'''Leap Attack''' is a [[Barbarian]] Tier 4 [[Barbarian_skillBarbarian_skills|skill]] unlocked at [[Clvl|character level]] 10, making the Barbarian leap, causing damage and [[knockback]] upon landing.  This is also the Barbarian's [[movement ability]].

|description= The Barbarian makes a mighty leap, causing X amount of damage to enemies when he lands. Damage of Leap Attack increases with [[strength]].

|quantity= Dmg. of skill + Strength.

Leap Attack 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.<br> Leap Attack 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.

'''Leap Attack has not changed much from D2''' was revealed at [[WWI 2008]] when [[Diablo III]] debuted. Originally, it was a Tier III skill in the [[Berserker Skill Tree]]. By [[BlizzCon 2009]], Leap Attack was at Tier IV but otherwise unchanged. At [[BlizzCon 2010]], with just one point in it the Barbarian could leap all the way to the visible edge of the screen, over any number of enemies, and has been demonstrated repeatedly at a very high speed. [[Flux]] enjoyed using it in the [[Battle Arena]]:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-barbarian] <blockquote>''I loved it in the gameplay moviesArena, even though I seldom hit with it, just since the visual is great. The main difference 3D works nicely with it, since your perspective lurches upwards when the D3 version of Barb jumps, and you feel like you’re flying for a second. There’s a great grunting “RAHHH!” sound too, and you must want to knock something in half with a massive club when you trigger this skill is . Ideally that Wizard whose been sniping you with that minor damage damn Disintegrate from the far edge of the screen for the entire round. “Hold still and die, maggot!”</blockquote> At this point, it seems like a one point wonder, which is dealt to everything nearby when something the developers have said they do not want. ===Previous Versions===See the [[Barbarian skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Leap Attack and other Barbarian lands, rather than major damage to one particular monsterskills.

''===Leap Attack'' was revealed in Blizzard's [[WWI 2008| World Wide Invitational]] in Paris, along with the announcement of [[Diablo III]]. It Other Games===Leap Attack seems to combine {{iw|Leap Leap}} and {{iw|Leap_Attack Leap Attack}} from [[Diablo II]], 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.

* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats]