MLD Whirlwind Guide

Introduction

Barbarian's at 49 are expensive characters to build (particular the inventory). While only average in one versus one (1v1). Barbarian's with team

Battle Orders really shine in team duel's (TvT).
Barbarians are far weaker in Diablo 2 Resurrected then in the original game against

Teleport Sorceress.

Break Points

• Highland Blade need 52% IAS to hit max speed

• Stygian Pilum need 63% IAS to hit max speed

• Small Crescent need 89% IAS to hit max speed

Whirlwind breakpoints for all single-wielding (1H and 2H) weapons

Aim for ~100-120% Faster Run / Walk and 3k+ hit points

Stat Placement

Strength: Enough for gear
Dexterity: Enough for max block
Vitality: Everything else here

Hell Rushed. All stat/skill quests completed.

Gear

When it comes to gear, typically you are using

Arreat's Face, Magic Amulet 3 Masteries, 100 Life,

Shaftstop, Oath

Highland Blade / Artisans

Dragon Shield of Deflection,

Immortal King's Forge,

String of Ears,

Gore Rider,

Raven Frost, Rare Stat Ring. 30 Enhanced Damage, Strength, Dexterity jewel's. Optimally you want to use sword with shield and dual wield Swords. Therefore in terms of stats across the character you need to build your character in such a way that you can equip dual swords. A decision should be made as to whether you want Max % Damage Reduction or not when Dual Wielding.

Helmet:
Rare

Circlet /

Coronet 1 To Barbarian Skills 30% FRW, 60 Life, 10 Replenish life, 90 Mana, 2 Socket (2 Magic Jewels 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity)

Arreat's Face (Magic Jewels 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity)
Rare

Slayer Guard 2 To Warcries, 3

Battle Orders, 3

Increased Speed, 60 Life (Magic Jewels 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity)
Magic

Slayer Guard 3 To Warcries, 3

Battle Orders, 3

Increased Speed, 100 Life, 2 Socket (2 Magic Jewels 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity)

Guillaume's Face

It's nearly impossible to get a good

Circlet.

Arreat's Face, like Oath, beats nearly everything in this category.
With regards to stat jewel you are looking for as close to this as possible: 30% Enhanced Damage, 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity, 4 Replenish Life or 30% Enhanced Damage 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity 60 Ar.

Amulet:

Blood Amulet 1 To Barbarian Skills or 2 To Masteries, 10% FRW, 80 Life, 10 Replenish Life
Rare Amulet 1 To Barbarian Skills, 60 Life, 10 Replenish life, 90 Mana, 20 All resist
Magic Amulet 3 To Masteries, 100 Life
Magic Amulet 3 To Warcries (place this in your stash)

Angelic Wings (melee only duels)

Weapon:
Ethereal Rare

Stygian Pilum Replenish Quantity, 40% IAS, 350-450% Enhanced Damage (enables

Whirlwind and throw)
Ethereal Rare

Highland Blade Replenish Quantity, 450% Enhanced Damage, 250 Attack rating, 2 Socket, 10-30% IAS (dream weapon)
Ethereal Oath

Highland Blade (most 49 barbarian's use this)
Ethereal Oath

Small Crescent (less range, but more damage)

Most Barbarian's will use swords over axes due to the range. (range 3 versus range 2). 3 weapons, 2 for dual wielding and 1 for weapon + shield on switch. Instead of 2 Echoing

Throwing Spear's (team matches).
Legend Swords are sub optimal as they do less damage, compare rares to Oath

Highland Blade's when considering. Add a stat jewel if you get 20% IAS.

Switch:
Either Dual Wield Swords or 2 Echoing

Throwing Spear's 3 To Warcries (Hard to beat)

Armor:

Shaftstop (3 Magic Jewels 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity)
Jewelers

Dusk Shroud of the Whale 4 Socket, 81-100 Life (3 Magic Jewels 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity, Cold Resist)

Shield:
Ethereal Rare

Grim Shield /

Hyperion 2 Socket, ~200% Defense, 5 Replenish life (2 Magic Jewels 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity)
Artisans

Dragon Shield of Deflection (3 Magic Jewels 9 Strength, 9 Dexterity)

Gloves:

Immortal King's Forge
Rare Gloves 20% IAS, 9 Strength, 15 Dexterity (melee duel's)

Belt:

String of Ears

Thundergod's Vigor (Light Sorceress / Assassin)

Immortal King's Detail (3 items bonus)

Blood Belt 10% Open Wounds, 80 Life, Replenish life (Sorceress)

Always have

Thundergod's Vigor in stash, and use as appropriate.

Rings:

Raven Frost 20 Dexterity / 250 Ar
Rare Ring 15 Strength / Dexterity, 30 Life, 9 Replenish life, 90 Mana

Angelic Halo (melee only duel's)

Boots:

Gore Rider

Immortal King's Pillar (3 items bonus)

Inventory:
Budget: 10 Sounding Grand Charm of Inertia 1 To Warcries, 7% FRW or 10 Sounding Grand Charm of Sustenance 1 To Warcries, 30 Life
Alternate: 10 Fanatic Grand Charm of Inertia 1 To Masteries, 7% FRW or 10 Fanatic Grand Charm of Inertia 1 To Masteries, 30 Life
End Goal: 20 Fine Small Charm of Inertia 3% FRW / 20 Ar / 3 Max and 20 Fine Small Charm of Vita 3 Max /20 Ar / 20 Life

Maxroll Character Planner

Skills

20

Battle Orders
20

Blade Mastery /

Axe Mastery
7

Increased Speed
1

Battle Command
1

Natural Resistance
1

Whirlwind

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