Post by digs on Jun 30, 2011 4:26:04 GMT
Digs Brutal Barbarian
(Bbn32/Pal1/WpM7)
High Damaging Universal Strength Tank (Uni Str)
(Bbn32/Pal1/WpM7)
High Damaging Universal Strength Tank (Uni Str)
About
NOTE: I'm still adding info to this build but decided that I should go ahead and post it now before I never get around to it. I meant to post this several months ago.
Hey guys. This is my barbarian build which I've been playing for some time now. Some of you may have seen it in action when I play it as the character Brutus. I was inspired by Herc's Barbarian after seeing it in action a long time ago. I made this build to accomplish two things: tank well and deal a lot of damage. He's now been through the hells almost 6 times through and has never once been reincarnated. I really enjoyed playing him and now would like to share him with you.
The damage output on this toon is amazing. With 8 attacks per round (using Clockwork Boots) and 13-20/x5 criticals he really dishes it out. Anything that is not immune to criticals dies extremly fast, while the others just die fast. This build is very effective right from the beginning, but you will have to go without a shield until you obtain the Shapestrong Large ability. That will allow you to wield a shield and two-handed weapon at the same time which will greatly improve your defense.
Speaking of Shapestrong Large, there is a trick to using it right. First, you must switch to large mode and equip both your weapon and shield. After that, switch back to medium mode in order to receive the extra attacks and to gain some AC.
Now this isn't a problem as long as you're only using one weapon, but if you're adventuring in a level 60 area with many Demigods in your party, you're likely to come across creatures that will heal on a certain element. Switching your weapon for a reason such as this while in medium mode will cause you to lose your shield. If you want to keep your AC high (and if you're fighting something like an Elite Malebranche you will definitely need to), then you must take the time to switch into large mode, swap weapons, and switch back into medium mode. This wastes quite a bit of time so it's best not to focus on mobs that heal on your weapon unless they are really threatening the party.
One of the fun things about this build is its ability to taunt opponents. Taunt draws the attention of your opponent while lowering their AC by up to 6. This greatly increases your chances of landing critical hits and is also very useful for drawing away mobs from casters or other party members in trouble. I recommend placing the Taunt action on your quickbar twice: once as a text macro with "!action taunt opponent" and the other as the normal Taunt action that lets you select your target. For me, these are F3 and F4 respectively. F3 is what I spam when I want to taunt my current opponent and the other I use to draw aggro from other mobs or to taunt what I expect will be my next opponent.
For Taunt to be most effective you will need to have +50 taunt on your gear. This is pretty easy once you become a demigod and can equip the Asmo gloves, Reaching for Damnation. Until then you may want to use Masterful Performance and augmenters to reach that amount. Because this build does not have the ESF: Taunt feat, your skill level will never reach the maximum of 127. Nevertheless, it is still highly effective and even works on the toughest mobs and bosses.
Requirements
The only thing required to make this build is the Kolyarut subraceInfo
This build does not require demi bonuses
- High Stats for passing checks: 60 STR, 42 DEX, 40 CON @ Double Demi w/ Str Arti
- High Damage: 8 APR, 13-20/x5 Criticals (+10 to Critical Confirmation rolls)
- High AC: 134 @ lvl 60 and 142 @ Double Demi w/ Girding. 147 in Expertise.
- High Saves: 66F/64R/60W @ lvl 60 and 70F/68R/64W @ Double Demi
- High AB: 97 @ lvl 60 and 100 @ Double Demi w/ Str Arti (106 effective AB after a good taunt)
- Taunt for up to effectively +6 more AB & to draw aggro
- Crit Immune
- Doesn't require Breach or Mords protection
You can choose to specialize in one of the following weapons: Two-Bladed Sword, Dire Mace, Double Axe, and Double Scimitar. Some of these weapons have been modified on HG. The first 3 in the list all have a 19-20 crit range with a 3x multiplier. The Double Scimitar has a 18-20 crit range with a 2x multipler. All are slashing weapons except the Dire Mace which is bludgeoning. For this build, I chose the Two-Bladed Sword.
The best weapon to use is a fully buffed weapon from DustBone. The DB Two-Bladed Sword is unique in that it is only double-sided weapon to have 4 elemental damage types. Only four DB weapons actually have this feature and since elemental weapons buffs are much more common than exotic buffs you will be able to get more damage buffs on your weapon.
Some people may argue that bludgeoning damage is more effective in the Hells but that isn't always the case. Pit Fiends do in fact take more bludgeoning damage but Malebranches, Cornugons, and Brood Serpents actually take more slashing. Slashing is also equally or more effective on all the hells bosses from Belial on down. Slashing is a very good damage type for other runs too, especially Aboleths and Elysium.
The Double Scimitar is another excellent option as it would result in a 10-20 crit range (x4 multipler). Choose the Dire Mace if you prefer a bludgeoning weapon. In the end, your choice may just come down to which weapons you actually have.
Weapon Crafting Tip - Remove Sonic damage from all your weapons. The Barbarian's Thundering Rage feat adds an incredible 10d10 Sonic damage to your weapon. There is no reason to have Sonic damage on your weapon because it will not stack with this.
Race
Race: Half-OrcAbilitiesSubrace: Kolyarut
- STR +2, INT -2, CHA -2
- Free Feats: Blooded, Toughness
- STR +5, DEX +5, INT +2, CON +2, CHA -2, WIS -2
- Free Feats: Dodge, Mobility, Spring Attack
- The build requires 40 base STR for Crit Immunity from Greater Rage
- The build requires 23 base DEX for Superior Critical
- The build requires 21 base CON for Mighty Rage
Skills1This is what you should see during character creation
Base Race1 Koly Barb2 L603 +14 Demi 2xDemi Arti Mod STR 15 17 22 26 40 54 56 58 60 25DEX 15 15 20 20 24 38 40 42 42 16CON 14 14 16 20 22 36 38 40 40 15INT 14 12 14 14 14 28 30 32 32 11WIS 8 8 6 6 6 20 22 24 24 7CHA 10 8 6 6 6 20 22 24 24 7
2Barbarians get +4 STR, +4 CON in Legendary Levels
320 Stat Points: 4 in DEX, 2 in CON, 14 in STR
Feats
Intimidate 4Required for Weapon Master Tumble 60 Adds 12 AC Discipline 63 For Discipline checks Listen 63 Increases chances of hitting concealed enemies Taunt 63 For drawing aggro Craft Armor 63 Adds AC (+3 with the right gear) Craft Weapon 63 Adds AB (+3 with the right gear) Concentration 16 For Concentration checks
Free Feats[/tr][tr]
1. Toughness 2. Blooded 3. Dodge 4. Mobility 5. Spring Attack
Pre Epic (7)
1. Power Attack Required for Devastating Critical 2. Cleave Required for Devastating Critical 3. Expertise Required for Weapon Master 4. Whirlwind Attack Required for Weapon Master 5. Exotic Weapon Proficiency Required to use a double-sided weapon 6. Weapon Focus Required for Weapon Master 7. Improved Critical Required for Devastating Critical
Epic (7+3 Bonus)
1. Ambidexterity 2. Two-Weapon Fighting 3. Improved Two-Weapon Fighting 4. Great Cleave Required for Devastating Critical 5. Power Critical 6. Superior Critical 7. Epic Weapon Focus
1. Overwhelming Critical Required for Devastating Critical 2. Devastating Critical 3. Thundering Rage
Legendary (7)
1. LSA: Tumble 2. Legendary Weapon Focus 3. Iron Will 4. Legendary Will 5. Epic Prowess 6. Mighty Rage
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[/tr][/table][/blockquote]Attack Bonus (AB)
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20BAB 10EBAB 15LBAB 1Weapon Focus 2Epic weapon Focus 1Epic Prowess 3Legendary Weapon Focus 1Superior Weapon Focus 25STR Mod 20Buffs 2Craft Weapon 100
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[/tr][/table][/blockquote]Armor Class (AC)
Saves
10Base 20Deflection Asmo Gloves 20Natural Strongheart Amulet 3AC Base Armor Light Armor 17AC Armor Bonus BUR Armor 3Shield Base 15Shield AC BUR Shield 12Tumble 2Armor Skin 15DEX Bonus 2Craft Armor 20Dodge Boots, Bard Song, UEF, Epic Mage Armor, etc. 138Total
FortitudeGear
22Base 5Legendary Saves 13CON Mod 5CHA Bonus 20Bonus 2Demi 2Double Demi 69Total
Reflex
19Base 5Legendary Saves 14DEX Mod 5CHA Bonus 20Bonus 2Demi 2Double Demi 67Total
Will
16Base 5Legendary Saves 5WIS Mod 5CHA Bonus 2Iron Will 7Legendary Will 20Bonus 2Demi 2Double Demi 64Total
Helm Visor of Vigilance +14 STR, +14 WIS, +14 CHA Cloak Kyton's Cover +14 INT, Fire Res, Sonic Res Armor Nameless Cold +14 DEX, +14 CON, Cold Res Shield Bastion of Cormyr Acid Res, Elec Res Belt Sash of the Shadaklan Bogs Exotic Res, Sleep & Poison Immunity Boots Clockwork Boots Extra Attack Gloves Reaching for Damnation Taunt Amulet Strongheart 20 Natural AC, Physical Res
Wearing Nameless Cold, Bastion of Cormyr, and Kytons Cover together will give you high damage resistance for each elemental type. Add a Visor of Vigilance and there is the opportunity to get +14 to all abilities.
I use the Clockwork Boots from Toyshop to get an extra attack per round. These boots only grant 10 Dodge AC so you will need to make sure you make up the rest through buffs like haste, epic mage armor, a druid's AOV, a cleric's UEF, and bard song. In a full party this is pretty easy, but if you're soloing you might want to throw on something like Ashen Shugar's Lifethread to cast EMA on yourself or Memnoch's Keeper for UEF.
Here's some other gear that is useful for this build:
- Tempest of Blood - can be thrown on for more rages without having to rest
- Teldar's Toolbelt of Honing - buff yourself with +13 GMW and Keen
- Festering Girdle - throw this on to protect from festers against Chasmes or Elite Hamatulas
Taking Paladin at level 2 is optional. Switching to and from Paladin requires an alignment change so I decided to deal with that right from the start. You can take the Paladin level at any time before 20.
Lvl | Class | Feats | Skills | Abilities |
1 | Barbarian | Power Attack | Intimidate +4, Discipline +4, Listen +4, Taunt +4, Craft Armor +4, Craft Weapon +4 | |
2 | Paladin | Discipline +1,Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
3 | Barbarian | Cleave | Discipline +1, Listen +2, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
4 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 | |
5 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
6 | Barbarian | Expertise | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
7 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
8 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 | |
9 | Barbarian | Whirlwind Attack | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
10 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
11 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
12 | Barbarian | Weapon Proficiency (exotic) | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 |
13 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
14 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
15 | Barbarian | Weapon Focus | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
16 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 | |
17 | Weapon Master | Weapon of Choice | Discipline +1, Listen +1 | |
18 | Weapon Master | Improved Critical | Discipline +1, Listen +1 | |
19 | Weapon Master | Discipline +1, Listen +1 | ||
20 | Weapon Master | Discipline +1, Listen +1 | DEX +1 | |
21 | Weapon Master | Ambidexterity | Discipline +1, Listen +1 | |
22 | Weapon Master | Discipline +1, Listen +1 | ||
23 | Weapon Master | Discipline +1, Listen +1 | ||
24 | Barbarian | Two-Weapon Fighting | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +8, Craft Armor +8, Craft Weapon +8 | DEX +1 |
25 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
26 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
27 | Barbarian | Improved Two-Weapon Fighting | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
28 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | DEX +1 | |
29 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
30 | Barbarian | Great Cleave | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
31 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
32 | Barbarian | Overwhelming Critical | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | DEX +1 |
33 | Barbarian | Power Critical | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
34 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
35 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
36 | Barbarian | Devastating Critical, Superior Critical | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | CON +1 |
37 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
38 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
39 | Barbarian | Epic Weapon Focus | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
40 | Barbarian | Thundering Rage | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | CON +1 |
41 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
42 | Barbarian | LSA: Tumble | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 |
43 | Barbarian | Tumble +46, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
44 | Barbarian | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 | |
45 | Barbarian | Legendary Weapon Focus | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
46 | Barbarian | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 | |
47 | Barbarian | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
48 | Barbarian | Iron Will | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 |
49 | Barbarian | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
50 | Barbarian | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 | |
51 | Barbarian | Legendary Will | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
52 | Barbarian | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 | |
53 | Barbarian | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
54 | Barbarian | Epic Prowess | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 |
55 | Barbarian | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
56 | Barbarian | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 | |
57 | Barbarian | Mighty Rage | Tumble +1, Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | |
58 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | STR +1 | |
59 | Barbarian | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1 | ||
60 | Barbarian | Armor Skin | Discipline +1, Listen +1, Taunt +1, Craft Armor +1, Craft Weapon +1, Concentration +16 | STR +1 |
Updated 07/03/2011 - added leveling guide, updated weapon information, added more gear information