different barb builds

[mehldau]

different barb builds

i want to make a ww barb for pvp... but im not sure what build i should use....
is it possible to have a build that is effective against both melee characters and casters? or should i just make a beast/botd caster killer?
also, i need some advice on stat point allocation without items, and gear suggestions would be nice too =D

 

[rikstaker]

Check out the guide in the stickeys.

Razgriz

 

[mehldau]

allright, i decided to make a bvc build, so i got just a couple of quick questions:

leave str and dex at base?
i'll be using breast plate enigma

how much is one of those rare fcr rings with good attributes worth? non ladder west

after i max out ww, b.o., axe mastery, where do i put my skill points?

thanks in advance :worship:

 

[xPARANOIDx]

the 2 builds

there are 3 possible BvC builds.

2 of them are effective. Leap/ww and WW/zerk

For leap/ww max ww,bo,mast,12 into leap, resit whereever u want
For zerk/ww max out bo, mast , ww and shout. shout gives zerk bonuses while also adding def, nice for v palas.

Yes keep ur dex/str/energy base. if u want 75 % block then invest into dex but i dont reccomend this.

Also here are the fcr ring prices on Uswest.

blood loop=20
bitter band=12
doom master=12
storm loop=10 (beleive it or not)
eagle turn=7
rune loop=7
chaos band=40 (i think its called chaos band... the one with 60 + lr n cr)


I recomend using e turns for the increase in fcr bkuz they add a bit of AR also and some mana/life.

Ive bought 2 x Rloops for my barb tho, cuz then fohers can suck my A** and stacking up on light + 3 LO helm is good for v trappers too

 

[mehldau]

what are the numbers for prices in? not high runes i hope =O

 

[mehldau]

oh yeah, forgot to ask 2 things =P
how much are fine small charms with 20 life worth? how many for a high rune?

also, what do most people think is better? zerk or leap?

 

[mcm]

1 point in zerk is sufficient to make the skill useful. Get a few points in leap, like 10 or 11. I highly recommend it.
A dual weild barb can take on anything except a BVBer, so don't worry about "melee" opponents even though you don't have a shield.

 

[mehldau]

allright, sounds good,
i was wondering, since im probably not going to have mana leech, how will i be able to whirlwind and teleport without running out of mana? =/

 

[Halciet]

Either potions, or damage-to-mana gear, which causes the damage you take to refill your mana orb.

As for your price check questions, you'll have to take them over to the Trade Values forum.

-Hal

 

[mehldau]

someone told me frenzy might be a good option against casters, anyone got any opinions on that?
i maxed out ww, axe mastery, and bo; currently saving rest of my points for now (still not sure where to go from here)