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| Class | Barbarian | |
| Skill Tree | Combat Skills | |
| Level | 18 | |
| Prerequisites | Bash [1], Stun [12] | |
| Damage Type | Physical | |
| Mana Cost | 2 | |
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| Synergies | Bash, Battle Orders, Berserk | |
Concentrate is a Barbarian Skill in Diablo II.
Description
Sometimes a series of blows is not nearly as effective as a single, concentrated strike. A Barbarian trained in this skill learns how to focus his strength into a single blow that cuts through the guard of an enemy and slices through their armor. This technique also puts the warrior in a superior defensive position.
General Information
- Active Effect: An uninterruptible attack that also temporarily improves your defense.
- Required Level: 18
- Prerequisites: Bash [1], Stun [12]
- Gives synergy to:
- Receives synergy from:
- Bash: +5% Damage per level
- Battle Orders: +10% Damage per level
- Berserk: +1% Magic damage per level
The main benefit of this attack is that you can swing uninterrupted, even in a crowd or against a faster foe. This is an efficient skill at a cost of 2 Mana, especially if you have a strong weapon with high damage, or one with at least a small bonus to Mana leech.
As Concentrate has Battle Orders as a synergy, it is an attractive skill because a player will not have to spend extra points for the sole benefit of increasing life/mana. Berserk's additional magic damage is also helpful against physical immune monsters after about ten points due to the amount of magic damage done without having to switch to a skill that will reduce the character's defense to zero. The defense bonus is also helpful because it will still provide a significant defense bonus even if a shield is not equipped.
Skill Progression
Mana Cost: 2
| Level | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Bonus | 70% | 75% | 80% | 85% | 90% | 95% | 100% | 105% | 110% | 115% | 120% |
| Attack Bonus | 60% | 70% | 80% | 90% | 100% | 110% | 120% | 130% | 140% | 150% | 160% |
| Defense Bonus | 100% | 110% | 120% | 130% | 140% | 150% | 160% | 170% | 180% | 190% | 200% |
| Level | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damage Bonus | 125% | 130% | 135% | 140% | 145% | 150% | 155% | 160% | 165% | 190% |
| Attack Bonus | 170% | 180% | 190% | 200% | 210% | 220% | 230% | 240% | 250% | 300% |
| Defense Bonus | 210% | 220% | 230% | 240% | 250% | 260% | 270% | 280% | 290% | 340% |
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 — Blade Mastery • Axe Mastery • Mace Mastery • Polearm Mastery • Throwing Mastery • Spear Mastery • Increased Stamina • Iron Skin • Increased Speed • Natural Resistance