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===Bash===
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[[Bash]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 1.<br>
A powerful melee swiping attack, this hits a single target for heavy damage, with a chance to knockback as well.
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===Threatening Shout===
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[[Threatening Shout]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 1.<br>
A [[shout]] that debuffs enemies, lowering their damage.
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===Hammer of the Ancients===
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[[Hammer of the Ancients]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 2.<br>
The Barbarian swings a huge yellow hammer overhead, crushing it down on enemies for massive damage, plus a good chance of critical damage.
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===Battle Rage===
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[[Battle Rage]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 3.<br>
A [[shout]] that provides a damage boost and critical hit improvement for a short duration.
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===Cleave===
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[[Cleave]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 4.<br>
A powerful melee attack, this hits multiple enemies per swing; as many as are within the sweep of the Barbarian's reach, dealing substantial damage to everything.
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===Ignore Pain===
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[[Ignore Pain]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 5.<br>
A [[shout]], this skill reduces all damage taken and grants immunity to most debuffs.
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===Leap Attack===
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[[Leap Attack]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 6.<br>
A deadly fast attack, this one allows the Barbarian to leap into attack, moving far faster than running speed, as well as vaulting over obstacles or monsters between him and his prey.
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===Weapon Throw===
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[[Weapon Throw]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 7.<br>
A powerful ranged attack, this one allows the Barbarian to hurl his weapon at enemies. Runestones add amazing effects, including one in which the Barbarian hurls a monster corpse, dealing high damage to nearby targets.
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===Ground Stomp===
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[[Ground Stomp]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 8.<br>
This defensive skill causes the Barbarian to stomp his foot, crushing the earth and stunning all nearby enemies. With [[runestones]] it can add damage, knockback, and more.
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===Rend===
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[[Rend]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 9.<br>
A melee attack that deals considerable bonus damage to all enemies within range.
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===Frenzy===
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[[Frenzy]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 11.<br>
Consecutive hits with this melee skill grant increased attack speed and weapon damage.
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===Revenge===
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[[Revenge]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 12.<br>
A melee skill, this one becomes available when when the Barbarian is hit. It deals a fast spinning hit that can strike multiple enemies for considerable damage. When seen at Blizzcon 2010, this skill was an active one; players had to hit the button to trigger it once it was enabled. The skill was changed to a direct, automated strike of some sort during later development, though details are not yet known.
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===War Cry===
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[[War Cry]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 14.<br>
This [[shout]] boosts the Barbarian's Fury, as well as the armor of the Barbarian and all nearby party members.
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===Furious Charge===
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[[Furious Charge]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 16.<br>
A very fast moving charge attack, enabling the Barbarian to pass through enemies on the way to his target.
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===Overpower===
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[[Overpower]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 18.<br>
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* '''Description:''' Press the advantage of a powerful attack to overwhelm the enemy for {{c_lime|150%}} weapon damage to all targets within {{c_lime|9}} yards.
===Seismic Slam===
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[[Seismic Slam]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 19.<br>
A more powerful version of [[Ground Stomp]], this skill deals higher damage and knocks back enemies, rather than stunning them.
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===Earthquake===
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[[Earthquake]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 21.<br>
This stomp causes massive damage to all nearby enemies.
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===Ancient Spear===
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[[Ancient Spear]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 22.<br>
"Get over here!" A spear on a chain, hurled to skewer enemies and drag them closer. Runestones can add the ability to skewer multiple enemies on a single spear. This skill should really be called "Ancient Harpoon" since harpoons have barbs and ropes to pull in the aquatic life form they are used to skewer. Spears have neither barbs nor ropes attached.
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===Sprint===
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[[Sprint]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 24.<br>
A [[shout]] that buffs the Barbarian with extra movement speed.
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===Call of the Ancients===
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[[Call of the Ancients]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 25.<br>
The only summoning skill of the Barbarian, this one allows him to summon the Ancients from Diablo II, who will briefly assist in battle.
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===Whirlwind===
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[[Whirlwind]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 27.<br>
The classic Diablo 2 skill, this one allows the Barbarian to whirl in a moving circle, landing multiple hits to anything in range. Can be quite dangerous in PvP, since a slowed Barbarian becomes a sitting duck, unable to exit the WW in case of emergency.
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===Wrath of the Berserker===
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[[Wrath of the Berserker]] is available unlocked at [[clvl|levelLevel]] 29.<br>
This [[shout]] grants higher stats and enables the Barbarian to partially break monster immunities.
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==Passive Skills==
Passive skills replaced [[Traits]] during late game development in 2011. Many A few Traits were simply changed to passive skills, but some most are all new. See the [[Barbarian traits]] page for a full list of those old passives.
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{{:Bloodthirst|Barb}}
{{:RelentlessPound of Flesh|Barb}}
{{:Ruthless|Barb}}
{{:UnforgivingBerserker Rage|Barb}}{{:Iron Skin|Barb}}{{:Pound of Flesh|Barb}}{{:Intimidation|Barb}}{{:Cruelty|Barb}}{{:Aggression|Barb}}{{:Superior Skill|Barb}}{{:Expert Defense|Barb}}{{:Toughness|Barb}}{{:Weak SpotAnimosity|Barb}}
{{:Superstition|Barb}}
{{:Tough as Nails|Barb}}
{{:Relentless|Barb}}
{{:Unforgiving|Barb}}
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