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Hey all, my name is Matt and also known as Nioz. I am making a thread for the build I have been running since launch day pretty much and would like to share it with you guys here on DiabloFans. Before I get started I would like to say that this build is very gear dependent and if you put enough effort into the build, you will see results. Lets first start off with what this build is all about. It is the typical spin to win build but with lightning elements.
This is my build as of 3/29/14. Every ability I use deals lightning damage, thus giving you more damage on +Lightning pieces.
Wind Shear rune makes my whirlwind deal lightning damage and also generates +1 Rage every enemy hit. Depending on what I fight, this will turn into a generator. Using War Cry and Unforgiving as rage gap fillers make it so you almost never starve on rage.
Overpower with Killing Spree rune turns it into lightning damage and also is a great damage filler while on the move. (+8% Crit for 5 seconds) Crits also have a chance to reduce the CD on it by 1 second making it possible to keep up the majority of the time.
Frenzy is VERY good for Champ packs and Rift Guardians as it yields a chance to stun the target. When at 5 stacks your overpower comes off CD fast enough to keep up 100% of the time on single target mobs.
For my shouts and passives it is pretty straight forward. I usually run T2-T3 so I enjoy running with a higher All Resist to keep me alive.
Now lets move onto the gear that makes this build possible. I myself have not obtained all pieces, but now realize what BiS pieces I am going after. Lets start off with the weapon I found the day after release.
This weapon is almost necessary for this build. The reason I say almost, is because you can still viably run this build without it. If you stack enough lightning damage, you will be fine. This weapon just puts you over the top. If you have not seen Shard of Hate in action with the Wind Shear rune I will upload a video in the next couple of days to demonstrate if there are enough requests. The 2 BiS weapons for this build will be Shard of Hate and Odyn Son. With the chance of rolling upwards of 20% lightning damage on an Odyn Son, it will put it at the top.
To my knowledge this is the only belt in game that will roll with +Lightning damage (+10-15%). Much like the Shard of Hate, the Legendary affix releases more lightning damage making this belt even more over the top for this build.
Andariel's Visage will also be a BiS piece for this build. Can roll upwards of 750+ Strength, 5-6% Attack speed and 20% lightning damage. (Yes, this is the old level 60 spreadsheet)
Stone of Jordan is another BiS piece as it yields the +lightning damage. (Not mine, still on the hunt for one!)
Rare bracers can reroll upwards of 15% and Legendary can roll up to 20%.
Rare Necklaces can reroll upwards of 15% and Legendary can roll up to 20%.
This is just a basic thread for the setup I am running. I believe the way lightning abilities fit in with this build make it amazing. If there are enough requests I will make a full in depth video guide about the build. Feel free to follow me on Twitch at Twitch.tv/NiozGaming. Thanks for reading
I would think that if you could roll that Attack speed up to 750+ str it would be better yes. I will make a video guide this week and bump it on this thread when it is all done!
Shard of hate is sooo good with lightning barb running whirlwind windsheer, the actual dps is amazing. I am running T3 melting everything with on paper dps at around 500k unbuffed + 30% lightning dmg, I pair shard of hate with a fulminator. its really amazing
op, just curious out of the 4 - Thunderfury, Odyn Son, Shard of Hate, and Fulminator, assuming highest roll on stats, which 2 weapons would you pick for the lightning barb build?
op, just curious out of the 4 - Thunderfury, Odyn Son, Shard of Hate, and Fulminator, assuming highest roll on stats, which 2 weapons would you pick for the lightning barb build?
In my experience, Shard and Odyn are better damage wise. Fulminator feels like it lacks damage. At least i feel that way.http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Ellesar-2599/hero/2006206 I run similar build with Rend and WotB (current build on armory is for manglemaw t6)
edit: 62% lighting damage and only 10% on bonus WW
op, just curious out of the 4 - Thunderfury, Odyn Son, Shard of Hate, and Fulminator, assuming highest roll on stats, which 2 weapons would you pick for the lightning barb build?
In my experience, Shard and Odyn are better damage wise. Fulminator feels like it lacks damage. At least i feel that way.http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Ellesar-2599/hero/2006206 I run similar build with Rend and WotB (current build on armory is for manglemaw t6)
edit: 62% lighting damage and only 10% on bonus WW
I'd be tempted to try shard + thunderfury because apparently both procs are not too bad even though WW has a really low proc chance normally. I know Odyn Son's proc is pretty rare while whirlwinding compared to just whacking away at something. I don't use frenzy, though, maybe that's the key difference. I remember Odyn Son is pretty good with frenzy.
Im running a variant of this build and it's pretty amazing, but also have 3set bonus of IK set giving an extra 2fury/sec and I have 0 fury problems, i can spam WW all day with it. Currently able to easily do T4 with it, T5 is doable with a well geared monk friend.
No, only lightning, cold, and poison. There is a reason for this: In Diablo 2, Mephisto, the Lord of Hate, used a freezing skull attack, a poison cloud, and charged bolts of lightning. This sword was designed by players in a contest and apparently the Mephisto theme was the favorite.
Im running a variant of this build and it's pretty amazing, but also have 3set bonus of IK set giving an extra 2fury/sec and I have 0 fury problems, i can spam WW all day with it. Currently able to easily do T4 with it, T5 is doable with a well geared monk friend.
But I don't like Whirlwind so I run it on a Hammer Barb that works nice also. Have Cleave with Lightning damage.Seriouslythough the Shard is just broken and should not have a 100% proc rate.
Yeah, I'm curious about the shard's proc rate as well since it clearly states it's a chance to proc. I'm wondering if this won't be patched at some point to fix it's insane proc.
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Oh pitiful shadow lost in the darkness,
Bringing torment and pain to others.
Your damned soul wallowing in your sin.
Perhaps... it is time to die.
Hey all, my name is Matt and also known as Nioz. I am making a thread for the build I have been running since launch day pretty much and would like to share it with you guys here on DiabloFans. Before I get started I would like to say that this build is very gear dependent and if you put enough effort into the build, you will see results. Lets first start off with what this build is all about. It is the typical spin to win build but with lightning elements.
Now lets move onto the gear that makes this build possible. I myself have not obtained all pieces, but now realize what BiS pieces I am going after. Lets start off with the weapon I found the day after release.
This weapon is almost necessary for this build. The reason I say almost, is because you can still viably run this build without it. If you stack enough lightning damage, you will be fine. This weapon just puts you over the top. If you have not seen Shard of Hate in action with the Wind Shear rune I will upload a video in the next couple of days to demonstrate if there are enough requests. The 2 BiS weapons for this build will be Shard of Hate and Odyn Son. With the chance of rolling upwards of 20% lightning damage on an Odyn Son, it will put it at the top.
To my knowledge this is the only belt in game that will roll with +Lightning damage (+10-15%). Much like the Shard of Hate, the Legendary affix releases more lightning damage making this belt even more over the top for this build.
Andariel's Visage will also be a BiS piece for this build. Can roll upwards of 750+ Strength, 5-6% Attack speed and 20% lightning damage. (Yes, this is the old level 60 spreadsheet)
Stone of Jordan is another BiS piece as it yields the +lightning damage. (Not mine, still on the hunt for one!)
edit: 62% lighting damage and only 10% on bonus WW
No, only lightning, cold, and poison. There is a reason for this: In Diablo 2, Mephisto, the Lord of Hate, used a freezing skull attack, a poison cloud, and charged bolts of lightning. This sword was designed by players in a contest and apparently the Mephisto theme was the favorite.
Bringing torment and pain to others.
Your damned soul wallowing in your sin.
Perhaps...
it is time to die.
Bringing torment and pain to others.
Your damned soul wallowing in your sin.
Perhaps...
it is time to die.