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===Bloodthirst===
 
===Bloodthirst===
 
[[File:IconBloodthirst.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconBloodthirst.png|left]]
[[Bloodthirst]] is enabled at [[level]] 10.<br>
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[[Bloodthirst]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 10.<br>
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Causes the Barbarian to gain life based on the amount of damage he deals, in a traditional [[leech]]-skill.
 
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* '''Description:''' Gain {{c_lime|10%}} of all [[damage]] done as [[Life]].
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'''Description:''' Gain {{c_lime|10%}} of all [[damage]] done as [[Life]].
  
  
 
===Pound of Flesh===
 
===Pound of Flesh===
 
[[File:IconPoundOfFlesh.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconPoundOfFlesh.png|left]]
[[Pound of Flesh]] is enabled at [[level]] 10.<br>
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[[Pound of Flesh]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 10.<br>
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Increases the frequency and healing power of health globes.
 
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* '''Description:''' Increases the chance of finding a [[health globe]] by {{c_lime|25%}} and you gain {{c_lime|100%}} additional health from [[health globes]].
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'''Description:''' Increases the chance of finding a [[health globe]] by {{c_lime|25%}} and you gain {{c_lime|100%}} additional health from [[health globes]].
  
  
 
===Ruthless===
 
===Ruthless===
 
[[File:IconRuthless.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconRuthless.png|left]]
[[Ruthless]] is enabled at [[level]] 12.<br>
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[[Ruthless]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 12.<br>
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Increases the chance and damage of critical hits.
 
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* '''Description:''' [[Critical hit]] chance increased by {{c_lime|5%}}. [[Critical hit]] damage increased by {{c_lime|50%}}.
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'''Description:''' [[Critical hit]] chance increased by {{c_lime|5%}}. [[Critical hit]] damage increased by {{c_lime|50%}}.
 
* {{c_grey|Many skills and runestone effects rely on critical hits to trigger their effects.}}
 
* {{c_grey|Many skills and runestone effects rely on critical hits to trigger their effects.}}
  
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===Weapons Master===
 
===Weapons Master===
 
[[File:IconWeaponMaster.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconWeaponMaster.png|left]]
[[Weapons Master]] is enabled at [[level]] 13.<br>
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[[Weapons Master]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 13.<br>
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Provides a bonus based on weapon type.
 
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* '''Description:''' Gain a bonus based on the weapon type of your main hand weapon:<br>• [[Swords]]/[[Daggers]]: {{c_lime|10%}} increased [[damage]].<br>• [[Maces]]/[[Axes]]: {{c_lime|10%}} chance to [[critical hit]].<br>• [[Polearms]]/[[Spears]]: {{c_lime|10%}} [[attack speed]].<br>• [[Mighty Weapons]]: {{c_lime|1}} [[Fury]] per hit.
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'''Description:''' Gain a bonus based on the weapon type of your main hand weapon:<br>
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• [[Swords]]/[[Daggers]]: {{c_lime|10%}} increased [[damage]]<br>
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• [[Maces]]/[[Axes]]: {{c_lime|10%}} chance to [[critical hit]]<br>
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• [[Polearms]]/[[Spears]]: {{c_lime|10%}} [[attack speed]]<br>
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• [[Mighty Weapons]]: {{c_lime|1}} [[Fury]] per hit
  
  
 
===Inspiring Presence===
 
===Inspiring Presence===
 
[[File:IconInspiringPresence.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconInspiringPresence.png|left]]
[[Inspiring Presence]] is enabled at [[level]] 15.<br>
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[[Inspiring Presence]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 15.<br>
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Doubles the length of the Barbarian's shouts and regenerates Life.
 
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* '''Description:''' The duration of your [[shouts]] is doubled. While benefiting from War Cry or Battle Rage you regenerate {{c_lime|20%}} of your total [[Life]] per minute.<br>• [[Battle Rage]]<br>• [[Threatening Shout]]<br>• [[War Cry]]
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'''Description:''' The duration of your [[shouts]] is doubled. While benefiting from War Cry or Battle Rage you regenerate {{c_lime|20%}} of your total [[Life]] per minute.
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• [[Battle Rage]]<br>
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• [[Threatening Shout]]<br>
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• [[War Cry]]
  
  
 
===Berserker Rage===
 
===Berserker Rage===
 
[[File:IconBerserkerRage.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconBerserkerRage.png|left]]
[[Berserker Rage]] is enabled at [[level]] 17.<br>
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[[Berserker Rage]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 17.<br>
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Increases the Barbarian's damage when he is full of Fury.
 
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* '''Description:''' You inflict an additional {{c_lime|20%}} [[damage]] while at maximum [[Fury]].
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'''Description:''' You inflict an additional {{c_lime|20%}} [[damage]] while at maximum [[Fury]].
  
  
 
===Animosity===
 
===Animosity===
 
[[File:IconAnimosity.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconAnimosity.png|left]]
[[Animosity]] is enabled at [[level]] 19.<br>
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[[Animosity]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 19.<br>
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Increases [[Fury]] generation and maximum Fury.
 
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* '''Description:''' Increases [[Fury]] generation by {{c_lime|10%}} and maximum [[Fury]] is increased by {{c_lime|20}}.
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'''Description:''' Increases [[Fury]] generation by {{c_lime|10%}} and maximum [[Fury]] is increased by {{c_lime|20}}.
 
* {{c_grey|Fury is used to power your most powerful attacks.}}
 
* {{c_grey|Fury is used to power your most powerful attacks.}}
  
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===Superstition===
 
===Superstition===
 
[[File:IconSuperstition.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconSuperstition.png|left]]
[[Superstition]] is enabled at [[level]] 20.<br>
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[[Superstition]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 20.<br>
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Reduces non-physical damage and increases Fury generation.
 
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* '''Description:''' Reduces all non-physical [[damage]] taken by {{c_lime|20%}}. Whenever you take damage from a [[ranged]] or [[elemental]] attack you gain {{c_lime|3}} [[Fury]].
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'''Description:''' Reduces all non-physical [[damage]] taken by {{c_lime|20%}}. Whenever you take damage from a [[ranged]] or [[elemental]] attack you gain {{c_lime|3}} [[Fury]].
  
  
 
===Tough as Nails===
 
===Tough as Nails===
 
[[File:IconToughAsNails.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconToughAsNails.png|left]]
[[Tough as Nails]] is enabled at [[level]] 22.<br>
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[[Tough as Nails]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 22.<br>
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Increases the Barbarian's armor and thorns damage.
 
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* '''Description:''' Increases [[armor]] by {{c_lime|100%}}. [[Thorns]] damage dealt increased by {{c_lime|100%}}.
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'''Description:''' Increases [[armor]] by {{c_lime|100%}}.<br>
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[[Thorns]] damage dealt increased by {{c_lime|100%}}.
  
  
 
===No Escape===
 
===No Escape===
 
[[File:IconNoEscape.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconNoEscape.png|left]]
[[No Escape]] is enabled at [[level]] 23.<br>
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[[No Escape]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 23.<br>
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Increases the damage of Ancient Spear and Weapon Throw, and provides [[buff]]s for both.
 
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* '''Description:''' Increases the damage of [[Ancient Spear]] and [[Weapon Throw]] by {{c_lime|100%}}. In addition, killing an enemy with Ancient Spear automatically resets the [[cooldown]] and killing an enemy with Weapon Throw returns {{c_lime|20}} [[Fury]].
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'''Description:''' Increases the damage of [[Ancient Spear]] and [[Weapon Throw]] by {{c_lime|100%}}. In addition, killing an enemy with Ancient Spear automatically resets the [[cooldown]] and killing an enemy with Weapon Throw returns {{c_lime|20}} [[Fury]].
  
  
 
===Relentless===
 
===Relentless===
 
[[File:IconRelentless.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconRelentless.png|left]]
[[Relentless]] is enabled at [[level]] 25.<br>
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[[Relentless]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 25.<br>
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Reduces damage taken and eliminates Fury cost when the Barbarian is badly injured.
 
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* '''Description:''' While below {{c_lime|20%}} [[Life]], all skills cost no [[Fury]] and all [[damage]] taken is reduced by {{c_lime|50%}}.
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'''Description:''' While below {{c_lime|20%}} [[Life]], all skills cost no [[Fury]] and all [[damage]] taken is reduced by {{c_lime|50%}}.
  
  
 
===Brawler===
 
===Brawler===
 
[[File:IconBrawler.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconBrawler.png|left]]
[[Brawler]] is enabled at [[level]] 26.<br>
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[[Brawler]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 26.<br>
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Increases the Barbarian's damage when he is swarmed.
 
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* '''Description:''' As long as there are {{c_lime|5}} enemies within {{c_lime|8}} yards, all of your damage is increased by {{c_lime|30%}}.
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'''Description:''' As long as there are {{c_lime|5}} enemies within {{c_lime|8}} yards, all of your damage is increased by {{c_lime|30%}}.
  
  
 
===Juggernaut===
 
===Juggernaut===
 
[[File:IconJuggernaut.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconJuggernaut.png|left]]
[[Juggernaut]] is enabled at [[level]] 28.<br>
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[[Juggernaut]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 28.<br>
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Reduces the effects of [[debuff]]s on the Barbarian.
 
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* '''Description:''' The duration of control impairing effects on you are reduced by {{c_lime|20%}}. In addition, whenever you become [[stunned]], [[feared]], or [[charmed]] you recover {{c_lime|15%}} of your maximum [[Life]].
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'''Description:''' The duration of control impairing effects on you are reduced by {{c_lime|20%}}. In addition, whenever you become [[stunned]], [[feared]], or [[charmed]] you recover {{c_lime|15%}} of your maximum [[Life]].
  
  
 
===Boon of Bul-Kathos===
 
===Boon of Bul-Kathos===
 
[[File:IconBoonOfBulKathos.png|left]]
 
[[File:IconBoonOfBulKathos.png|left]]
[[Boon of Bul-Kathos]] is enabled at [[level]] 30.<br>
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[[Boon of Bul-Kathos]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 30.<br>
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Reduces the cooldown on Earthquake, Call of the Ancients, and Wrath of the Berserker.
 
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* '''Description:''' The [[cooldown]] on your [[Earthquake]], [[Call of the Ancients]], and [[Wrath of the Berserker]] skills is reduced by {{c_lime|30}} seconds.
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'''Description:''' The [[cooldown]] on your [[Earthquake]], [[Call of the Ancients]], and [[Wrath of the Berserker]] skills is reduced by {{c_lime|30}} seconds.
  
  
 
===Unforgiving===
 
===Unforgiving===
 
[[File:IconUnforgiving.png|left]]
 
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[[Unforgiving]] is enabled at [[level]] 30.<br>
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[[Unforgiving]] is unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 30.<br>
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Eliminates Fury decay and increases Fury regeneration.
 
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* '''Description:''' You no longer degenerate [[Fury]]. Instead, you gain {{c_lime|1}} [[Fury]] every {{c_lime|5}} seconds.
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'''Description:''' You no longer degenerate [[Fury]]. Instead, you gain {{c_lime|1}} [[Fury]] every {{c_lime|5}} seconds.
  
  
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] -- IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] -- IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-class-specific-armor-benefits Blizzard on Class-Specific Armor Benefits] -- IncGamers 9th Aug 2011
 
* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/blizzard-on-class-specific-armor-benefits Blizzard on Class-Specific Armor Benefits] -- IncGamers 9th Aug 2011
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8012653#post8012653 Kastigar's Really Big Barb thread] -- IncGamers 8th Sep 2011
  
  

Revision as of 16:08, 10 September 2011

Passive skills replaced Traits late in game development. Many passives are very similar to previously-known traits, with the main changes coming in changes to the character level requirements, and the fact that passives are on/off, rather than using 1, 3, or 5 points, as Traits did. Characters only get three passive in total, with one slot opening up for a passive at Clvl 10, 20, and 30.


Barbarian Passives

This list is tentative and based on the beta build. Expect further refinements in the final game.


Bloodthirst

IconBloodthirst.png

Bloodthirst is unlocked at Level 10.
Causes the Barbarian to gain life based on the amount of damage he deals, in a traditional leech-skill.

Description: Gain 10% of all damage done as Life.


Pound of Flesh

IconPoundOfFlesh.png

Pound of Flesh is unlocked at Level 10.
Increases the frequency and healing power of health globes.

Description: Increases the chance of finding a health globe by 25% and you gain 100% additional health from health globes.


Ruthless

IconRuthless.png

Ruthless is unlocked at Level 12.
Increases the chance and damage of critical hits.

Description: Critical hit chance increased by 5%. Critical hit damage increased by 50%.

  • Many skills and runestone effects rely on critical hits to trigger their effects.


Weapons Master

IconWeaponMaster.png

Weapons Master is unlocked at Level 13.
Provides a bonus based on weapon type.

Description: Gain a bonus based on the weapon type of your main hand weapon:
Swords/Daggers: 10% increased damage
Maces/Axes: 10% chance to critical hit
Polearms/Spears: 10% attack speed
Mighty Weapons: 1 Fury per hit


Inspiring Presence

IconInspiringPresence.png

Inspiring Presence is unlocked at Level 15.
Doubles the length of the Barbarian's shouts and regenerates Life.

Description: The duration of your shouts is doubled. While benefiting from War Cry or Battle Rage you regenerate 20% of your total Life per minute.

Battle Rage
Threatening Shout
War Cry


Berserker Rage

IconBerserkerRage.png

Berserker Rage is unlocked at Level 17.
Increases the Barbarian's damage when he is full of Fury.

Description: You inflict an additional 20% damage while at maximum Fury.


Animosity

IconAnimosity.png

Animosity is unlocked at Level 19.
Increases Fury generation and maximum Fury.

Description: Increases Fury generation by 10% and maximum Fury is increased by 20.

  • Fury is used to power your most powerful attacks.


Superstition

IconSuperstition.png

Superstition is unlocked at Level 20.
Reduces non-physical damage and increases Fury generation.

Description: Reduces all non-physical damage taken by 20%. Whenever you take damage from a ranged or elemental attack you gain 3 Fury.


Tough as Nails

IconToughAsNails.png

Tough as Nails is unlocked at Level 22.
Increases the Barbarian's armor and thorns damage.

Description: Increases armor by 100%.
Thorns damage dealt increased by 100%.


No Escape

IconNoEscape.png

No Escape is unlocked at Level 23.
Increases the damage of Ancient Spear and Weapon Throw, and provides buffs for both.

Description: Increases the damage of Ancient Spear and Weapon Throw by 100%. In addition, killing an enemy with Ancient Spear automatically resets the cooldown and killing an enemy with Weapon Throw returns 20 Fury.


Relentless

IconRelentless.png

Relentless is unlocked at Level 25.
Reduces damage taken and eliminates Fury cost when the Barbarian is badly injured.

Description: While below 20% Life, all skills cost no Fury and all damage taken is reduced by 50%.


Brawler

IconBrawler.png

Brawler is unlocked at Level 26.
Increases the Barbarian's damage when he is swarmed.

Description: As long as there are 5 enemies within 8 yards, all of your damage is increased by 30%.


Juggernaut

IconJuggernaut.png

Juggernaut is unlocked at Level 28.
Reduces the effects of debuffs on the Barbarian.

Description: The duration of control impairing effects on you are reduced by 20%. In addition, whenever you become stunned, feared, or charmed you recover 15% of your maximum Life.


Boon of Bul-Kathos

IconBoonOfBulKathos.png

Boon of Bul-Kathos is unlocked at Level 30.
Reduces the cooldown on Earthquake, Call of the Ancients, and Wrath of the Berserker.

Description: The cooldown on your Earthquake, Call of the Ancients, and Wrath of the Berserker skills is reduced by 30 seconds.


Unforgiving

IconUnforgiving.png

Unforgiving is unlocked at Level 30.
Eliminates Fury decay and increases Fury regeneration.

Description: You no longer degenerate Fury. Instead, you gain 1 Fury every 5 seconds.


Development

  • See the Barbarian skill archive for the full list, with descriptions, of all active and passive skills that have been removed from the game during development.


The Barbarian's skills and skill trees were first seen at BlizzCon 2008 as a mix of active and passive skills (mostly passive), with only a few enabled and many showing nothing more than vague descriptions in the skill trees.

For the BlizzCon 2009 build, 24 of the Barbarian's passive skills were removed, and only five new passives were introduced: Scavenge, Strong Constitution, Bloodthirst, Retaliation, and Cripple.

For BlizzCon 2010, passive skills were removed from the skill trees and replaced by traits. Twelve of the Barbarian's passive skills were removed, but this time, 28 new traits were introduced. Only two passives were turned, more or less directly, into traits: Bad Temper and Second Wind.

By the July 2011 Press Event, the skill system had once again been completely redesigned. The traits system was scrapped, and replaced by a new version of passive skills, but still separate from the active skills. Although 13 of the Barbarian's traits were turned into passives, 18 of them were removed, and 9 passives were brand new.

The list of Barbarian passives shown at the press event was obviously still in development. There were several issues: Pound of Flesh was listed twice, Cruelty had the same description and icon as Bloodthirst, Slaughter had the same description and icon as Berserker Rage, and 6 passives had no level requirements, possibly so beta players could try them out right from the beginning. Also, the list of Barbarian passives was noticeably longer than that of the other classes, and will no doubt be shortened.

Just a few days later, the passive Tough As Nails was announced, which seems to be designed to replace Iron Skin and another passive.


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