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Frenzy is a Primary Barbarian skill unlocked at Level 11, which grants the Barbarian faster attack speed per successful hit.

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Background[edit | edit source]

Frenzy in action.

The Barbarian enters a frenzied state upon causing pain to his enemies, making him strike his enemies with ever growing fervor.

Icon	Name (Hover over for latest stats)	Level Unlocked
	Sidearm	17
	Berserk	22
	Vanguard	34
	Smite	51
	Maniac	59

Skill Design[edit | edit source]

Frenzy is an active skill. When you hit an enemy with this skill, the chance to activate the attack speed increase with a successful hit is 100%, and players who want their Barbarians to be faster than they already are with 'any' weapon, will certainly enjoy this skill.

Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Barbarian passives provide a benefit to Frenzy, runed or not:

Bloodthirst - The Barbarian gains life based on the amount of damage he deals always.
Weapons Master - Provides a damage bonus when the Barbarian is wielding a sword or dagger.
Berserker Rage - Inflicts additional damage while the Barbarian is at maximum Fury.
Brawler - Increases the Barbarian's damage when he is swarmed.

Development[edit | edit source]

Frenzy was first seen in the BlizzCon 2008 demo as a Tier I skill in the Berserker Skill Tree. This first version was active, and increased weapon damage by 120% and attack speed by 6%, stackable three times.

The BlizzCon 2009 build changed it into a Tier III passive skill that built up as the Barbarian landed successful hits on his opponents. It provides a simple attack speed stackable buff.

By Blizzcon 2010, it had changed back to an active skill, again increasing weapon speed and damage. It was one of the Barbarian's preset skills in the PvP demo, and Flux described using it in the Battle Arena:[1]

Frenzy on the LMB was a frightful sight, especially when two Barbarians went toe to toe, stacked that on top of Wrath of the Berserker, and started hitting at eye-watering speed.

Skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, allowing the skills to unlock steadily from levels 1 to 30. Consequently, all skill levels were adjusted and Frenzy became a level 11 skill.

Beta[edit | edit source]

The Diablo III Beta started in September 2011, and while it ran, all of the skills continued to undergo extensive iteration. Skill changes varied from changing the levels the skills are unlocked, to changes in resource cost, damage, and even function. A few skills were removed altogether, and a few new ones were added. Also, the entire skill system received an overhaul with the Beta Patch 13 update in February 2012, with physical runes replaced by rune effects that automatically unlock at various levels for the different skills.

Frenzy didn't change when the beta started. With the Patch 13 changes, Frenzy was classified as a Primary skill (but stayed at level 11).

Previous Versions[edit | edit source]

See the Barbarian skill archive for more details on previous versions of Frenzy and other Barbarian skills.

In Other Games[edit | edit source]

Frenzy has roots in Diablo II. The D2 Barbarian skill Frenzy provides boosts to attack speed, movement speed, attack rating, and damage; and speeds up other skills.

Media[edit | edit source]

Frenzy can be seen in action on video here:

Gameplay: Blizzcon 2010 (in the Arena)

You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:

References[edit | edit source]

BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats
BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report
Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
Silva's Barbarian Runestone Effects — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
Barbarian Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site

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-'''Frenzy''' is a tier III [[skill]] in the [[Berserker Skill Tree]], which grants the Barbarian faster attack speed per successful hit.
+[[File:IconFrenzy.png|left]]
+'''Frenzy''' is a Primary [[Barbarian skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|Level]] 11, which grants the Barbarian faster attack speed per successful hit.
+<strong>[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/frenzy Hover for latest stats]</strong>
+<br><br><br>__TOC__
+==Background==
+[[Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|Frenzy in action.]]
+The Barbarian enters a frenzied state upon causing pain to his enemies, making him strike his enemies with ever growing fervor.
+<table>
+<tr>
+<th>Icon</th>
+<th>Name (Hover over for latest stats)</th>
+<th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th>
+</tr>
-==Background==
+<tr id="onslaught">
-{{Skillbox
+<td>[[File:runeb.png]]</td>
-|game= Diablo III
+<td class="name">
-<!-- |portrait= -->
+[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/frenzy#b+ Sidearm]</td>
-<!-- |portrait-width= -->
+<td>17</td>
-|active= Passive
+</tr>
-|name= Frenzy
-|ranks= 5
-|user= Barbarian
-|tree= Berserker
-|description= Successful hits increase attack speed by X% for 6 seconds. Can be stacked up to Y times
-|type= Chance
-|quantity= Per Hit
-|effect= Self Buff
-|school= Physical
-|resource= Fury
-|cost= None
-|cast-time= None
-|cooldown= None
-|synergies= None
-}}
-Frenzy in Diablo 3 provides the same basic attack speed bonus from Frenzy in Diablo 2, but that's where the similarities end. Whilst the Diablo 2 Frenzy provided attack speed, movement speed, attack rating, damage and would speed up other skills, Frenzy in Diablo 3 is a passive, and provides a simple attack speed stackable buff.
+<tr id="punish">
+<td>[[File:runee.png]]</td>
+<td class="name">
+[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/frenzy#e+ Berserk]</td>
+<td>22</td>
+</tr>
-==Skill Design==
-Frenzy is passive, it becomes activated from the moment you spend a skill point into it. The chance to activate the attack speed increase is 100% (assumed), Players who want their barbarians to be faster than they already are, with 'any' weapon, will certainly enjoy this skill.
+<tr id="frostbite">
+<td>[[File:runec.png]]</td>
+<td class="name">
+[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/frenzy#c+ Vanguard]</td>
+<td>34</td>
+</tr>
-==Skill Rank Table==
+<tr id="instigation">
-(legend (A) = Assumed)
+<td>[[File:runed.png]]</td>
+<td class="name">
+[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/frenzy#d+ Smite]</td>
+<td>51</td>
+</tr>
-*Rank: 1/5
+<tr id="pulverize">
-**Successful hits increase attack speed by 10% for 6 seconds. Can be stacked up to 1 times for a total bonus of 10%.
+<td>[[File:runea.png]]</td>
-**Fury Cost: None
+<td class="name">
-*Rank: 2/5
+[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/frenzy#a+ Maniac]</td>
-**Successful hits increase attack speed by 10% for 6 seconds. Can be stacked up to 2 times for a total bonus of 20%.
+<td>59</td>
-**Fury Cost: None
+</tr>
-*Rank: 3/5
+</table>
-**Successful hits increase attack speed by 10% for 6 seconds. Can be stacked up to 3 times for a total bonus of 30%. (A)
-**Fury Cost: None
-*Rank: 4/5
-**Successful hits increase attack speed by 10% for 6 seconds. Can be stacked up to 4 times for a total bonus of 40%. (A)
-**Fury Cost: None
-*Rank: 5/5
-**Successful hits increase attack speed by 10% for 6 seconds. Can be stacked up to 5 times for a total bonus of 50%. (A)
-**Fury Cost: None
+==Skill Design==
+Frenzy is an active [[skill]]. When you hit an enemy with this skill, the chance to activate the attack speed increase with a successful hit is 100%, and players who want their Barbarians to be faster than they already are with 'any' weapon, will certainly enjoy this skill.
 ==Synergies==
-* None known.
+The following [[Barbarian passives]] provide a benefit to Frenzy, runed or not:
+* [[Bloodthirst]] - The [[Barbarian]] gains life based on the amount of damage he deals always.
+* [[Weapons Master]] - Provides a damage bonus when the [[Barbarian]] is wielding a [[sword]] or [[dagger]].
+* [[Berserker Rage]] - Inflicts additional damage while the [[Barbarian]] is at maximum [[Fury]].
+* [[Brawler]] - Increases the [[Barbarian]]'s damage when he is swarmed.
-==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
+==Development==
-* None known.
+'''Frenzy''' was first seen in the [[BlizzCon 2008]] demo as a Tier I skill in the [[Berserker Skill Tree]]. This first version  was active, and increased weapon damage by 120% and attack speed by 6%, stackable three times.
+The [[BlizzCon 2009]] build changed it into a Tier III passive skill that built up as the Barbarian landed successful hits on his opponents. It provides a simple attack speed stackable buff.
+By [[Blizzcon 2010]], it had changed back to an active skill, again increasing weapon speed and damage. It was one of the Barbarian's preset skills in the [[PvP]] demo, and [[Flux]] described using it in the [[Battle Arena]]:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/]
+<blockquote>''Frenzy on the LMB was a frightful sight, especially when two Barbarians went toe to toe, stacked that on top of [[Wrath of the Berserker]], and started hitting at eye-watering speed.</blockquote>
-==Development==
+Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], allowing the skills to unlock steadily from levels 1 to 30. Consequently, all skill levels were adjusted and Frenzy became a level 11 skill.
-''Frenzy'' was seen in every Diablo 3 game demo to date, and was recently re-iterated drastically, judging from the latest demo. At one point, this skill was Active, would deal 120% weapon damage and would give the player a 6% attack speed increase that would stack 3 times.
-<!--<gallery>Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|Skill use 1</gallery>
-==Trivia==-->
+===Beta===
+{{Beta skill notes}}
+Frenzy didn't change when the beta started. With the Patch 13 changes, Frenzy was classified as a Primary skill (but stayed at level 11).
-==Media==
+===Previous Versions===
-You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery. Sadly, no images of Frenzy have been seen:
+See the [[Barbarian skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Frenzy and other Barbarian skills.
-* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
+===In Other Games===
+Frenzy has roots in [[Diablo II]]. The D2 {{iw|Barbarian Barbarian}} skill {{iw|Frenzy Frenzy}} provides boosts to attack speed, movement speed, attack rating, and damage; and speeds up other skills.
-==Related Articles==
+<!--
-*[[Berserker Skill Tree]]
+==Trivia==
+''Hide this section unless there really is some trivia about the skill. Add the skill to the [[:Category:Easter Eggs|Easter Eggs]] category as well if the article contains Easter Egg information.''
+-->
+==Media==
+Frenzy can be seen in action on video here:
+* [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2010]] (in the [[Arena]])
+You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Frenzy&cat=all '''Frenzy''' specific gallery contents]
+<!--
+<gallery>
+Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|Pic 1
+Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|Pic 2
+Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|Pic 3
+Image:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|Pic 4
+</gallery>
+-->
 ==References==
-* [http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Barbarian_Combat_Skills#Frenzy Diablo 2 Frenzy Barbarian skill.]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats]
+* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report]
+* [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/showpost.php?p=8007726&postcount=1 Silva's Barbarian Runestone Effects] — IncGamers 6th Sep 2011
+* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/ Barbarian Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
+{{Skill navbox Diablo III|Barbarian|primary}}
-{{Skill_navbox_berserker}}
+[[category:Barbarian skills]]
-{{Skill_navbox}}
+[[category:Active skills]]

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