Introduction The barbarian is the strongest
character in Diablo II, strength wise. He is very
powerful, with the ability to have the more strength
points than any other character. High strength, means
high damage, along with this, he has three great skill
trees, war cries, combat skills, and masteries. The
masteries are full of passive skills that increases the
barbarians ability to use weapons. The barbarian is also
many Blizzard employees favorite character.
The Barbarian is a member of any of
several tribes on the fringes of civilization, and he
refuses the influence of those he sees as soft and weak.
Ceaseless clan warfare and the constant struggle to
survive in the hostile wilderness are reflected in the
Barbarian's sturdy and powerful frame. Though perhaps
lacking the sophistication of city folk, the Barbarian
has an acute awareness of his surroundings. Because of
his shamanistic belief in the animal powers with whom he
identifies, the Barbarian is sometimes associated with
stories of lycanthropy. In fact, he believes he can call
upon the totemic animal spirits to infuse him with
supernormal strengths and abilities, but these only work
to improve his already superb battle-tactics.
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Name |
Effect |
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Howl |
Level
1: Scares all monsters in range
away. |
|
Find
Heart |
Level
1: Increases chances of monster
dropping a healing potion. |
|
Shout |
Level
6: Increases armor class of caster
and nearby party members. |
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Taunt |
Level
6: Attracts monsters in range
towards caster. |
|
Find
Item |
Level
12: Increases chances of monster
dropping an item. |
|
Battle
Cry |
Level
18: Decreases armor class of monsters
in range of skill. |
|
Battle
Orders |
Level
24: Unknown. |
|
Find
Gold |
Level
24: Increases chances of monster
dropping gold. |
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Battle
Command |
Level
30: Unknown. |
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War
Cry |
Level
30: Unknown. |
Combat
Icon |
Name |
Effect |
|
Bash |
Level
1: Increases attack damage, possible
knockback. |
|
>Leap |
Level
6: Allows the barbarian to jump. |
|
Double
Swing |
Level
6: Must be weilding two weapons,
swings at one monster with one weapon, and an
adjacent monster with the other. |
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Stun |
Level
12: Stuns target, making it immobile. |
|
Double
Throw |
Level
12: Throws two weapons, requires two
weiled weapons. |
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Leap
Attack |
Level
18: Jumps and attacks target upon
landing. |
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Concentrate |
Level
18: Allows caster to attack
uninterrupted. |
|
Crushing
Blow |
Level
24: Powers up to attack target,
longer caster charges, more damage dealt. |
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Berserk |
Level
30: Unknown. |
|
Whirlwind |
Level
30: Twirls around with weapons up,
hitting many targets. |
Combat Masteries
Icon |
Name |
Effect |
|
Sword |
Level
1: Passive: Increases
damage and chance to hit. |
|
Axe |
Level
1: Passive: Increases
damage and chance to hit. |
|
Mace |
Level
1: Passive: Increases
damage and chance to hit. |
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Pole
Arm |
Level
1: Passive: Increases
damage and chance to hit. |
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Throwing |
Level
1: Passive: Increases
damage and chance to hit. |
|
Spear |
Level
1: Passive: Increases
damage and chance to hit. |
|
Increased
Stamina |
Level
12: Passive: Increases max stamina. |
|
Iron
Skin |
Level
18: Passive: Increases
armor class. |
|
Increased
Speed |
Level
24: Passive: Increases
running speed, possibly attacking and defending
also. |
|
Natural
Resistance |
Level
30: Passive: Increases
resistance against cold, poison, and fire. |
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