The TLDR 2H Barb

[Diconius]

REALLY enjoying this build. Came back after a bit of a break, played most the minion builds Median has to offer in the past but I wanted something a bit more durable after trying so many glass cannons (oof). I'm just getting to early rifts/dungeons in all T4 gear, should I add specific bases to my filter for crafting? Is there a good quick step by step on how to craft a solid upgrade from the T4 or should I just farm until I find the SU or runes to make the Grief?

Also, does ethereal matter for +damage in Median? Should I be hunting for some insanely rare eth superior labrys with 6 sockets?

Final question, how does Priestess ranger stack up compared to the A3? She gets a tons of bonuses for us and the miasma bow super debuffs enemies right?

[aerial]

There isn't really anything special about crafting, spam shirnes. They arent that great upgrades in many cases, so you need hit decent roll. Bases aren't that important honestly, except weapon.
Ethereal base is good for runeword, so definitely worth keeping eye on them, especially for weapon if youre going for grief.

As for merc it really depends if you can keep it alive, because a1 are tricky to do so. If it doesn't die, by all means use whatever works.

On unrelated note, i was wondering about endgame usage of lion stance, comparing in to wolf stance.
25 points lion stance ends at around 200ewd and 150-200% str as magic damage. with gotter and 5400 strength this would be 8-11k added magic damage, via sor would add 13k-17,5k. You'd lose about 200 ewd from wolf stance (which adds total of around 400).
Physical res penalty and attack speed is often neglible vs certain bosses. Deadly strike doesn't double this magic damage, which is downside.

[Captcha]

There isn't really anything special about crafting, spam shirnes. They arent that great upgrades in many cases, so you need hit decent roll. Bases aren't that important honestly, except weapon.
Ethereal base is good for runeword, so definitely worth keeping eye on them, especially for weapon if youre going for grief.

As for merc it really depends if you can keep it alive, because a1 are tricky to do so. If it doesn't die, by all means use whatever works.

On unrelated note, i was wondering about endgame usage of lion stance, comparing in to wolf stance.
25 points lion stance ends at around 200ewd and 150-200% str as magic damage. with gotter and 5400 strength this would be 8-11k added magic damage, via sor would add 13k-17,5k. You'd lose about 200 ewd from wolf stance (which adds total of around 400).
Physical res penalty and attack speed is often neglible vs certain bosses. Deadly strike doesn't double this magic damage, which is downside.

Loss of Wolf's movement speed is the other factor? It would be a slow and clunky character without it.

[fr0gbug]

25 points lion stance ends at around 200ewd and 150-200% str as magic damage. with gotter and 5400 strength this would be 8-11k added magic damage

Would be super OP but Lion stance doesn't scale with total str, just base str -> bonus damage is hard capped at 3995 average magic possible bonus damage if I did my math right

[PresidentLoki]

Is this or WW the only real builds for barbs? Why is there no summoner barb? Is it not viable late game? Sorry I’m new just started a few days ago

[Jampula]

Is this or WW the only real builds for barbs? Why is there no summoner barb? Is it not viable late game? Sorry I’m new just started a few days ago

Why don't you test one out? It is viable but usually summoners are kind of a let-down in end-game ubers. As you are new you shouldn't even read guides yet (besides giving you some pointers) but docs should be your main friend, even though I have all the respect for this guide and aerial but just start a barb, build it how you want and have fun, before lvl 50 respecs are free. And after that you still have three free ones, plus Belladonna Elixirs.


Am I the only one who 'memberberrie when gaming was for fun and not constant performing or searching for a sense of accoplishment?

[altoiddealer]

The new elemental tree looks like it has potential, but probably needs a lot of research and testing to perform well in the endgame

[vektson]

Wouldn't it be better to max Ancient Blood over taking Endurance not to mention the +skills Ancient Blood can get? I know Endurance is 1:1% unlike Ancients 1:0.5% life but we get the acc bonus with it. Working on my 125 charms and trying figure out my AR. Only got my Hell respec left and wondering if I can commit 100% strength on respec. Either way though great build and loving my first character

[sujan2016]

Blind Anger

Blind Anger
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1179 - 1447) to (1342 - 1647)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 105
8% Chance to cast level 13 Crucify on Melee Attack
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
(1 to 5)% Chance of Crushing Blow
Blinds Attacker +3
+(120 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to All Attributes
Socketed (4)

is it a good item for this build?

[iwansquall]

When shrine crafting couple of gears, I noticed there are couple of interesting procs & oskill are still in the game.
As someone love proc, i was saddened that new passive effectively blocking fire/cold/lightning (im using set amulet for punisher proc lul)

And specific proc or oskill that worth mentioned here (aside from the mentioned weapon swap buff skill)?
I think i saw hammertime one time and couple of time strike.

*Im legit think that barb melee passive is super OP. super strong for just 1 point.