Well......I have 3 Wolfbarbs(2 axe, 1 sword). He is decent in PuB duel games against most builds except Smiters. Unless the smiter is inexperienced you will lose. The setup that has worked the best against Smiters is all the +skills you can get(Maras, BK's, Arachnid Mesh(prebuff gear) and *PEACE RW=+70%CS*. Def will not matter with a Smiter so the added CS will help, and then use Tomb Reaver for range 5 weapon. Standard life for a Wolfbarb is 4k life(with ok - good charms), 6-7K(decent charms), and over 10K (Superior gear+charms). Note: Barb torch helps(prebuff(Wcrys), increase speed, Iron skin, nat resist, mastery(CS), stat pts.)!! AR....easily 25K and above, and don't forget Demon limb for lvl 23 enchant for high def melee builds. Axe barbs have more flex when it come to weapon switches, but are slower compaired to PB(sword) wolves. Note: More hits=more dmg in the long run. I usually use any +2 skills armor to prebuff. Arkaine's Valor is nice for +2, Vitality, FHR, Dmg Red, and def. Nigma is great to catch casters. The last thing I will say is Zero-Unit. If you know the name......you understand what I mean!!