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Leap Attack was renamed in Beta Patch 14. This is for future curiosity and reference. This page is not to be updated with current info; See Leap for the latest information.

Leap Attack is a Tactics Barbarian skill unlocked at level 6, making the Barbarian leap, causing damage and knockback upon landing.

This is the Barbarian's movement ability.

Background[edit | edit source]

Leap Attack in action

The Barbarian makes a gigantic leap to enemies who think they are safe behind the front lines, crushing anyone caught in the area of his landing.

Skillrune Effects[edit | edit source]

The following is a very quick summary. See the Leap Attack 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	Skill	Description

Leap Attack
Fury Generator
Movement (Level 6)

[e]

Generate: 15 Fury
Cooldown: 10 seconds

Leap into the air, dealing 40% weapon damage to all enemies within 8 yards of your destination. Only generates Fury if you hit an enemy.

Call of Arreat

[e]

Shockwaves burst forth from the ground at the destination and knock enemies toward the Barbarian from 45.0 yards away.

Toppling Impact

[e]

Send enemies hurtling 6 yards into other nearby enemies who suffer 80% weapon damage and are pushed back in a chain up to 2 times.

Launch

[e]

Jump into the air with such great force that enemies within 7.5 yards of the origin of the jump take 160% weapon damage.

Iron Impact

[e]

Gain 700% additional armor for 4 seconds after landing.

Death from Above

[e]

Land with such force that enemies suffer a 100% chance to become stunned for 3 seconds.

Note: Information is based on a level 60 character and rank 7 runestones.

Skill Design[edit | edit source]

Barb SMASH!

Once the player activates the skill, the Barbarian will leap from his current location, to the location of the mouse cursor, damaging and knocking enemies back upon landing. This skill is best used to reach ranged monsters, who are behind enemy lines and to escape tight situations, if such occur.

Leap Attack has not changed much from D2, and has been demonstrated repeatedly in the gameplay movies. The main difference with the D3 version of this skill is that minor damage is dealt to everything nearby when the Barbarian lands, rather than major damage to one particular monster.

Leap Attack Video[edit | edit source]

A video of Leap Attack in use can be seen below, courtesy of the DiabloInc You Tube channel.

Synergies[edit | edit source]

The following Barbarian passives provide a benefit to Leap Attack, 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]

Leaping at a few Fallen in the Borderlands.

Leap Attack was revealed at WWI 2008 when Diablo III debuted. Originally, it was a Tier III skill in the Berserker Skill Tree. By BlizzCon 2009, Leap Attack was at Tier IV but otherwise unchanged.

At BlizzCon 2010, with just one point in it the Barbarian could leap all the way to the visible edge of the screen, over any number of enemies, and at a very high speed. Flux enjoyed using it in the Battle Arena:[1]

I loved it in the Arena, even though I seldom hit with it, just since the visual is great. The 3D works nicely with it, since your perspective lurches upwards when the Barb jumps, and you feel like you’re flying for a second. There’s a great grunting “RAHHH!” sound too, and you must want to knock something in half with a massive club when you trigger this skill. Ideally that Wizard whose been sniping you with that damn Disintegrate from the far edge of the screen for the entire round. “Hold still and die, maggot!”

Skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, and Leap Attack became a level 6 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13, and Leap Attack was classified as a Tactics skill and moved to level 9. For the Beta Patch 14 in March 2012, Leap Attack was renamed Leap.

Previous Versions[edit | edit source]

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

In Other Games[edit | edit source]

Leap Attack seems to combine Leap and Leap Attack from Diablo II, whilst requiring Fury to use. The main difference with the D3 version of this skill is that minor damage is dealt to everything nearby when the Barbarian lands, rather than major damage to one particular monster.

Media[edit | edit source]

Leap Attack can be seen in action on video here:

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

Leaping a chasm in the dungeons below Tristram.
Leaping at a few Fallen in the Borderlands.

References[edit | edit source]

BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats
BlizzCon 2010 Barb Hands-on Report
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 -- Diablo III 13th Sep 2011

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-'''Leap Attack''' is a [[Barbarian]] Tier 4 [[Barbarian_skills|skill]] unlocked at [[Clvl|level]] 10, making the Barbarian leap, causing damage and [[knockback]] upon landing.
+<span style="color:red;">'''Leap Attack was renamed in [[Beta Patch 14]]. This is for future curiosity and reference. This page is not to be updated with current info; See [[Leap]] for the latest information.'''</span>
+[[File:IconLeap.png|left]]
+'''Leap Attack''' is a Tactics [[Barbarian skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 6, making the [[Barbarian]] leap, causing damage and [[knockback]] upon landing.
 This is the Barbarian's [[movement ability]].
+<br><br>__TOC__
 ==Background==
-{{Skillbox D3
+[[File:barb-leap1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Leap Attack in action]]
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-|name= Leap Attack
-|user= Barbarian
-|tier= 4
-|clvl= 10
-|description= The Barbarian makes a mighty leap, causing X amount of damage to enemies when he lands.
-|type= [[Damage]]/[[AoE]]/[[Movement ability|Movement]]
-|resource= Costs [[Fury]]
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-}}
 The Barbarian makes a gigantic leap to enemies who think they are safe behind the front lines, crushing anyone caught in the area of his landing.
+==Skillrune Effects==
+The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Leap Attack 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.
+{{Active skills header}}
+{{Barbarian Skill Leap Attack}}
+{{Barbarian_Skillrune_Call of Arreat}}
+{{Barbarian_Skillrune_Toppling Impact}}
+{{Barbarian_Skillrune_Launch}}
+{{Barbarian_Skillrune_Iron Impact}}
+{{Barbarian_Skillrune_Death from Above}}
+{{center|Note: Information is based on a level 60 character and rank 7 runestones.}}
 ==Skill Design==
-[[Image:Barb-leap2.jpg|thumb|300px|left|Leaping at a few [[Fallen]] in the [[Borderlands]].]]
 [[File:Leap-attack-arena1.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Barb SMASH!]]
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 Leap Attack has not changed much from D2, and has been demonstrated repeatedly in the gameplay movies. The main difference with the D3 version of this skill is that minor damage is dealt to everything nearby when the Barbarian lands, rather than major damage to one particular monster.
 {{clear-left}}
 ==Leap Attack Video==
 A video of Leap Attack in use can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel].
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-<br>
-==Skill Rank Table==
-*'''Rank 1:''' The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 38 damage to enemies nearby when he lands.
-*'''Rank 2:''' The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 44 damage to enemies nearby when he lands. (A)
-*'''Rank 3:''' The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 50 damage to enemies nearby when he lands. (A)
-*'''Rank 4:''' The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 56 damage to enemies nearby when he lands. (A)
-*'''Rank 5:''' The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 62 damage to enemies nearby when he lands. (A)
-(A) = Assumed
-==Trait Synergies==
-Leap Attack benefits directly from the following [[Barbarian traits]]:
-* [[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.
-* [[Cruelty]]: Increases your chance of dealing critical strikes.
-* [[Weak Spot]]: Increases critical strike damage.
-Leap Attack 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:''' The current [[trait]] list is very out-of-date and will no doubt be overhauled before game release.
-==Skill Rune Effects==
-[[image:Runeeffects-2010-02d.jpg|thumb|300px|right|The pentagram of pain.]]
-The known [[rune]] effects for Leap Attack are:
-* Unknown rune: Adds a ring of small explosions around the Barb's landing site. (Seen in video [[Video: Blizzcon 2010 Rune Effects|here]].)
+==Synergies==
+The following [[Barbarian passives]] provide a benefit to Leap Attack, 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==
+[[Image:Barb-leap2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Leaping at a few [[Fallen]] in the [[Borderlands]].]]
 '''Leap Attack''' was revealed at [[WWI 2008]] when [[Diablo III]] debuted. Originally, it was a Tier III skill in the [[Berserker Skill Tree]]. By [[BlizzCon 2009]], Leap Attack was at Tier IV but otherwise unchanged.
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 <blockquote>''I loved it in the Arena, even though I seldom hit with it, just since the visual is great. The 3D works nicely with it, since your perspective lurches upwards when the Barb jumps, and you feel like you’re flying for a second. There’s a great grunting “RAHHH!” sound too, and you must want to knock something in half with a massive club when you trigger this skill. Ideally that Wizard whose been sniping you with that damn Disintegrate from the far edge of the screen for the entire round. “Hold still and die, maggot!”</blockquote>
-At this point, it seems like a one point wonder, which is something the developers have said they do not want.
+Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], and Leap Attack became a level 6 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]], and Leap Attack was classified as a Tactics skill and moved to level 9. For the [[Beta Patch 14]] in March 2012, Leap Attack was renamed [[Leap]].
 ===Previous Versions===
 See the [[Barbarian skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Leap Attack and other Barbarian skills.
 ===In Other Games===
 Leap Attack seems to combine {{iw|Leap Leap}} and {{iw|Leap_Attack Leap Attack}} from [[Diablo II]], whilst requiring [[Fury]] to use. The main difference with the D3 version of this skill is that minor damage is dealt to everything nearby when the Barbarian lands, rather than major damage to one particular monster.
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 Image:Barb-leap2.jpg|Leaping at a few [[Fallen]] in the [[Borderlands]].
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 * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-barbarian BlizzCon 2010 Barb Hands-on Report]
 * [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] -- Diablo III 13th Sep 2011
+{{Skill navbox Diablo III|Barbarian}}
-{{Slave navbox Diablo III|D3_Barbarian}}
+[[category:Barbarian skill archive]]
+[[category:Skill archive]]

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