07-07-2003, 11:00 AM
I'll refer you to my answer to pbrain ;)
I hope that concentrate barbs will be viable. I can see the "of vileness" mod being crucial to them.
Currently testing my old Ironman build (not defense-based barb, but Ironman set of rules): Howl, Berserk, Find pots, Taunt, Natural Resistance. BO when starting Hell if I can spare the points.
I have used that build (or variants of it, like Grim Ward instead of Howl, and Stun / Berserk instead of Berserk) with success in the past whenever playing untwinked and with tough rules.
Quote:... don't even think of getting me started on one-point skill wonders!
Berserk should not convert 100% of your physical damage into magical damage.
It should be 5% / slvl for instance.
1 point wonders are EVIL.
I hope that concentrate barbs will be viable. I can see the "of vileness" mod being crucial to them.
Currently testing my old Ironman build (not defense-based barb, but Ironman set of rules): Howl, Berserk, Find pots, Taunt, Natural Resistance. BO when starting Hell if I can spare the points.
I have used that build (or variants of it, like Grim Ward instead of Howl, and Stun / Berserk instead of Berserk) with success in the past whenever playing untwinked and with tough rules.