'''Bash''' is a [[Barbarian]] Tier 1 [[Barbarian skills|skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|character level]] 2, which hits targeted enemies for double damage and causes [[knockback]].

Since spamming Bash has become hindersome, it can be safely assumed that this skill will no longer cause "Bash-locks", where a player repeatedly spams Bash, causing the enemy to be unable to retaliate. However, the knockback effect of this skill might help you the player in other ways, for example, to stop the [[Dark Vessel|Cultist]] from becoming a [[Activated Vessel|big-ass demon]], forcing him to restart the ritual/incantation (assumed).

Bash benefits directly from the following [[trait]]s:* None known[[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs. * [[Cruelty]]: Increases your chance of dealing critical strikes. * [[Weak Spot]]: Increases critical strike damage. Bash may benefit from the following traits:* [[Frenzied Attacks]]: Increases the chance to deal critical strikes and increases critical strike damage when the Barbarian is wielding two weapons. * [[Thunderous Blows]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a two-handed weapon. * [[Beast Hunter]]: Damage bonus against Beasts.* [[Demonsbane]]: Damage bonus against Demons.* [[Just...Stay...Dead!]]: Damage bonus against Undead.* [[Massive Blow]]: You have a chance to hit all nearby targets with a single hit. Requires a two-handed weapon. * [[Pig Sticker]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a polearm, spears or when he throws weapons. * [[Die by the Sword]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding swords. * [[Axe Murderer]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding axes.* [[Brain Basher]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding maces.  '''Note:''' Traits will no doubt be revamped before game release.

While '''Bash''' was first seen in Diablo 3 at [[WWI 2008]]and [[BlizzCon 2008]], where it could be found at Tier I on the [[Juggernaut Skill Tree]]. Back then, it didn't use [[knockback]] at all, it only made the Barbarian dash forward, and hit with full weapon damage.  By [[BlizzCon 2009]], [[knockback]] had been added, but otherwise the skill was pretty much the same. [[Flux]] had the opportunity to try it:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill has -trees-and-stats1/] <blockquote>''It works much as it did in D2, but the animation is so cool that it’s a big heritage blast to use. When using Bash, the Barbarian positively winds up, twisting his upper body and leaning completely over, away from the monster, before uncoiling and extended into the strike like he’s driving a railroad spike. It’s quite an, “OMG he knocked the sauce out of that dude!” visual, and better yet, sometimes when you kill a monster with this, '''you literally knock their skeleton out of their flesh''', sending the fully-articulated, blood-stained bones sliding across the screen, shuffleboard style, a drenching trail of blood in their wake. I laughed like a school girl every time it worked.</blockquote> Anyone would.  For the [[BlizzCon 2010]] demo, Bash was available for play, but was not one of the Barbarian's starting skills. ===Previous Versions===See the [[Barbarian skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Bash and other Barbarian skills.  ===Earlier Games===This skill is an updated version of [[Diablo II]]'s {{iw|http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Barbarian_Combat_Skills#Bash Bash}}. The That skill used to be [[knockback]] and was frequently used to "bash-lock" enemies in [[PvP]], and has changed since then.

* [http://www.diii.net/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats]