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Jan 8 2022 06:46pm
This is the D2r version of my D2 WW Barb Guide located here: https://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=37908626&f=143
This new guide is intended for the game Diablo 2 : Resurrected.

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Barbarian's at 49 (in particular the inventory) are expensive characters to build. While only average in 1v1, Barbarians with Team BO really shine in Team Duels

Negatives of D2r: The wider screen resolution, reduced (or lack of) desync, and inability to str-bug in D2r, means that MLD barbarians are far weaker then in the original game vs casters.
Positives of D2r: No need to build around str-bug, thus enabling Crafted Frw amulets, 2 Sox FRW circlets & FRW outside of charms.

Note: this is based on PvP where only Sorc's have teleport

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Break Points:

FRW: Aim for 100~120FRW
Life: Aim for 3000+ Life

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Stat Placement:

Str for gear
Dex for max block
Energy none
Vita everything else here

Hell Rushed, all stat/skill quests completed.

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Gear:

When it comes to gear, typically you are using Arreats+3mastery/100 amulet/Shaft/Oath/ADOD/IK/String/Gores/Raven/Stat Ring. 30ed/str/dex jewels everywhere. You will optimally want to be able to use Sword+Shield and Dual Wield Swords. Therefore in terms of stats across the character you need to build your character in such a way that you can equip dual swords. A decision should be made as to whether you want Max % Damage Reduction or not when Dual Wielding.

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Helmet

1. 1barb 30frw 60Life 10repl 90mana 2sox circlet with x2 stat jewels
2. Arreats Face socketed with a stat jewel.
3. Barb class specific helmet with +2/3bo +3inc speed with 60(rare)-100(Magic) Life

A note on Rare/Magic Helmets - they can no longer spawn with whirlwind (they could in Diablo 2).

4. Guillames. Can be used in tandem with Goreriders and a OW belt.[/b]

Note: Its nearly impossible to get a good circ. Arreats, like Oath, beats nearly everything in this catagory.
Note: With regards to stat jewel you are looking for as close to this as possible: 30ed 9 str 9 dex 4 repl or 30ed 9 str 9 dex 60 ar.

Amulet:

1. Crafted 1Barb or 2Mastery 10FRW 80 life 10 Replenish Life
2. 1 Barb 60 Life 10 Repl 90 Mana 20all res
3. 3Mastery/100Life
4. 3BO amulet (place this in your invent.)
5. Angelic (can be used in Melee Only duels)

Weapon(s):

1. Ethereal Repl Quantity Stygians Pilums 40ias 350-450%ed
The Dream Weapon. Enables WW and Throw creating a versatile monster. Good Luck getting this.

2. Ethereal replenish quantity 450%ed 2sox rare highland Blade with 10ias minimum (ideally with 30ias). This is the dream weapon. All barbarians @ 49 look for this.
3. Ethereal replenish quantity Fools Mod 300%ed 2sox rare Highland Blade ideally with 10ias minimum(ideally with 30). The next best thing. the AR actually DOES help ALOT.
Legend Swords are sub optimal as they do less damage, You need to compare rares to Oath Highlands when considering. you dont need IAS but if you get 20IAS it means you can add a stat jewel.

4. Ethereal Oath Highland Blade. This is what 99% of all 49 barbarians will be running around with.
5. Ethereal Oath Small Crescent. Less range, but more damage.

Note: Most people will use swords over axes due to the range. (range 3 vs range 2). You probably want 3 weapons, 2 for dual wielding and the option for Sword+Shield on switch instead of x2 Bo Stix (In certain team matches).

Switch:

1. Either Dual Wield Swords or X2 x3 BO Sticks. Hard to beat +6 BO.

Armor:

1. Shaftstop with a stat jewel
2. 4sox 100Life Dusk with x4 stat jewels + cold res.

Shield:

1. Eth rep Rare Grim or Hyperion shield with 2 sox and +added defence. Ideally +FHR and + repl life and 600~ def
2. Artisans Dragon of Deflection with x3 stat jewels

Gloves:
1. Immortal King Gloves
2. For Melee Duels you can consider 20ias 9 str 15 dex gloves if the IAS is useful {i.e. if using an imperfect eth repl weapon lacking IAS}

Belt:

1. String of Ears
2. Thundergods (vs Trap / Light Sorc)
3. IK Belt << NOT RECOMMENDED >>
4. 24fhr 10 Open Wounds 80 life + Replenish life, especially vs Sorc's.

Note: You should always have Thundergods in stash, and use as appropriate.

Rings:

1. 20/250 Raven
2. Stat Ring 15 str 15 dex 30 life 9repl 90 mana
3. Angelic - used for melee only

Boots:

1. Goreriders #1 Boots
2. IK Boots. combined with IK Gloves gives +ar and +ias.

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Invent:

x20 3frw/20ar/3max
x20 3max/20ar/20life

Note: Optional Cube for Cube Bo

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Skills:

1 Battle Command
20 Battle Orders
20 Sword mastery (or axe mastery)
1 bash
1 stun
1 concentrate
1 leap
1 leap attack
1 WhirlWind
1 Shout
1 Howl
1 Iron Skin
1 Natural Resistance
1 Increased Stamina
7 Increased Speed
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Congratulations! You have made a cookie cutter WW Barb.

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I have purposesly not added a strategy section to this guide noting its too early in the life of D2r to provide a comprehensive strategy section.

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I or someone else will/can update this accordingly in the future in the event that new gear (runeword/other) become available. Kudos to everyone that has contributed to the previous guide. If I missed anything let me know and I can add on repost.[/B]


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#2
Jan 21 2022 11:30am
hey m8, great work and thanks for triggerin me into actually building one myself <_<
I just have a thought regarding the shield sockets though (using adsod atm)
wouldn't it make sense to use life jewels without stat adds in shield,
therefor i could dual wield or 2hand without having the struggle
to reach str/dex for my Oaths?
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Jan 21 2022 11:35am
the ideal shield jewel is probably something like : 7fhr 30ed 9 str 9 dex

in terms of not using str/dex jewels vs using jewels that have +life the +life is minimal compared to the gains you get from stats.
I would personally recommend going fhr/ed/dual stat (or just ed dual stat for now) and then using a dusk vs casters when you want to dual wield.
long (long) term you wan tto use a sword (better then oath) with -req

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Jan 21 2022 11:43am
more like long long long ... term with that sword xD
thanks for the input, forgot about the dusk switch option!
guess hp will almost hit 4k with 3 stats jewel in that adsod
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Jan 22 2022 06:34am
also

Quote (omaboy @ Jan 22 2022 12:04pm)
hey m8,
dont wanne spam ur topic forerver :)
got another question: u think it makes senes to get to the next fhr brakepoint (48% fhr) maybe through shield jewels?
Greetz


spam the topic please do
shield jewels yes 7fhr 30ed 9 str 9 dex optimal
you can try to get a rare shield with 17fhr already + 2 sox. 30/20. grim or dragon

will copy/pasty into the topic
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Feb 6 2022 04:35pm
Got another jewel/setup idea here.

One could take 1x -15req + stats jewl in the shield,
would lower the brakepoint to reach the stats spending armor pieces
to 78str (if wearing a adsod). By reaching 78str everything carrys itself
with reaching the 161str bp (oth) and 131 dex bp (max block)
even if the gear is socketed with perf 9str/9dex jewels
one would only overcap stats like this:
- 163str (2str over)
- 140dex (9dex over)
-> only 33 points put into str -> 222 points go into vita

If not using a -15req jewel on the shield
frist armor bp is still the shield, but with 91str req.
Reaching 91str everything else carrys itelf,
resulting into these stats (assuming using again 9str/9dex jewels):
- 176str (15str over)
- 140dex (9dex over)
-> 46 points put into str -> 209 points go into vita

so we talkin about around 118life gain (lvl 32bo assumed) by using one -15req jewel

lmk if bs or legit :)
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Feb 6 2022 04:38pm
Ultimately you want rare sword eth repl with -req. its all about juggling to the requirement of Oath / rare Sword.
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Feb 13 2022 08:17am
Amendment to Inventory:

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Invent:

Budget : x10 1 Warcy 7FRW or x10 1 Warcry 30 Life
Alternate : x10 1 Mastery 7FRW or x10 1 Mastery 30 Life
End Goal : x20 3frw/20ar/3max |+| x20 3max/20ar/20life

Note: Optional Cube for Cube Bo

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Feb 19 2022 05:47pm
Super nice guide mate!

Gerke's Sanctuary, is also a very nice swap to have and use.
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#10
Feb 20 2022 02:01pm
ok but how do you catch a sorc without telestick?
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