Diablo 4: Best Whirlwind Barbarian Build Guide (Patch 1.0.3)

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Table of contents

Guided Journey and Destinations.

Story Quests.

Side Quests.

Location Information.

Class Information.

Armaments, Shields, and Beyond.

Mastering the Art of Guiding.

Crafting Wonders in Diablo 4: A Tapestry of Materials and Marvels.

Unveiling the Essentials: Unraveling Queries and Mastering the Art of Knowledge.

Conquering Foes and Overcoming Bosses – The Ultimate Guide.

Alternative Explanations and DIY Guides.

Perspectives, Creator, and Mythical Insights.

Diablo Lore.

Technical Details.

Perspectives and Beyond.

Index of Contents.

Throughout the extensive history of the Diablo franchise, the Whirlwind build has consistently emerged as a beloved favorite across all classes. Its primary objective revolves around amassing ample amounts of Fury in order to sustain this formidable skill for the longest duration possible. As the highly anticipated Diablo 4 approaches, one can’t help but ponder whether this iconic build will continue to flourish within the game’s realms.

A favorable response awaits for this query as Diablo 4 places great emphasis on the freedom of players to choose. Nevertheless, not all character builds are deemed effective or sustainable in the grand scheme of things. Despite the fact that Whirlwind cannot be incessantly sustained, it possesses the potential to unleash powerful surges that can swiftly eradicate even the most formidable packs of enemies before dwindling in strength.

As of June 30th, 2023, Hodey Johns has provided an update: This comprehensive guide has been revised to accommodate the monumental rebalance patch in version 1.0.3. While many guides have remained untouched due to minor adjustments in skill power, some skills have undergone significant changes in order to align them with the overall skillset of the game. Notably, with the rise of formidable Vulnerable builds, this rebalance was deemed necessary. However, it is important to note that not all skills received a mere numerical adjustment. Instead, certain skills underwent substantial modifications that required a complete overhaul of existing builds, including the one presented in this guide. These changes, although not exclusively related to damage, encompassed cooldowns and resource management, thereby completely altering the skill rotation. While the previous build may still hold its merit, this new guide ensures the utmost optimization of the class.

Skill Tree

Skill	Points
Bash	5
Enhanced Bash	1
Battle Bash	1
Whirlwind	5
Enhanced Whirlwind	1
Violent Whirlwind	1
Pressure Point	3
Endless Fury	3
Rallying Cry	5
Enhanced Rallying Cry	1
Tactical Rallying Cry	1
War Cry	5
Enhanced War Cry	1
Power War Cry	1
Pit Fighter	3
Slaying Strike	1
Expose Vulnerability	3
Steel Grasp	5
Enhanced Steel Grasp	1
Fighter’s Steel Grasp	1
Wrath of the Berserker	1
Prime Wrath of the Berserker	1
Supreme Wrath of the Berserker	1
Wallop	3
Concussion	3
Unconstrained	1

With an abundance of Renown and reaching the pinnacle of power, players will find themselves bestowed with a generous pool of 58 skill points to strategically allocate. The Whirlwind Build harbors several intriguing facets that imbue it with both lethality and longevity. To harness its full potential, players must wisely invest in abilities that fuel their Fury, exploit enemy vulnerabilities, and bestow the Barbarian with the coveted state of Berserk, amplifying both damage and swiftness.

Rewritten Unleash the mighty Rallying Cry and War Cry, harness the power of Steel Grasp to swiftly seize foes and draw them closer to the Barbarian. Engage in a whirlwind frenzy, obliterating hordes of lesser enemies within mere moments. When faced with formidable bosses or elite adversaries, unleash the unstoppable Wrath of the Berserker, fueling your Fury and enhancing your swiftness. Beware, for this build possesses an immense stunning capacity with the devastating Bash and Wallop, rendering most opponents incapable of mounting a proper retaliation.

Paragon Boards

Board	Paragon/Legendary Nodes	Glyph
Start	Brawn, Raw Power	Crusher
Bone Breaker	Bone Breaker, Bludgeoner	Might
Carnage	Berserker, Carnage, Fierce, Enraged	Ire
Warbringer	Hungering Fury, Raw Power, Core Reserve, Guarded Advance	Exploit
Decimator	Brawn, Destroyer, Demolish, Pillage	Dominate

Deciphering the enigmatic paragon boards and glyphs can prove to be quite the challenge. It all boils down to skillfully manipulating the boards to achieve optimal serpentine patterns. While only a handful of players will attain the coveted 200 paragon points, those who do shall bask in the awe-inspiring surge of their augmented abilities.

Avoiding the tedium and unreadability of listing every single node, simply traversing between the mentioned major nodes should suffice for gamers. Remember to acquire all the stat bonus nodes that are pertinent within the designated glyph areas.

Embarking upon the Bone Breaker board proves fruitful for those venturing into the realm of the Whirlwind Barbarian build, as it maximizes the potential of crushing weaponry. However, the assortment of commendable nodes available here is rather limited, leaving little room for indulgence. It is advisable to swiftly progress towards the realms of Carnage and Warbringer, where additional advantages in Berserk and Fury eagerly await. Ultimately, the Decimator board presents a robust opportunity to exploit the immensely potent Vulnerable debuff to its fullest extent.

Gear

Slot	Aspect/Piece
Helm	Harlequin Crest
Chest	Aspect of Grasping Whirlwind
Gloves	Gohr’s Devastating Grips
Pants	Aspect of Disobedience
Boots	Weapon Master’s Aspect
Amulet	Aspect of Dire Whirlwind
Ring	Aspect of Berserk Fury
Ring	Aspect of Echoing Fury
Two-Handed Bludgeoning	Aspect of Limitless Rage

Gamers now possess an abundance of freedom with the innovative aspect system, allowing them to seize gear with optimal statistics and imbue it with their preferred effects. While enhancing potion efficiency provides a slight advantage, it is the game-changing aspects that truly steal the spotlight. It is worth noting that these aspects can be freely interchanged between different gear pieces, rendering the allocation of specific aspects to particular items inconsequential.

Rewrite: The essence of armor lies in its ability to generate fury. Any enhancement to core skills or the Whirlwind technique should be prioritized, as they play a vital role. However, the main challenge with this build is maintaining a constant channeling of the skill. In the early stages, it would be wise to adopt an optimal leveling build for Barbarians until the necessary equipment is obtained. Once the Aspect of Berserk Fury and Aspect of Echoing Fury are unlocked, fury generation should be sufficient to allow the player to freely whirl around with only occasional and brief pauses when facing formidable foes in the world or dungeons.

Technique

Mastery of the Mighty Mace.

World Tiers can get out of control when it comes to difficulty. Thankfully, techniques are a simple way to keep pace with the escalating challenge. In this case, what demands the most focus is theMastery of the Mighty Mace.since this will be the one used while engaging in Whirlwind.

All of the skills listed in this guide can be used with the two-handed mace so anything other thanMastery of the Mighty Mace.will only be useful when switching builds. A perfect Hammer of the Ancients build might use other weapons but this one only needs one great mace.

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