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'''Leap Attack''' is a tier IV [[skill]] in the [[Berserker Skill Tree]], making the barbarian leap from his current position to the specified location, causing damage and knockback upon landing.
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'''Leap Attack''' is a Tier IV [[skill]] from the [[Barbarian]]'s [[Berserker Skill Tree]], making the Barbarian leap, causing damage and [[knockback]] upon landing.
  
  
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|user= Barbarian
 
|user= Barbarian
 
|tree= Berserker
 
|tree= Berserker
|description= The Barbarian makes a mighty leap, causing X amount of damage to enemies when he lands, dmg. of Leap Attack increases with strength.
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|description= The Barbarian makes a mighty leap, causing X amount of damage to enemies when he lands. Damage of Leap Attack increases with [[strength]].
 
|type= Direct Damage
 
|type= Direct Damage
|quantity= Dmg. of skill + Amount of Strength.
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|quantity= Dmg. of skill + Strength.
 
|effect= Circular AoE
 
|effect= Circular AoE
 
|school= Physical
 
|school= Physical
 
|resource= Fury
 
|resource= Fury
|cost= 1 Fury Orb
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|cost= 1 Orb
 
|cast-time= Instant
 
|cast-time= Instant
 
|cooldown= Unknown
 
|cooldown= Unknown
|synergies= Berserker Skill tree
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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.
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==Skill Design==
 
==Skill Design==
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.
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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.
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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.
  
  
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==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
 
==[[Rune|Skill Rune]] Effects==
 
* None known.
 
* None known.
[[Image:Barb-leap1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Barb SMASH!]]
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[[Image:Barb-leap1.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Barb SMASH!]]
  
  
 
==Development==
 
==Development==
''Leap Attack'' was revealed in Blizzard's [[WWI 2008| World Wide Invitational]] in Paris, along with the announcement of Diablo 3. It seems to combine Leap and Leap Attack from Diablo 2, whilst requiring Fury to use.
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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.
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''Leap Attack'' was revealed in Blizzard's [[WWI 2008| World Wide Invitational]] in Paris, along with the announcement of Diablo 3. It seems to combine Leap and Leap Attack from Diablo 2, 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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This spell hasn't been changed much since its unveiling.
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This spell hasn't been changed much since its unveiling, at least not publicly.
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You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
 
You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:
 
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
 
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/ Diablo 3 screenshots and pictures]
* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Leaping Leap Attack-specific gallery contents]
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* [http://www.diii.net/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=all&si=Leap+Attack Leap Attack-specific gallery contents]
  
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Image:Barb-leap1.jpg|Leaping a chasm in the dungeons below [[Tristram.]]
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==References==
 
==References==
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* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQMBIRipp5A&feature=related Diablo 3 Gameplay video, part 1.]
 
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQMBIRipp5A&feature=related Diablo 3 Gameplay video, part 1.]
  

Revision as of 14:55, 27 August 2009

Leap Attack is a Tier IV skill from the Barbarian's Berserker Skill Tree, making the Barbarian leap, causing damage and knockback upon landing.


Background

Diablo III Skill [e]
Barb-leap1.jpg
Leap Attack

Active, 5 ranks

Used by: Barbarian
Skill Description:
The Barbarian makes a mighty leap, causing X amount of damage to enemies when he lands. Damage of Leap Attack increases with strength.
Skill Details:
Type: Direct Damage
Quantity: Dmg. of skill + Strength.
Effect: Circular AoE
School: Physical
Fury cost: 1 Orb
Cast time: Instant
Duration: None
Cooldown: Unknown
Synergies: None
Requires: N/A
Prereq of: N/A



Skill Design

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.


Skill Rank Table

(legend (A) = Assumed)

  • Rank: 1/5
    • The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 38 damage to enemies nearby when he lands. Damage of Leap Attack increases with Strength.
    • Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
  • Rank: 2/5
    • The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 44 damage to enemies nearby when he lands. Damage of Leap Attack increases with Strength. (A)
    • Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
  • Rank: 3/5
    • The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 50 damage to enemies nearby when he lands. Damage of Leap Attack increases with Strength. (A)
    • Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
  • Rank: 4/5
    • The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 56 damage to enemies nearby when he lands. Damage of Leap Attack increases with Strength. (A)
    • Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb
  • Rank: 5/5
    • The barbarian makes a mighty leap causing 62 damage to enemies nearby when he lands. Damage of Leap Attack increases with Strength. (A)
    • Fury Cost: 1 Fury Orb


Synergies

Skill Tree Synergies

  • Power of the Berserker: Increase damage of all Berserker skills by X%.
    • Rank 1: Increases damage of all Berserker skills by 20%.
    • Ranks: 15


Skill Rune Effects

  • None known.
Barb SMASH!


Development

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 was revealed in Blizzard's World Wide Invitational in Paris, along with the announcement of Diablo 3. It seems to combine Leap and Leap Attack from Diablo 2, 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.

This spell hasn't been changed much since its unveiling.



Media

You can find pictures in the Diablo 3 screenshot and picture gallery:



References