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Diablo 4 – Barbarian Skills Guide

Barbarian skills, enhancements, and upgrades.

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The Barbarian has access to 23 different skills in Diablo 4. Most skills also have an “enhanced” version as well as two mutually exclusive upgrades that improve them in various ways.

This section provides a brief overview of the Barbarian skills as well as their enhancements and upgrades.

For a detailed list of Barbarian talents, refer to our Barbarian talents page.

Barbarian Talents

For more general information about the Barbarian class, refer to our overview.

Barbarian Overview

Barbarian Basic Skills

Basic Skills are spammable skills whose primary purpose is to generate Fury for skills of the Core category. By virtue of being free and having no cooldown, they are also used to fill dead time while waiting for other, more powerful skills to be available.

Bash

Fury Generation10
Lucky Hit Chance50%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionBashBash the enemy with your weapon, dealing {#}% damage. After bashing enemies {#} times, your next Bash will Stun for {#} seconds, this increases to {#} seconds if using a Two-Handed weapon.
Enhanced BashEnhanced BashDamaging a Stunned enemy with BashBash grants you {#}% Base Life ({#}) as Fortify. Double this amount when using a Two-Handed weapon.
Battle BashBattle BashDamaging a Stunned enemy with BashBash generates an additional {#} Fury, or {#} Fury if using a Two-Handed weapon.
Combat BashCombat BashAfter Critically Striking {#} times with BashBash using a Two-Handed weapon your next Core or Weapon Mastery skill will Overpower.

Flay

Fury Generation9
Lucky Hit Chance50%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionFlay the enemy, dealing {#}% damage. Inflicts {#}% Bleeding damage over {#} seconds.
Enhanced FlayEnhanced FlayWhen FlayFlay deals direct damage to an enemy, they take x{#}% increased Bleeding damage for the next {#} seconds.
Battle FlayBattle FlayFlayFlay has a {#}% chance to make the enemy Vulnerable for 2 seconds. Double this chance when using a Two-Handed weapon.
Combat FlayCombat FlayWhen FlayFlay deals direct damage you gain {#}% damage reduction and {#} Thorns for {#} seconds. This stacks up to {#} times.

Lunging Strike

Fury Generation9
Lucky Hit Chance50%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionLunge forward and strike an enemy for {#}% damage.
Enhanced Lunging StrikeEnhanced Lunging StrikeLunging StrikeLunging Strike deals x{#}% increased damage and Heals you for {#}% Maximum Life ({#}) when it damages a Healthy enemy.
Battle Lunging StrikeBattle Lunging StrikeCritical Strikes with Lunging StrikeLunging Strike grant you Berserking for {#} seconds.
Combat Lunging StrikeCombat Lunging StrikeLunging StrikeLunging Strike also inflicts {#}% Bleeding damage over {#} seconds.

Frenzy

Fury Generation8
Lucky Hit Chance30%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionUnleash a rapid flurry of blows, dealing {#}% damage with each pair of hits. If FrenzyFrenzy hits an enemy, its Attack Speed is increased by +{#}% for {#} seconds, up to +{#}%.
Enhanced FrenzyEnhanced FrenzyWhile FrenzyFrenzy is granting +{#}% bonus Attack Speed, it also generates 1 additional Fury.
Battle FrenzyBattle FrenzyWhile Berserking, your other skills gain {#}% Attack Speed for each stack of FrenzyFrenzy you have.
Combat FrenzyCombat FrenzyYou gain x{#}% Damage Reduction for each stack of FrenzyFrenzy you currently have.

Barbarian Core Skills

Core Skills are the main sources of damage of the Barbarian. Although they have no cooldown, the main limiting factor of Core Skills is their Fury cost.

Hammer of the Ancients

Fury Cost35
Lucky Hit Chance40%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionSlam your hammer down with the fury of the Ancients, dealing {#}% damage to a concentrated area.
Enhanced Hammer of the AncientsEnhanced Hammer of the AncientsGain {#}% more Fury for {#} seconds for each enemy damaged by Hammer of the AncientsHammer of the Ancients stacking up to {#} times.
Furious Hammer of the AncientsFurious Hammer of the AncientsHammer of the AncientsHammer of the Ancients deals {#}% additional damage for each point of Fury you had when using it.
Violent Hammer of the AncientsViolent Hammer of the AncientsAfter Overpowering with Hammer of the AncientsHammer of the Ancients you deal {#}% more damage for {#} seconds.

Rend

Fury Cost35
Lucky Hit Chance33%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionCleave enemies in front of you, dealing {#}% damage and inflicting {#}% Bleeding damage over {#} seconds.
Enhanced RendEnhanced RendDealing direct damage with RendRend extends the duration of Vulnerable on enemies by {#} seconds.
Furious RendFurious RendDirect damage with RendRend grants {#} Fury per enemy hit, up to a maximum of {#} Fury.
Violent RendViolent RendRendRend deals x{#}% increased Bleeding damage to enemies that are already Bleeding.

Upheaval

Fury Cost40
Lucky Hit Chance20%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionUpheavalUpheaval has a {#}% chance to Stun all enemies it damages for {#} seconds.
Enhanced UpheavalEnhanced UpheavalUpheavalUpheaval has a 20% chance to Stun all enemies it damages for 2.5 seconds.
Furious UpheavalFurious UpheavalDealing direct damage to an enemy with a Skill that is not UpheavalUpheaval causes your next cast of Upheaval to deal x{#}% increased damage, stacking up to {#} times.
Violent UpheavalViolent UpheavalIf UpheavalUpheaval deals damage to {#} or more enemies you gain Berserking for {#} seconds, or {#} seconds if it deals damage to {#} or more enemies.

Double Swing

Fury Cost25
Lucky Hit Chance30%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionSweep your weapons from opposite directions, dealing {#}% damage with each weapon. Enemies caught in the center are damaged by both.
Enhanced Double SwingEnhanced Double SwingIf Double SwingDouble Swing damages a Stunned or Knocked Down enemy, gain {#} Fury.
Furious Double SwingFurious Double SwingCasting Double SwingDouble Swing while Berserking grants {#} additional seconds of Berserking.
Violent Double SwingViolent Double SwingHitting an enemy with both hits of Double SwingDouble Swing makes them Vulnerable for {#} second.

Whirlwind

Fury Cost20
Lucky Hit Chance20%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionRapidly attack surrounding enemies for {#}% damage.
Enhanced WhirlwindEnhanced WhirlwindGain {#} Fury each time WhirlwindWhirlwind deals direct damage to an enemy, or {#} Fury against Elite enemies.
Furious WhirlwindFurious WhirlwindWhile using a Slashing weapon, WhirlwindWhirlwind also inflicts {#}% Bleeding damage over {#} seconds.
Violent WhirlwindViolent WhirlwindAfter using Whirlwind IconWhirlwind for {#} seconds, WhirlwindWhirlwind deals x{#}% increased damage until it is cancelled.

Barbarian Defensive Skills

Defensive Skills revolve around protecting the Barbarian and their allies through powerful protective effects or crowd control.

Challenging Shout

Cooldown25 seconds
DescriptionTaunt Nearby enemies and gain x{#}% Damage Reduction for {#} seconds.
Enhanced Challenging ShoutEnhanced Challenging ShoutWhile Challenging ShoutChallenging Shout is active, gain x{#}% bonus Maximum Life.
Strategic Challenging ShoutStrategic Challenging ShoutWhile Challenging ShoutChallenging Shout is active, gain Thorns equal to +{#}% of your Maximum Life.
Tactical Challenging ShoutTactical Challenging ShoutWhile Challenging ShoutChallenging Shout is active you gain {#} Fury each time you take damage.

Ground Stomp

Cooldown16 seconds
Lucky Hit Chance33%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionSmash the ground, dealing {#}% damage and Stunning surrounding enemies for {#} seconds.
Enhanced Ground StompEnhanced Ground StompIncrease Ground StompGround Stomp‘s duration by {#} second.
Strategic Ground StompStrategic Ground StompReduce the Cooldown of your Ultimate skill by {#} second for each enemy damaged by Ground StompGround Stomp.
Tactical Ground StompTactical Ground StompGround StompGround Stomp generates {#} Fury.

Iron Skin

Cooldown25 seconds
DescriptionSteel yourself, gaining a Barrier that absorbs {#}% of your missing Life for {#} seconds.
Enhanced Iron SkinEnhanced Iron SkinIron SkinIron Skin absorbs +{#}% more Missing Life.
Strategic Iron SkinStrategic Iron SkinIron SkinIron Skin also grants {#}% Base Life ({#}) as Fortify. Double this amount if cast while below {#}% Life.
Tactical Iron SkinTactical Iron SkinWhile Iron SkinIron Skin is active, restore Life equal to {#}% of the Barrier’s original amount per second.

Rallying Cry

Cooldown25 seconds
DescriptionBellow a Rallying CryRallying Cry, granting allies +{#}% increased Movement Speed, and x{#}% increased Resource Generation for {#} seconds.
Enhanced Rallying CryEnhanced Rallying CryRallying CryRallying Cry grants Unstoppable while active.
Strategic Rallying CryStrategic Rallying CryRallying CryRallying Cry grants {#}% Base Life ({#}) as Fortify. While Rallying CryRallying Cry is active, you gain an additional {#}% Base Life ({#}) as Fortify each time you take or deal direct damage.
Tactical Rallying CryTactical Rallying CryRallying CryRallying Cry grants {#} Fury. You gain +{#}% increased Resource Generation from Rallying Cry.

Barbarian Brawling Skills

Brawling Skills provide a wide array of utility, including mobility.

War Cry

Cooldown25 seconds
DescriptionBellow a mighty War CryWar Cry. You and Nearby allies deal x{#}% increased damage for {#} seconds.
Enhanced War CryEnhanced War CryWar CryWar Cry grants you Berserking for {#} seconds.
Mighty War CryMighty War CryWar CryWar Cry grants {#}% Base Life ({#}) as Fortify.
Power War CryPower War CryIf at least {#} enemies are nearby when War CryWar Cry is cast, its damage bonus is increased by {#}%.

Kick

Cooldown17 seconds
Charges2
Lucky Hit Chance100%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionThrow a powerful kick that deals {#}% damage and Knocks Back enemies in front of you. Enemies who are Knocked Back into terrain take an additional {#}% damage and are Stunned for {#} seconds.
Enhanced KickEnhanced KickKickKick makes enemies it damages Vulnerable for {#} seconds.
Mighty KickMighty KickKicked enemies deal {#}% damage to enemies they collide with while being Knocked Back. Enemies damaged this way are Knocked Down for {#} seconds.
Power KickPower KickIf KickKick damages an enemy, it consumes all of your Fury and deals an additional {#}% damage per {#} Fury spent. Kick no longer Knocks Back enemies.

Leap

Cooldown17 seconds
Lucky Hit Chance33%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionLeapLeap forward and then slam down, dealing {#}% damage and Knocking Back surrounding enemies on impact.
Enhanced LeapEnhanced LeapIf LeapLeap doesn’t damage any enemies, its Cooldown is reduced by {#} seconds.
Mighty LeapMighty LeapEnemies damaged by LeapLeap are Slowed by {#}% for {#} seconds.
Power LeapPower LeapIf LeapLeap damages at least one enemy, gain {#} Fury.

Charge

Cooldown17 seconds
Lucky Hit Chance33%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionBecome Unstoppable and rush forward, pushing enemies with you then swinging through them for {#}% damage and Knocking them Back.
Enhanced ChargeEnhanced ChargeEnemies who are Knocked Back into terrain by ChargeCharge take {#}% damage and are Stunned for {#} seconds.
Mighty ChargeMighty ChargeDamaging enemies with ChargeCharge makes them Vulnerable for {#} seconds.
Power ChargePower ChargeReduce ChargeCharge‘s Cooldown by {#} seconds if it Knocks Back an enemy into terrain.

Barbarian Weapon Mastery Skills

Weapon Mastery Skills are situational but powerful offensive skills with a relatively long cooldown.

Rupture

Cooldown15 seconds
Lucky Hit Chance50%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionSkewer enemies in front of you, dealing {#}% damage, then rip your weapon out, damaging enemies for their total Bleeding amount and removing all Bleeding damage from them.
Enhanced RuptureEnhanced RuptureIf an enemy dies while being skewered by RuptureRupture, then reset its Cooldown. Enemies who survive take x{#}% increased Bleeding damage for the next {#} seconds.
Fighter's RuptureFighter’s RuptureEnemies killed by RuptureRupture Heal you for {#}% of your Maximum Life.
Warrior's RuptureWarrior’s RuptureKilling enemies with RuptureRupture increases your Attack Speed by +{#}% for {#} seconds.

Death Blow

Cooldown15 seconds
Lucky Hit Chance50%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionAttempt a killing strike, dealing {#}% damage to enemies in front of you. If this kills an enemy, the Cooldown is reset.
Enhanced Death BlowEnhanced Death BlowDeath BlowDeath Blow deals x{#}% increased damage to bosses.
Fighter's Death BlowFighter’s Death BlowIf Death BlowDeath Blow damages at least one enemy, gain {#} Fury.
Warrior's Death BlowWarrior’s Death BlowIf Death BlowDeath Blow damages at least one enemy, gain Berserking for {#} seconds.

Steel Grasp

Cooldown11 seconds
Charges2
Lucky Hit Chance25%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionThrow out a trio of chains that deal {#}% damage and Pull In enemies.
Enhanced Steel GraspEnhanced Steel GraspSteel GraspSteel Grasp also makes enemies Vulnerable for {#} seconds.
Fighter's Steel GraspFighter’s Steel GraspSteel GraspSteel Grasp gains {#} additional Charge.
Warrior's Steel GraspWarrior’s Steel GraspIf Steel GraspSteel Grasp damages an enemy, gain Berserking for {#} seconds.

Barbarian Ultimate Skills

Ultimate Skills are extremely powerful skills with a cooldown to match. Their use is typically reserved for dispatching powerful enemies. Only one Ultimate Skill may be equipped at a time.

Wrath of the Berserker

Cooldown60 seconds
DescriptionGain Berserking and Unstoppable for {#} seconds. For the next {#} seconds, dealing direct damage with Basic Skills grants Berserking for {#} seconds.
Prime Wrath of the BerserkerPrime Wrath of the BerserkerWhile Wrath of the BerserkerWrath of the Berserker is active, every {#} Fury you spend increases Berserk’s damage bonus by x{#}%
Supreme Wrath of the BerserkerSupreme Wrath of the BerserkerWhile Wrath of the BerserkerWrath of the Berserker is active, gain +{#}% increased Movement Speed and increase Fury Generation by x{#}%

Iron Maelstrom

Cooldown60 seconds
Lucky Hit Chance40%
Damage TypePhysical
DescriptionActivate to attach a chain to your Two-Handed Bludgeoning weapon and slam the ground, dealing {#}% damage and Stunning them for {#} seconds. Reactivate a second time to attach a chain to your Two-Handed Slashing weapon and swipe it in front of you, dealing {#}% damage and {#}% Bleeding damage over {#} seconds. Reactivate a final time to attach a chain to your Dual Wield weapons and swing them around you, dealing {#}% damage per hit.
Prime Iron MaelstromPrime Iron MaelstromIron MaelstromIron Maelstrom gains +{#}% increased Critical Strike Chance and deals x{#}% increased Critical Strike Damage.
Supreme Iron MaelstromSupreme Iron MaelstromDealing direct damage to an enemy after swapping weapons reduces Iron MaelstromIron Maelstrom‘s Cooldown by {#} second.

Call of the Ancients

Cooldown60 seconds
DescriptionCall upon three Ancients to aid you in battle for {#} seconds. Korlic leaps at enemies, dealing {#}% damage and swings his weapons in a frenzy, dealing {#}% damage per hit. Talic spins in a whirlwind rapidly attacking enemies for {#}% damage. Madawc upheaves the ground, dealing {#}% damage.
Prime Call of the AncientsPrime Call of the AncientsWhile Call of the AncientsCall of the Ancients is active, gain +{#}% bonus Attack Speed and x{#}% increased damage.
Supreme Call of the AncientsSupreme Call of the AncientsKorlic: You gain 10 Fury each time Korlic damages an enemy with FrenzyFrenzy. Talic: Enemies are Slowed by {#}% for {#} second when damaged by his WhirlwindWhirlwind. Madawc: {#}% chance to Stun enemies for {#} seconds when using his UpheavalUpheaval.

Barbarian Dismount Skill

While mounted, the Barbarian has access to a unique Dismount Skill which causes the Barbarian to jump off their mount and slam into the ground, dealing damage to nearby enemies.