This rune effect increases the damage of all Barbarian skills for five seconds after each Bash, and can be stacked up to three timesfor a total damage boost of 24%. This rune is basically being used as a buff to other skills, almost like a very short duration war cry. Players want to alternate this with their other main skills, to keep the 3 stacked damage while taking advantage of the other skills, such as Cleave or Frenzy, that have a higher damage output than Bash.  ==Post Release Changes== The [[v1.0.4 patch]] buffed the base skill Bash, and improved the damage for this rune effect as well.[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/official-patch-1-0-4-notes/] <blue>Bash* Fury generated increased from 6 to 8** Weapon damage increased from 150% to 165%* Skill Rune – Punish** Bonus damage per stack increased from 6% to 8%</blue>