The HOTA Barbarian Build for Diablo 4 Season 2 Abattoir of Zir is a powerhouse build that lets you steamroll through Tier 100 Nightmare Dungeons and destroy Uber Lilith without the need for Uber unique items. The following guide will help you turn your Barbarian into a true battlefield juggernaut, whether you are leveling up or pushing high level dungeons.

 

• Key Highlights of the Build
• Skill Setup
• Weapon Expertise
• Gear and Stats
• Gems
• Vampiric Powers
• Skill Tree Tweaks
• Paragon Board
• Final Thoughts

 

↖ Key Highlights of the Build

• Ease of Clearing: Effortlessly clears Tier 100 Nightmare Dungeons.
• Boss One-Shot Capability: Capable of one-shotting Uber bosses with the right setup.
• Damage Output: Achieves an impressive 220 to 280 million damage.
• Gear Flexibility: Effective without Uber unique items.

 

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↖ Skill Setup

• Basic Skill: Lunging Strike for Fury generation and Berserking.
• Core Skill: Hammer of the Ancients – your main damage dealer.
• Defensive Skills: Rallying Cry, Challenging Shout, and War Cry for defense, survivability, and damage boost.
• Ultimate Skill: Wrath of the Berserker for a significant damage increase.

 

↖ Weapon Expertise

Opt for the Two-Handed Axe expertise for increased damage and Critical Strike chance against vulnerable enemies.

 

↖ Gear and Stats

• Focus on total armor, cooldown reduction, and maximum life.
• Opt for legendary aspects that synergize with your skills and playstyle.
• Prefer Critical Strike chance, overpower damage, and Hammer of the Ancients enhancements.
• For weapons, emphasize overpower damage and berserking boosts.

 

↖ Gems

• Use Sapphire gems on armor for damage reduction.
• Equip Ruby gems on weapons for overpower damage.
• Skull gems on jewelry are ideal, especially to cover any resistance shortfalls.

 

↖ Vampiric Powers

• Blood Boil: Overpowers skills every 20 seconds.
• Metamorphosis: Adds Unstoppable to evade and inflicts damage with vampiric curse.
• Prey on the Weak: Boosts damage against vulnerable enemies.
• Ravenous: Increases attack speed on lucky hits.
• Resilience: Boosts damage reduction based on missing life. (Switch to Hemomancy for leveling)

 

 

↖ Skill Tree Tweaks

Adjust points based on your current focus: leveling, high-level dungeons, or boss fights.

Emphasize on skills that bolster Hammer of the Ancients, increase survivability, and enhance Fury management.

 

↖ Paragon Board

Customize glyphs and nodes to complement your build's strengths.

Prioritize nodes that enhance overpower damage, berserking effects, and weapon mastery.

 

↖ Final Thoughts

HOTA Barbarian is the ultimate Barbarian build for Season 2, offering unparalleled strength and versatility. Stay tuned for more tips, including a guide to one-shot Uber Dariel in a four-man party. Remember that this build is adaptable and you can adjust it as you progress in Diablo 4.