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SBarbarian
Whirlwind Barbarian
PhysicalAoEClassic
The iconic Barbarian build. Whirlwind lets you spin through enemies dealing damage to everything in your path. Combined with Grief runeword and Enigma, the WW Barb is one of the most efficient Pit runners in the game.
Play Style
Pre-buff with Battle Command → Battle Orders → Shout. Teleport (Enigma) or Leap into packs, hold Whirlwind and spin through everything. Find Item (Hork) on corpses for bonus drops. Incredibly satisfying to carve through density.
Pros
- +Incredible AoE clear — spins through everything
- +Very tanky with BO + Shout + high life
- +Flexible gear options (works with budget or BiS)
- +Find Item (Horking) for extra drops
Cons
- -Grief is expensive (Lo rune)
- -Physical Immunes require merc with Decrepify
- -Enigma cost is steep (Jah + Ber)
- -Without Enigma, mobility is limited to Leap
Skill Tree
Total Points: 75Warcries
1
10
1
20
1
Combat Masteries
15
1
1
1
Combat Skills
1
1
1
1
20
Skill Investment Guide
- 1.Whirlwind maxed (20) — core AoE spin attack
- 2.Battle Orders maxed (20) — massive HP/mana buff
- 3.Blade Mastery 15 — weapon damage + attack rating
- 4.Shout 10 — defense buff for party
Stat Priority
- -Str for gear (Enigma low req)
- -Dex base or max block
- -Vit everything
- -Energy 0
Gear Recommendation
Endgame
Weapon
GriefBreath of the Dying
Off-hand
GriefDeath
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Armor
EnigmaFortitude
Helm
Arreat's FaceHarlequin Crest
Belt
Verdungo's Hearty CordString of Ears
Gloves
Laying of HandsDracul's GraspSteelrend
Boots
War TravelerGore Rider
Rings
Raven FrostBul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Amulet
Highlord's WrathMara's Kaleidoscope
Mercenary
InsightTreachery
Mercenary
Act 2 Offensive (Might Aura) for physical damage boost. Insight for convenience (Barb has high mana from BO). Can also use Reaper's Toll for Decrepify proc on Physical Immunes.
Endgame Investment
After WW+BO maxed: Blade Mastery → 20, Shout → 20, Natural Resistance 10, Increased Speed 5