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| − | '''Big Bad Voodoo''' is a | + | '''Big Bad Voodoo''' is a Voodoo [[Witch Doctor skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 25. This skill summons a fetish to perform a ritual dance which buffs all nearby allies with increased attack and movement speed. |
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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
| + | [[File:Diablo_III_Logo.jpg|thumb|200px|Big Bad Voodoo in action.]] | ||
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| − | The following is a very quick | + | ==Skill Rune Effects== |
| + | The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Big Bad Voodoo 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. | ||
<skill class="WitchDoctor">Big Bad Voodoo</skill> | <skill class="WitchDoctor">Big Bad Voodoo</skill> | ||
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==Skill Design== | ==Skill Design== | ||
| − | The skill was first demonstrated at the [[July 2011 Press Event]] in the b-roll video. The skill appears to be 3 fetish stacked upon one another with the topmost fetish wearing a mask and waving a staff. The skill creates a green aura on the ground around the fetish which | + | The skill was first demonstrated at the [[July 2011 Press Event]] in the b-roll video. The skill appears to be 3 fetish stacked upon one another with the topmost fetish wearing a mask and waving a staff. The skill creates a green aura on the ground around the fetish which [[buff]]s party members within radius. |
==Synergies== | ==Synergies== | ||
| − | The following [[Witch Doctor passives]] provide a benefit to Big Bad Voodoo | + | The following [[Witch Doctor passives]] provide a benefit to Big Bad Voodoo: |
{{Passive skills header}} | {{Passive skills header}} | ||
{{Witch Doctor Passive Tribal Rites}} | {{Witch Doctor Passive Tribal Rites}} | ||
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'''Big Bad Voodoo''' was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 25 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available. | '''Big Bad Voodoo''' was first seen at the [[July 2011 Press Event]], where it was a level 25 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available. | ||
| + | ===Beta=== | ||
| + | The [[beta]] started in September 2011, and Big Bad Voodoo became a level 24 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and Big Bad Voodoo was classified as a Voodoo skill and moved back to level 25. | ||
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| + | Big Bad Voodoo has, throughout development, been too high-level to play, so there are no gameplay reports describing it. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | * [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta 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://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/witch-doctor/active/ Witch Doctor Active Skills] | + | * [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/witch-doctor/active/ Witch Doctor Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site |
Revision as of 05:45, 27 March 2012
Big Bad Voodoo is a Voodoo Witch Doctor skill unlocked at level 25. This skill summons a fetish to perform a ritual dance which buffs all nearby allies with increased attack and movement speed.
Contents
Background
Unknown.
Skill Rune Effects
The following is a very quick summary. See the Big Bad Voodoo 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.
<skill class="WitchDoctor">Big Bad Voodoo</skill>
Skill Design
The skill was first demonstrated at the July 2011 Press Event in the b-roll video. The skill appears to be 3 fetish stacked upon one another with the topmost fetish wearing a mask and waving a staff. The skill creates a green aura on the ground around the fetish which buffs party members within radius.
Synergies
The following Witch Doctor passives provide a benefit to Big Bad Voodoo:
| Skill | Unlocked | Description |
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| {{{icon}}} | [[{{{name}}}]] | 55 | {{{desc}}} |
Development
Big Bad Voodoo was first seen at the July 2011 Press Event, where it was a level 25 skill. Unfortunately, no information about the skill's function was available.
Beta
The beta started in September 2011, and Big Bad Voodoo became a level 24 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the Beta Patch 13 in February 2012, and Big Bad Voodoo was classified as a Voodoo skill and moved back to level 25.
Big Bad Voodoo has, throughout development, been too high-level to play, so there are no gameplay reports describing it.
Media
Big Bad Voodoo can be seen in action on video here:
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
References
- Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report — IncGamers 1st Aug 2011
- Witch Doctor 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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Bash |
Cleave |
Frenzy |
[e] |
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Hammer of the Ancients |
Rend |
Seismic Slam |
Whirlwind |
[e] |
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Ground Stomp |
Leap |
Sprint |
Ignore Pain |
[e] |
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Ancient Spear |
Revenge |
Furious Charge |
Overpower |
[e] |
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Weapon Throw |
Threatening Shout |
Battle Rage |
War Cry |
[e] |
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Earthquake |
Call of the Ancients |
Wrath of the Berserker |
[e] |
| Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow |
Entangling Shot |
Bola Shot |
Grenades |
[e] |
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Impale |
Rapid Fire |
Chakram |
Elemental Arrow |
[e] |
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Caltrops |
Smoke Screen |
Shadow Power |
[e] |
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Vault |
Preparation |
Companion |
Marked for Death |
[e] |
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Evasive Fire |
Fan of Knives |
Spike Trap |
Sentry |
[e] |
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Strafe |
Multishot |
Cluster Arrow |
Rain of Vengeance |
[e] |
| Monk skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Techniques Focus Mantras |
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Fists of Thunder |
Deadly Reach |
Crippling Wave |
Way of the Hundred Fists |
[e] |
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Lashing Tail Kick |
Tempest Rush |
Wave of Light |
[e] |
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Blinding Flash |
Breath of Heaven |
Serenity |
Inner Sanctuary |
[e] |
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Dashing Strike |
Exploding Palm |
Sweeping Wind |
[e] |
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Cyclone Strike |
Seven-Sided Strike |
Mystic Ally |
[e] |
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Mantra of Evasion |
Mantra of Retribution |
Mantra of Healing |
Mantra of Conviction |
[e] |
| Necromancer skill categories: Primary Secondary Corpses Blood and Bone Reanimation Curses |
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| Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders |
Plague of Toads |
Firebomb |
[e] |
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Grasp of the Dead |
Firebats |
Haunt |
Locust Swarm |
[e] |
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Summon Zombie Dogs |
Horrify |
Spirit Walk |
Hex |
[e] |
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Soul Harvest |
Sacrifice |
Mass Confusion |
[e] |
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Zombie Charger |
Spirit Barrage |
Acid Cloud |
Wall of Zombies |
[e] |
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Gargantuan |
Big Bad Voodoo |
Fetish Army |
[e] |
| Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile |
Shock Pulse |
Spectral Blade |
Electrocute |
[e] |
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Ray of Frost |
Arcane Orb |
Arcane Torrent |
Disintegrate |
[e] |
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Frost Nova |
Diamond Skin |
Slow Time |
Teleport |
[e] |
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Wave of Force |
Energy Twister |
Hydra |
Meteor |
Blizzard |
[e] |
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Ice Armor |
Storm Armor |
Magic Weapon |
Familiar |
Energy Armor |
[e] |
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Explosive Blast |
Mirror Image |
Archon |
[e] |
| Followers | Kormac the Templar | Lyndon the Scoundrel | Eirena the Enchantress [e] | |||
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Level 10: |
Level 5: Level 10: |
Level 15: |
Level 15: Level 20: |
Level 25: Level 30: | ||
| Diablo III Other Classes | Diablo II Classes | Diablo I Classes [e] | ||||
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Archetypes: |
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Other classes: |
Diablo II: |
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| Fan-made Classes | Fan-made Skills [e] | ||||
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill | |
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