Be careful of the thorns!
They will make you bleed.
This means the Barbarian is inherently a class with a bigger health pool and can tank enemies.
This is a more slow-paced class, but still capable of inflicting a good amount of damage.
One of the classs positive features in this regard is the Barbarian capacity for crowd control.
Although the first approach works by using a build focused on Berserk, it requires a risky play style.
Again, the Barbarian is not the best damage dealer in the games roster of classes.
But dont underestimate how powerful bleeding can be.
The concept behind this build is to make the most out of both effects.
You must generate it either by taking damage or using skills.
As youre attacked, theTough as Nailpassive skill will also proc, inflicting Bleeding based on your Thorn value.
Once this initial phase has passed, you have two options.
First, it’s possible for you to useWhirlwindin case youre fighting a large group of enemies.
Or you’re able to useRupture, which damages enemies based on how much bleeding they have.
Due to one of Iron Skins upgrades, you get healed while its up.
This is basically how you deal with encounters and the order you should use your skills.
Sticking with Whirlwind, theDust Devil’s Aspectproduces Dust Devils that damage surrounding enemies when using Whirlwind.
Emeraldsare at the top of the list because they increase your Thorn value when placed in pieces of armor.
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