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Sep 3 2024 07:01am
hey :)
I'm looking for a fast and not too expensive barb to take down uber diablo in open world.
I've been thinking about stuff and got a couple of items in mind but not sure which ones work best.
Also not entirely sold on the skill to use (frenzy, zerk, ww)

I was thinking about using gavel of pain to precast amp, hustle rw on merc and battle cry to get down his defenses.
As for weapons dual wield grief seems a likely option but I also need to collect enough cb.

Would love to hear from your suggestions and experiences!
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Sep 3 2024 07:08am
Most likely frenzy, lots of crushing blow and dracul's grasp. Life tap most likely more important than amplify damage. Battle cry is not a bad idea.
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Sep 3 2024 08:23am
Quote (Taurean @ Sep 3 2024 03:08pm)
Most likely frenzy, lots of crushing blow and dracul's grasp. Life tap most likely more important than amplify damage. Battle cry is not a bad idea.


Thanks for your input :)
I would value killspeed higher than survivability. The Dclone should only take a couple of seconds to kill.
With that in mind I don't think the barb needs to have life tap and amp would dramatically increase the killspeed.
Barb should be able to survive a couple of seconds against a dclone.

Considering the merc with hustle I might even go for an act 5 merc and use lawbringer which reduces physical resistances even further.
Act 2 Merc should be better overall pick but possibly the might might already be over so Might Aura might not even be active.

Another question comes to my mind here: Physical resistance can probably not be lowered more than -100% right?

Speaking about crushing blow it's important yeah.
But considering I'm mostly in a 1 player, max 2 player game I would imagine the pure hits to be already beefy, especially if I stacked dps (dual grief, forty, max dmg scs).
So then I would be wondering which to prioritize, goblin toe gives more cb but gore rider also has 15% deadly strike.
For gloves I would consider Lay on hands a valid choice, since I don't consider life tap that important. It gives additional damage to demons, as and res.

This post was edited by Gala on Sep 3 2024 08:24am
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Quote (Gala @ 3 Sep 2024 16:23)
Thanks for your input :)
I would value killspeed higher than survivability. The Dclone should only take a couple of seconds to kill.
With that in mind I don't think the barb needs to have life tap and amp would dramatically increase the killspeed.
Barb should be able to survive a couple of seconds against a dclone.

Considering the merc with hustle I might even go for an act 5 merc and use lawbringer which reduces physical resistances even further.
Act 2 Merc should be better overall pick but possibly the might might already be over so Might Aura might not even be active.

Another question comes to my mind here: Physical resistance can probably not be lowered more than -100% right?

Speaking about crushing blow it's important yeah.
But considering I'm mostly in a 1 player, max 2 player game I would imagine the pure hits to be already beefy, especially if I stacked dps (dual grief, forty, max dmg scs).
So then I would be wondering which to prioritize, goblin toe gives more cb but gore rider also has 15% deadly strike.
For gloves I would consider Lay on hands a valid choice, since I don't consider life tap that important. It gives additional damage to demons, as and res.


A couple of seconds? With a barb? Is that even possible.. i though javazon was the only one to be able to be that fast.
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Sep 3 2024 01:15pm
frenzy barb with: 2 death BAs, 100% ds, 100% cb, fort. lacerators on swap or gravel of pain on swap. act 1 faith merc. i think this would be your best bet to kill ubber D the fastest.
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Quote (L8knightResurrected @ Sep 3 2024 01:15pm)
frenzy barb with: 2 death BAs, 100% ds, 100% cb, fort. lacerators on swap or gravel of pain on swap. act 1 faith merc. i think this would be your best bet to kill ubber D the fastest.


This^. Google "blinkir barb", there's a guide somewhere on jsp for it.
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Sep 3 2024 06:49pm
grandpa barb kills him the fastest. The only CB you need is from a pair of goblin toes.


This post was edited by babun1024 on Sep 3 2024 06:54pm
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Sep 4 2024 08:34am
Thanks for all your feedback, I'm enjoying the input! :)

Quote (L8knightResurrected @ Sep 3 2024 09:15pm)
frenzy barb with: 2 death BAs, 100% ds, 100% cb, fort. lacerators on swap or gravel of pain on swap. act 1 faith merc. i think this would be your best bet to kill ubber D the fastest.


I might try this variation to see how it does ^_^

Quote (babun1024 @ Sep 4 2024 02:49am)
grandpa barb kills him the fastest. The only CB you need is from a pair of goblin toes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUQ5JrYTl44


The killspeed looks great! Maybe precasting amp and using hustle on merc would speed up the kill?
It's surprising to me to see grandfather, don't you think grief would be the better pick?
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Sep 4 2024 08:36am
Quote (Gala @ Sep 4 2024 04:34pm)
Thanks for all your feedback, I'm enjoying the input! :)



I might try this variation to see how it does ^_^



The killspeed looks great! Maybe precasting amp and using hustle on merc would speed up the kill?
It's surprising to me to see grandfather, don't you think grief would be the better pick?


You said not too expensive in the OP. 2x gramps aren't expensive. Precasting is just a waste of time. Just cast battlecry on him and have a reaper merc. Gramps already hit at 4fpa with 75ias.

This post was edited by babun1024 on Sep 4 2024 08:37am
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Sep 5 2024 02:10am
Frenzy with

Weapons Black + Malice (cb, ow, prevent monster heal)
Gloves Dracs or lifetap wand (this is probably the most important piece of gear)
Armor Treachery
Helm Kiras/any random charsi helm with some resists
Belt Soe
Rings Raven + any random ring with resists
Boots Gores/goblins
Amulet who gives a shit. +1 to light radius

Inventory Random charms which give life/res


This is basically the cheapest barb that can comfortably solo ubers.
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