per Hit -50 To Monster Defense Per Hit 8% Chance To Cast Level 3 Weaken On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage 10% Chance of Crushing Blow +15-20 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+2 To Barbarian Skills
+2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) +150-200% Enhanced Defense 30% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Bonus to Attack Rating +20 to Strength +20 to Dexterity +3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit +30% Resistance To All |
| Item |
|---|
|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
|
Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
|
|
+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance +35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15 |
| Item |
|---|
|
Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulets
|
|
+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes |
Runewords
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
5 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
|
|
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+40% Increased Attack Speed +240-270% Enhanced Damage 20% Chance of Crushing Blow 25% Chance of Open Wounds +3 To Werebear +3 To Lycanthropy Prevent Monster Heal +25-40 To Strength +10 To Energy +2 To Mana After Each Kill Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 69
6 Socket Weapons
|
|
50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible +60% Increased Attack Speed +350-400% Enhanced Damage +200% Damage To Undead -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
|
|
+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Melee Weapons
|
|
+209% Enhanced Damage
40% Increased Attack Speed Prevent Monster Heal 66% Chance Of Open Wounds 33% Deadly Strike Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense 20% Bonus To Attack Rating 6% Life Stolen Per Hit +5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 59
4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor
|
|
(Weapons)
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% +200% Enhanced Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) All Resistances +25-30 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius (Body Armor) 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist All Resistances +25-30 Damage Reduced By 7 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius |
A
TIER
20
20
20
20
20
1
1
Frenzy Barbarian Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
S Tier
Frenzy
|
Allows you to swing two weapons at onece each successful attacks increases your overall speed requires you to equip two weapons.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 24 |
A Tier
Sword Mastery
|
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
S Tier
Battle Orders
|
Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
S Tier
Double Swing
|
When two weapons are equipped attacks two targets if possible, or one target twice.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 6 |
A Tier
Taunt
|
Enrages a monster into relentlessly attacking
Active MagicRequires Lv. 6 |
B Tier
Increased Speed
|
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 24 |
B Tier
Battle Command
|
Battle Command adds a +1 to all of the Barbarian's skills, and does the same for all characters and minions in his party.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 30 |
|---|
Weapons & Armor
| Item |
|---|
|
+100-150% Enhanced Defense
+2 To All Skills 20% Increased Attack Speed 8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit +25-30 To Strength +10% To Maximum Poison Resist Fire Resistance -30% Poison Resistance +70% 15% Chance To Cast Level 15 Poison Nova When Struck Level 3 Venom (20 charges) (Ladder Only) |
| Item |
|---|
|
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
| Item |
|---|
|
Slows Target By 10%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill 5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit +15 To Strength 10% Increased Attack Speed -3 To Light Radius |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-140% Enhanced Defense
10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life +10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15% |
| Item |
|---|
|
+160-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
+10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
4-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 4-7% Life Stolen Per Hit -50 To Monster Defense Per Hit 8% Chance To Cast Level 3 Weaken On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage 10% Chance of Crushing Blow +15-20 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+2 To Barbarian Skills
+2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) +150-200% Enhanced Defense 30% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Bonus to Attack Rating +20 to Strength +20 to Dexterity +3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit +30% Resistance To All |
| Item |
|---|
|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
|
Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
|
|
+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance +35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15 |
Runewords
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
5 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
|
|
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+40% Increased Attack Speed +240-270% Enhanced Damage 20% Chance of Crushing Blow 25% Chance of Open Wounds +3 To Werebear +3 To Lycanthropy Prevent Monster Heal +25-40 To Strength +10 To Energy +2 To Mana After Each Kill Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 69
6 Socket Weapons
|
|
50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible +60% Increased Attack Speed +350-400% Enhanced Damage +200% Damage To Undead -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
|
|
+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Melee Weapons
|
|
+209% Enhanced Damage
40% Increased Attack Speed Prevent Monster Heal 66% Chance Of Open Wounds 33% Deadly Strike Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense 20% Bonus To Attack Rating 6% Life Stolen Per Hit +5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 59
4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor
|
|
(Weapons)
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% +200% Enhanced Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) All Resistances +25-30 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius (Body Armor) 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist All Resistances +25-30 Damage Reduced By 7 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius |
A
TIER
20
20
20
20
1
1
1
Whirlwind MF% Barbarian Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
S Tier
Whirlwind
|
A whirling dange of death that cuts a path through the legions of your enemies.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 30 |
A Tier
Sword Mastery
|
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
S Tier
Battle Orders
|
Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
S Tier
Shout
|
Warns of impending danger and improves the defense rating of you and your party.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 6 |
B Tier
Natural Resistance
|
Increases Natural Resistances to elemental and poison damage.
Passive MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
Increased Speed
|
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 24 |
B Tier
Battle Command
|
Battle Command adds a +1 to all of the Barbarian's skills, and does the same for all characters and minions in his party.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 30 |
|---|
Weapons & Armor
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Adds 1-15 damage
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Item -5 to Mana |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
+60-120% Enhanced Damage
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 % Extra Gold From Monsters (Based On Character Level) + (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 % Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) +15 To Mana +5-15 To Dexterity Socketed (2) |
| Item |
|---|
|
+200-240% Enhanced Defense
10% Increased Attack speed 10% Faster Hit Recovery 5% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Mana Stolen Per Hit 30-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Item |
|---|
|
+4 To Light Radius
+125 Defense 37% Extra Gold From Monsters 25-40% Better Chance Of Finding Magic Items +2 To Warcries Skills (Barbarian Only) Socketed (2) |
| Item |
|---|
|
+160-200% Enhanced Defense
Repairs 1 Durability In 5 Seconds + (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 % Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) +1 To All Skill Levels Magic Damage Reduced By 10 |
| Item |
|---|
|
+40-60% Enhanced Defense
+25 Defense 10% Increased Attack Speed 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items 50-80% Extra Gold From Monsters +2 To Light Radius |
| Item |
|---|
|
+150-190% Enhanced Defense
25% Faster Run/Walk +10 To Vitality +10 To Strength Adds 15-25 Damage 40% Slower Stamina Drain Attacker Takes Damage Of 5-10 30-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Item |
|---|
|
+20-30% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense +25 To Attack Rating 25-40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Item 200% Extra Gold From Monsters +2 To Light Radius |
| Item |
|---|
Nagelring
Rings
|
|
Magic Damage Reduced By 3
+50-75 To Attack Rating Attacker Takes Damage of 3* 15-30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Item |
|---|
Wisp Projector
Rings
|
|
10% Chance To Cast Level 16 Lightning On Striking
Lightning Absorb 10-20% 10-20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Level 7 Spirit of Barbs (11 charges) Level 5 Heart of Wolverine (13 charges) Level 2 Oak Sage (15 charges) |
| Item |
|---|
|
Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulets
|
|
+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes |
Runewords
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Body Armor
|
|
+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk +1 To Teleport +750-775 Defense + (0.75 Per Character Level) +0-74 To Strength (Based On Character Level) Increase Maximum Life 5% Damage Reduced By 8% +14 Life After Each Kill 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana + (1 Per Character Level) +1-99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 57
5 Socket Weapons
|
|
+1 To All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed +250-290% Enhanced Damage Adds 5-30 Fire Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2-6 To Battle Command +1-6 To Battle Orders +1-4 To Battle Cry Prevent Monster Heal Replenish Life +12 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
|
|
+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Helms/ Shields
|
|
10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped +20-30% Faster Hit Recovery +30% Enhanced Defense +150-220 Defense +10 To Vitality Increase Maximum Life 5% (Helms Only) +50 To Life (Shields Only) +0.625-61.875 To Mana (Based On Character Level) All Resistances +5-20 12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Polearms
|
|
50
% Chance To Cast Level 20 Chain Lightning When You Kill An Enemy
Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped +35% Faster Run/Walk +255-325% Enhanced Damage -(45-55)% To Enemy Lightning Resistance 40% Chance of Crushing Blow Prevent Monster Heal 0.5-49.5 To Vitality (Based on Character Level) 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30 Charges) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 65
6 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
|
|
6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking 20% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt On Attack Level 17 Might Aura When Equipped +330-375% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense 60-70% Chance of Crushing Blow Prevent Monster Heal Hit Blinds Target +(0.5 per character level) 0.5-49.5% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
5 Socket Melee Weapons
|
|
Indestructible
+260-310% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit 20% Chance of Crushing Blow Hit Blinds Target Slows Target By 33% Regenerate Mana 16% Replenish Life +16 Cannot Be Frozen 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Level 8 Revive (88 Charges) |
A
TIER
20
20
20
20
20
1
1
1
1
1
Berserker Barbarian Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
B Tier
Berserk
|
A powerful but reckless attack that increases damage and attack rating but decreases defense rating.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
A Tier
Sword Mastery
|
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
S Tier
Battle Orders
|
Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
S Tier
Shout
|
Warns of impending danger and improves the defense rating of you and your party.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 6 |
C Tier
Howl
|
Sends nearby monsters scrambling away in fear.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 1 |
S Tier
Whirlwind
|
A whirling dange of death that cuts a path through the legions of your enemies.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
Increased Speed
|
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 24 |
B Tier
Natural Resistance
|
Increases Natural Resistances to elemental and poison damage.
Passive MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
Iron Skin
|
Improves Defense rating.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 18 |
B Tier
Battle Command
|
Battle Command adds a +1 to all of the Barbarian's skills, and does the same for all characters and minions in his party.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 30 |
|---|
Weapons & Armor
| Item |
|---|
|
+100-150% Enhanced Defense
+2 To All Skills 20% Increased Attack Speed 8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit +25-30 To Strength +10% To Maximum Poison Resist Fire Resistance -30% Poison Resistance +70% 15% Chance To Cast Level 15 Poison Nova When Struck Level 3 Venom (20 charges) (Ladder Only) |
| Item |
|---|
|
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
| Item |
|---|
|
Slows Target By 10%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill 5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit +15 To Strength 10% Increased Attack Speed -3 To Light Radius |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-140% Enhanced Defense
10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life +10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15% |
| Item |
|---|
|
+160-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
+10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
4-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 4-7% Life Stolen Per Hit -50 To Monster Defense Per Hit 8% Chance To Cast Level 3 Weaken On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage 10% Chance of Crushing Blow +15-20 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+2 To Barbarian Skills
+2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) +150-200% Enhanced Defense 30% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Bonus to Attack Rating +20 to Strength +20 to Dexterity +3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit +30% Resistance To All |
| Item |
|---|
|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
|
Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
|
|
+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance +35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15 |
Runewords
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
5 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
|
|
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+40% Increased Attack Speed +240-270% Enhanced Damage 20% Chance of Crushing Blow 25% Chance of Open Wounds +3 To Werebear +3 To Lycanthropy Prevent Monster Heal +25-40 To Strength +10 To Energy +2 To Mana After Each Kill Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 69
6 Socket Weapons
|
|
50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible +60% Increased Attack Speed +350-400% Enhanced Damage +200% Damage To Undead -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 47
3 Socket Body Armor
|
|
+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+10-20% Enhanced Damage Adds 37-133 Cold Damage 2 sec. Duration (Normal) 15% Chance of Crushing Blow 33% Chance of Open Wounds +150-200% Enhanced Defense -20% Slower Stamina Drain Cold Resist +45% Lightning Resist +15% Fire Resist +15% Poison Resist +15% |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Melee Weapons
|
|
+209% Enhanced Damage
40% Increased Attack Speed Prevent Monster Heal 66% Chance Of Open Wounds 33% Deadly Strike Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense 20% Bonus To Attack Rating 6% Life Stolen Per Hit +5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 55
5 Socket Axes/Swords
|
|
100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die
25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack Indestructible +300-385% Enhanced Damage 20% Bonus To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 50% Chance of Crushing Blow +(0.5 per Character Level) 0.5-49.5% Deadly Strike(Based on Character Level) +1 To Light Radius Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges) Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 59
4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor
|
|
(Weapons)
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% +200% Enhanced Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) All Resistances +25-30 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius (Body Armor) 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist All Resistances +25-30 Damage Reduced By 7 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius |
A
TIER
20
20
20
20
5
5
5
5
1
1
Throwing Barbarian Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
A Tier
Double Throw
|
Allows you to throw two different throwing weapons at the same time.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 12 |
S Tier
Double Swing
|
When two weapons are equipped attacks two targets if possible, or one target twice.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 6 |
A Tier
Throwing Mastery
|
Improves Thrown Weapon Skill.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 6 |
S Tier
Battle Orders
|
Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
S Tier
Shout
|
Warns of impending danger and improves the defense rating of you and your party.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 6 |
B Tier
Natural Resistance
|
Increases Natural Resistances to elemental and poison damage.
Passive MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
Increased Speed
|
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 24 |
B Tier
Iron Skin
|
Improves Defense rating.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 18 |
B Tier
Berserk
|
A powerful but reckless attack that increases damage and attack rating but decreases defense rating.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
Battle Command
|
Battle Command adds a +1 to all of the Barbarian's skills, and does the same for all characters and minions in his party.
Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 30 |
|---|
Weapons & Armor
| Runeword |
|---|
|
+160-210% Enhanced Damage
Adds 232-323 Fire Damage Adds 23-333 Lightning Damage +30% Increased Attack Speed 6-12% Life Stolen Per Hit Replenishes Quantity [1 in 3 sec.] |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
+150-190% Enhanced Damage
9-13% Life Stolen Per Hit +15 To Mana After Each Kill Replenishes Quantity [1 in 2 sec.] Ethereal (Cannot Be Repaired) (Ladder Only) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
+150-200% Enhanced Damage
33% Chance Of Open Wounds +4 To Mana After Each Kill 20% Increased Attack Speed 25% Bonus To Attack Rating 4-6% Life Stolen Per Hit Replenishes Quantity [1 in 3 sec.] |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
+200-250% Enhanced Damage
50% Deadly Strike +30% Increased Attack Speed Piercing Attack [50] 25% Chance To Cast Level 9 Nova On Striking Replenishes Quantity [1 in 3 sec.] (Ladder Only) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
+160-210% Enhanced Damage
Adds 218-483 Fire Damage Adds 29-501 Lightning Damage Adds 176-397 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) +30% Increased Attack Speed Increased Stack Size [60] |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
+150-210% Enhanced Damage
+30% Increased Attack Speed 33% Chance of Open Wounds Prevent Monster Heal Hit Causes Monster To Flee 50% 33% Chance To Cast Level 3 Amplify Damage On Striking Replenishes Quantity [1 in 4 sec.] |
| Item |
|---|
|
+100-150% Enhanced Defense
+2 To All Skills 20% Increased Attack Speed 8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit +25-30 To Strength +10% To Maximum Poison Resist Fire Resistance -30% Poison Resistance +70% 15% Chance To Cast Level 15 Poison Nova When Struck Level 3 Venom (20 charges) (Ladder Only) |
| Item |
|---|
|
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
| Item |
|---|
|
Slows Target By 10%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill 5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit +15 To Strength 10% Increased Attack Speed -3 To Light Radius |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-140% Enhanced Defense
10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life +10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15% |
| Item |
|---|
|
+160-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
+10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+90-120% Enhanced Defense
4-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 4-7% Life Stolen Per Hit -50 To Monster Defense Per Hit 8% Chance To Cast Level 3 Weaken On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage 10% Chance of Crushing Blow +15-20 To Strength |
| Item |
|---|
|
+25 Defense
+20% Increased Attack Speed +350% Damage To Demons Fire Resistance +50% 10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Holy Bolt On Striking |
| Item |
|---|
|
+2 To Barbarian Skills
+2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) +150-200% Enhanced Defense 30% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Bonus to Attack Rating +20 to Strength +20 to Dexterity +3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit +30% Resistance To All |
| Item |
|---|
|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
|
Raven Frost
Rings
|
|
+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
|---|
|
Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
|
|
+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance +35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15 |
Runewords
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
5 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
|
|
Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped
+40% Increased Attack Speed +240-270% Enhanced Damage 20% Chance of Crushing Blow 25% Chance of Open Wounds +3 To Werebear +3 To Lycanthropy Prevent Monster Heal +25-40 To Strength +10 To Energy +2 To Mana After Each Kill Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5 Charges) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
|
|
+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Helms/ Shields
|
|
10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped +20-30% Faster Hit Recovery +30% Enhanced Defense +150-220 Defense +10 To Vitality Increase Maximum Life 5% (Helms Only) +50 To Life (Shields Only) +0.625-61.875 To Mana (Based On Character Level) All Resistances +5-20 12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 47
3 Socket Body Armor
|
|
+40% Faster Hit Recovery
+10-20% Enhanced Damage Adds 37-133 Cold Damage 2 sec. Duration (Normal) 15% Chance of Crushing Blow 33% Chance of Open Wounds +150-200% Enhanced Defense -20% Slower Stamina Drain Cold Resist +45% Lightning Resist +15% Fire Resist +15% Poison Resist +15% |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Melee Weapons
|
|
+209% Enhanced Damage
40% Increased Attack Speed Prevent Monster Heal 66% Chance Of Open Wounds 33% Deadly Strike Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense 20% Bonus To Attack Rating 6% Life Stolen Per Hit +5 To Frenzy (Barbarian Only) |
| Runeword |
|---|
|
Requires Lv. 59
4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor
|
|
(Weapons)
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% +200% Enhanced Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) All Resistances +25-30 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius (Body Armor) 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist All Resistances +25-30 Damage Reduced By 7 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius |
Click/Tap to view other Class Builds Guides below.
Amazon
Assassin
Druid
Necromancer
Paladin
Sorceress
Click/Tap the other Builds Guides below.
Amazon BuildsArcher Build
Lightning Javelin Build
Ice Bowazon Build
Fire Bowazon Build
Poison Javelin Build
Assassin BuildsDragon Talon Kicksin Build
Trapper Build
Elemental Build
Chaos Runeword Build
Lightning Sentry Build
Barbarian BuildsWhirlwind Build
Concentrate Build
Frenzy Build
Whirlwind MF% Build
Berserker Build
Throwing Build
Druid BuildsElemental Wind Build
Elemental Fire Build
Poison Build
Werewolf Build
Full Summoner Build
Werebear Build
Necromancer BuildsBone Spell Build
Poison Nova Build
Summoner Build
Summoner MF% Build
Explosion Build
Paladin BuildsHammer Build
PVP Charge Build
Smite Charger Build
Hammerdin MF% Build
Fist of Heaven Build
Smiter Build
Zealot Build
Sorceress BuildsBlizzard Build
Fire Meteorb Build
Chain Lightning Build
Fire Wall Build
Blizzard MF% Build
Frozen Orb Build
Melee Enchantress Build