The Abattoir of Zir approaches, so it's a good time to talk about class builds, particularly those designed to win this ultra-challenging endgame event. Today, we're focusing on Barbarians, with a focus on the Hammer of the Ancients build, known for its devastating damage output.

• The Build's Core Philosophy
• Skill Point Allocation
• Passives and Techniques
• Legendary and Unique Gear Choices
• Vampiric Powers
• Paragon Board
• Playing with the build
• Final Thoughts

↖ The Build's Core Philosophy

This build achieves a fine balance between formidable offense and sturdy defense.

It's important to beef up your defenses in Abattoir of Zir when facing tough enemies. 

Build Planner: https://tinyurl.com/bddffbyp

↖ Skill Point Allocation

• Basic Skill: Start with Lunging Strike, Enhanced, and Combat Lunging Strike. This offers excellent damage, health restoration, and a burst of berserking on critical hits.
• Core Skill: Go all-in with Hammer of the Ancients and its enhancements, particularly Furious Hammer, to capitalize on damage scaling with Fury.
• Defensive Skills: Embrace the Barbarian's shout suite - Rallying Cry, Challenging Shout, and War Cry - each enhanced to maximize resource generation, damage reduction, and overall combat efficiency.

↖ Passives and Techniques

For maximum life, damage reduction, and fury generation, use passive abilities such as Imposing Presence, Marshall Vigor, Booming Voice, and others.

Using a two-handed sword in the technique slot will maximize the overall damage output by causing consistent bleeding effects.

↖ Legendary and Unique Gear Choices

Focus on legendary and unique items that enhance Hammer of the Ancients, such as Banis Lord's Talisman and Ring of Red Fur.

The Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty and Tibault's Will are essential for the effective management of Fury and the enhancement of damage.

Prioritize aspects that enhance the performance of core skills, such as Limitless Rage and Ancestral Force, for regular legendaries.

↖ Vampiric Powers

Select Vampiric powers that synergize with your playstyle, like Hemomancy and Resilience, for damage and survivability boosts.

↖ Paragon Board

Configure your Paragon board with a focus on defense, utilizing glyphs and nodes that complement your build's strengths in damage and fortification.

↖ Playing with the build

Challenging Shout, War Cry, and Rallying Cry reduce damage and buff enemies. Strategic damage spikes can be achieved with Wrath of the Berserker. Alternate between Hammer of the Ancients and Lunging Strike for healing and fury management.

↖ Final Thoughts

This Barbarian build epitomizes Barbarian prowess and offers an effective shot at conquering the Avatar of Zir.