Difference between revisions of "Cleave"

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Cleave is a tier II skill in the Juggernaut Skill Tree, which hits all enemies 180 degrees in front of the Barbarian.

Background

Diablo III Skill [e]

Cleave Active, 5 ranks
Used by:	Barbarian
Skill Description:
The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing X% of normal damage to all targets in front of him
Skill Details:
Type:	Direct Damage
Quantity:	% of weapon dmg.
Effect:	Semi-Circular AoE
School:	Physical
Fury cost:	1 Fury Orb
Cast time:	None
Duration:	None
Cooldown:	None
Synergies:	None
Requires:	N/A
Prereq of:	N/A

Cleave was probably taken from Warcraft 3, since the modifier that changes the damage of Units to hit all enemies in front of them is called Cleave. With the latest changes in Fury mechanics, this skill would end up generating more rage than was initially spent.

Skill Design

Cleave is a good skill to hit multiple enemies, it works with all combination of weapons, including a weapon and a shield, a duel wield combo or one big 2-handed weapon. It is unclear what factors the % damage on Cleave, is it Weapon Damage? or the resulting damage that a normal hit would've done? Make assumptions at your own risk.

Skill Rank Table

(legend (A) = Assumed)

Rank: 1/5
- The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 100% of normal damage to all targets in front of him.
- Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
Rank: 2/5
- The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 110% of normal damage to all targets in front of him.
- Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
Rank: 3/5
- The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 120% of normal damage to all targets in front of him.
- Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
Rank: 4/5
- The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 130% of normal damage to all targets in front of him.
- Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
Rank: 5/5
- The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 140% of normal damage to all targets in front of him. (A)
- Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb

Synergies

None known.

Skill Rune Effects

None known.

Development

Cleave was seen in every Diablo 3 game demo to date, and was balanced, judging from the latest demo. The old Cleave would hit for 130% weapon damage on 2 enemies at rank 1, with weapon damage and maximum number of targets scaling per level.

Media

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References

None

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-'''Cleave''' is a tier VI [[skill]] in the [[Berserker Skill Tree]], which increases crit and dodge chance for a limited amount of time. It requires [[Berserker State]].
+'''Cleave''' is a tier II [[skill]] in the [[Juggernaut Skill Tree]], which hits all enemies 180 degrees in front of the Barbarian.
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 |active= Active
-|name= Onslaught
+|name= Cleave
 |ranks= 5
 |user= Barbarian
-|tree= Berserker
+|tree= Juggernaut
-|description= Increases Crit Chance by X% and dodge chance by Y% for Z seconds. Requires the Barbarian to be in a Berserker State to activate.
+|description= The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing X% of normal damage to all targets in front of him
-|type= Buff
+|type= Direct Damage
-|quantity= Cast
+|quantity= % of weapon dmg.
-|effect= Self Buff
+|effect= Semi-Circular AoE
 |school= Physical
 |resource= Fury
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 |synergies= None
 }}
-This skill is only usable if you have the [[Berserker State]] buff on you. It is unknown why the Berserker State buff is required in the first place, probably to limit its use. The dodge chance increase is well worth the points to make Berserker Barbarians better at tanking.
+Cleave was probably taken from Warcraft 3, since the modifier that changes the damage of Units to hit all enemies in front of them is called Cleave. With the latest changes in [[Fury]] mechanics, this skill would end up generating more rage than was initially spent.
 ==Skill Design==
-Onslaught provides a crit and dodge chance increase, and when combined with Berserker state, the Barbarian will become better at everything. This skill really brings out the whole theme of the Berserker Skill Tree, to make the Barbarian stronger with buffs. Barbarian's who will spend skill points into this skill will be limited to the duration and to the chance of Berserker State activating (procing). It is assumed that at max rank, this skill coupled with Berserker State and other skills in the tree, will be worth the points spent into them.
+Cleave is a good skill to hit multiple enemies, it works with all combination of weapons, including a weapon and a shield, a duel wield combo or one big 2-handed weapon. It is unclear what factors the % damage on Cleave, is it Weapon Damage? or the resulting damage that a normal hit would've done? Make assumptions at your own risk.
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 *Rank: 1/5
-**Increases Crit Chance by 15% and dodge chance by 15% for 10 seconds. Requires the Barbarian to be in a Berserker State to activate.
+**The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 100% of normal damage to all targets in front of him.
 **Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
 *Rank: 2/5
-**Increases Crit Chance by 25% and dodge chance by 25% for 11 seconds. Requires the Barbarian to be in a Berserker State to activate. (A)
+**The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 110% of normal damage to all targets in front of him.
 **Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
 *Rank: 3/5
-**Increases Crit Chance by 35% and dodge chance by 35% for 12 seconds. Requires the Barbarian to be in a Berserker State to activate. (A)
+**The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 120% of normal damage to all targets in front of him.
 **Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
 *Rank: 4/5
-**Increases Crit Chance by 45% and dodge chance by 45% for 13 seconds. Requires the Barbarian to be in a Berserker State to activate. (A)
+**The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 130% of normal damage to all targets in front of him.
 **Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
 *Rank: 5/5
-**Increases Crit Chance by 55% and dodge chance by 55% for 14 seconds. Requires the Barbarian to be in a Berserker State to activate. (A)
+**The Barbarian swings at multiple targets at once, dealing 140% of normal damage to all targets in front of him. (A)
 **Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
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 ==Synergies==
 * None known.
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 ==Development==
-''Onslaught'' was seen in every Diablo 3 game demo to date, and was reiterated drastically, judging from the latest demo. The old onslaught drained fury whilst giving the Barbarian an attack speed bonus, it lasted until the duration ended or until fury was used up.
+''Cleave'' was seen in every Diablo 3 game demo to date, and was balanced, judging from the latest demo. The old Cleave would hit for 130% weapon damage on 2 enemies at rank 1, with weapon damage and maximum number of targets scaling per level.
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 ==Trivia==-->
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 ==Related Articles==
-*[[Berserker Skill Tree]]
+*[[Juggernaut Skill Tree]]