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Patriarch Romulus, Doombringer Wolfbarb with A5 Destruction Merc
This Barb is the third in a forthcoming sept focused on 2-Handed Melee builds. He ran as part of the MP Barbarian Horde group hosted by @maxicek, so went with the A5 Merc per the group theme.
For his weapon, he went with Doombringer because it's a cool weapon but one that I haven't used really due to other options generally beating it out. It was lowish power, due to slower frames-per-second than, for example Oath, and lower damage than, for example Oath. So, yes, Oath would have been stronger, but for my Sept I had settled on using Doombringer on a character, and it fit reasonably well on the Wolfbarb.
Overview of Build
The MP group started in A1 Hell, so he had to quest through Normal and NM solo. Leveling was standard double swing -> frenzy twinking approach for Barbs, as noted here. Other than that, standard Wolfbarb, I think, with some elemental charms to help a little with PIs. Merc got the Destruction because I like the fireworks, and some non-physical damage, and it was fun to burn some runes.
Final gear:
- Doombringer (Shael)
- 2x HotO
- Wolfhowl w/ Elemental and min damage rare jewel
- Fortitude
- Blood Belt
- Dual Leech Blood Gloves
- up'ed Gores
- Metalgrid 33@
- Ravenfrost (244/20) and dual leech rare with AR and LR
- Backback: Steel and Sharp GCs with life/FHR, 1 Ruby GC with FHR, elemental damage charms with FHR/vita
8 frame Feral rage and solid resists (70+ for fire/lighting and solid for cold/poison)
Merc:
- eDestruction CS
- Dragon
- Arreat's
Gameplay
The MP group was very strong unsurprisingly, with only War Cry in Beetles causing any challenges. The group was:
@maxicek - Messremb, BarBEARian
@ffs - BuffMachine, a WC/Throw/support Barb
@Vildecor - Valborg, a Berserker
@D2DC - Beutegreifer, Frenzy
@d2lover - Chef, a DaggerFrenzy Barb
@snickersnack - Freddie, a Singer
Aside from three deaths to massive damage from Beetle lightning bolts from War Cry, as documented in max's Pat write up for Messremb, Romulus didn't really use potions to my recollection. He was surprisingly tanky, and even though he didn't plow through enemies, he was strong enough to target resurrectors or healers and take them down while the group was engaged with mobs. Without the group play, p8 would have been a slog. One p8 Pit run after he Pat'ed was quite something, taking around 10 minutes. But p3 for the Forge and then for a Pit run were quite solid. He didn't pick anything up on the playthrough.
Much thanks to the MP group, with the fifth character in MP overall and third in this Sept!
Here are a couple action shots showing the Horde at work:
With my favorite the three Mercs at the back while everyone was wailng away on Baal. Thanks for reading!
Readouts
This Barb is the third in a forthcoming sept focused on 2-Handed Melee builds. He ran as part of the MP Barbarian Horde group hosted by @maxicek, so went with the A5 Merc per the group theme.
For his weapon, he went with Doombringer because it's a cool weapon but one that I haven't used really due to other options generally beating it out. It was lowish power, due to slower frames-per-second than, for example Oath, and lower damage than, for example Oath. So, yes, Oath would have been stronger, but for my Sept I had settled on using Doombringer on a character, and it fit reasonably well on the Wolfbarb.
Overview of Build
The MP group started in A1 Hell, so he had to quest through Normal and NM solo. Leveling was standard double swing -> frenzy twinking approach for Barbs, as noted here. Other than that, standard Wolfbarb, I think, with some elemental charms to help a little with PIs. Merc got the Destruction because I like the fireworks, and some non-physical damage, and it was fun to burn some runes.
Final gear:
- Doombringer (Shael)
- 2x HotO
- Wolfhowl w/ Elemental and min damage rare jewel
- Fortitude
- Blood Belt
- Dual Leech Blood Gloves
- up'ed Gores
- Metalgrid 33@
- Ravenfrost (244/20) and dual leech rare with AR and LR
- Backback: Steel and Sharp GCs with life/FHR, 1 Ruby GC with FHR, elemental damage charms with FHR/vita
8 frame Feral rage and solid resists (70+ for fire/lighting and solid for cold/poison)
Merc:
- eDestruction CS
- Dragon
- Arreat's
Gameplay
The MP group was very strong unsurprisingly, with only War Cry in Beetles causing any challenges. The group was:
@maxicek - Messremb, BarBEARian
@ffs - BuffMachine, a WC/Throw/support Barb
@Vildecor - Valborg, a Berserker
@D2DC - Beutegreifer, Frenzy
@d2lover - Chef, a DaggerFrenzy Barb
@snickersnack - Freddie, a Singer
Aside from three deaths to massive damage from Beetle lightning bolts from War Cry, as documented in max's Pat write up for Messremb, Romulus didn't really use potions to my recollection. He was surprisingly tanky, and even though he didn't plow through enemies, he was strong enough to target resurrectors or healers and take them down while the group was engaged with mobs. Without the group play, p8 would have been a slog. One p8 Pit run after he Pat'ed was quite something, taking around 10 minutes. But p3 for the Forge and then for a Pit run were quite solid. He didn't pick anything up on the playthrough.
Much thanks to the MP group, with the fifth character in MP overall and third in this Sept!
Here are a couple action shots showing the Horde at work:
With my favorite the three Mercs at the back while everyone was wailng away on Baal. Thanks for reading!
Readouts
Code:
Name: Romulus
Class: Barbarian
Experience: 1080076913
Level: 85
Naked/Gear
Strength: 157/185
Dexterity: 75/120
Vitality: 278/286
Energy: 10/10
HP: 1295/1662
Mana: 94/142
Stamina: 429/449
Defense: 18/2214
AR: 360/77982
Fire: 121/81/21
Cold: 92/52/-8
Lightning: 120/80/20
Poison: 109/69/9
MF: 0 Block: 15
GF: 0
FR/W: 30
FHR: 66
IAS: 20
FCR: 25
Bash: 1/1
Leap: 1/1
Double Swing: 0/0
Stun: 1/1
Double Throw: 0/0
Leap Attack: 1/1
Concentrate: 1/1
Frenzy: 0/0
Whirlwind: 0/0
Berserk: 1/1
Sword Mastery: 20/20
Axe Mastery: 0/0
Mace Mastery: 0/0
Pole Arm Mastery: 0/0
Throwing Mastery: 0/0
Spear Mastery: 0/0
Increased Stamina: 1/1
Iron Skin: 20/20
Increased Speed: 11/11
Natural Resistance: 20/20
Howl: 1/4
Find Potion: 0/0
Taunt: 0/0
Shout: 1/4
Find Item: 0/0
Battle Cry: 0/0
Battle Orders: 15/18
Grim Ward: 0/0
War Cry: 0/0
Battle Command: 1/4
Code:
Romulus's Wolfhowl
Fury Visor
Defense: 344
Durability: 17 of 35
Required Level: 79
Required Strength: 129
Fingerprint: 0xa6700de9
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to Warcry Skills (Barbarian Only)
+5 to Minimum Damage
Adds 20 - 37 Fire Damage
Adds 1 - 87 Lightning Damage
+5 to Feral Rage
+6 to Lycanthropy
+6 to Werewolf
+128% Enhanced Defense
+14 to Strength
+15 to Dexterity
+8 to Vitality
+8 to Mana
Level 15 Summon Dire Wolf (18/18 Charges)
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Death Heart
Death Heart
Jewel
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0xe9e103e5
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5 to Minimum Damage
Adds 20 - 37 Fire Damage
Adds 1 - 87 Lightning Damage
+8 to Mana
Fortitude
Archon Plate
ElSolDolLo
Defense: 1575
Durability: 39 of 60
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 103
Fingerprint: 0x99e9b760
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
20% Chance to cast level 15 Chilling Armor when struck
+25% Faster Cast Rate
300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+85 to Life (Based on Character Level)
Replenish Life +7
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
All Resistances +29
Damage Reduced by 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 to Light Radius
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: El Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune
Socketed: Dol Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Raven Frost
Ring
Required Level: 45
Fingerprint: 0x9b56bea0
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+244 to Attack Rating
Adds 15 - 45 Cold Damage Over 4 Secs (100 Frames)
+20 to Dexterity
+40 to Mana
Cold Absorb 20%
Cannot Be Frozen
Shadow Whorl
Ring
Required Level: 74
Fingerprint: 0xfe74ec01
Item Level: 94
Version: Expansion 1.10+
14% Chance to cast level 5 Charged Bolt when struck
+113 to Attack Rating
6% Mana stolen per hit
6% Life stolen per hit
Lightning Resist +28%
Grim Buckle
Mesh Belt
Defense: 47
Durability: 5 of 16
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 58
Fingerprint: 0xd8faca0a
Item Level: 51
Version: Expansion 1.10+
12% Chance to cast level 4 Nova when struck
+17% Faster Hit Recovery
1% Life stolen per hit
9% Chance of Open Wounds
+17% Enhanced Defense
+19 to Life
Gore Rider
War Boots
Defense: 153
Durability: 26 of 34
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Fingerprint: 0xc4b6de14
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+30% Faster Run/Walk
15% Chance of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
10% Chance of Open Wounds
+185% Enhanced Defense
+20 Maximum Stamina
Requirements -25%
+10 Maximum Durability
Blood Fist
Vampirebone Gloves
Defense: 65
Durability: 7 of 14
Required Level: 73
Required Strength: 50
Fingerprint: 0xee791512
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
3% Mana stolen per hit
3% Life stolen per hit
9% Chance of Crushing Blow
+12 to Strength
+10 to Dexterity
+20 to Life
Poison Resist +17%
Metalgrid
Amulet
Required Level: 81
Fingerprint: 0xfcc26eb7
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+440 to Attack Rating
+334 Defense
All Resistances +33
Level 22 Iron Golem (8/11 Charges)
Level 12 Iron Maiden (13/20 Charges)
Heart of the Oak
Flail
KoVexPulThul
One Hand Damage: 1 - 24
Durability: 21 of 30
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 41
Required Dexterity: 35
Fingerprint: 0x73b4a9cd
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to All Skills
+40% Faster Cast Rate
+75% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
+150% Damage to Undead
Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
7% Mana stolen per hit
+10 to Dexterity
Replenish Life +20
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
All Resistances +30
Level 4 Oak Sage (25/25 Charges)
Level 14 Raven (60/60 Charges)
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ko Rune
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Heart of the Oak
Flail
KoVexPulThul
One Hand Damage: 1 - 24
Durability: 30 of 30
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 41
Required Dexterity: 35
Fingerprint: 0xa125c491
Item Level: 83
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+3 to All Skills
+40% Faster Cast Rate
+75% Damage to Demons
+100 to Attack Rating against Demons
+150% Damage to Undead
Adds 3 - 14 Cold Damage Over 3 Secs (75 Frames)
7% Mana stolen per hit
+10 to Dexterity
Replenish Life +20
Increase Maximum Mana 15%
All Resistances +31
Level 4 Oak Sage (25/25 Charges)
Level 14 Raven (60/60 Charges)
4 Sockets (4 used)
Socketed: Ko Rune
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Pul Rune
Socketed: Thul Rune
Romulus's Doombringer
Champion Sword
One Hand Damage: 113 - 288
Two Hand Damage: 277 - 389
Durability: 34 of 40
Required Level: 69
Required Strength: 163
Required Dexterity: 103
Fingerprint: 0x583e15a8
Item Level: 86
Version: Expansion 1.10+
8% Chance to cast level 3 Weaken on striking
Indestructible
+20% Increased Attack Speed
249% Enhanced Damage
Adds 30 - 100 Damage
40% Bonus to Attack Rating
5% Life stolen per hit
Increase Maximum Life 20%
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Shael Rune
Code:
Arcing Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 57
Fingerprint: 0x713ab427
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 42 Lightning Damage
+19 to Life
Shocking Small Charm of Strength
Small Charm
Required Level: 82
Fingerprint: 0xc7550fcc
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 1 - 71 Lightning Damage
+2 to Strength
Smoking Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 56
Fingerprint: 0x22f1a39b
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 6 - 19 Fire Damage
Flaming Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 81
Fingerprint: 0xa7435343
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
Adds 16 - 28 Fire Damage
Pestilent Small Charm of Pestilence
Small Charm
Required Level: 80
Fingerprint: 0xf2bedac3
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 377 Poison Damage Over 11 Secs (275 Frames)
Hibernal Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 83
Fingerprint: 0xfe72a923
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 10 - 17 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)
+16 to Life
Hibernal Small Charm of Life
Small Charm
Required Level: 83
Fingerprint: 0x795dc547
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 9 - 20 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)
+5 to Life
Boreal Small Charm of Vita
Small Charm
Required Level: 58
Fingerprint: 0x3b517827
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
Adds 7 - 12 Cold Damage Over 1 Secs (25 Frames)
+20 to Life
Steel Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 41
Fingerprint: 0xc1a964b6
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12% Faster Hit Recovery
+131 to Attack Rating
Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xf98ec29d
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+54 to Attack Rating
+40 to Life
Ruby Grand Charm of Balance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 22
Fingerprint: 0x4877a88e
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+12% Faster Hit Recovery
Fire Resist +29%
Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xfa860a0c
Item Level: 94
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+72 to Attack Rating
+38 to Life
Sharp Grand Charm of Sustenance
Grand Charm
Required Level: 37
Fingerprint: 0x63676f83
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+73 to Attack Rating
+28 to Life
Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0xb76b5bc
Item Level: 80
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+8 to Maximum Damage
+75 to Attack Rating
+39 to Life
Fine Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0xa3bc3f63
Item Level: 95
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+3 to Maximum Damage
+19 to Attack Rating
Sharp Grand Charm of Vita
Grand Charm
Required Level: 69
Fingerprint: 0x76dee4b6
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+10 to Maximum Damage
+51 to Attack Rating
+38 to Life
Steel Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 49
Fingerprint: 0x2bacd6e0
Item Level: 99
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+35 to Attack Rating
Fine Small Charm of Balance
Small Charm
Required Level: 29
Fingerprint: 0x71dfd910
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+5% Faster Hit Recovery
+3 to Maximum Damage
+10 to Attack Rating
Code:
Name: Barloc
Race: Barbarian
Type: 1hs-Normal
Experience: 74587336
Level: 85
Dead?: false
Naked/Gear
Strength: 209/264
Dexterity: 135/169
HP: 1647/1647
Defense: 1533/2766
AR: 2188/45948
Fire: 183/143/83
Cold: 183/143/83
Lightning: 183/143/83
Poison: 183/143/83
Arreat's Face
Slayer Guard
Defense: 327
Durability: 48 of 55
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 118
Fingerprint: 0xf82de8bf
Item Level: 87
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+2 to Combat Skills (Barbarian Only)
+2 to Barbarian Skill Levels
+15% Increased Attack Speed
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
+13 to Maximum Damage
20% Bonus to Attack Rating
4% Life stolen per hit
+171% Enhanced Defense
+20 to Strength
+20 to Dexterity
All Resistances +30
1 Sockets (1 used)
Socketed: Vermilion Jewel of Fervor
Vermilion Jewel of Fervor
Jewel
Required Level: 50
Fingerprint: 0x44fde690
Item Level: 85
Version: Expansion 1.10+
+15% Increased Attack Speed
+13 to Maximum Damage
Dragon
Superior Scarab Husk
SurLoSol
Defense: 906
Durability: 11 of 28
Required Level: 61
Required Strength: 95
Fingerprint: 0xcd09892a
Item Level: 84
Version: Expansion 1.10+
20% Chance to cast level 18 Venom when struck
12% Chance to cast level 15 Hydra on striking
Level 14 Holy Fire Aura When Equipped
+15% Enhanced Defense
+360 Defense
All Stats +4
+230 Defense vs. Missile
+31 to Strength (Based on Character Level)
Increase Maximum Mana 5%
+5% to Maximum Lightning Resist
Damage Reduced by 7
3 Sockets (3 used)
Socketed: Sur Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Socketed: Sol Rune
Destruction
Colossus Sword
VexLoBerJahKo
One Hand Damage: 175 - 472
Two Hand Damage: 409 - 814
Durability: 26 of 26
Required Level: 65
Required Strength: 172
Required Dexterity: 85
Fingerprint: 0x54592e6b
Item Level: 88
Version: Expansion 1.10+
23% Chance to cast level 12 Volcano on striking
5% Chance to cast level 23 Molten Boulder on striking
100% Chance to cast level 45 Meteor when you Die
15% Chance to cast level 22 Nova on attack
350% Enhanced Damage
Ignore Target's Defense
Adds 100 - 180 Magic Damage
7% Mana stolen per hit
20% Chance of Crushing Blow
20% Deadly Strike
Prevent Monster Heal
+10 to Dexterity
Ethereal
5 Sockets (5 used)
Socketed: Vex Rune
Socketed: Lo Rune
Socketed: Ber Rune
Socketed: Jah Rune
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