Leveling HotA Barbarian Build

Barbarian Build

The Hammer of the Ancients Barbarian leveling build is a solid choice for consistent damage and resource generation in Diablo 4. With increased Critical Strike Chance and Fury sustain, it performs well early on. Unlocking Aspect of Ancestral Force adds AoE capability, while Ground Stomp enhance control and burst damage. This build smoothly transitions into endgame with strong scaling potential.

Core Skills:
Lunging Strike
Hammer of the Ancients
Rallying Cry
War Cry
Ground Stomp
Call of the Ancients
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Recommended Gear

Overview
Affixes
Tempering
Runes & Gems
Special
Aspect of Might
helm
Aspect of Might
Juggernaut's Aspect
armor
Juggernaut's Aspect
Aspect of Ancestral Force
gloves
Aspect of Ancestral Force
Aspect of Numbing Wrath
pants
Aspect of Numbing Wrath
Ghostwalker Aspect
boots
Ghostwalker Aspect
Aspect of Ancestral Force
bludgeoning weapon
Aspect of Ancestral Force
Aspect of Anger Management
dual-wield weapon 1
Aspect of Anger Management
Aspect of Inner Calm
amulet
Aspect of Inner Calm
Bold Chieftain's Aspect
ring 1
Bold Chieftain's Aspect
Aspect of Vocalized Empowerment
ring 2
Aspect of Vocalized Empowerment
Edgemaster's Aspect
slashing weapon
Edgemaster's Aspect
Earthstriker's Aspect
dual-wield weapon 2
Earthstriker's Aspect

Selected Boss Powers

Ashava's Poison Breath
Ashava's Poison Breath
Main Power Slot
Blackmailer's Sabotage
Blackmailer's Sabotage
Power Modifier Slot
Hatred's Embrace's Haste
Hatred's Embrace's Haste
Power Modifier Slot
Torusk's Rage
Torusk's Rage
Power Modifier Slot

Boss Powers is a new seasonal mechanic introduced in Season 8. More information about it and all available Boss Powers can be found in the Wiki.

Selected Sills

Summary
Skill Tree
Leveling Path
Basic Barbarian Skills
Basic
Lunging Strike
1
Battle Lunging Strike
Core Barbarian Skills
Core
Hammer of the Ancients
5
Furious Hammer of the Ancients
Tempered Fury
2
Tempered Fury
Defensive Barbarian Skills
Defensive
Ground Stomp
5
Tactical Ground Stomp
Rallying Cry
1
Strategic Rallying Cry
Imposing Presence
3
Imposing Presence
Martial Vigor
3
Martial Vigor
Outburst
1
Outburst
Tough as Nails
1
Tough as Nails
Belligerence
3
Belligerence
Brawling Barbarian Skills
Brawling
War Cry
1
Power War Cry
Booming Voice
3
Booming Voice
Aggressive Resistance
1
Aggressive Resistance
Battle Fervor
2
Battle Fervor
Prolific Fury
3
Prolific Fury
Weapon Mastery Barbarian Skills
Weapon Mastery
Pit Fighter
3
Pit Fighter
No Mercy
3
No Mercy
Slaying Strike
3
Slaying Strike
Thick Skin
1
Thick Skin
Counteroffensive
3
Counteroffensive
Ultimate Barbarian Skills
Ultimate
Call of the Ancients
5
Supreme Call of the Ancients
Furious Impulse
2
Furious Impulse
Brute Force
3
Brute Force
Key Passive Barbarian Skills
Key Passive
Unconstrained
1
Unconstrained

Selected Expertise

Two-handed Axe
Two-handed Axe
Main Bonus:
+10.0% increased damage to Vulnerable enemies.
Additional Bonus at Rank 10:
+10% increased Critical Strike Chance against Vulnerable enemies.

Mercenaries

Subo

HiredSubo

Subo Seeker Skill
Subo Wire Trap Skill
Subo Molotov Skill
Subo Piercing Arrows Skill
Subo Ready At Hand Skill
Subo Scorched Earth Skill
Subo Share A Drink Skill
Subo Cover Fire Skill
Subo Trip Mines Skill
Subo Snipe Skill
Subo Explosive Charge Skill
Subo Pin Cushion Skill
Subo Opening Fire Skill
Subo Loaded Munitions Skill
Subo Mastermind Skill
Subo Incendiary Bolt Skill
Subo Ambusher Skill
Subo Thrillseeker Skill
Subo Bargaining Chips Skill
Raheir

ReinforcementRaheir

Bastion
Selected SkillBastion
Call of the Ancients
Selected ConditionCall of the Ancients
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