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[Molster]

Ranged Barbarian Build
If you're a Barbarian in Inferno and looking to try a little something new JCLe has just the thing. He has posted a rather in-depth guide to the Inferno Ranged Barbarian build. Within his thread you can find multiple version of the builds for both group and solo play, as well as for geared and not so geared.

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Witch Doctor Inferno Guide
Xago over at our Witch Doctor forums has posted a guide explaining how he has managed to defeat Inferno on his Witch Doctor. There are many videos in his thread of the major bosses and he has also posted how he deals with the harder Elite packs.

Following is his generic Witch Doctor build. However some of the boss videos he recommends another build which he links to in his thread. Make sure to check out the post for much more info if you're a Witch Doctor in Inferno.

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Demon Hunter DPS Calculator
Dretar has posted a spreadsheet that he has been hard at work on. Make sure to check out his thread for more information and to leave feedback. The Spreadsheet can be used for the following:

• Gear comparison.
  
• Specific stat change influence on your build damage.
  
• Absorption calculation.

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Unidentified Items and Patch 1.1
With the changes to legendaries coming in patch 1.1 not affecting older legendaries, players have wondered if keeping the item 'unidentified' was a good move.

Blizzquote

are existing un identified legendaries going to be upgraded?
No, identifying doesn't roll items. The item is rolled when it drops. Identifying it is just the 'opening a present' ritual. (Source)

[Molster]

<3 overneathe for the pics

[arandan]

why would you play a ranged barbarian, for christs sake?
please explain, PLEASE DO EXPLAIN I WANNA KNOW REAL BAD.

[overneathe]

arandan, on 17 June 2012 - 03:50 PM, said:

why would you play a ranged barbarian, for christs sake?
please explain, PLEASE DO EXPLAIN I WANNA KNOW REAL BAD.

Ask him in his thread.

[Molster]

arandan, on 17 June 2012 - 03:50 PM, said:

why would you play a ranged barbarian, for christs sake?
please explain, PLEASE DO EXPLAIN I WANNA KNOW REAL BAD.

people love coming up with unique fun builds, its part of what diablo is

[CherubDown]

Molster, on 17 June 2012 - 03:51 PM, said:

arandan, on 17 June 2012 - 03:50 PM, said:

why would you play a ranged barbarian, for christs sake?
please explain, PLEASE DO EXPLAIN I WANNA KNOW REAL BAD.

people love coming up with unique fun builds, its part of what diablo is

Exactly. Diablo is all about trying builds that are wacky, but if they work in inferno, it becomes a 'viable' build.

It's like melee wizards. They're totally doable but they may or may not be viable in inferno.

Edited by CherubDown, 17 June 2012 - 04:00 PM.

[arandan]

no, diablo 3 is all about farming items in the most efficient way possible, turning melee classes into ranged ones is just ... retarded and a complete waste of time.

[kalsam]

arandan, on 17 June 2012 - 05:49 PM, said:

no, diablo 3 is all about farming items in the most efficient way possible, turning melee classes into ranged ones is just ... retarded and a complete waste of time.

Guessing you never plan on playing Hardcore Inferno.

[Sebanigh]

This throwing barb looks like a ton of fun.

I made a throwing axe barb in Diablo 2 and it was a blast. Not super effective due to the lack of available throwing weapons, but I had lots of fun and that's all that matters.

I loved unorthodox builds in D2. I had an elemental druid before the synergy buffs and a necro dedicated 100% to summons. 31 skeletons, 31 mages, 31 revives, and 1 golem. People who joined my game would get pissed and leave, calling me “lagcro”. I stole that name and used it for the name of my build.

Edited by Sebanigh, 17 June 2012 - 06:22 PM.

[Benegesserit]

arandan, on 17 June 2012 - 05:49 PM, said:

no, diablo 3 is all about farming items in the most efficient way possible, turning melee classes into ranged ones is just ... retarded and a complete waste of time.

a moment enjoyed is never a moment wasted

[Sojourna]

I had already figured that the stats were predetermined the moment it dropped, so not surprised in the slightest by the blue post.

[Maeldor]

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This is not how you spell Maghda...

[mysticalos]

arandan, on 17 June 2012 - 05:49 PM, said:

no, diablo 3 is all about farming items in the most efficient way possible, turning melee classes into ranged ones is just ... retarded and a complete waste of time.

Cause owning act 2 bosses and champions with ease is a waste of time, with a barb no less? It'd be a waste of time if it wasn't viable or doing crap dps and took 25252 days to kill stuff. However, quite frankly, he's owning stuff a lot faster then the traditional inferno tanky build most are using which stay in melee range and take all day to kill stuff. A glass cannon playstyle is just as good as a strong tank that hits like a wet noodle, if you ask me, probably much more efficent if you can make the glass cannon work though, time management wise, and doesn't that equate to faster item generation? Did you even watch the video?

[Molster]

Maeldor, on 17 June 2012 - 10:22 PM, said:

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This is not how you spell Maghda...

! I take back my thanks over ROAR /smack =P

but on a serious note, he just mimiced what the user did in the video, will get it fixed =D

[dousie]

http://eu.battle.net...ic/4736574343#1

[Zakumene]

Some fast twitch movement with immediate attacking in the opposite direction.... are you using the WASD mod?

[Plocer]

Bad witchdoctor is bad. lol

[Zandi]

Shame that range barb spec is old, Kripp did vids of it awhile back

[tadL]

comon him talking makes it just totaly awsome. straight free style talking is totaly sexy.

[JCLe]

Zandi, on 18 June 2012 - 06:57 AM, said:

Shame that range barb spec is old, Kripp did vids of it awhile back

Care to link the video ? some people have been talking about this and I can't find it. I'm curious to see if it's the exact same and what he thinks about it.

Either way, I optimized the build and only posted after clearing Inferno to make sure nothing is inaccurate

Zakumene, on 18 June 2012 - 04:45 AM, said:

Some fast twitch movement with immediate attacking in the opposite direction.... are you using the WASD mod?

If that's directed to me, nope.

arandan, on 17 June 2012 - 03:50 PM, said:

why would you play a ranged barbarian, for christs sake?
please explain, PLEASE DO EXPLAIN I WANNA KNOW REAL BAD.

I cleared Inferno with about 2million worth of gear, that's part of the reason why. Also I like innovating and it's the most effective build I could make without being overgeared for everything (which means your build doesn't matter at that point)

arandan, on 17 June 2012 - 05:49 PM, said:

no, diablo 3 is all about farming items in the most efficient way possible, turning melee classes into ranged ones is just ... retarded and a complete waste of time.

I don't think you understand how undergeared I was at start. Clearing inferno with a melee DPS barb requires you to get close to the same gear that a tank barb would, so what's the point ? It's gonna cost you almost as much for the same result. This doesn't sound so retarded anymore does it?

Not everybody has cleared Inferno before any nerfs so just appreciate what works and hate on what doesn't.

Edited by JCLe, 18 June 2012 - 12:36 PM.