Using the classic ‘spin to win’ playstyle, this classic Build is very effective in a wide variety of situations.
Skills
This Build mainly revolves around the use of Whirlwind. This Skill will be used as much as possible to kill all foes around you with a combination of the Bleed it inflicts, and the Dust Devils it spawns.
Additional Core Skills:
- Rallying Cry – will give you a source of Fury regen, and a boost in mobility.
- Challenging Shout – groups enemies together while also providing some damage reduction.
- War Cry – gives a boost in damage, as well as Berserking.
- Kick – mainly used to keep Bosses Vulnerable.
- Wrath of the Berserker – a powerful buff that enhances many aspects of your Barbarian.
Passives
The Key Passive for this Build is Unconstrained, as it will make Berserking last longer, as well as enhance it.
Additional Passives:
- Imposing Presence, Martial Vigor, Guttural Yell, Raid Leader, Aggressive Resistance, and Thick Skin will increase your survivability.
- Pressure Point, Booming Voice, Pit Fighter, Slaying Strike, Counteroffensive, and Wallop will boost your damage.
- Swiftness and Prolific Fury will help your utility.
Weapon Technique
For this Build, you will want to have 2-Handed Axe Expertise equipped. This will help boost your damage to Vulnerable enemies. You will want to set your Skills to use your Dual Wield weapons, while having a 1-Handed Sword and 1-Handed Mace equipped.
Paragon Boards
- Board 1 (Start):
- Use Twister Glyph
- Connect at the top end
- Board 2 (Blood Rage):
- Rotate once
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Exploit Glyph
- Connect at the left end
- Board 3 (Warbringer):
- Rotate twice
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Bloodfeeder Glyph
- Connect at the top end
- Board 4 (Carnage):
- Rotate twice
- Don’t take Legendary Node
- Use Ambidextrous Glyph
- Connect at the top end (board 5) and the right end (board 6)
- Board 5 (Flawless Technique):
- Don’t rotate
- Don’t take Legendary Node
- Use Disembowel Glyph
- Board 6 (Decimator):
- Don’t rotate
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Undaunted Glyph
Glyph Leveling Priorities
| Level 15 | Level 21 |
|---|---|
| 1. Twister | 1. Twister |
| 2. Exploit | 2. Ambidextrous |
| 3. Disembowel | 3. Bloodfeeder |
| 4. Ambidextrous | 4. Undaunted |
| 5. Undaunted | 5. Exploit |
| 6. Bloodfeeder | 6. Disembowel |
Equipment
Ramalandi’s Magnus Opus will increase the damage of Whirlwind, while Rage of Harrogoth will let your Bleeds reduce your Cooldowns. Crown of Lucion and Tibault’s Will will both increase your overall damage.
On top of these pieces, you will want these Legendary Aspects:
- Dust Devil, Fierce Winds, and Devilish will all cause various Skills to create Dust Devils.
- Anger Management – will help keep Berserk up consistently.
- Bold – helps keep the Cooldown of your Shout Skills low.
- Slaking and Starlight will help keep your Fury high.
You will want to use Emerald Gems on your weapons, Ruby Gems on your armor, and Diamond Gems on your jewelry.
Equipment Stat Priorities
| Slot | Stat Priorities | Tempering |
|---|---|---|
| Main Hand | 1. High Damage Per Second 2. Increased Damage per Point of Fury 3. Maximum Fury 4. Strength 5. Critical Strike Damage | – Dust Devil Damage / Chance for Dust Devil Projectiles to Cast Twice (as needed) – Damage to Close Enemies |
| Off-Hand | 1. High Damage Per Second 2. Strength 3. Critical Strike Damage 4. Maximum Life | – Dust Devil Size – Damage to Close Enemies |
| 2-Handed Slashing | 1. Strength 2. Resource Cost Reduction 3. Critical Strike Damage / Maximum Life | – Dust Devil Damage – Damage to Close Enemies |
| 2-Handed Bludgeoning | 1. Strength 2. Critical Strike Damage 3. Maximum Life | – Chance for Dust Devil Projectiles to Cast Twice – Damage to Close Enemies |
| Helm | 1. Increased Damage 2. Cooldown Reduction 3. Maximum Life 4. Shadow Resistance 5. Lucky Hit Chance | – Ranks to Invigorating Fury – Ranks to Concussion / Crowd Control Duration |
| Chest Armor | 1. Damage Reduction from Bleeding Enemies 2. Chance to Reduce Cooldowns 3. Critical Strike Chance 4. Maximum Life 5. Damage Over Time | – Ranks to Invigorating Fury / Raid Leader – Ranks to Concussion / Crowd Control Duration |
| Gloves | 1. Armor 2. Critical Strike Chance 3. Strength / Resistances (as needed) | – Kick Vulnerable Duration – Damage while Berserking is Active |
| Pants | 1. Increased Damage while Unstoppable 2. Damage Reduction while Unstoppable 3. Maximum Resource 4. Maximum Life 5. All Stats | – Ranks to Invigorating Fury / Raid Leader – Ranks to Concussion / Crowd Control Duration |
| Boots | 1. Movement Speed 2. Ranks to War Cry 3. Fury per Second 4. Strength / Resistances (as needed) | – Movement Speed – Ranks to Concussion |
| Amulet | 1. Ranks to Counteroffensive 2. Ranks to Pit Fighter 3. Critical Strike Chance 4. Cooldown Reduction 5. Movement Speed | – Ranks to Invigorating Fury – Movement Speed |
| Rings | 1. Critical Strike Chance 2. Resistances (as needed) 3. Strength 4. Maximum Life | – Resource Generation with Dual-Wielded Weapons – Damage while Berserking |
