Warriors welcome to Diablo IV! Today we are exploring the most formidable Barb HOTA build for Abattoir of Zir in Season 2. This build aims at maximum defences, survivability while dealing huge damage.

• Understanding the Build's Core
• Weapon Expertise and Vampiric Powers
• Gear Dependency
• Skill Tree and Paragon Board
• Maximizing the Build
• Tips for Gameplay
• Build Planner

↖ Understanding the Build's Core

• Hammer of the Ancients (HOTA):This is your main damage dealer. Pair it with Overpower for maximum effect.
• Whirlwind:Use it for weapon swapping to make sure you don't miss some hits on Overpower.
• Skill Synergy:A ring cry that makes you unstoppable and gives resource regeneration; War cry that increases damage and causes berserking; Challenging shout that boosts defense and survivability.
• Wrath of the Berserker:Enhances berserk status, unstoppable condition, and damage.

↖ Weapon Expertise and Vampiric Powers

• Two-Handed Axe Expertise: Increases damage against vulnerable enemies.
• Vampiric Powers: Essential for applying Bable to enemies, increasing survivability. Key powers include Pray on the Weak, Cursed Touch, Metamorphosis, Ravenous, Resilience or Domination based on need.

↖ Gear Dependency

• Optimal Stats: Each gear piece must have certain stats to clear high-tier dungeons effectively. One missing stat can matter very much here.
• Weapon Choices: Prioritize two-handed maces or one-handed weapons like Doombringer for defence and The Grandfather for offence that will fit into your build best.
• Critical Gear Pieces:Chests, pants and boots are important as they should consist an optimal blend of armor stats, resistance stats as well as damage reduction.

↖ Skill Tree and Paragon Board

• Skill Tree:Invest in skill that boosts damage, survivability and fury management. This build depends heavily on proper skill allocation.
• Paragon Board: Focus all your attention to defense and survivability to reach a maximum resistance and get important legendaries nodes.

↖ Maximizing the Build

• Level Up Your Tears of Blood Glyph:A higher level will allow you to push higher tiers in Abattoir of Zir.
• Gear and Gems: Be careful while selecting gear with the right stats and use Ruby gems for overpower damage, Sapphire gems for damage reduction, Skull gems for armor.

↖ Tips for Gameplay

• Use Elixirs and Magic Incense:Instead of using an Elixir of Resourcefulness or incenses such as Chorus of War or Spirit Dance, you should opt for one that could amplify your stats.
• Master Weapon Swapping:Timing yourself between Whirlwind and Hammer of the Ancients is important so that you make efficient skill swapping.

↖ Build Planner

https://d4builds.gg/builds/019c7863-aeb4-40c5-afb2-346e93daf288/

This Barbarian HOTA build is a fortress of strength, balancing defense and offense to dominate the highest tiers of the Abattoir of Zir. Though it demands perfect skill distribution and gear allocation, its pay-off is huge. Go through Diablo IV Season 2 with this build and let loose your inner Barbarian fury.