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The video delves into the merits and mechanics of various Barbarian class builds in "Diablo II: Resurrected," with an emphasis on softcore gameplay and magic finding. Five top Barbarian builds are showcased for their efficiency and unique capabilities. The first highlighted build is the Throw Barbarian, praised for its improved performance due to recent patches and its effective item-finding abilities using gear like War Streak and Lacerator.
Next, the video covers the Whirlwind Barbarian, which is noted for its farming prowess, especially with dual grief swords and high investment in Whirlwind and Berserk skills. The Frenzy Barbarian is another focus, valued for its speed, mobility, and enjoyable gameplay, achieved by maxing out Frenzy and related synergies.
The Singer Barbarian, a caster build that relies on the War Cry skill, is also discussed for its high magic find potential and simplicity. The build demonstrates its effectiveness in mob-clear areas like "the pits." The final build examined is the zerker Barb, which maximizes high-value gear drops by targeting champions in weak areas, with a focus on skills like berserk, battle orders, and howl. The video's overall conclusion is that the zerker Barb stands out as the ultimate magic finder, particularly potent in areas like the pits and Trav for quickly and efficiently collecting valuable items.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the merits of the Barbarian class in Diablo II: Resurrected, particularly highlighting its exceptional abilities as a magic finder due to the item find skill. The focus is on the five best Barbarian builds for softcore gameplay, as the video does not cover hardcore or PVP builds extensively. The first build discussed is the Throw Barbarian, which has gained popularity and effectiveness with recent game patches improving its performance. Key points for this build include focusing on double throw and its synergy with double swing, allocating points to berserk for handling physical immunes, and maxing out throw masteries. The use of items like War streak, Lacerator, wisdom gear, and razor tail for added benefits such as piercing and mana recovery is recommended. The video shows the Throw Barbarian in action in various areas like Eldrich, Shenk, and the pits, demonstrating its efficiency in farming and handling enemies with different immunities and skills.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on showcasing two distinct Barbarian builds: the Whirlwind Barbarian and the Frenzy Barbarian.
For the Whirlwind Barbarian, the recommendation is to allocate 20 skill points into Whirlwind, with an additional point in Berserk for dealing with physical immunes, and invest in Blade Mastery, Battle Orders, and Find Item skills. The suggested gear includes dual grief swords, laying of hands, Gore Riders, and ariad’s face. This build is praised for its effectiveness, particularly at farming due to the Find Item skill.
Transitioning to the Frenzy Barbarian, the key points are to max out Frenzy and its synergy with Double Swing, as well as Taunt, and similar skill and gear suggestions as the Whirlwind build. The benefits of this build include its exceptional speed and mobility, allowing fast travel and quick attacks between enemy packs. The video emphasizes the high efficiency and enjoyable gameplay of both builds, encouraging viewers to try them out.
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In this part of the video, the focus is on demonstrating the advantages and mechanics of two different Barbarian builds in a game. First, the ease of using a particular build is shown, where the player can hold down the attack key (F1) and continuously attack enemies without aiming, making it very user-friendly. This build is effective even without high-end gear like Enigma, thanks to its speed and simplicity.
The second part transitions to discussing the “Singer Barbarian” build, a caster-type Barbarian that relies on War Cry for damage instead of weapon attacks. The build maximizes the War Cry skill and its synergies, using equipment like dual Heart of the Oaks to boost stats. This setup allows for high magic find capabilities and is effective in certain areas (like “the pits”) where monsters are weaker. The player demonstrates the build’s effectiveness by quickly clearing mobs and utilizing the find item skill in these areas.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses using the “find item” skill to efficiently target and eliminate champions in a particular weak area known as the pits. This build allows for rapid item collection, including rare finds like Zod or tyal Smite. The speaker highlights their preference for builds that don’t require precise aiming; getting close and using area skills suffices. They describe a specialized Barbarian build, the zerker Barb, which focuses on killing few monsters but maximizing the chance for high-value gear drops. Key skills for this build include berserk, battle orders, and howl, with gear prioritizing the “grief” weapon and various magic-finding items. The strategy involves teleporting to champion packs, using howl to scare away unwanted mobs, and then quickly eliminating the targeted monsters. This approach allows the player or their mercenary to efficiently dispatch single monsters without clutter from other enemies.
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In this part of the video, the speaker explains the general strategy for using the zerker Barb character to efficiently find magic items in the game. The key actions include quickly killing champions and using the “find item” skill to maximize the chances of obtaining valuable items. The zerker Barb is highlighted as the best magic finder due to its speed and ability to kill Champions, which can drop every item in the game. This build is particularly effective for completing the Holy Grail and starting the ladder in areas like the pits and Trav. The process involves continuously chopping down enemies, using the find item skill on their bodies, and repeating this cycle.