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'''Whirlwind''' is a [[Barbarian]] Tier 6 [[Barbarian_skillBarbarian_skills|skill]] unlocked at [[Clvl|character level]] 20, doing damage to enemies in close proximity to the Barbarian.<br>
It's a [[signature skill]] of the Barbarian.
Just like the D2 skill, Whirlwind lands multiple hits to anything in the barbarian's path, and it can strike multiple monsters per use. The whirling graphic is much improved in D3, with the weapon visible tracking around in a circle, leaving a glowing light as it spins and pausing an instant when it makes contact with a hapless enemy.
==[[Synergies]]==
Cleave benefits directly from the following [[trait]]s:* None known[[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs. * [[Cruelty]]: Increases your chance of dealing critical strikes. * [[Weak Spot]]: Increases critical strike damage.<br> Cleave may benefit from the following traits:* [[Frenzied Attacks]]: Increases the chance to deal critical strikes and increases critical strike damage when the Barbarian is wielding two weapons. * [[Thunderous Blows]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a two-handed weapon. * [[Beast Hunter]]: Damage bonus against Beasts.* [[Demonsbane]]: Damage bonus against Demons.* [[Just...Stay...Dead!]]: Damage bonus against Undead.* [[Massive Blow]]: You have a chance to hit all nearby targets with a single hit. Requires a two-handed weapon. * [[Pig Sticker]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a polearm, spears or when he throws weapons. * [[Die by the Sword]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding swords. * [[Axe Murderer]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding axes.* [[Brain Basher]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding maces. '''Note:''' Traits will no doubt be revamped before game release.
[[Image:Barb-ww1.jpg|thumb|200px|The old Whirlwind.]]
[[Image:New_Whirlwind.png|thumb|200px|The new Whirlwind.]]
'''Whirlwind''' was revealed in Blizzard's [[WWI 2008| World Wide Invitational]] in Paris, along with the announcement of Diablo 3. It is pretty much identical to the Diablo 2 Whirlwind, except requiring [[Fury]] to use.
During the BlizzCon's 2009 Diablo 3 panel, the development team showed off visual changes to the skill. With the creation of the [[Desert Dervish]], who also use a form of whirlwind, the [[D3 Team]] found out that the Dune Dervish's whirlwind is much better looking than the Barbarian's. In order to rectify this, they improved the Whirlwind animation with more blur, and more Barbarian copies in it.
The team showed off the new Whirlwind for the Barbarian, with a demonstration of him slaughtering multiple farm animals with it (Secret Cow Level?). The new Whirlwind is much more intense and as the barbarian spins, dust and sand is seen being around him, also, the whirlwind seems more vicious, giving a feeling of "weight of the weapon + the speed of spinning = very hard hits" to the player.
===Previous Versions===
See the [[Barbarian skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Whirlwind and other Barbarian skills.
===Whirlwind in Other Games===
This skill is an updated version of [[Diablo II]]'s [[Barbarian]] skill {{iw|Whirlwind Whirlwind}}, which also improved the Barbarian's [[attack rating]].
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==Media==
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 III screenshot and picture gallery:* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo 3 III screenshots and pictures]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Whirlwind&cat=all&x=10&y=8 '''Whirlwind''' specific gallery contents]
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Image:Barb-ww1.jpg|The old Whirlwind.
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==References==
* [[BlizzCon_2009_Panel:_Diablo_3_Heroes_and_Monsters|BlizzCon 2009 Heroes and Monsters Panel on this wiki]]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats]* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mHnnc9P5Wbk BlizzCon 2009 Heroes and Monsters panel]
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report]
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