such build diversity!
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Its a combination of players looking for the easiest to manage setup (So 4 buffs, an either a CC, a spender, or a one-size-fits-all damage dealer… (by that i mean a spender that generates also under conditions). and the fact that the builds work. Some setups just arent great to use because its not mobile (as in moves leaving you open) or run fast enough… Looking at you, Upheaval…
I actually like the cookie cutter WW build, was exactly what I wanted for my barb. Hold right click and spam buffs. I don’t like to combo or build damage. Though I know some people don’t like it, the option to do both would be nice.
I don’t know if they are. I think we might be able to get away with only 1. I’ve been playing a Frenzy build I’ve been working on. I cleared a dungeon with it, so it might be functionable. Really I think it comes down to people not thinking of itemizing their stats and that every single one of your weapon stats stack. So it’s possible to do high damage I think with something other than vulnerability.
You won’t be able to in higher Nightmare rifts.
Rallying Cry is necessary for CC breaking.
Challenging Shout is necessary for survival (60%+ DR).
War Cry for additional damage and more DR with Fortify generation.
The class is… stuck due to how powerful the shouts are.
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For real I started with Barb because I enjoy the spin to win playstyle. Just the fun playstyle does not even start until I reach a point where they is nothing left to push for and I will be burnt out on the game.
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I don’t agree on this part. They are stuck because the class is weak without shouts. It’s not that shouts are powerful. It’s that they are required for any type of gameplay past 70 level.
I’ve asked for basic barb buffs in base mitigation but I’m running Triple shout and Iron skin.
It also gives insane fury gen if you have the echoing fury (can’t remember the name it is something like that) ring.
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Yea I mean builder/spender design is terrible. So we need to use shouts to bypass the pain and generate Fury.
So it’s a triple whammy. Need Shouts for Resources, utility, mitigation. Can’t play without them.
Side note Iron skin is a sleeper and my favorite ability now. Surprised that isn’t nerfed. With the Legendary and passives. Iron skin gives Unstoppable, Damage reduction, Huge barrier and Full heal.