Barbarian Guide: Skill Trees, Warcries, Synergies and Popular Builds
Diablo 2 Resurrected Barbarian: required level, prerequisites, level 1 and 20 values and synergies for all 30 combat skills, masteries and warcries, plus starting stats, Barbarian helms and popular builds such as Whirlwind, Frenzy and War Cry.
The Barbarian is a melee master who can wield two weapons at once and holds the front line with his large life pool. His mastery tree scales his damage with his chosen weapon type, while his warcries provide buffs the whole party wants, such as Battle Orders and Battle Command. Hover over a skill icon (tap on touch screens) for its details.
1.Starting Stats
| Stat | Start | Per level | Per point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strength | 30 | โ | โ |
| Dexterity | 20 | โ | โ |
| Vitality | 25 | โ | โ |
| Energy | 10 | โ | โ |
| Life | 55 | +2 | +4 (Vitality) |
| Mana | 10 | +1 | +1 (Energy) |
| Stamina | 92 | +1 | +1 (Vitality) |
- Every level gives 5 stat points and 1 skill point.
- Quests give 4 more skill points per difficulty: Den of Evil (Act I, +1), Radament's Lair (Act II, +1) and The Fallen Angel (Act IV, +2). Lam Esen's Tome (Act III) gives +5 stat points per difficulty.
2.Combat Skills
Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Expert's โ see Charms.
BashRequired level: 1BashRequired level: 1Damage: +50 โ +145%Damage: +1 โ +20Mana Cost: 2Stun: +5% Damage per LevelConcentrate: +5% Attack Rating per Level
LeapRequired level: 6LeapRequired level: 6Range Radius: 7.3 โ 17.3 yardsKnockback Radius: 2.6 โ 15.3 yardsMana Cost: 2
Double SwingRequired level: 6Double SwingRequired level: 6Requires: BashAttack Rating: +15 โ +110%Mana Cost: 2 โ 0Bash: +10% Damage per Level
StunRequired level: 12StunRequired level: 12Requires: BashStun Length: 1.2 โ 4.5 secondsMana Cost: 2Bash: +8% Damage per LevelConcentrate: +5% Attack Rating per LevelWar Cry: +5% Duration per Level
Double ThrowRequired level: 12Double ThrowRequired level: 12Requires: Double SwingAttack Rating: +20 โ +210%Damage: +16 โ +168%Mana Cost: 2Double Swing: +8% Damage per Level
Leap AttackRequired level: 18Leap AttackRequired level: 18Requires: LeapRadius: 4.6 yardsDamage: 10-20 โ 150-300Attack Rating: +100 โ +480%Damage: +200 โ +770%Mana Cost: 10Leap: +10% Damage per Level
ConcentrateRequired level: 18ConcentrateRequired level: 18Requires: StunAttack Rating: +60 โ +250%Damage: +70 โ +165%Defense: +100 โ +290%Mana Cost: 2Bash: +5% Damage per LevelBattle Orders: +10% Damage per LevelBerserk: +1% Magic Damage per Level
FrenzyRequired level: 24FrenzyRequired level: 24Requires: Double ThrowAttack Rating: +100 โ +233%Damage: +90 โ +185%Attack Speed: +7-7 โ +7-42%Run/Walk Speed: +47-48 โ +47-172%Duration: 6 secondsMana Cost: 3Double Swing: +8% Damage per LevelTaunt: +8% Damage per LevelIncreased Stamina: +0.4 Seconds per LevelBerserk: +1% Magic Damage per Level
WhirlwindRequired level: 30WhirlwindRequired level: 30Requires: Leap Attack, ConcentrateAttack Rating: +50 โ +145%Damage: +30 โ +125%Mana Cost: 12.5 โ 22
BerserkRequired level: 30BerserkRequired level: 30Requires: ConcentrateAttack Rating: +100 โ +385%Magic Damage: +150 โ +435%Duration: 2.6 โ 1.3 secondsMana Cost: 4Howl: +10% Magic Damage per LevelBattle Orders: +10% Magic Damage per Level| Skill | Level | Requires | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bash | 1 | โ | A powerful blow that knocks the enemy back. |
| Leap | 6 | โ | Leaps through the air and lands at a distance, knocking back nearby enemies. |
| Double Swing | 6 | Bash | Strikes with both weapons at once, at one or two targets. |
| Stun | 12 | Bash | A blow that stuns the enemy. |
| Double Throw | 12 | Double Swing | Throws two throwing weapons at once. |
| Leap Attack | 18 | Leap | Leaps onto the target and delivers a powerful blow. |
| Concentrate | 18 | Stun | An uninterruptible attack that also raises your defense and damage. |
| Frenzy | 24 | Double Throw | A dual-wield attack; every hit raises your attack and run speed. |
| Whirlwind | 30 | Leap Attack, Concentrate | Spin like a whirlwind, hitting every enemy in your path. |
| Berserk | 30 | Concentrate | A powerful attack that converts physical damage to magic, leaving your defense at zero for a short time. |
3.Masteries
Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Fanatic โ see Charms.
Blade MasteryRequired level: 1Blade MasteryRequired level: 1Passive skillAttack Rating: +40 โ +192%Damage: +28 โ +123%5 โ 29% Chance of Critical Strike
Axe MasteryRequired level: 1Axe MasteryRequired level: 1Passive skillAttack Rating: +40 โ +192%Damage: +28 โ +123%5 โ 29% Chance of Critical Strike
Mace MasteryRequired level: 1Mace MasteryRequired level: 1Passive skillAttack Rating: +40 โ +192%Damage: +28 โ +123%5 โ 29% Chance of Critical Strike
Polearm MasteryRequired level: 6Polearm MasteryRequired level: 6Passive skillAttack Rating: +44 โ +196%Damage: +28 โ +123%5 โ 29% Chance of Critical Strike
Throwing MasteryRequired level: 6Throwing MasteryRequired level: 6Passive skillAttack Rating: +44 โ +196%Damage: +28 โ +123%5 โ 29% Chance of Critical Strike8 โ 46% Chance to Pierce6 โ 37% Chance to not consume QuantityReplenish Quantity on Critical Strike
Spear MasteryRequired level: 6Spear MasteryRequired level: 6Passive skillAttack Rating: +44 โ +196%Damage: +28 โ +123%5 โ 29% Chance of Critical Strike
Increased StaminaRequired level: 12Increased StaminaRequired level: 12Passive skillMax Stamina: +30 โ +315%
Iron SkinRequired level: 18Iron SkinRequired level: 18Passive skillDefense: +30 โ +220%
Increased SpeedRequired level: 24Increased SpeedRequired level: 24Requires: Increased StaminaPassive skillRun/Walk Speed: +13 โ +43%
Natural ResistanceRequired level: 30Natural ResistanceRequired level: 30Requires: Iron SkinPassive skillResist All: +12 โ +67%| Skill | Level | Requires | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blade Mastery | 1 | โ | Passive: raises damage, attack rating and critical strike chance with swords and daggers. |
| Axe Mastery | 1 | โ | Passive: raises damage, attack rating and critical strike chance with axes. |
| Mace Mastery | 1 | โ | Passive: raises damage, attack rating and critical strike chance with maces, hammers and clubs. |
| Polearm Mastery | 6 | โ | Passive: raises damage, attack rating and critical strike chance with polearms. |
| Throwing Mastery | 6 | โ | Passive: raises damage, attack rating and critical strike chance with throwing weapons; critical strikes replenish their quantity. |
| Spear Mastery | 6 | โ | Passive: raises damage, attack rating and critical strike chance with spears. |
| Increased Stamina | 12 | โ | Passive: raises maximum stamina. |
| Iron Skin | 18 | โ | Passive: raises defense. |
| Increased Speed | 24 | Increased Stamina | Passive: raises walk and run speed. |
| Natural Resistance | 30 | Iron Skin | Passive: raises all elemental resistances. |
4.Warcries
Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Sounding โ see Charms.
HowlRequired level: 1HowlRequired level: 1Radius: 3 โ 15.6 yardsMonster runs up to 16 โ 79.3 yardsDuration: 3 โ 22 secondsMana Cost: 4
Find PotionRequired level: 1Find PotionRequired level: 115 โ 84% chanceMana Cost: 2
TauntRequired level: 6TauntRequired level: 6Requires: HowlTarget's Attack Rating: -5 โ -43%Enemy Damage: -5 โ -43%Mana Cost: 3
ShoutRequired level: 6ShoutRequired level: 6Requires: HowlRadius: 12.6 yardsDefense: +100 โ +290%Duration: 30 โ 220 secondsMana Cost: 6Battle Orders: +5 Seconds per LevelBattle Command: +5 Seconds per Level
Find ItemRequired level: 12Find ItemRequired level: 12Requires: Find Potion13 โ 51% chanceMana Cost: 7Find Potion: +1% Chance per level
Battle CryRequired level: 18Battle CryRequired level: 18Requires: TauntRadius: 3.3 yardsEnemy Damage: -25 โ -44%Enemy Defense: -50 โ -88%Duration: 12 โ 57.6 secondsMana Cost: 5
Battle OrdersRequired level: 24Battle OrdersRequired level: 24Requires: ShoutRadius: 12.6 yardsMax Life: +35 โ +92%Max Mana: +35 โ +92%Max Stamina: +35 โ +92%Duration: 30 โ 220 secondsMana Cost: 7Shout: +5 Seconds per LevelBattle Command: +5 Seconds per Level
Grim WardRequired level: 24Grim WardRequired level: 24Requires: Find ItemRadius: 4 โ 16.6 yardsSlows Enemies: 11 โ 63%Enemy Damage Taken: +20%Duration: 40 secondsMana Cost: 4Find Potion: +5% Damage Taken per Level
War CryRequired level: 30War CryRequired level: 30Requires: Battle Cry, Battle OrdersRadius: 4.6 yardsDamage: 30-40 โ 198-208Stun Length: 1 โ 4.8 secondsMana Cost: 10 โ 24.2Howl: +6% Damage per LevelTaunt: +6% Damage per LevelBattle Cry: +6% Damage per Level
Battle CommandRequired level: 30Battle CommandRequired level: 30Requires: Battle OrdersRadius: 12.6 yardsDuration: 30 โ 220 secondsMana Cost: 11Shout: +5 Seconds per LevelBattle Orders: +5 Seconds per Level| Skill | Level | Requires | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howl | 1 | โ | Frightens nearby enemies into running away. |
| Find Potion | 1 | โ | A chance to pull a potion from a corpse. |
| Taunt | 6 | Howl | Forces an enemy to attack you while lowering its damage and attack rating. |
| Shout | 6 | Howl | Raises the defense of you and your party. |
| Find Item | 12 | Find Potion | A chance to pull an item from a corpse; a favorite for magic find runs. |
| Battle Cry | 18 | Taunt | Lowers the defense and damage of nearby enemies. |
| Battle Orders | 24 | Shout | Raises maximum life, mana and stamina for you and your party; one of the most valuable buffs in the game. |
| Grim Ward | 24 | Find Item | Turns a corpse into a totem that slows nearby enemies and raises the damage they take. |
| War Cry | 30 | Battle Cry, Battle Orders | Damages and stuns nearby enemies. |
| Battle Command | 30 | Battle Orders | Gives you and your party +1 to all skills. |
5.Popular Builds
The builds players use most. Main skills are usually maxed to 20; synergy skills are filled as points allow and support skills often get a single point.
| Build | Main skill | Synergies and support | Key gear |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whirlwind | WhirlwindRequired level: 30Requires: Leap Attack, ConcentrateAttack Rating: +50 โ +145%Damage: +30 โ +125%Mana Cost: 12.5 โ 22 Whirlwind | Battle Orders, Battle Command, Shout, Natural Resistance, Iron Skin, Axe Mastery | Grief (runeword), Arreat's Face |
| Frenzy | FrenzyRequired level: 24Requires: Double ThrowAttack Rating: +100 โ +233%Damage: +90 โ +185%Attack Speed: +7-7 โ +7-42%Run/Walk Speed: +47-48 โ +47-172%Duration: 6 secondsMana Cost: 3Double Swing: +8% Damage per LevelTaunt: +8% Damage per LevelIncreased Stamina: +0.4 Seconds per LevelBerserk: +1% Magic Damage per Level Frenzy | Double Swing, Taunt, Battle Orders, Blade Mastery | Two weapons: Grief (runeword) |
| War Cry (Singer) | War CryRequired level: 30Requires: Battle Cry, Battle OrdersRadius: 4.6 yardsDamage: 30-40 โ 198-208Stun Length: 1 โ 4.8 secondsMana Cost: 10 โ 24.2Howl: +6% Damage per LevelTaunt: +6% Damage per LevelBattle Cry: +6% Damage per Level War Cry | Howl, Taunt, Battle Cry, Battle Orders, Battle Command | Arreat's Face, Heart of the Oak (runeword) |
- Whirlwind: Whirlwind has no synergies; its damage comes from your weapon and the matching mastery. Raise the mastery for the weapon you use (Axe, Blade, Polearmโฆ).
- Frenzy: Frenzy gains +8% damage per level from Double Swing and Taunt; it speeds up with every hit, making it very strong against single targets.
- War Cry (Singer): War Cry gains +6% damage per level from Howl, Taunt and Battle Cry. It deals damage independent of your weapon, so it depends little on gear.
6.Class-Only Items
Only the Barbarian can use these. Magic versions of these bases can roll bonuses to the class's skills.
| Type | Normal | Exceptional | Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarian helm (Barbarian) | Jawbone Cap (3), Fanged Helm (6), Horned Helm (12), Assault Helmet (15), Avenger Guard (18) | Jawbone Visor (25), Lion Helm (29), Rage Mask (29), Savage Helmet (32), Slayer Guard (40) | Carnage Helm (45), Fury Visor (49), Destroyer Helm (54), Conqueror Crown (60), Guardian Crown (65) |
The number in brackets is the required level.
Class-Only Uniques
Hover over an icon (tap on touch screens) to see its stats.
Arreat's FaceSlayer GuardArreat's FaceSlayer GuardExceptionalDefense: 302โ363Required Strength: 118Required Level: 42+150โ200% Enhanced Defense+30% Faster Hit Recovery+20% Bonus to Attack Rating+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels3โ6% Life Stolen per HitAll Resistances +30+20 to Strength+20 to Dexterity+2 to Combat Skills (Barbarian only)
Demonhorn's EdgeDestroyer HelmDemonhorn's EdgeDestroyer HelmEliteDefense: 345โ408Required Strength: 151Required Level: 61+120โ160% Enhanced Defense+10% Increased Attack Speed3โ6% Life Stolen per HitAttacker Takes Damage of 55โ77+1โ3 to Warcries (Barbarian only)+1โ3 to Masteries (Barbarian only)+1โ3 to Combat Skills (Barbarian only)
WolfhowlFury VisorWolfhowlFury VisorEliteDefense: 332โ377Required Strength: 129Required Level: 79+120โ150% Enhanced Defense+2โ3 to Warcries (Barbarian only)+3โ6 to Feral Rage+3โ6 to Lycanthropy+3โ6 to Werewolf+8โ15 to Strength+8โ15 to Dexterity+8โ15 to VitalityLevel 15 Summon Dire Wolf (18 Charges)
Halaberd's ReignConqueror CrownHalaberd's ReignConqueror CrownEliteDefense: 384โ432Required Strength: 174Required Level: 77+140โ170% Enhanced DefenseReplenish Life +15โ23+20% Faster Hit Recovery+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels+1 to Masteries (Barbarian only)+1โ2 to Battle Command (Barbarian only)+1โ2 to Battle Orders (Barbarian only)All unique items are in the unique items guide.
7.Data Source
Skill values are calculated from the Diablo 2 Resurrected 3.3 (Reign of the Warlock) game data. Tooltip lines whose base value comes from monster data (such as a summon's life and damage) are not shown.