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Sword Mastery Skill Guide

Class: Barbarian

Skill Tree: Combat Masteries

Type: Physical

Use: Passive

Requires Lv. 1

Lvl Damage Bonus Attack Bonus Critical Strike Chance
20123%180%29%

Diablo 2 Resurrected Sword Mastery is a Barbarian Physical Skill and requires level 1 to use. Here you can find Damage Bonus, Attack Bonus, Critical Strike Chance Per Level Stats, and Synergy Bonus from Skills.

Navigate this Sword Mastery Guide using the links below.

Diablo 2 Sword Mastery Stats

Description: Improves Sword fighting skill.
Sword Mastery Per Level Stats
Lvl Damage Bonus Attack Bonus Critical Strike Chance
128%28%5%
233%36%9%
338%44%12%
443%52%15%
548%60%17%
653%68%19%
758%76%20%
863%84%21%
968%92%23%
1073%100%23%
1178%108%24%
1283%116%25%
1388%124%26%
1493%132%26%
1598%140%27%
16103%148%28%
17108%156%28%
18113%164%28%
19118%172%29%
20123%180%29%

Best Skills to use with Sword Mastery in Diablo 2

You can view a list of Best Sword Mastery Skill in Diablo 2 by visiting our Barbarian Skills Guide.

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Diablo 2 Best Sword Mastery Build

Below is a list of the best builds that use the Barbarian Skill Sword Mastery 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
Physical
Requires Lv. 30
A Tier
Sword Mastery
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive
Physical
Requires Lv. 1
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
B Tier
Natural Resistance
Increases Natural Resistances to elemental and poison damage.
Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 30
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
Berserk
A powerful but reckless attack that increases damage and attack rating but decreases defense rating.
Active
Magic
Requires 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
Physical
Requires Lv. 30
Weapons & Armor
Item
Andariel's Visage
Helms
+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
Guillaume's Face
Helms
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
15% Deadly Strike
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15 To Strength
Item
String of Ears
Belts
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit
Damage Reduced By 10-15%
Magic Damage Reduced 10-15
Item
Nosferatu's Coil
Belts
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
Verdungo's Hearty Cord
Belts
+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
Gore Rider
Boots
+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
Dracul's Grasp
Gloves
+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
Soul Drainer
Gloves
+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
Steelrend
Gloves
+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15-20 To Strength
Item
Arreat's Face
Helms
+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
Breath of the Dying
1
2
3
4
5
6
Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth
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
Chains of Honor
1
2
3
4
Dol + Um + Ber + Ist
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
Duress
1
2
3
Shael + Um + Thul
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
Death
1
2
3
4
5
Hel + El + Vex + Ort + Gul
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
Oath
1
2
3
4
Shael + Pul + Mal + Lum
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
Physical
Requires Lv. 18
S Tier
Battle Orders
Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party.
Active
Magic
Requires Lv. 24
D Tier
Bash
Powerful blow that increases the damage done to enemies and knocks them back.
Active
Physical
Requires Lv. 1
A Tier
Sword Mastery
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive
Physical
Requires Lv. 1
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
Increased Speed
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive
Physical
Requires 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
Physical
Requires Lv. 30
Weapons & Armor
Item
Andariel's Visage
Helms
+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
Guillaume's Face
Helms
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
15% Deadly Strike
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15 To Strength
Item
String of Ears
Belts
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit
Damage Reduced By 10-15%
Magic Damage Reduced 10-15
Item
Nosferatu's Coil
Belts
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
Verdungo's Hearty Cord
Belts
+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
Gore Rider
Boots
+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
Dracul's Grasp
Gloves
+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
Soul Drainer
Gloves
+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
Steelrend
Gloves
+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15-20 To Strength
Item
Arreat's Face
Helms
+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
Beast
1
2
3
4
5
Ber + Tir + Um + Mal + Lum
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
Breath of the Dying
1
2
3
4
5
6
Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth
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
Chains of Honor
1
2
3
4
Dol + Um + Ber + Ist
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
Fury
1
2
3
Jah + Gul + Eth
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
Fortitude
1
2
3
4
El + Sol + Dol + Lo
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
Physical
Requires Lv. 24
A Tier
Sword Mastery
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive
Physical
Requires Lv. 1
S Tier
Battle Orders
Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party.
Active
Magic
Requires Lv. 24
S Tier
Double Swing
When two weapons are equipped attacks two targets if possible, or one target twice.
Active
Physical
Requires Lv. 6
A Tier
Taunt
Enrages a monster into relentlessly attacking
Active
Magic
Requires Lv. 6
B Tier
Increased Speed
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive
Physical
Requires 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
Physical
Requires Lv. 30
Weapons & Armor
Item
Andariel's Visage
Helms
+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
Guillaume's Face
Helms
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
15% Deadly Strike
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15 To Strength
Item
String of Ears
Belts
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit
Damage Reduced By 10-15%
Magic Damage Reduced 10-15
Item
Nosferatu's Coil
Belts
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
Verdungo's Hearty Cord
Belts
+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
Gore Rider
Boots
+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
Dracul's Grasp
Gloves
+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
Soul Drainer
Gloves
+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
Steelrend
Gloves
+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15-20 To Strength
Item
Arreat's Face
Helms
+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
Beast
1
2
3
4
5
Ber + Tir + Um + Mal + Lum
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
Breath of the Dying
1
2
3
4
5
6
Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth
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
Chains of Honor
1
2
3
4
Dol + Um + Ber + Ist
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
Fury
1
2
3
Jah + Gul + Eth
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
Fortitude
1
2
3
4
El + Sol + Dol + Lo
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
Physical
Requires Lv. 30
A Tier
Sword Mastery
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive
Physical
Requires Lv. 1
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
B Tier
Natural Resistance
Increases Natural Resistances to elemental and poison damage.
Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 30
B Tier
Increased Speed
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive
Physical
Requires 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
Physical
Requires Lv. 30
Weapons & Armor
Runeword
Gull
Dagger
Adds 1-15 damage
100% Better Chance of Getting Magic Item
-5 to Mana
Runeword
Blade of Ali Baba
Sword
+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
Stealskull
Helms
+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
Immortal King's Will
Helms
+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
Skullder's Ire
Chest Armor
+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
Goldwrap
Belts
+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
War Traveler
Boots
+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
Chance Guards
Gloves
+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
Enigma
1
2
3
Jah + Ith + Ber
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
Call to Arms
1
2
3
4
5
Amn + Ral + Mal + Ist + Ohm
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
Chains of Honor
1
2
3
4
Dol + Um + Ber + Ist
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
Dream
1
2
3
Io + Jah + Pul
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
Infinity
1
2
3
4
Ber + Mal + Ber + Ist
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
Last Wish
1
2
3
4
5
6
Jah + Mal + Jah + Sur + Jah + Ber
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
Eternity
1
2
3
4
5
Amn + Ber + Ist + Sol + Sur
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)
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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
Magic
Requires Lv. 30
A Tier
Sword Mastery
Improves Sword fighting skill.
Passive
Physical
Requires Lv. 1
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
C Tier
Howl
Sends nearby monsters scrambling away in fear.
Active
Magic
Requires Lv. 1
S Tier
Whirlwind
A whirling dange of death that cuts a path through the legions of your enemies.
Active
Physical
Requires Lv. 30
B Tier
Increased Speed
Increases walk and run speed.
Passive
Physical
Requires Lv. 24
B Tier
Natural Resistance
Increases Natural Resistances to elemental and poison damage.
Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 30
B Tier
Iron Skin
Improves Defense rating.
Passive
Physical
Requires 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
Physical
Requires Lv. 30
Weapons & Armor
Item
Andariel's Visage
Helms
+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
Guillaume's Face
Helms
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
15% Deadly Strike
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15 To Strength
Item
String of Ears
Belts
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit
Damage Reduced By 10-15%
Magic Damage Reduced 10-15
Item
Nosferatu's Coil
Belts
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
Verdungo's Hearty Cord
Belts
+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
Gore Rider
Boots
+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
Dracul's Grasp
Gloves
+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
Soul Drainer
Gloves
+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
Steelrend
Gloves
+170-210 Defense
+30-60% Enhanced Damage
10% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15-20 To Strength
Item
Arreat's Face
Helms
+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
Beast
1
2
3
4
5
Ber + Tir + Um + Mal + Lum
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
Breath of the Dying
1
2
3
4
5
6
Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth
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
Duress
1
2
3
Shael + Um + Thul
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
Fury
1
2
3
Jah + Gul + Eth
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
Death
1
2
3
4
5
Hel + El + Vex + Ort + Gul
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
Fortitude
1
2
3
4
El + Sol + Dol + Lo
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
Barbarian Builds List

Best Weapons to use with Sword Mastery in D2R

We consider Bloodtree Stump as one of the Best Weapons to use with the Sword Mastery Skill.

Weapons Description
? Tier
Bloodtree Stump
Unique War Club
+180-220% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage To Undead
50% Chance Of Crushing Blow
All Resistances +20
+25 To Strength
+2 To Masteries (Barbarian Only)
+3 To Mace Masteries (Barbarian Only)
? Tier
The Meat Scrapper
Unique Lochaber Axe
+150-200% Enhanced Damage
50% Chance Of Open Wounds
30% Increased Attack Speed
10% Life Stolen Per Hit
25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
+3 To Combat Masteries (Barbarian Only)
Best Barbarian Weapons

Best Armor to use with Sword Mastery in D2R

We consider Demonhorn's Edge as one of the Best Armor to use with the Sword Mastery Skill.

Armor Description
? Tier
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)
? Tier
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)
? Tier
Immortal King's Detail
Unique War Belt Immortal King Set
+36 Defense
Lightning Resistance +31%
Fire Resistance +28%
+25 To Strength
+105 Defense (2 Items)
+25% Faster Hit Recovery (3 Items)
+100% Enhanced Defense (4 Items)
Damage Reduced By 20% (5 Items)
+2 To Masteries (Barbarian Only) (Complete Set)
Best Barbarian Armor

Best Runewords to use with Sword Mastery in D2

We consider Myth as one of the Best Runewords to use with the Sword Mastery Skill.

Runewords Description
Level Requirement: 25
Myth
Hel + Amn + Nef
3 Socket Body Armor (Barbarian only)
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%
Best Barbarian Runewords
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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
Pierce
Jab
Power Strike
Poison Javelin
Impale
Lightning Bolt
Charged Strike
Plague Javelin
Fend
Lightning Strike
Lightning Fury
Assassin Skills
Tiger Strike
Dragon Talon
Fists Of Fire
Dragon Claw
Cobra Strike
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
Blade Shield
Claw Mastery
Psychic Hammer
Burst Of Speed
Cloak Of Shadows
Weapon Block
Fade
Mind Blast
Venom
Shadow Master
Barbarian Skills
Axe Mastery
Mace Mastery
Polearm Mastery
Throwing Mastery
Spear Mastery
Increased Stamina
Iron Skin
Increased Speed
Natural Resistance
Bash
Double Swing
Leap
Double Throw
Stun
Leap Attack
Concentrate
Frenzy
Whirlwind
Berserk
Howl
Find Potion
Shout
Taunt
Find Item
Battle Cry
Battle Orders
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
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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
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