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.




  Name Effect
  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.
  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.
  Battle Command Level 30: Unknown.
  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.
  Stun Level 12: Stuns target, making it immobile.
  Double Throw Level 12: Throws two weapons, requires two weiled weapons.
  Leap Attack Level 18: Jumps and attacks target upon landing.
  Concentrate Level 18: Allows caster to attack uninterrupted.
  Crushing Blow Level 24: Powers up to attack target, longer caster charges, more damage dealt.
  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.
  Pole Arm Level 1: Passive: Increases damage and chance to hit.
  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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