Lycanthebeast

okay its a bit complex but its a good build from what I have played so far so see for yourself how you like it.

My barbarian has a set sceduel for stats that is a bit complex but it seems o work pretty well. Not to mention that his abilities are good too.

Every level multiple of 10 put the following stats. +2 str, +1 dex, +2 Vit.
Every level multiple of 11 put the following stats. +1 str, +3 dex, +1 vit.
Any other level put the following stats. +3 str, +1 dex, +1 vit.

You want to have one point in the bash lines of specials. The means bash, stun, concentrate, and the other one I can't remember off the top of my head. You also want to specialize in one weapon and have some bonuses to you stamina, defense and resit boosts. That allows you to be a better combatant and do nough damage that you don't need to worry much on the creatures and in most pvp you might have a heads up.
The strength and vitality of the babarian ar the most important of the stats. But alas you do need your dexterity to be fairly high for accuracy, defense and certain equipment. The is why every 11th level I have a +3 to it. other wise it is a very minor stat. The vitality is made up when every 10th level comes around inwhich you get a +2 to it. I guess the main suggestion for this set up that I can give you is have good armor, life steal, and mana steal. Don't worry about the mana steal as much as you should the life steal and defense. The harder you are to hit the better but incase you get hit you need that life steal. In most cases your barbarian will require a sheild for extra protection.

I am only a lvl 19 and cut throw things quyikly but I take damage quickly too. So make sure you stay at the top of your game for equipment and stay stocked on potions. Have aas your right click one of your attacks but don't always rely on it because you must remember that you have a low amount of mp inwhich you counter the need for by damage so if you find yourself running into alot of creatures that require you to hit them multiple times there is two answers. Stay with those ceatures and level off of them or get better weapons. The more damage the better for this bruting blend. I don't suggest it but if you want go for a point in potion find some in leap and of course double swing for those of you who figuire you wont need the sheild and go on a dual-weilding rampage.

Hope these notes I made could help you. Well Peace.

Fykins

Whenever I made my barbs I just made sure my base dex+ dex from equip was 222 by level 99, so my shield would block at 75%, and I'd only have enough str to use my equips, rest goes into vit. I'd hope you tested this farther then level 19. Also, without a shield your barbs pretty much dead vs. melee/anything that can be blocked, for the stuff you can't block you gotta either be tricky or make a frenzy barb. I never actually made a frenzy barb but they can pump out damage much faster and if your shield isn't needed, you might as well not use it.

FraterPerdurabo

Good try, but horribly inaccurate. Next time you try to write a "guide", it helps to know what you're talking about.

Loits

HAHAHAHAHAAHHAHA *dies* hahahahaha you suck noob or is this somekind of a sick joke?

maslany

That guy took the time to write a more than half decent guide and you just laughed and called him a noob. Real intelligent, instead of laughing at other peoples work why dont you actually post something intelligent in reference to his guide.

Now, that guide seems decent, but i love the battle orders, and ill never stray from that. Lots of iron skin and whirlwind if you want(i think its stupid). Concentration has proved decent for me, and my first barb i used the double swing(is that what its called) maxed out just to see how it would fair and it was awesome. It looked like it drank diablos health on the runs.

FraterPerdurabo

1) That guide is not half-decent. It sucks.
2) Loits knows more about barbarians than you ever will, yet I decided to warn him because his post was direct flame.
3) Iron Skin and Whirlwind are not stupid.
4) If you refer to "intelligence" in your posts, try to get the basics rights at least.

maslany

I suggested whirlwind because it is effective, I just think its stupid because thats my opinion. I think iron skin is not stupid, however. And I have made plenty of barbarians and know just as much as loits probably. And as for my intelligence, I had the basics right, and just noted on my preferred build and also what I dont like but is effective.

Loits

Dude, you are too funny, stop killing me.

FraterPerdurabo

There is no question of opinion, there are only things that work and things that don't. Also, try not to contradict yourself in your posts, makes you look even less credible.

Acidius.Romanus

Because Diablo 2 isn't about being creative with your own builds, it's about making repetitive builds that grow uninteresting and everybody has them.

FraterPerdurabo

That pretty much hit the nail on it's head.

misfits138

really isnt worth it kinda noobish!

WhiteMinority

yeah i would have to agree....