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==Skill Rune Effects== | ==Skill Rune Effects== | ||
The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Seismic Slam rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more. | The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Seismic Slam rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more. | ||
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− | < | + | <th>Icon</th> |
− | < | + | <th>Name</th> |
− | < | + | <th>Stats (Hover over)</th> |
− | < | + | <th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th> |
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+ | <td>[[File:runea.png]]</td> | ||
+ | <td class="name">[[Shattered Ground]]</td> | ||
+ | <td> | ||
+ | [https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/seismic-slam#a+ (Stats)]</td> | ||
+ | <td>25</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>[[File:runeb.png]]</td> | ||
+ | <td class="name">[[Rumble]]</td> | ||
+ | <td class="name"> | ||
+ | [https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/seismic-slam#b+ (Stats)]</td> | ||
+ | <td>35</td> | ||
+ | |||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>[[File:runec.png]]</td> | ||
+ | <td class="name">[[Stagger]]</td> | ||
+ | <td class="name"> | ||
+ | [https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/seismic-slam#c+ (Stats)]</td> | ||
+ | <td>18</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <td>[[File:runed.png]]</td> | ||
+ | <td class="name">[[Strength from Earth]]</td> | ||
+ | <td class="name"> | ||
+ | [https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/seismic-slam#d+ (Stats)]</td> | ||
+ | <td>48</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
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+ | <tr id=""> | ||
+ | <td>[[File:runee.png]]</td> | ||
+ | <td class="name">[[Permafrost]]</td> | ||
+ | <td class="name"> | ||
+ | [https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/seismic-slam#e+ (Stats)]</td> | ||
+ | <td>57</td> | ||
+ | </tr> | ||
+ | </table> | ||
==Skill Design== | ==Skill Design== |
Revision as of 22:03, 4 November 2017
Seismic Slam is a Secondary Barbarian skill unlocked at Level 12, which causes a powerful shockwave to erupt from the Barbarian, knocking enemies caught in the shockwave back.
It's a signature skill of the Barbarian.
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[hide]Background
The Barbarian slams the ground with such power that a shockwave erupts forth from him, annihilating everything in its path.
Skill Rune Effects
The following is a very quick summary. See the Seismic Slam rune effects page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more.
Icon | Name | Stats (Hover over) | Level Unlocked |
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Shattered Ground | (Stats) | 25 |
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Rumble | (Stats) | 35 |
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Stagger | (Stats) | 18 |
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Strength from Earth | (Stats) | 48 |
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Permafrost | (Stats) | 57 |
Skill Design
When launching this skill, the barbarian lifts one foot and brings it down with his weapon, slamming them into the ground and sending a wave of energy forward, dealing heavy damage to anything directly in front of him. Multiple monsters can be hit by each use, and the ground is torn and fractured by this skill.
Seismic Slam is a strong and fun skill to use, causing damage to the environment as well as to enemies. The skill can cause wooden ornaments to be destroyed or can cause walls to collapse. This skill should be aimed to hit multiple enemies at once, as the damage is good and will keep the fury rolling in for the use of other skills.
During the WWI 2008 Denizens of Diablo panel, The D3 team spoke at length about the creation of this essential skill, and how it was used to focus the design of the character.
Video
A video of Seismic Slam in use can be seen below, courtesy of the DiabloInc You Tube channel.
Synergies
The following Barbarian passives provide a benefit to Seismic Slam, 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
Seismic Slam was first introduced in the WWI 2008 gameplay movie when Diablo III debuted, where this skill was at Tier V on the Juggernaut Skill Tree. The development team talked at length about Seismic Slam and how it affected the Barbarian class during the WWI 2008 Denizens of Diablo Panel:
The Seismic Slam from BlizzCon 2008 only did 100% weapon damage on rank one, but was increased to 120% in the BlizzCon 2009 demo. In every gameplay demo so far, this skill has been too high level to play.
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 Seismic Slam became a level 18 skill.
Beta
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.
Seismic Slam was bumped to level 19 for the beta. With the Patch 13 changes, it was classified as a Secondary skill and moved to level 20. For Beta Patch 14, it was dropped down to level 12, allowing it to be played for the first time.
Previous Versions
See the Barbarian skill archive for more details on previous versions of Seismic Slam and other Barbarian skills.
Media
Seismic Slam can be seen in action on video here:
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
Seismic Slam in the WWI 2008 demo.
References
- WWI 2008 Denizens of Diablo panel
- BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- Barbarian Active Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Necromancer Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
(X) = the level at which the skill becomes unlocked. |
Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
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