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Berserker Barbarian

Author: Xtimus
The Berserk Barbarian is an expensive build but it is incredibly strong. It is also very good for hardcore as it has good survivability
Barbarian Gear List
Weapon:
Grief
Socketed in a Phase Blade
Offhand:
Stormshield
Phoenix
Socketed with a Um rune, Phoenix is another good option
Armor:
Enigma
Duress and Fortitude are viable options
Helm:
Arreat's Face
Socketed with Shael rune
Gloves:
Laying of Hands
Belt:
Thundergod's Vigor
Boots:
Gore Rider
Amulet:
Highlord's Wrath
Ring:
Raven Frost
Ring:
Raven Frost
It is important to have at least one Raven Frost, the other ring does not matter that much
Weapon Switch:
BO Stick
Heart of the Oak
Call to Arms
BO Stick - Throwing weapon with +3 To Warcries, Heart of the Oak helps you teleport quicker
Offhand Switch:
BO Stick
Heart of the Oak
Call to Arms
BO Stick - Throwing weapon with +3 To Warcries, Heart of the Oak helps you teleport quicker
Grand Charm:
+1 To Combat skills, Faster Hit Recovery, + To Attack Rating, Max damage, Life
Small Charm:
Faster Hit Recovery, + To Attack Rating, Max damage, Life
Small Charm:
Annihilus
Large Charm:
Hellfire Torch
Act5 Barbarian
Helm:
Andariel's Visage
Socketed with Ral rune
Weapon:
The Diggler
Socketed with Ohm Rune
Armor:
Treachery
Stat Point Distribution
Strength200~Enough to equip gear.
Dexterity136+Unless you are using something like Pheonix in your Shield, consider going for max block. If not get enough dex to equip Phase Blade
VitalityrestSpend the rest of your stat points here
Energy0
Skill Point Distribution
20BerserkMain Skill of the build.
20Battle OrdersEnsure to always have this warcry active
1Battle CommandUse this warcry first to boost the level of your other Warcries
1Find ItemGood for Magic Finding
20Sword Mastery
1Natural Resistance
1Iron Skin
1Increased Speed
20HowlSynergy Skill
1Find PotionPrerequisite Skill
1BashPrerequisite Skill
1StunPrerequisite Skill
1ConcentratePrerequisite Skill

Whirlwind Barbarian

Author: Dbrunski125
The whirlwind skill has a good range and utilizes equipping two weapons for more hits. It is however a bit clunky to use and the reliance on Increased Attack Speed limites the items choices. Mana burn can also stop you dead in your tracks. There are a lot of available gear options for this build but in this one the focus is on whirlwind sword build.
Barbarian Gear List
Weapon:
Grief
Socketed in a Phase Blade
Offhand:
Grief
Socketed in a Phase Blade
Armor:
Enigma
Duress
Fortitude
Duress and Fortitude are viable options
Helm:
Guillaume's Face
Socketed with Enchanted Damage Jewel
Gloves:
Laying of Hands
Belt:
Arachnid Mesh
Boots:
Gore Rider
Amulet:
Highlord's Wrath
Ring:
Rare Ring
With Dual Leech (Life and Mana Stolen Per hit) and resists.
Ring:
Raven Frost
Weapon Switch:
Bo Stick
Throwing weapon with +3 To Warcries
Offhand Switch:
BO Stick
Throwing weapon with +3 To Warcries
Grand Charm:
+ To Attack Rating, Max damage, Life
Small Charm:
+ To Attack Rating, Max damage, Life
Small Charm:
Annihilus
Large Charm:
Hellfire Torch
Act2 Mercenary with Might Aura
Helm:
Crown of Thieves
Weapon:
The Reaper's Toll
Socketed with Ohm Rune
Armor:
Fortitude
Stat Point Distribution
StrengthsomeEnough to equip gear.
Dexterity0-20As you level up before you get your endgame gear you should put enough points into dexterity so that you are able to hit enemies. Might also be a good idea to add some points here with endgame gear if you still struggle to hit enemies.
VitalityrestSpend the rest of your stat points here
Energy0
Skill Point Distribution
20WhirlwindMain Skill of the build.
20ShoutEnsure to always have this warcry active
20Battle OrdersEnsure to always have this warcry active
1Battle CommandUse this warcry first to boost the level of your other Warcries
1BerserkUsed for physically immune monsters
20Sword Mastery
1Increased Speed
20Iron SkinSpend all spare points in this skill
1HowlPrerequisite Skill
1BashPrerequisite Skill
1LeapPrerequisite Skill
1StunPrerequisite Skill
1ConcentratePrerequisite Skill
1Increased StaminaPrerequisite Skill