B-Tier
Berserk Skill Guide
Class: Barbarian
Skill Tree: Barbarian Combat Skills
Type: 
Magic
Use: Active
Requires Lv. 30
| Lvl | Bonus Attack | Bonus Magic Damage | Duration seconds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 385% | 435% | 1.3 |
Diablo 2 Resurrected Berserk is a Barbarian Magic Skill and requires level 30 to use. Here you can find Bonus Attack, Bonus Magic Damage, Duration seconds Per Level Stats, and Synergy Bonus from Howl, Frenzy, Concentrate Skills.
Navigate this Berserk Guide using the links below.
Diablo 2 Berserk Stats
Description: A powerful but reckless attack that increases damage and attack rating but decreases defense rating.
Berserk Per Level Stats
| Lvl | Bonus Attack | Bonus Magic Damage | Duration seconds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% | 150% | 2.7 |
| 2 | 115% | 165% | 2.4 |
| 3 | 130% | 180% | 2.2 |
| 4 | 145% | 195% | 2.1 |
| 5 | 160% | 210% | 2.0 |
| 6 | 175% | 225% | 1.9 |
| 7 | 190% | 240% | 1.8 |
| 8 | 205% | 255% | 1.7 |
| 9 | 220% | 270% | 1.6 |
| 10 | 235% | 285% | 1.6 |
| 11 | 250% | 300% | 1.6 |
| 12 | 265% | 315% | 1.5 |
| 13 | 280% | 330% | 1.5 |
| 14 | 295% | 345% | 1.4 |
| 15 | 310% | 360% | 1.4 |
| 16 | 325% | 375% | 1.4 |
| 17 | 340% | 390% | 1.4 |
| 18 | 355% | 405% | 1.3 |
| 19 | 370% | 420% | 1.3 |
| 20 | 385% | 435% | 1.3 |
Best Skills to use with Berserk in Diablo 2
The Best Skills to use with Berserk are Howl, Frenzy, Concentrate, which provide Damage Bonus & Effects Per Level.
Per Level Bonus From Skills
Berserk will gain Bonus Damage/Effect from the following skills Per Level.
Howl: +10% Magic Damage 
Shout: +10% Magic Damage Per Level Bonus To Skills
Berserk Per Level provides the following bonuses to other Barbarian skills.
Concentrate: +1% Magic damage 
Frenzy: +1% Magic damage | Skills | Description |
C Tier
Howl
|
Sends nearby monsters scrambling away in fear.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 1 |
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 |
B Tier
Concentrate
|
Attack that is not interruptible and improves attacks and defense rating.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 18 |
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Diablo 2 Best Berserk Build
Below is a list of the best builds that use the Barbarian Skill Berserk 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
|
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+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
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 |
|---|
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+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
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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 |
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+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% |
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+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 |
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+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 |
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+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 |
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+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage 10% Chance of Crushing Blow +15-20 To Strength |
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+25 Defense
+20% Increased Attack Speed +350% Damage To Demons Fire Resistance +50% 10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Holy Bolt On Striking |
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+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 |
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Raven Frost
Rings
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+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% |
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Raven Frost
Rings
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+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% |
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Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
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+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
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Requires Lv. 63
5 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
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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) |
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Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
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+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 |
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Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Helms/ Shields
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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 |
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Requires Lv. 47
3 Socket Body Armor
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+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% |
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Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Melee Weapons
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+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) |
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Requires Lv. 59
4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor
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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 |
Barbarian Builds ListBest Weapons to use with Berserk in D2R
We consider Pierre Tombale Couant as one of the Best Weapons to use with the Berserk Skill.
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Pierre Tombale Couant
Unique Partizan |
+160-220% Enhanced Damage
Adds 12-20 Damage 55% Deadly Strike +100-200 To Attack Rating +3 To Barbarian Skill Levels 6% Mana Stolen Per Hit 30% Faster Hit Recovery |
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The Meat Scraper
Unique Polearm |
+150-200% Enhanced Damage
30% Increased Attack Speed 10% Life stolen per hit 50% Chance of Open Wounds 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items +3 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) |
Best Barbarian WeaponsBest Armor to use with Berserk in D2R
We consider Demonhorn's Edge as one of the Best Armor to use with the Berserk Skill.
| Armor | Description |
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Demonhorn's Edge
Unique Destroyer Helm
(Barbarian Only) |
+120-160% Enhanced Defense
10% Increased Attack Speed 3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit Attacker Takes Damage of 55-77 +1-3 To Warcries (Barbarian Only) +1-3 To Masteries (Barbarian Only) +1-3 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) (Ladder Only) |
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Halaberd's Reign
Unique Conqueror Crown
(Barbarian Only) |
+120-160% Enhanced Defense
10% Increased Attack Speed 3-6% Life Stolen Per Hit Attacker Takes Damage of 55-77 +1-3 To Warcries (Barbarian Only) +1-3 To Masteries (Barbarian Only) +1-3 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) (Ladder Only) |
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Berserker's Hauberk
Splint Mail
Berserker's Arsenal Set |
+1 to Barbarian Skill Levels
Magic Damage Reduced by 2 + (3 Per Character Level) 3-297 Defense (Based On Character Level) (2 Items) |
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Immortal King's Soul Cage
Sacred Armor
Immortal King Set |
+400 Defense
5% Chance To Cast Level 5 Enchant When Struck Poison Resistance +50% +2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) +25% Faster Hit Recovery (2 Items) Cold Resistance +40% (3 Items) Fire Resistance +40% (4 Items) Lightning Resistance +40% (5 Items) +50% Enhanced Defense (Complete Set) |
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Immortal King's Pillar
Unique War Boots
Immortal King Set |
+75 Defense
40% Faster Run/Walk +110 To Attack Rating +44 To Life 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (2 Items) +2 To Combat Skills (Barbarian Only) (3 Items) +160 Defense (4 Items) Half Freeze Duration (5 Items) |
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Arreat's Face
Unique Barbarian Helm |
+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 |
Best Barbarian ArmorBest Runewords to use with Berserk in D2
We consider Myth as one of the Best Runewords to use with the Berserk Skill.
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Level Requirement: 25
Myth
   Hel + Amn + Nef
3 Socket Body Armor
(Barbarian only)
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3% Chance To Cast Level 1 Howl When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Taunt On Striking +2 To Barbarian Skill Levels +30 Defense Vs. Missile Replenish Life +10 Attacker Takes Damage of 14 Requirements -15% |
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Amazon Skills
Fire Arrow
Magic Arrow
Cold Arrow
Multiple Shot
Exploding Arrow
Ice Arrow
Guided Arrow
Strafe
Immolation Arrow
Freezing Arrow
Inner Sight
Critical Strike
Dodge
Slow Missiles
Avoid
Penetrate
Decoy
Evade
Valkyrie
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Assassin Skills
Tiger Strike
Dragon Talon
Fists Of Fire
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Claws Of Thunder
Dragon Tail
Dragon Flight
Phoenix Strike
Fire Blast
Shock Web
Blade Sentinel
Charged Bolt Sentry
Wake Of Fire
Blade Fury
Lightning Sentry
Wake Of Inferno
Death Sentry
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Claw Mastery
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Weapon Block
Fade
Mind Blast
Venom
Shadow Master
Barbarian SkillsSword Mastery
Axe Mastery
Mace Mastery
Polearm Mastery
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Increased Stamina
Iron Skin
Increased Speed
Natural Resistance
Bash
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Stun
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Frenzy
Whirlwind
Howl
Find Potion
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Find Item
Battle Cry
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Grim Ward
War Cry
Battle Command
Advertisement
Druid Skills
Firestorm
Molten Boulder
Arctic Blast
Cyclone Armor
Fissure
Twister
Volcano
Tornado
Armageddon
Hurricane
Werewolf
Lycanthropy
Werebear
Maul
Feral Rage
Fire Claws
Rabies
Shock Wave
Hunger
Fury
Raven
Poison Creeper
Oak Sage
Summon Spirit Wolf
Carrion Vine
Heart Of Wolverine
Summon Dire Wolf
Solar Creeper
Spirit Of Barbs
Summon Grizzly
Necromancer Skills
Amplify Damage
Dim Vision
Weaken
Iron Maiden
Terror
Confuse
Life Tap
Attract
Decrepify
Lower Resist
Teeth
Bone Armor
Poison Dagger
Corpse Explosion
Bone Wall
Poison Explosion
Bone Spear
Bone Prison
Poison Nova
Bone Spirit
Raise Skeleton
Skeleton Mastery
Clay Golem
Golem Mastery
Raise Skeletal Mage
Blood Golem
Summon Resist
Iron Golem
Fire Golem
Revive
Paladin Skills
Sacrifice
Holy Bolt
Zeal
Charge
Vengeance
Blessed Hammer
Conversion
Holy Shield
Fist Of The Heavens
Prayer
Resist Fire
Defiance
Resist Cold
Cleansing
Resist Lightning
Vigor
Meditation
Redemption
Salvation
Might
Holy Fire
Thorns
Blessed Aim
Holy Freeze
Concentration
Holy Shock
Sanctuary
Fanaticism
Conviction
Smite
Advertisement
Sorceress Skills
Ice Bolt
Frozen Armor
Ice Blast
Frost Nova
Shiver Armor
Glacial Spike
Blizzard
Chilling Armor
Cold Mastery
Frozen Orb
Fire Bolt
Warmth
Inferno
Fire Ball
Blaze
Fire Wall
Enchant
Meteor
Fire Mastery
Hydra
Charged Bolt
Telekinesis
Static Field
Lightning
Nova
Chain Lightning
Teleport
Thunder Storm
Energy Shield
Lightning Mastery