Barbarian Seismic Slam Build with Might of the Earth
Welcome to our build guide for Seismic Slam 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 2.6.9 and Season 21.
For more information regarding followers, we advise you to read our follower guide, which contains detailed advice on choosing the skills and the gear of your companion.
Introduction
Empowered by the Might of the Earth set, this Barbarian build shatters the
ground with overwhelming 
Seismic Slam swings, while summons and buffs
empower his blade. This tough, sustain damage, visual feast of a build is one of
the rare instances of viable high tier ranged Barbarian play. The build is meant
for Greater Rift solo progression, but we also have a speed farming variant that
can be accessed using the link below.
Quick Reference
Skill Setup
The basic skill setup of the Seismic Slam Barbarian is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information on choices, alternatives and build customization.
| Active Skills |
|---|
Seismic Slam
 Permafrost
Leap
Death from Above
1
Battle Rage
Bloodshed
2
War Cry
 Veteran's Warning
3
Call of the Ancients
Together as One
4
Wrath of the Berserker
 Insanity
|
| Passive Skills |
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Seismic Slam Barb is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
- Helm:
Eyes of the Earth - Shoulders:
Spires of the Earth - Gloves:
Pull of the Earth - Chest:
Spirit of the Earth - Belt:
Captain Crimson's Silk Girdle - Pants:
Captain Crimson's Thrust - Boots:
Foundation of the Earth - Bracers:
Bracers of Destruction - Amulet:
The Traveler's Pledge - Ring 1:
The Compass Rose - Ring 2:
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac - Weapon 1:
Fjord Cutter - Weapon 2:
Echoing Fury
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1:
Bane of the Trapped - Legendary Gem 2:
Bane of the Stricken - Legendary Gem 3:
Esoteric Alteration
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot:
Fury of the Vanished Peak - Armor Slot:
Fury of the Ancients - Jewelry Slot:
Ring of Royal Grandeur
Changelog
- 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills 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 (speed farming page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 28 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Fixed diablo3.com build link.
- 28 Aug. 2019 (speed farming page): Fixed diablo3.com build link.
- 28 Aug. 2019 (this page): Fixed diablo3.com build links.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (speed farming page): Item and skill recommendations are revised for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Item and skill recommendations are revised for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Added mentions of Mortick's Brace.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item recommendations are revised for Season 18.
- 13 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 13 May 2019 (speed farming page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 13 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 13 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 16 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 16 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 16 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 20 Sep. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 15.
- 14 Jun. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 14.
- 28 Feb. 2018 (this page): Added the guide.
- 28 Feb. 2018 (skills page): Added the guide.
- 28 Feb. 2018 (gear page): Added the guide.
- 28 Feb. 2018 (speed farming page): Added the guide.
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