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Barbarian

Introduction

The Barbarian is a melee-oriented class witth great physical powers, and uses fury instead of mana as a resource pool. It is confirmed that the male Barbarian is the same Barbarian featured in Diablo II. He is depicted as an aging man with a white beard and graying locks, but he still possesses his trademark muscular structure.

Skills

Renowned for their awesome combat prowess as well as their arrogant demeanor, the Barbarians appear to be perpetually girt for battle. Through harsh conditioning, the Barbarians excel in physical combat and tremendous feats of strength. They derive their power chiefly from intense physical training, but also tap primal energies from the living world around them. They can manifest these or add to their already considerable catalogue of superhuman feats of strength and power. The barbarians call this power Fury.

The barbarian skills are arranged into to three distinctive skill tree categories: Berserker, Battlemaster and Juggernaut.

All three trees have a combination of active and passive skills. Active skills are used in combat, while the passive skills boost or change the behaviour of the active skills.

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Background

Lead by Bul-Kathos, the tribes called "barbarians" by the people of the Western Kingdoms united in for a sacred charge, to protect Mount Arreat and its mystical secrets. They call themselves the Children of Bul-Kathos, and have seen their culture collapse after the destruction of the Worldstone and Mt. Arreat.

The Children of Bul-Kathos have developed a kinship with the land and have learned to harness the primal energies in nature to enhance their own substantial physical prowess, simply called "fury".

A number of Barbarians started roving the lands outside the Steppes, prepared for war and seeking information regarding the activities of the Prime Evils before the conflict that ended with the destruction of the Worldstone and Mount arreat.

In his personal history the Barbarian defeated Baal, only to learn from Tyrael that the Worldstone was corrupted and would have to be destroyed. The destruction of the Worldstone blasted Mount Arreat to rubble, destroying the remainder of Baal's army and saving the Barbarian lands from their invasion.

Twenty years later, when Diablo III takes place, the Barbarian lands are largely deserted, and the only remains of Mt. Arreat, formerly the symbol of the lands and the source of the Barbarians' spiritual strength, is a huge crater.

More than the physical damage, the events detailed in Act Five of Diablo II devastated the Barbarian culture. The Barbarians gained their identity and cultural pride from protecting the Worldstone within Mount Arreat. To see it defiled by Baal and his minions, and then destroyed, tore out the heart of these proud people. They abandoned their homeland and became nomadic, wandering the lands of Sanctuary and pitching themselves into battle after battle in an effort to forget the pain of their shattered homeland.

Abd al-Hazir visited the Barbarian lands and wrote about his experiences and observation in the 25th entry of his writings. It sets the stage for the story we'll learn when playing the game.

Lore

In my journey to catalogue the various denizens, civilizations, and fauna of our world, I have traveled far and wide, but never before have I been struck with such dismay as when standing upon the ramparts of the ancient fortress of Bastion's Keep. I came to see firsthand the barbarians, those near-legendary, immense, relentless, dual-wielding furies of combat dwelling upon their sacred Mount Arreat.

Instead, I stand here looking at a mountain that has been torn asunder by some extraordinary force. The sight, I must confess, is incomprehensible. Yet what I see before me cannot be denied.

What truly happened here? Where are those majestic warriors of old?

Though they were once misunderstood as simple, bloodthirsty invaders, the long and noble history of these proud people is now rightly acknowledged. And therein lies the greater tragedy here, for those of us familiar with the nobility of the barbarians remember too what they call their "vigil", the concept that lay at the very heart of their culture. The barbarians consider it their sworn duty to protect Mount Arreat and the mysterious object within. They believe that if they fail to uphold their duty to the great mount, or are not given a proper burial upon its slopes, they will be denied a true warrior's death, and their spirits shall roam the land without honor for all eternity.

If there are any barbarians left alive, they must truly be without hope. Perhaps this is the genesis of the rumors of monstrous things reported to resemble the barbarians in size and ferocity, but that are in reality nothing more than unreasoning, inhuman beasts. Could the destruction of not only their home but also their very beliefs have actually brought this magnificent race so low?
The Berserker tree skills is similar to the combat skill tree, but focus more on violent behaviours like you would find in a berserker, like Whirlwind and Frenzy.

Tier 1

Frenzy

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: When attacking with Frenzy, the Barbarian's weapon damage and attack speed are increased. Frenzy can be used repeatedly, stacking the speed bonus up to three times.
  • Fury Cost: None

Bad Temper (Passive)

  • Description: Reduces Fury degeneration by 3%.

Power of the Berserker (Passive)

  • Description: Increases damage of all Berserker skills by X%.

Heightened Senses (Passive)

  • Description: Grants the Barbarian an inherent change to dodge attacks.

Tier 2

Terrifying Shout

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: Shout with great intensity, enhancing damage done by weapons increased 30% for 12 seconds.
  • Fury Cost: None

Onslaught

  • Description: Increases attack speed by X%. Drains Fury while in use. Lasts for X seconds.
  • Fury Cost: None

Double Strike (Passive)

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: Grants a dual wielding Barbarian the chance to strike nearby enemies with both weapons.

Strong Constitution (Passive)

  • Description: Enables health regeneration.

Berserker State (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the duration of Frenzy and Onslaught by 1 second.

Tier 3

Leap Attack

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: The Barbarian makes a mighty leap, causing x damage to enemies when he lands. Damage of Leap Attack increases with strength.
  • Fury Cost: None

Enrage

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: Enter a reckless rage, increasing Fury gained but also damage taken.
  • Fury Cost: None

Dual Wield Specialization (Passive)

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: Increases physical damage dealt by weapons while dual wielding

Savage (Passive)

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: Increase all Fury generation for X seconds after scoring a critical hit.

Increase Speed (Passive)

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: Your Frenzy and Onslaught abilities also increase your movement speed.

Tier 4

Whirlwind

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: Become a cyclone, delivering multiple hits to everything in your path.
  • Fury Cost: None

Slashing Strike (Passive)

  • Rune Sockets: 1
  • Description: Your melee attacks have an X% chance to hit all nearby enemies.

Relentless Attacks (Passive)

  • Rune Sockets: 0
  • Description: Increases the damage of Frenzy and Whirlwind by X%.

Destroy Armor (Passive)

  • Rune Sockets: 0
  • Description: Reduces enemy armor.
The Juggernaut tree skills also focus on combat, but more on the "stout fighter" type, with skills like Stunning Blows and Seismic Slam.

Tier 1

Bash

  • Description: Bash the enemy for 100% of weapon damage.
  • Fury Cost: 3

Inspiration (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the damage of critical hits and added hits. Can stack up to three times.

Damage Increase Skill (Passive)

  • Description: Increases damage of all Juggernaut skills.

Damage Reduction (Passive)

  • Description: Whenever the Barbarian is below 50% health, all damage is reduced by X%.

Tier 2

Cleave

  • Description: The Barbarian swings at multiple targets, dealing 130% of weapon damage at up to 2 targets.
  • Fury Cost: None

Ground Stomp

  • Description: Stomp the ground, knocking back and stunning all nearby enemies for X second.

Focused Strength (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the effect of strength on your physical damage.

Stubborn (Passive)

  • Description: Resist all slowing effects by 27%.

Recovery (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the amount of health gained from health globes by 12%

Tier 3

Revenge

  • Description: Smash the ground dealing 100% weapon damage to nearby enemies. You gain 2% of your maximum health for each enemy hit. Revenge has a % chance to be usable when hit by an enemy.

Taunt

  • Description: Taunt monsters to attack you at close range.

Stunning Blows (Passive)

  • Description: Grants all Juggernaut skills a 3% chance to stun attackers for 2 seconds.

Two-Handed Weapon Specialization (Passive)

  • Description: Increases physical damage dealt with two-handed weapons by X%.

Invigorated (Passive)

  • Description: Picking up a health globe increases strength by 15% for 10 seconds.

Tier 4

Seismic Slam

  • Description: Slam the ground causing a wave of destructive fire death. 100% of your weapon damage in front of the Barbarian.

Iron Will (Passive)

  • Description: Provides resistance to stun, slow, and freeze attacks.

Crushing Blows (Passive)

  • Description: Increase the damage of Bash and Cleave.

Seismic Effect (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the damage of Revenge and Seismic Slam.
The Battlemaster tree skills are focused on general combat, like Hammer of the Ancients and Furious Charge. Many of the skills enable the Barbarian, but it still includes passive skills.

Tier 1

Battle Rage

  • Description: The barbarian enters a rage which increases damage done by 100% and increases Critical damage by 30%. Lasts for 15 seconds.
  • Fury Cost: 50

Perseverance (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the duration of Battle Rage, Battle Cry, and Ignore Pain by 10%

Power of the Battlemaster (Passive)

  • Description: Increases damage of all Battlemaster skills by 20%

Iron Skin (Passive)

  • Description: Toughens the Barbarian’s skill, increasing his/her armor.

Tier 2

Hammer of the Ancients

  • Description: A massive attack that deals bonus weapon damage plus additional physical damage. It also increases the damage from critical hits.
  • Fury Cost: None

Battle Cry

  • Description: A battle cry that increases the armor of the Barbarian and all other party members.
  • Fury Cost: None

Scavenge (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the chance that a monster will drop a health globe.

Critical Attacks (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the damage bonus of critical hits.

Shield Specialization (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the Barbarian’s chance to block with a shield and the amount of damage he can block.

Tier 3

Furious Charge

  • Description: Charge directly at an enemy, dealing weapon damage to the target and to enemies in the area.
  • Fury Cost: None

Ignore Pain

  • Description: Reduce all damage taken for X seconds.
  • Fury Cost: 50

Deliberate Defense (Passive)

  • Description: Critical hits increase the Barbarian's armor.

Improved Battle Rage (Passive)

  • Description: Gives melee attacks a % chance to make Battle Rage cost no Fury for X seconds.

Death Proof (Passive)

  • Description: The barbarian overcomes death. Upon receiving fatal damage the Barbarian is kept alive and gains back 30% of his maximum hit points. The effect can not occur more than every 300 seconds.

Tier 4

Inspiring Presence (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the effect of Terrifying Shout.

Natural Resistance (Passive)

  • Description: Increases all resistances.

Mighty Hammer (Passive)

  • Description: Increases the damage of Hammer of the Ancients.

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Posted Dec 03 2009
Since you'll be able to create different characters, why not just try the ones you don't like?

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Posted Nov 23 2009
Well, a very succesfull class leads to remakes, look at Siege Tanks.

Anyways, I bet the skill trees wouldn't be THAT linear, a mix of juggernaut/zerk would probably do very well. You might be sacrificing some of your skills, but half of the skill tree of the zerk doesn't look that appealing to me.

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Posted Nov 23 2009
Gotta agree that the barbarian is indeed a trademark, but they could make him much better than this. However, there is more to play than discuss. We'll see.

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Posted Nov 23 2009
Ah, but the barbarian's iconic, don't you see? The rest aren't so important.

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Posted Nov 23 2009
What about Assassin, Amazon, Necromancer, Paladin and others??

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Posted Nov 23 2009
A warrior well versed in the art of sword might not be new but can be thrilling, I was a little unsatisfied with the unpopularity of swords in D2, just an idea though.

However, the Barbarian taking part in the new crusade is connected with the storyline.

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Posted Nov 23 2009
Agreed, Barbarian is getting old. Why didn't they replaced it like Bladesman or some shit like that.

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Posted Nov 22 2009
What I don't like about the new skill set is that, you are forced to focus on just one, unlike the past where Warcry and Combat Skills can be leveled up without sacrificing much for the other, along with some points on the passives.

I'd say we need some change for the Barbarian, but I find a little bit boring.

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Posted Nov 21 2009
Ha, an attacker.
Well, all I can say is: Different people have different preferences, some support, tank, damage.. Stuff like that. So, yeah :D

And yes, attack > tanking.

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Posted Nov 21 2009
I would prefer Berserker over any tier since in Diablo 3, you don't need to tank.. You need to clear massive shitstorm and spam pots like hell. Pew Pew! LOL.

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Posted Nov 20 2009
If someone had everything needed it wouldn't be fun to play him, because all you do is.. Well, everything!
One imba attack, lacks defence. Makes sense, amirite?

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lacks the least

Doesn't make sense. Just lacks?

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Posted Nov 20 2009
Juggernaut = melee DPS tank, i find this one the most boring.
Battlemaster = support tank, lacks the least DPS [IMO] would be great in multiplayer though.
Berserker=since i'm a berserker in estiah currently, i'll probably use this one. IMO the highest DPS tier of the three, and just kick ass all around. Would probably need a shitload of pots though since the previous had either hp regen mods or high defenses.

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Posted Nov 19 2009
I love the buffs of Battlemaster Tier but it has too many passive skills and lacks offensive tanking skills. If there's a skill where he can convert the damage into health that would make Battlemaster Tier a great tank.

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Posted Nov 17 2009
New skills are where all the fun comes in, is it not?

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Posted Nov 17 2009
Barbarian skills looks the same for me just a little improvements. I noticed, they removed Leap :( Only leap attack remained

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Posted Nov 15 2009
Lol massive shitstorm.
I wanna try all classes of the Barb's at the same time, when I play it. He just seems so.. Cool.

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Posted Nov 15 2009
Juggernaut is good for tanking and group kill; the same goes for Battlemaster but it lacks AoE skill. Berserker is prolly the best when clearing massive shitstorm especially with the Whirlwind skill. First post ftw!

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Posted Nov 05 2009
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More information about the Barbarians can be found here




Juggernaut
Tier 1: Juggernaut

Bash
* Description: Bash the enemy for 100% of weapon damage.
* Fury Cost: 3

Inspiration (Passive)
* Description: Increases the damage of critical hits and added hits. Can stack up to three times.

Damage Increase Skill (Passive)
* Description: Increases damage of all Juggernaut skills.

Damage Reduction (Passive)
* Description: Whenever the Barbarian is below 50% health, all damage is reduced by X%.



Tier 2: Juggernaut (5 Skill points required)

Cleave
* Description: The Barbarian swings at multiple targets, dealing 130% of weapon damage at up to 2 targets.
* Fury cost: None

Ground Stomp
* Description: Stomp the ground, knocking back and stunning all nearby enemies for X second.

Focused Strength (Passive)
* Description: Increases the effect of strength on your physical damage.

Stubborn (Passive)
* Description: Resist all slowing effects by 27%.

Recovery (Passive)
* Description: Increases the amount of health gained from health globes by 12%



Tier 3: Juggernaut (10 Skill points required)

Revenge
* Description: Smash the ground dealing 100% weapon damage to nearby enemies. You gain 2% of your maximum health for each enemy hit. Revenge has a % chance to be usable when hit by an enemy.

Taunt
* Description: Taunt monsters to attack you at close range.

Stunning Blows (Passive)
* Description: Grants all Juggernaut skills a 3% chance to stun attackers for 2 seconds.

Two-Handed Weapon Specialization (Passive)
* Description: Increases physical damage dealt with two-handed weapons by X%.

Invigorated (Passive)
* Description: Picking up a health globe increases strength by 15% for 10 seconds.



Tier 4: Juggernaut (15 Skill points required)

Seismic Slam
* Description: Slam the ground causing a wave of destructive fire death. 100% of your weapon damage in front of the Barbarian.

Iron Will (Passive)
* Description: Provides resistance to stun, slow, and freeze attacks. Not implemented yet.

Crushing Blows (Passive)
* Description: Increase the damage of Bash and Cleave. Not implemented yet.

Seismic Effect (Passive)
* Description: Increases the damage of Revenge and Seismic Slam. Not implemented yet.



Battlemaster
Tier 1: Battlemaster
Battle Rage
* The barbarian enters a rage which increases damage done by 100% and increases Critical damage by 30%. Lasts for 15 seconds.
* Fury Cost: 50

Perseverance (Passive)
* Increases the duration of Battle Rage, Battle Cry, and Ignore Pain by 10%

Power of the Battlemaster (Passive)
* Description: Increases damage of all Battlemaster skills by 20%

Iron Skin (Passive)
* Description: Toughens the Barbarian’s skill, increasing his/her armor.



Tier 2: Battlemaster (5 Skill points required)
Hammer of the Ancients
* Description: A massive attack that deals bonus weapon damage plus additional physical damage. It also increases the damage from critical hits.
* Fury cost: None

Battle Cry
* Description: A battle cry that increases the armor of the Barbarian and all other party members.
* Fury Cost: None

Scavenge (Passive)
* Description: Increases the chance that a monster will drop a health globe.

Critical Attacks (Passive)
* Description: Increases the damage bonus of critical hits.

Shield Specialization (Passive)
* Description: Increases the Barbarian’s chance to block with a shield and the amount of damage he can block.



Tier 3: Battlemaster (10 Skill points required)
Furious Charge
* Description: Charge directly at an enemy, dealing weapon damage to the target and to enemies in the area.
* Fury cost: None

Ignore Pain
* Description: Reduce all damage taken for X seconds.
* Fury Cost: 50

Deliberate Defense (Passive)
* Description: Critical hits increase the Barbarian’s armor.

Improved Battle Rage (Passive)
* Description: Gives melee attacks a % chance to make Battle Rage cost no Fury for X seconds.

Death Proof (Passive)
* Description: The barbarian overcomes death. Upon receiving fatal damage the Barbarian is kept alive and gains back 30% of his maximum hit points. The effect can not occur more than every 300 seconds.



Tier 4: Battlemaster (15 Skill points required)
Inspiring Presence (Passive)
* Description: Increases the effect of Terrifying Shout.

Natural Resistance (Passive)
* Description: Increases all resistances.

Mighty Hammer (Passive)
* Description: Increases the damage of Hammer of the Ancients.



Berserker
Tier 1: Berserker
Frenzy
* Rune Sockets: 1
* When attacking with Frenzy, the Barbarian’s weapon damage and attack speed are increased. Frenzy can be used repeatedly, stacking the speed bonus up to three times.
* Fury Cost: None

Bad Temper (Passive)
* Description: Reduces Fury degeneration by 3%.

Power of the Berserker (Passive)
* Description: Increases damage of all Berserker skills by X%.

Heightened Senses (Passive)
* Description: Grants the Barbarian an inherent change to dodge attacks.



Tier 2: Berserker (5 Skill points required)
Terrifying Shout
* Rune Sockets: 1
* Description: Shout with great intensity, enhancing damage done by weapons increased 30% for 12 seconds.
* Fury Cost: None

Onslaught
* Description: Increases attack speed by X%. Drains Fury while in use. Lasts for X seconds.
* Fury Cost: None

Double Strike (Passive)
* Rune Sockets: 1
* Description: Grants a dual wielding Barbarian the chance to strike nearby enemies with both weapons.

Strong Constitution (Passive)
* Description: Enables health regeneration.

Berserker State (Passive)
* Description: Increases the duration of Frenzy and Onslaught by 1 second.



Tier 3: Berserker (10 Skill points required)
Leap Attack
* Rune Sockets: 1
* Description: The Barbarian makes a mighty leap, causing x damage to enemies when he lands.
* Damage of Leap Attack increases with strength.
* Fury Cost: None

Enrage
* Rune Sockets: 1
* Description: Enter a reckless rage, increasing Fury gained but also damage taken.
* Fury Cost: None

Dual Wield Specialization (Passive)
* Rune Sockets: 1
* Description: Increases physical damage dealt by weapons while dual wielding

Savage (Passive)
* Rune Sockets: 1
* Description: Increase all Fury generation for X seconds after scoring a critical hit.

Increase Speed (Passive)
* Rune Sockets: 1
* Description: Your Frenzy and Onslaught abilities also increase your movement speed.



Tier 4: Berserker (15 Skill points required)
Whirlwind
* Rune Sockets: 1
* Description: Become a cyclone, delivering multiple hits to everything in your path.
* Fury Cost: None

Slashing Strike (Passive)
* Rune Sockets: 1
* Description: Your melee attacks have an X% chance to hit all nearby enemies.

Relentless Attacks (Passive)
* Rune Sockets: 0
* Description: Increases the damage of Frenzy and Whirlwind by X%.

Destroy Armor (Passive)
* Rune Sockets: 0
* Description: Reduces enemy armor.


Discuss the Barbarian here.