Barbarian Hammer of the Ancients GR Build With Legacy of Dreams
Welcome to our build guide for HotA GR LoD Barbarian in Diablo 3. Here, you will learn everything you need to know to play this build at the highest level. This build is updated for Patch 2.7.3 and Season 26.
Introduction
With a slew of mighty Hammer of the Ancients and the Fire element at his side, the Barbarian can utilize the adaptable Legacy of Dreams bonuses for a powerful Hammer of the Ancients build that drops clunky set mechanics for a simpler, to-the-point playstyle.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the LoD HotA Barbarian is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Furious Charge
 Merciless Assault
Hammer of the Ancients
 Smash
1
Call of the Ancients
Together as One
2
Battle Rage
Bloodshed
3
Ignore Pain
Ignorance is Bliss
4
Wrath of the Berserker
Insanity
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the LoD HotA Barbarian is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Leoric's Crown - Shoulders:
Fury of the Ancients - Gloves:
Magefist - Chest:
Cindercoat - Belt:
Pride of Cassius - Pants:
Blackthorne's Jousting Mail - Boots:
Illusory Boots - Bracers:
Mortick's Brace - Amulet:
Hellfire Amulet of Strength - Ring 1:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac - Ring 2:
Band of Might - Weapon 1:
Remorseless - Weapon 2:
Echoing Fury
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Legacy of Dreams
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
The Gavel of Judgment - Armor Slot:
Bracers of the First Men - Jewelry Slot:
Convention of Elements
Changelog
- 13 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 13 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 13 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 09 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Revised gear recommendations and added a follower recommendation.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Revised gear recommendations and added a follower recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 22. No changes required.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Revised skill recommendations for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Revised skill and item recommendations for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Revised skill and item recommendations for Season 18.
- 13 May 2019 (gear page): Guide added.
- 13 May 2019 (skills page): Guide added.
- 13 May 2019 (this page): Guide added.
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