Berserk
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| Berserk | |
|---|---|
 | A powerful attack that leaves the Barbarian more vulnerable. |
| Class | Barbarian |
| Skill Tree | Combat Skills |
| Level | 30 |
| Prerequisites | |
| Damage Type | Magical |
| Mana Cost | 5 |
| Other Stats | Deals magical damage (more to come) |
| Synergies | Howl, Shout |
- Active Effect : A powerful attack that leaves the Barbarian more vulnerable.
- Required Level : 30
- Prerequisites : Bash [1], Stun [12], Concentrate [18]
- Gives synergy to : None
- Receives synergy from :
[edit] Usage
Berserk completely converts damage to magic damage so you cannot steal life/mana with Berserk, even with life tap. You don't take damage from Iron Maiden and Thorns if you just go "Berserk". Because they only reflect physical damage, not magical. For the stated duration afterwards your defense is zero. You also do not receive the Iron Skin or Dexterity bonus. You can still block as if you are using a shield, however. A defense of 0 will let you block all the time, thus quite often hinder you from doing anything else. Consider not wearing a shield.
[edit] History
There is a fine line between passion and rage, something the Barbarian warrior knows well. A Barbarian must learn to tread this line while separating one from the other and drawing strength from both. One of the most powerful combat skills a Barbarian can learn is to cross that line into rage, expending the sum of his energy and slaying everything without regard for consequences. When you have slain all of your enemies, what is left to fear?
[edit] Skill Progression
Mana Cost: 4
Converts 100% physical damage to magic
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Attack | 100% | 115% | 130% | 145% | 160% | 175% | 190% | 205% | 220% | 235% | 250% |
| Bonus Magic Damage | 150% | 165% | 180% | 195% | 210% | 225% | 240% | 255% | 270% | 285% | 300% |
| Duration | 2.7 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Level | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonus Attack | 265% | 280% | 295% | 310% | 325% | 340% | 355% | 370% | 385% | 460% |
| Bonus Magic Damage | 315% | 330% | 345% | 360% | 375% | 390% | 405% | 420% | 435% | 510% |
| Duration | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.2 |
| Barbarian Skills (Diablo II) |
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| Warcries — Howl • Find Potion • Taunt • Shout • Find Item • Battle Cry • Battle Orders • Grim Ward • War Cry • Battle Command Combat Skills — Bash • Leap • Double Swing • Stun • Double Throw • Leap Attack • Concentrate • Frenzy • Whirlwind • Berserk Combat Masteries — Sword Mastery • Axe Mastery • Mace Mastery • Polearm Mastery • Throwing Mastery • Spear Mastery • Increased Stamina • Iron Skin • Increased Speed • Natural Resistance |
