Barbarian

Frenzy Barbarian Build

Horde of the Ninety Savages · Set build · Barbarian

  • Tier B in Season 40
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  • 3 variants

Horde of the Ninety Savages Frenzy for the Barbarian: tier B, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 3 variants.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Changes since Season 39

  • The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).

Active Skills

  1. L Frenzy Rune: Berserk Cold
  2. R Furious Charge Rune: Merciless Assault Physical
  3. 1 Threatening Shout Rune: Falter
  4. 2 Battle Rage Rune: Bloodshed
  5. 3 War Cry Rune: Veteran's Warning
  6. 4 Wrath of the Berserker Rune: Insanity

Passive Skills

  • Rampage
  • Berserker Rage
  • Boon of Bul-Kathos
  • Ruthless

Equipment

9 set pieces · 4 legendary items

  • HelmSkull of SavagesSetDiamond
  • ShouldersSpines of SavagesSet
  • AmuletThe Traveler's PledgeSetBane of the Trapped
  • ChestAughild's RuleSetDiamondDiamondDiamond
  • GlovesClaws of SavagesSet
  • BracersAughild's SearchSet
  • BeltThe Undisputed ChampionLegendary
  • PantsLeggings of SavagesSetDiamondDiamond
  • BootsHeel of SavagesSet
  • Ring 1Band of MightSanctifiedLegendaryBane of the Stricken
  • Ring 2The Compass RoseSetSimplicity's Strength
  • Main HandAzurewrathLegendaryEmerald
  • Off HandOathkeeperLegendaryEmerald

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponBastion's ReveredLegendaryFrenzy now stacks up to 10 times and hits an additional time per stack. Each additional hit will chain to any enemies within 15 yards, and the damage is split between all of the affected enemies.
  • ArmorDepth DiggersLegendaryPrimary skills deal 100% additional damage.
  • JewelryRing of Royal GrandeurLegendary

Gear Stats

  • Skull of Savages

    Helm

    Diamond
    • +626–750 Strength ancient +825–1,000
    • +626–750 Vitality ancient +825–1,000
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Socket
  • Spines of Savages

    Shoulders

    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
  • Aughild's Rule

    Chest Armor

    Diamond Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Reduces damage from elites by 10–11%
    • Reduces damage from ranged attacks by 6–7%.
    • Reduces damage from melee attacks by 6–7%
    • Socket
  • Claws of Savages

    Gloves

    • Attack Speed Increased by 5–7%
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
  • Aughild's Search

    Bracers

    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Reduces damage from melee attacks by 6–7%
    • Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.
  • The Undisputed Champion

    Belt

    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Increases Frenzy Damage by 10–15%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    Frenzy gains the effect of every rune and deals 300–400% increased damage.
  • Leggings of Savages

    Pants

    Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • Increases Frenzy Damage by 10–15%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Socket
  • Heel of Savages

    Boots

    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • +373–397 Armor ancient +436–516
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
  • The Traveler's Pledge

    Amulet

    Bane of the Trapped
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Reduces damage from ranged attacks by 6–7%.
    • Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • Socket
  • Band of Might

    Ring 1

    Bane of the Stricken
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Physical Damage (Weapon)
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Socket
    After casting Furious Charge, Ground Stomp, or Leap, take 60–80% reduced damage for 8 seconds.
  • The Compass Rose

    Ring 2

    Simplicity's Strength
    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
    • Socket
  • Azurewrath

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Cold Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
    • Cold skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • +626–750 Strength ancient +825–1,000
    • Socket
    Undead and Demon enemies within 25 yards take 500–650% weapon damage as Holy every second and are sometimes knocked into the air.
  • Oathkeeper

    Off Hand

    Emerald
    • +(853–1,043)–(1,022–1,296) Damage
    • +525–625 Strength
    • Increases Attack Speed by 5–7%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
    • Socket
    Your primary skills attack 50% faster and deal 150–200% increased damage.
Enchantress

Enchantress

Eirena

Equipment

  • HelmCain's Insight
  • ShouldersHoming Pads
  • Chest ArmorTal Rasha's Relentless Pursuit
  • GlovesGloves of Worship
  • BeltThe Witching Hour
  • PantsCain's Habit
  • BootsIce Climbers
  • AmuletThe Flavor of Time
  • BracersNemesis Bracers
  • Ring 1Unity
  • Ring 2Oculus Ring
  • Main HandThunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker
  • Off HandEmpty
  • Enchantress FocusEmpty

Skills

  1. Level 15
    • Temporaler Impuls (selected)
    • Betören
  2. Level 20
    • Verstärkung
    • Prophetische Harmonie (selected)
  3. Level 25
    • Erosion
    • Energieschild (selected)
  4. Level 30
    • Aufschub des Schicksals
    • Konzentrierter Geist (selected)

Gameplay

The configuration

This setup is stored as a complete build — gear, skills, runes and cube powers work together and are not assembled from individual statistics.

  • Set: Horde of the Ninety Savages
  • Rating: tier B across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: Bastion's Revered, Depth Diggers, Ring of Royal Grandeur
  • Skills: Frenzy (Berserk), Furious Charge (Merciless Assault), Threatening Shout (Falter), Battle Rage (Bloodshed), War Cry (Veteran's Warning), Wrath of the Berserker (Insanity)
  • Passives: Rampage, Berserker Rage, Boon of Bul-Kathos, Ruthless
  • Variants available: Speed farming, GR push, Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts
Use the variant switcher above to move between the versions. What changes between them is spelled out below — read it before you rebuild.

What the set does

This build wears Horde of the Ninety Savages. These bonuses apply once the matching number of set pieces is equipped — the damage multiplier hangs on them, not on the individual stats of the pieces:

  • 2 pieces: Double the effectiveness of shouts. You deal double damage to Feared, Frozen, or Stunned enemies.
  • 4 pieces: Each Frenzy stack reduces damage taken by 6%. Frenzy lasts twice as long.
  • 6 pieces: Frenzy deals 2,000% increased damage per stack.

How the variants differ

Measured against the push version. Anything not listed here stays the same:

  • Speed farming: swaps in skills Furious Charge (Cold Rush); gems Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard.
  • Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts: swaps in skills Furious Charge (Cold Rush), Sprint (Marathon), Ignore Pain (Bravado); cube Goldwrap; gems Boon of the Hoarder.

Sockets and gems

The 3 legendary gems (Bane of the Trapped, Bane of the Stricken, Simplicity's Strength) belong in the jewellery slots (rings and amulet). Urshi can upgrade them after a Greater Rift whether they are socketed, in your inventory or in your stash.

The remaining 8 sockets are filled with regular gems: Diamond (6) and Emerald (2).

On the season theme

In Season 40, Angelic Crucibles sanctify a legendary item: perfect Ancient-level stats plus one of three powers of your class at random. You can only wear one Sanctified item at a time. For this build the Wrath of the Berserker power applies, because it uses that skill. This build sanctifies Band of Might, marked in the gear above. Since the power is rolled at random, a Sanctified item can be sanctified again with another Crucible. All powers are listed on the Season 40 page.

FAQ

How good is the Frenzy Barbarian build (Horde of the Ninety Savages) in Season 40?

Solid: it is rated tier B across all classes, behind the strongest builds of the season. It ranks #6 of our 8 Barbarian builds this season.

Which skills does the Frenzy Barbarian build (Horde of the Ninety Savages) use?

The skill bar holds Frenzy, Furious Charge, Threatening Shout, Battle Rage, War Cry.

What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Frenzy Barbarian build (Horde of the Ninety Savages)?

Weapon: Bastion's Revered, Armor: Depth Diggers, Jewelry: Ring of Royal Grandeur.

Which legendary gems does the Frenzy Barbarian build (Horde of the Ninety Savages) use?

The legendary gems are Bane of the Trapped, Bane of the Stricken, Simplicity's Strength.

Which variants of the Frenzy Barbarian build (Horde of the Ninety Savages) are there?

3 variants: GR push, Speed farming, Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts. Switch between them with the variant selector above; the differences are listed in the gameplay section.

Which follower suits the Frenzy Barbarian build (Horde of the Ninety Savages)?

Recommended follower: Enchantress, equipped with Cain's Insight, Gloves of Worship, Homing Pads, Cain's Habit.

Which stats matter for the Frenzy Barbarian build (Horde of the Ninety Savages)?

Prioritize these stats: Strength, Critical Hit Chance, Pickup Radius, Vitality, Critical Hit Damage, Cooldown Reduction.

What are the alternatives for the Barbarian?

Other builds of the same class, ranked by tier: Ancient Spear Barbarian Build: Tier S; Hammer of the Ancients Barbarian Build (No Set): Tier S; Whirlwind Barbarian Build: Tier A.