[Top 3] Diablo 3 Best Barbarian Builds

iablo 3 Best Barbarian Build
Updated:
26 Jan 2020

The Barbarian is a fast-paced powerhouse of a class.  They are plain and simple brawlers, fueled by Fury attacking hell’s demons with swing weapons and a rapid pace. Barbarians are able to cover a lot of ground, they are best played by getting into the thick of the fray.  

Barbarians are is able to clear out mobs easily. They are best played by attacking groups of enemies rather than trying to chase down a single kill.   All three of the builds are good for a single player or group play and are able to push the higher tiers as well as greater rifts.  

Now, let's calm down and stay still for a moment, while we look at the Barbarian builds.  Keep in mind that player's skill level and gear drops will affect performance, but it's nothing to go berserk over.

3. Immortal King’s Call - Hammer of the Ancients

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And I lend you my ax...

This is a powerful fun build to play.  It’s a damage dealer that is also good for solo or group play.  Now, friend, stay a while and look at- 

What Immortal King - HOTA Excels In:

  • This build is considered easier than some other builds. 
  • Damage - Lots and lots of damage without leaping or whirling. 
  • The gear is easy to get, unlike some of the other items in other builds. 

Gear Stats: Strength, Vitality, Critical Chance and Critical Damage are all the top focuses.

Gear:  Gems in this set are Amethyst in the helm, Diamonds in the armor and Emeralds in the weapons. 

  • Helm:  Immortal King’s Triumph
  • Shoulders:  Fury of the Ancients 
  • Gloves:  Immortal King’s Irons 
  • Chest:  Immortal King’s Eternal Reign 
  • Belt:  Immortal King’s Tribal Binding
  • Pants:  Immortal King’s Stature 
  • Boots:  Immortal King’s Stride
  • Bracers:  Bracers of the First Men
  • Amulet:  The Traveler’s pledge 
  • Ring 1: The Compass Rose
  • Ring 2:  Convention of Elements 
  • Weapon 1:  Little Rogue
  • Offhand:  The Slanderer
  • Legendary Gems: 
    • Bane of the Trapped 
    • Bane of the Stricken
    • Pain Enhancer 

Gear in Kanai’s Cube: 

  • The Gavel of Judgement
  • Mortick’s Brace
  • Band of Might

Active Skills:

  • Hammer of the Ancients - Smash
  • Furious Charge - Merciless Assault
  • Ancient Spear - Rage Flip
  • Battle Rage - Bloodshed
  • Call of the Ancients - Together as one. 

Passive Skills: 

  • Superstition
  • Ruthless
  • Brawler
  • Rampage

Paragon Priority:

Core

  • Movement Speed
  • Maximum Fury
  • Strength
  • Vitality

Offense

  • Critical Hit Chance 
  • Critical Hit Damage
  • Attack Speed
  • Cooldown Reduction

Defense

  • Resist All
  • Life
  • Armor
  • Life Regeneration

Utility

  • Area Damage
  • Life Per Hit
  • Gold Find
  • Resource Cost Reduction

Links for more information: 

Link to Build: https://www.d3planner.com/605259528

Video about this build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9BBfSH6_-3I&t=1s

 

2. Leapquake

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Not sure how they see in this armor, but apparently they can see...

This build is fun.  It moves around the map using Leaps to move and damage with the Earthquake skill.  The skills and the gear can also cause either additional damage or cause anotherEarthquake.   So get ready to shake it up.  

  What Leapquake Excels In:
  • You like to use the Leap Skill to bounce around the map.
  • You like the effects of Earthquake skill because you will be seeing the effect a lot. 
  • You don’t mind draining your fury.  The build does have generators, but the drain will happen. 

 Gear Stats:  Strength and vitality as the most important for this build. 
 

Gear:  Gems in this set are Diamond in the helm,  Rubies for Damage, and an Emerald in the weapon.  If you want more damage - Rubies can be exchanged for Diamonds. 

  • Helm:  Eyes of the Earth
  • Shoulders:  Spires of the Earth
  • Gloves:  Pull of the Earth
  • Chest:  Spirit of the Earth
  • Belt:  Girdle of Giants
  • Pants:  Weight of the Earth
  • Boots:  Foundations of the Earth
  • Bracers:  Mortrick’s Brace
  • Amulet:  The Flavor of Time
  • Ring 1: Restraint 
  • Ring 2: Focus
  • Weapon 1: Blade of the Tribes 
  • Offhand:  - None - Blade of the Tribes is a two-handed weapon. 
  • Legendary Gems: 
    • Bane of the Trapped 
    • Bane of the Stricken
    • Gogok of Swiftness 

Gear in Kanai’s Cube: 

  • The Furnace
  • Lut Socks
  • Convention of Elements

Active Skills:

  • Seismic Slam - Rumble
  • Leap - Death from Above
  • Wrath of The Berserker - Insanity 
  • Threatening Shout - Falter
  • Earthquake - Molten Fury
  • War Cry - Veteran’s Warning 

Passive Skills: 

  • Ruthless
  • Earthen Might 
  • Boon of Bul-Kathos 
  • Brawler

Paragon Priority:

Core

  • Maximum Fury
  • Movement Speed
  • Strength
  • Vitality

Offense

  • Cooldown Reduction
  • Critical Hit Chance
  • Critical Hit Damage
  • Attack Speed

*Try to keep a one to ten ratios on Hit Chance to Hit damage, before focusing on maxing Hit Damage 

Defense

  • Life 
  • Resist All
  • Armor
  • Life Regeneration

Utility

  • Area Damage
  • Life Per Hit
  • Resource Cost Reduction
  • Gold Find

Links for more information: 

Link to Build:  https://www.d3planner.com/342905815

Video about this build:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjbf1Zkq5G8

 

1.  Wrath of The Wastes - Whirlwind 

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Heavy armor does not slow a Barbarian down

Most people think of a whirlwind build when they think Barbarian. This build is designed to use the Leap skill to increase the speed of travel, Now, get ready to spin to win.

What WW Whirlwind  Excels In:

  • It’s fast - this build burns through the levels and the rifts. 
  • It cleans mods. 
  • It burns through the bosses and elites. 

Gear Stats:  Critical Hit Chance, Critical Hit Damage, Cool Down Reduction. 

Gear:  Gems in this set are Diamonds on the Armor, Emeralds in the Weapons. 

  • Helm:  Helm of the Wastes 
  • Shoulders:  Mantle of Channeling 
  • Gloves: Gauntlet of the Wastes 
  • Chest: Cuirass of the Wastes
  • Belt:   Lamentation
  • Pants:  Tasset of the Wastes or Hexing Pants of Mr. Yan (if you have the Ring of Royal Grandeur)
  • Boots:  Sabaton of the Wastes 
  • Bracers:   Nemesis Bracers 
  • Amulet:  The Flavor of Time
  • Ring 1:  Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
  • Ring 2:  Ring of Royal Grandeur
  • Weapon 1:  Bul-Kaathos’s Warrior Blood
  • Offhand:  Bul-Katho’s Solemn Vow
  • Legendary Gems: 
    • Taeguk
    • Bane of the Stricken
    • Bane of the Trapped 

Gear in Kanai’s Cube: 

  • Ambo’s Pride
  • Gloves of Worship
  • Band of Might 

Active Skills:

  • Rend - Bloodbath
  • Leap - Iron Impact
  • Sprint - Marathon
  • Whirlwind - Wind Shear
  • Battle Rage - Ferocity
  • Wrath of the Berserker - Striding Giant, or if you feel you need more damage - Insanity. 

Passive Skills: 

  • Berserker Rage
  • Rampage
  • Superstition
  • Boon of Bul-Kathos

Paragon Priority:

Core

  • Strength
  • Vitality
  • Movement Speed
  • Maximum Fury

Offense

  • Attack Speed
  • Cooldown Reduction
  • Critical Hit Chance
  • Critical Hit Damage

Defense

  • Life
  • Armor
  • Resist All
  • Life Regeneration

Utility

  • Area Damage
  • Resource Cost Reduction
  • Life Per Hit
  • Gold Find

Links for more information: 

Build Link:  https://www.diablofans.com/builds/105786-best-whirlwind-barbarian-build-season-19-speed-t16

Video about this builds:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojSb2CQ1YTc

 

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