Diablo 2 Best Barbarian Skills To Use

Diablo 2 Barbarian Best Skills Tier List, ranking the strongest Skills. We detail each Barbarian Skill Synergy, Lvl Requirement and what they do in game for Barbarian Combat Skills, Combat Masteries, Warcries.

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Diablo 2 Barbarian Skills Tier List

Best Barbarian Skills Tier List

S TIER
The Best Barbarian Skills you should always max (Level 20) depending on your class build in our Diablo 2 Tier List.
A TIER
Very Strong Skills, but not the primary skill, usually used as a Secondary or for Synergy Bonus Damage in most builds.
B TIER
Good choice and can be viable when used with the right Barbarian Build.
C TIER
An Average choice, middle of the pack neither good nor bad. In most cases, only 1 Level is needed for these skills.
D TIER
Below Average, slightly on the weaker side of an average pick. Typically only required to reach further within the skill tree of a class.
E TIER
Weak choice and wouldn’t recommend unless you enjoy the playstyle.
F TIER
Worst the lowest ranking options in this Diablo 2 Skills Tier List.

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These Skills rankings are still to be determined within this Tier List.

Best Barbarian Skills in Diablo 2

List of Best Skills To use with Barbarian Class in Diablo 2. We explain Skills such as Howl, Sword Mastery, Bash and what synergy they share when leveling them up.

Skills	Description
S Tier Double Swing	When two weapons are equipped attacks two targets if possible, or one target twice. Active Physical Requires Lv. 6
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 Physical Requires Lv. 24
S Tier Whirlwind	A whirling dange of death that cuts a path through the legions of your enemies. Active Physical Requires Lv. 30
A Tier Double Throw	Allows you to throw two different throwing weapons at the same time. Active Physical Requires Lv. 12
A Tier Leap	Leaps away from danger or into the fray. Active Physical Requires Lv. 6
A Tier Leap Attack	Leaps to and attacks target enemy in one swift assault. Active Physical Requires Lv. 18
B Tier Berserk	A powerful but reckless attack that increases damage and attack rating but decreases defense rating. Active Magic Requires Lv. 30
B Tier Concentrate	Attack that is not interruptible and improves attacks and defense rating. Active Physical Requires Lv. 18
C Tier Stun	Stuns your target for a short time and increases your attack rating. Active Physical Requires Lv. 12
D Tier Bash	Powerful blow that increases the damage done to enemies and knocks them back. Active Physical Requires Lv. 1

Skills	Description
A Tier Axe Mastery	Improves Axe fighting skill. Passive Physical Requires Lv. 1
A Tier Mace Mastery	Improves Mace fighting skill. Passive Physical Requires Lv. 1
A Tier Polearm Mastery	Improves Pole Arm skill. Passive Physical Requires Lv. 6
A Tier Spear Mastery	Improves Spear fighting skill. Passive Physical Requires Lv. 6
A Tier Sword Mastery	Improves Sword fighting skill. Passive Physical Requires Lv. 1
A Tier Throwing Mastery	Improves Thrown Weapon Skill. Passive Physical Requires Lv. 6
B Tier Increased Speed	Increases walk and run speed. Passive Physical Requires Lv. 24
B Tier Iron Skin	Improves Defense rating. Passive Physical Requires Lv. 18
B Tier Natural Resistance	Increases Natural Resistances to elemental and poison damage. Passive Magic Requires Lv. 30
C Tier Increased Stamina	Increases your Stamina. Passive Physical Requires Lv. 12

Skills	Description
S Tier Battle Orders	Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party. Active Magic Requires Lv. 24
S Tier Shout	Warns of impending danger and improves the defense rating of you and your party. Active Physical Requires Lv. 6
A Tier Taunt	Enrages a monster into relentlessly attacking Active Magic Requires Lv. 6
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 Physical Requires Lv. 30
C Tier Battle Cry	Fearsome cry that decreases enemies defense rating and damage. Active Magic Requires Lv. 18
C Tier Grim Ward	Use on the corpse of a slain monster to create a frightening totem that causes nearby monster to flee. Active Physical Requires Lv. 24
C Tier Howl	Sends nearby monsters scrambling away in fear. Active Magic Requires Lv. 1
C Tier War Cry	Injures and stuns all nearby enemies. Active Physical Requires Lv. 30
E Tier Find Item	Use on the corpse of a slain monster to find hidden treasures. Active / Passive Physical Requires Lv. 12
E Tier Find Potion	Use on the corpse of a slain monster for a chance to find a potion. Active Physical Requires Lv. 1