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This page lists all '''[[Barbarian]] skills'''. This page is a quick listing; follow the links to the individual skill pages for full discussion of every skill, including first hand reports, [[Blue]] quotes, [[skill rune]] information, and numerous screenshots and other images.
This page lists all known [[Barbarian]] skills, sorted by skill tree. Click the links to the individual skill tree pages to see information about and screenshots of all of these skills.
 
  
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'''Useful skill links:'''
  
==Battlemaster Skill Tree==
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* [[Skill]]s - General skill design and mechanics.
[[Image:Barb-hammer-ancients1.jpg|frame|Hammer of the Ancients.]]
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** [[Skill rune]]s - The huge skill customization and improvement system.
See the [[Battlemaster Skill Tree]] for full information on these skills.
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* [[Barbarian]] - a [[melee]]-oriented class with great physical powers.
* Tier 1 Skills
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** [[Fury]] - The Barbarian's energy [[resource]].
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Battle Rage|Battle Rage]]
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** [[Barbarian skills]] - A list of all the Barbarian's active skills.
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Perseverance|Perseverance]]
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*** [[Shouts]] - Skills that buff the player or debuff monsters.
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Power of the Battlemaster|Power of the Battlemaster]]
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** [[Barbarian passives]] - A list of all the Barbarian's passive skills.
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Iron Skin|Iron Skin]]
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* [[Barbarian skill archive]] - Removed Barbarian skills.
* Tier 2 Skills
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* [[Barbarian traits]] - Passive skills in Diablo III were called [[traits]] for a while before reverting back.
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Hammer of the Ancients|Hammer of the Ancients]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Battle Cry|Battle Cry]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Scavenge|Scavenge]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Critical Attacks|Critical Attacks]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Shield Specialization|Shield Specialization]]
 
* Tier 3 Skills (10 points are required in Battlemaster skills)
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Furious Charge|Furious Charge]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Ignore Pain|Ignore Pain]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Deliberate Defense|Deliberate Defense]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Improved Battle Rage|Improved Battle Rage]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Death Proof|Death Proof]]
 
* Tier 4 Skills (15 points required in Battlemaster skills)
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Inspiring Presence|Inspiring Presence]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Natural Resistance|Natural Resistance]]
 
** [[Battlemaster Skill Tree#Mighty Hammer|Mighty Hammer]]
 
  
==Berserker Skill Tree==
 
[[Image:Barb-ww1.jpg|frame|Whirlwind.]]
 
See the [[Berserker Skill Tree]] for full information on these skills.
 
  
*Tier 1 Skills
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==[[Active Skills]]==
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Frenzy|Frenzy]]
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Click to the individual skill pages for more details about these skills including numbers, screenshots, Skill Rune information, blue quotes, and much more.
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Bad Temper|Bad Temper]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Power of the Berserker|Power of the Berserker]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Heightened Senses|Heightened Senses]]
 
* Tier 2 Skills
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Terrifying Shout|Terrifying Shout]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Onslaught|Onslaught]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Double Strike|Double Strike]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Strong Constitution|Strong Constitution]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Berserker State|Berserker State]]
 
* Tier 3 Skills (10 points required in Berserker Skill Tree)
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Leap Attack|Leap Attack]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Enrage|Enrage]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Dual Wield Specialization|Dual Wield Specialization]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Savage|Savage]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Increase Speed|Increase Speed]]
 
* Tier 4 Skills (15 points required in Berserker Skill Tree)
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Whirlwind|Whirlwind]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Slashing Strike|Slashing Strike]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Relentless Attacks|Relentless Attacks]]
 
** [[Berserker Skill Tree#Destroy Armor|Destroy Armor]]
 
  
==Juggernaut Skill Tree==
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===Primary===
[[Image:Barb-stomp1.jpg|frame|Ground Stomp.]]
 
See the [[Juggernaut Skill Tree]] for full information on these skills.
 
* Tier 1 Skills
 
** Bash
 
** Inspiration
 
** Power of the Juggernaut
 
** Unnamed Skill
 
* Tier 2 Skills
 
** Cleave
 
** Ground Stomp
 
** Focused Strength
 
** Stubborn
 
** Recovery
 
* Tier 3 Skills (Requires 10 points in Juggernaut)
 
** Revenge
 
** Taunt
 
** Stunning Blows
 
** Two-Handed Weapon Specialization
 
** Invigorated
 
* Tier 4 Skills (Requires 15 points in Juggernaut)
 
** Seismic Slam
 
** Iron Will
 
** Crushing Blows
 
** Seismic Effect
 
  
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<table>
  
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<tr>
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<th>Icon</th>
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<th>Name</th>
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<th>Stats (Hover over)</th>
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<th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th>
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</tr>
  
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Bash]]</td>
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<td class="name">[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/bash (Stats)]</td>
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<td>1</td>
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</tr>
  
  
  
[[category:barbarian]]
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<tr id="">
[[category:skills]]
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Cleave]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/cleave (Stats)]</td>
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<td>3</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Frenzy]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/frenzy (Stats)]</td>
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<td>11</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Weapon Throw]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/weapon-throw (Stats)]</td>
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<td>17</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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===Secondary===
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<table>
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<tr>
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<th>Icon</th>
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<th>Name</th>
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<th>Stats (Hover over)</th>
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<th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Hammer of the Ancients]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/hammer-of-the-ancients (Stats)]</td>
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<td>2</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Rend]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/rend (Stats)]</td>
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<td>5</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Seismic Slam]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/seismic-slam (Stats)]</td>
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<td>12</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Whirlwind]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/whirlwind (Stats)]</td>
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<td>20</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Ancient Spear]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/ancient-spear (Stats)]</td>
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<td>26</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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===Defensive===
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<table>
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<tr>
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<th>Icon</th>
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<th>Name</th>
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<th>Stats (Hover over)</th>
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<th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Ground Stomp]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/ground-stomp (Stats)]</td>
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<td>4</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Leap]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/leap (Stats)]</td>
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<td>8</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Sprint]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/sprint (Stats)]</td>
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<td>16</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Ignore Pain]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/ignore-pain (Stats)]</td>
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<td>22</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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===Might===
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<table>
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<tr>
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<th>Icon</th>
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<th>Name</th>
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<th>Stats (Hover over)</th>
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<th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Overpower]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/overpower (Stats)]</td>
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<td>9</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Revenge]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/revenge (Stats)]</td>
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<td>13</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Furious Charge]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/furious-charge (Stats)]</td>
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<td>21</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Avalanche]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/avalanche (Stats)]</td>
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<td>20</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Ancient Spear]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/ancient-spear (Stats)]</td>
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<td>61</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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===Tactics===
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<table>
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<tr>
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<th>Icon</th>
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<th>Name</th>
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<th>Stats (Hover over)</th>
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<th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Threatening Shout]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/threatening-shout (Stats)]</td>
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<td>14</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Battle Rage]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/battle-rage (Stats)]</td>
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<td>22</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[War Cry]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/war-cry (Stats)]</td>
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<td>28</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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===Rage===
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<table>
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<tr>
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<th>Icon</th>
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<th>Name</th>
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<th>Stats (Hover over)</th>
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<th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Earthquake]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/earthquake (Stats)]</td>
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<td>19</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Call of the Ancients]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/call-of-the-ancients (Stats)]</td>
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<td>25</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Wrath of the Berserker]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/wrath-of-the-berserker (Stats)]</td>
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<td>20</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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==[[Passive Skills]]==
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<table>
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<tr>
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<th>Icon</th>
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<th>Name</th>
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<th>Stats (Hover over)</th>
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<th class="inc_js_sortable inc_sort_desc">Level Unlocked</th>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Pound of Flesh]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/pound-of-flesh (Stats)]</td>
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<td>14</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Nerves of Steel]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/nerves-of-steel (Stats)]</td>
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<td>21</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Weapons Master]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/weapons-master (Stats)]</td>
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<td>32</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Inspiring Presence]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/inspiring-presence (Stats)]</td>
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<td>44</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Berserker Rage]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/berserker-rage (Stats)]</td>
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<td>60</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Bloodthirst]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/bloodthirst (Stats)]</td>
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<td>60</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Animosity]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/animosity (Stats)]</td>
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<td>60</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Superstition]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/superstition (Stats)]</td>
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<td>30</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Tough as Nails]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/tough-as-nails (Stats)]</td>
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<td>30</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Relentless]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/relentless (Stats)]</td>
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<td>40</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Brawler]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/brawler (Stats)]</td>
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<td>45</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Juggernaut]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/juggernaut (Stats)]</td>
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<td>50</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Unforgiving]]</td>
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<td class="name">
 +
[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/unforgiving (Stats)]</td>
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<td>55</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Boon of Bul-Kathos]]</td>
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<td class="name">
 +
[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/boon-of-bulkathos (Stats)]</td>
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<td>55</td>
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</tr>
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 +
<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Earthen Might]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/earthen-might (Stats)]</td>
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<td>64</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Sword and Board]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/sword-and-board (Stats)]</td>
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<td>66</td>
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</tr>
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<tr id="">
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<td></td>
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<td>[[Rampage]]</td>
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<td class="name">
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[https://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/passive/rampage (Stats)]</td>
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<td>68</td>
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</tr>
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</table>
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==Skill Distribution==
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A useful player-made chart showing when the Barbarian gains access to skills, passives, and rune effects.
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[[File:Char-prog-barb.png|center|frame|Barbarian skill progression. Stats as of May 5, 2012.]]
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==Development==
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{{Skill development notes}}
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* 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.
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===Details===
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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. The Barbarian had 6 active skills (out of 18) in his [[Berserker Skill Tree]], 6 active skills (out of 18) in his [[Juggernaut Skill Tree]], and 5 active skills (out of 17) in his [[Battlemaster Skill Tree]].
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For [[BlizzCon 2009]], the list of the Barbarian's passive skills had greatly shrunk, but the active skills were mostly just shuffled around. The Barbarian also gained four new active skills: [[Spirit]], [[Wrath of the Berserker]], [[Bloodthirst]], and [[Weapon Throw]].
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The updated Barbarian tree-less skills list at [[BlizzCon 2010]] removed all earlier passive skills (they became [[Barbarian traits]]) and changed around a number of active skills as well. The Barbarian lost [[Battle Cry]], [[Onslaught (skill)|Onslaught]], [[Bloodthirst (skill)|Bloodthirst]], and [[Enrage]]; but also gained [[Rampage]], [[War Cry]], [[Ancient Spear]], [[Rend]], and [[Call of the Ancients]].
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With the skill system overhaul revealed in the [[July 2011 Press Event]], the Barbarian's active skills were mostly just shuffled around, but he also gained [[Overpower]] and lost [[Rampage]] and [[Taunt]]. Soon after, he gained the passive [[Tough as Nails]].
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A large number of passives were removed for the [[beta]]; the Barbarian lost 8. After that, the list of skills was pretty well set, even if their levels weren't. The Barbarian's [[Leap Attack]] was renamed [[Leap]], and he gained the passive [[Nerves Of Steel]].
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==References==
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats] — 27th Aug 2009
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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
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* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=8012653#post8012653 Kastigar's Really Big Barb thread] — IncGamers 8th Aug 2011
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* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/ Barbarian Overview] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
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Latest revision as of 19:55, 4 November 2017

This page lists all Barbarian skills. This page is a quick listing; follow the links to the individual skill pages for full discussion of every skill, including first hand reports, Blue quotes, skill rune information, and numerous screenshots and other images.

Useful skill links:


Active Skills[edit | edit source]

Click to the individual skill pages for more details about these skills including numbers, screenshots, Skill Rune information, blue quotes, and much more.

Primary[edit | edit source]

Icon Name Stats (Hover over) Level Unlocked
Bash (Stats) 1
Cleave (Stats) 3
Frenzy (Stats) 11
Weapon Throw (Stats) 17

Secondary[edit | edit source]

Icon Name Stats (Hover over) Level Unlocked
Hammer of the Ancients (Stats) 2
Rend (Stats) 5
Seismic Slam (Stats) 12
Whirlwind (Stats) 20
Ancient Spear (Stats) 26

Defensive[edit | edit source]

Icon Name Stats (Hover over) Level Unlocked
Ground Stomp (Stats) 4
Leap (Stats) 8
Sprint (Stats) 16
Ignore Pain (Stats) 22


Might[edit | edit source]

Icon Name Stats (Hover over) Level Unlocked
Overpower (Stats) 9
Revenge (Stats) 13
Furious Charge (Stats) 21
Avalanche (Stats) 20
Ancient Spear (Stats) 61


Tactics[edit | edit source]

Icon Name Stats (Hover over) Level Unlocked
Threatening Shout (Stats) 14
Battle Rage (Stats) 22
War Cry (Stats) 28

Rage[edit | edit source]

Icon Name Stats (Hover over) Level Unlocked
Earthquake (Stats) 19
Call of the Ancients (Stats) 25
Wrath of the Berserker (Stats) 20


Passive Skills[edit | edit source]

Icon Name Stats (Hover over) Level Unlocked
Pound of Flesh (Stats) 14
Nerves of Steel (Stats) 21
Weapons Master (Stats) 32
Inspiring Presence (Stats) 44
Berserker Rage (Stats) 60
Bloodthirst (Stats) 60
Animosity (Stats) 60
Superstition (Stats) 30
Tough as Nails (Stats) 30
Relentless (Stats) 40
Brawler (Stats) 45
Juggernaut (Stats) 50
Unforgiving (Stats) 55
Boon of Bul-Kathos (Stats) 55
Earthen Might (Stats) 64
Sword and Board (Stats) 66
Rampage (Stats) 68

Skill Distribution[edit | edit source]

A useful player-made chart showing when the Barbarian gains access to skills, passives, and rune effects.

Barbarian skill progression. Stats as of May 5, 2012.


Development[edit | edit source]

All character skills underwent considerable changes during development, with perhaps the biggest change coming before BlizzCon 2010 -- skill trees were removed (but the tiers remained), and passive skills were separated out from the skill listing and renamed Traits. The second big change occurred when skill tiers were removed for the July 2011 Press Event, allowing skills to unlock steadily from levels 1 to 30; also, traits were renamed back to passives. Finally, the Beta Patch 13 introduced a new categorization system, which placed each skill into one of 6 (fairly arbitrary) new categories for each class.

  • 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.

Details[edit | edit source]

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. The Barbarian had 6 active skills (out of 18) in his Berserker Skill Tree, 6 active skills (out of 18) in his Juggernaut Skill Tree, and 5 active skills (out of 17) in his Battlemaster Skill Tree.

For BlizzCon 2009, the list of the Barbarian's passive skills had greatly shrunk, but the active skills were mostly just shuffled around. The Barbarian also gained four new active skills: Spirit, Wrath of the Berserker, Bloodthirst, and Weapon Throw.

The updated Barbarian tree-less skills list at BlizzCon 2010 removed all earlier passive skills (they became Barbarian traits) and changed around a number of active skills as well. The Barbarian lost Battle Cry, Onslaught, Bloodthirst, and Enrage; but also gained Rampage, War Cry, Ancient Spear, Rend, and Call of the Ancients.

With the skill system overhaul revealed in the July 2011 Press Event, the Barbarian's active skills were mostly just shuffled around, but he also gained Overpower and lost Rampage and Taunt. Soon after, he gained the passive Tough as Nails.

A large number of passives were removed for the beta; the Barbarian lost 8. After that, the list of skills was pretty well set, even if their levels weren't. The Barbarian's Leap Attack was renamed Leap, and he gained the passive Nerves Of Steel.


References[edit | edit source]