A Resource Pool is a Class' ability casting system. Mana is the prime example of an ability casting resource pool.
Diablo Games
In Diablo I and Diablo II all classes used Mana as their one mail resource, but in Diablo III not all classes share the same resource. In all the Diablo Games so far, class' resource pool is located in the UI, on the bottom right hand side, usually in an orb or sphere shape.
Various Resource Pools
- Mana: Mana is the most known resource pool, having been in many RPG games. It is usually Represented by a blue color. So far the Witch Doctor and the Wizard use mana as their resource.
- Restored by:
- Picking up Mana Globes
- Regeneration
- Killing enemies with specific skills
- Mana Related Skills:
- Witch Doctor's Soul Harvest: Killing Enemies with this AoE Spell will restore the Witch Doctor's Mana.
- Wizard's Mana Recovery: Increases the chance of a Mana Globe Dropping.
- Fury: Fury is a new resource pool in the Diablo Franchise that only the Barbarian Uses. It is similar to the Warrior's "Rage" in World of Warcraft.
- Obtained by:
- Fighting
- Taking damage (presumed)
- Fury Related Skills:
- Bad Temper: Slows the rate of Fury drain.
- Enrage: Increases Fury gained and Damage taken for a short time.
- Savage: Increases Fury gained after scoring a Critical hit.