I was going oldskool with a Tantrum (0-skill) barb, but Kraken Stance (from crafted helm) adds little noticeable damage (with high +max skill level and maxed Eagle stance), and it seems I need a huge investment into dex/attack rating in order to hit consistently on stronger mobs/bosses.
I need the rainbow damage of Kraken Stance to deal with mobs that can't be cursed via wolf doom, but it lacks the punch it used to have, to the point where I'd rather just rock Eagle Stance for safety.
What do?