I would have join the "buyout" gang but sorry, I'm just too poor (don't even own 10K gold) at the moment.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Jun 13 2012, 08:34 PM

kltower4,

I'm farming Sarkoth & a well or "perigi" that leads to a gold cave in Act 1 of Inferno mode with +84% Extra Gold from Monsters gears.

[Edited several minutes later]; Perhaps, you can do the same but in Hell mode.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Aug 13 2012, 12:28 PM

I've managed to get pass Ghom this morning within 5 minutes equipped with a total combined LoH (968) from an axe (Hallowed Storm), amulet and a ring.

Of course, a shield (Hallowed Defender) and an increase to atk speed of 16% helps a lot too.

The skills are usually activated in the order sequence as follow; War Cry, Battle Rage, Frenzy, Rend, Whirlwind & finally, WotB. The preferred choice of passive skills for my tanking barbarian are Tough as Nails, Superstition and Nerves of Steel.

Other stats that may be of interest are str (1154), Vit (945), Armor (9465), Damage (15560.7) & AR (524).

Note: Leap, Sprint, Ignore Pain and Overpower skill just do not give enough benefit or advantage to justify a permanent slot.

For reference; http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/MOBAjob...6/hero/17251598

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Aug 28 2012, 09:40 AM

My barbarian can do the Siegebreaker farming run in A3 and face tanking it without any hassle equipped with a total ~500 AR.
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/MOBAjob...6/hero/17251598

The core idea is to get an axe and a shield that can perform 30% block, 20% dodge from dex (500) and at least, 9000 or perhaps another 1000 more armor.

Since only a weapon is dealing damage therefore, it must be at least 750+ dps and also, +20% atk speed combo with a minimum 900 LoH (I'm getting away with just 679 LoH by doing a bit of kiting here and there when stumble upon elites or champions with lethal and fatal affixes).

Don't forget to top up at least 48K hp to ensure survivability as anything lower is asking for trouble.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Aug 30 2012, 11:27 AM

I believe, axe is preferable to mace. Try to get a budget axe (700 to 725 dps with at least 500 LoH and open socket to put radiant square emerald gem for a start to farm better gears and weapons).

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Aug 30 2012, 12:10 PM

By the way, the shield that you should be using is the one that can do at least 25% Chance to Block or you can try first 20% Chance to Block for a start. Mine has a total of 31% Chance to Block to avoid being hit plenty of times.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Aug 30 2012, 12:44 PM

A ring called Justice Lantern and also, the Helm of Command are a few items that can increase % Chance to Block while I think crafting is for the business or marketing minded people.

One thing for sure, the Helm of Command is prohibitively expensive while Justice Lantern does not give enough benefit or advantage to consider buying it. Anyway, the strategy is to obtain 30% Chance to Block and it's not worthwhile to sacrifice a ring slot to have more of it.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Aug 30 2012, 01:01 PM

I've completed Act IV (inferno) solo with an axe and a shield just now; the armor gears and weapons are nothing fancy. Finally, I can take a step back from Diablo 3 and live my real life from now onwards ...phew!

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/MOBAjob...6/hero/17251598

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 3 2012, 02:07 AM


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...and also, WW barb needs high critical hit chance at least 46% & critical hit damage at least 300% too.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 4 2012, 12:25 PM

Eventhough LoH < 1K with my barbarian own customised build, it's fearless and lead the group to engage any elite or champion pack in close quarters brawl as well as face tanking Diablo non-stop.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 4 2012, 02:47 PM

Depends on the gears and weapons equipped, the strategy is to attain AR (~540 unbuff), block (33%), dodge (20%), IAS (34%), LoH (high 8++), LR (mid 8++), armor (low 1++++ warcry buff) and hp (48K).

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 4 2012, 03:34 PM

Well, your barbarian can be improved upon with a 12% movement speed boot ...that's for sure.

[Edited a few minutes later];
The more crucial aspect is to boost your critical hit chance & damage but as you know, its quite expensive to do so. If I'm not mistaken (since I'm still working in the office and have no access to my home computer), my barb has ChC (~44%) & ChD (~175%) which contributes decently in the damage dealing area and does make an impact to kill off targets in co-op mode.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 4 2012, 05:27 PM

I'm trying to find my build which I've posted here, ...will update soon.

The axe & shield strategy is to attain AR (~540 unbuff), block (33%), dodge (20%), IAS (34%), LoH (high 8++), LR (mid 8++), armor (low 1++++ warcry buff), hp (48K), CtC (44%) and CtD (175%).

I usually start off with warcry & battle rage then frenzy (5x) followed by rend. WotB is for hacking elites and breaking out of being imprisoned whereas use whirlwind to move out of walled zone.

http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/MOBAjob...6/hero/17251598

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 6 2012, 12:21 PM

Ha3x, ALeUNe you don't know what you're talking about. I've just sold off 2 of my star rubies. I'm in my MF gear but this can clear Act4 Inferno, no problem.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 6 2012, 12:25 PM

Yeah, but the barbarian seems to go critical @ 27K to 30K possibly twice in a second, refer to the IAS.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 6 2012, 12:38 PM

Is it that you tried out WW with tornados using skorn? and the barb is already equipped with all the high end gears so, just 4 or 5 items need to be procured and it's WWonderland!

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 6 2012, 01:05 PM

I've read somewhere that the ww barb can get by with 1900 LoH while 2400 LoH is comfortable which can be obtained from axe main hand and dagger off hand at least 8++ for both with open socket and perhaps, a LoH + CtC ring. 12% speed movement is mandatory. So, looks like 4 items to obtain as such would allow you to still equip the one and only Leoric's Signet otherwise let your follower use it, instead.

Replace the passive skill that's Boon of Bul-Kathos with Superstition.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 6 2012, 01:35 PM

How long (in hours) does your ww barb clear Act4 Inferno solo from start to finish? and thanks for sharing those key points.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 6 2012, 02:22 PM

ww nado barb is the ultimate build, so the shield needs to be ditched at a certain point however my barb will end up doing dual wield only.

This post has been edited by MOBAJOBG: Sep 10 2012, 04:28 PM

Stormshield and Lacuni Prowlers for the win! By the way, what is the best gear that your barbarian has equipped?