Barbarian

Earthquake Barbarian Build

Might of the Earth · Set build · Barbarian

  • Tier A in Season 40
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  • 3 variants

Might of the Earth Earthquake for the Barbarian: tier A, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 3 variants.

As of Season 40 · by eRnstl · updated

Changes since Season 39

  • Tier: B → A
  • New on the skill bar: Whirlwind (Wind Shear)
  • Dropped from the skill bar: Threatening Shout (Falter)
  • The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).

Active Skills

  1. L Leap Rune: Call of Arreat Physical
  2. R Seismic Slam Rune: Rumble Physical
  3. 1 Earthquake Rune: Molten Fury Fire
  4. 2 Whirlwind Rune: Wind Shear Lightning
  5. 3 War Cry Rune: Veteran's Warning
  6. 4 Wrath of the Berserker Rune: Insanity

Passive Skills

  • Ruthless
  • Rampage
  • Earthen Might
  • Boon of Bul-Kathos

Equipment

8 set pieces · 5 legendary items

  • HelmEyes of the EarthSetDiamond
  • ShouldersSpires of the EarthSet
  • AmuletSquirt's NecklaceLegendaryMolten Wildebeest's Gizzard
  • ChestSpirit of the EarthSetDiamondDiamondDiamond
  • GlovesPull of the EarthSet
  • BracersMortick's BraceLegendary
  • BeltGirdle of GiantsLegendary
  • PantsWeight of the EarthSetDiamondDiamond
  • BootsFoundation of the EarthSet
  • Ring 1FocusSetBane of the Trapped
  • Ring 2RestraintSetZei's Stone of Vengeance
  • Main HandIn-geomSanctifiedLegendaryEmerald
  • Off HandEchoing FuryLegendaryEmerald

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponBlade of the TribesLegendaryWar Cry and Threatening Shout cause an Avalanche and Earthquake. Avalanche and Earthquake both deal 800% increased damage.
  • ArmorLut SocksLegendaryLeap can be cast up to three times within 2 seconds before the cooldown begins.
  • JewelryBand of MightLegendaryAfter casting Furious Charge, Ground Stomp, or Leap, take 80% reduced damage for 8 seconds.

Gear Stats

  • Eyes of the Earth

    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
  • Spires of the Earth

    Shoulders

    • +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 Earthquake Damage by 10–15%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
  • Spirit of the Earth

    Chest Armor

    Diamond Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Increases Earthquake Damage by 10–15%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
    • Socket
  • Pull of the Earth

    Gloves

    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • +32–35% Extra Gold from Monsters
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
  • Mortick's Brace

    Bracers

    • Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    Wrath of the Berserker gains the effect of every rune.
  • Girdle of Giants

    Belt

    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • +10–12 Maximum Fury
    Seismic Slam increases Earthquake damage by 200–250% for 3 seconds.
  • Weight of the Earth

    Pants

    Diamond Diamond
    • +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
    • +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
    • +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
    • Life per Hit
    • Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
    • Socket
  • Foundation of the Earth

    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
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
  • Squirt's Necklace

    Amulet

    Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard
    • +71–80% Extra Gold from Monsters
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
    • Fire skills deal 15–20% more damage.
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8–10%
    • Socket
    While not taking damage, damage dealt is increased by up to 100% and damage taken is increased by up to 50%.
  • Focus

    Ring 1

    Bane of the Trapped
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
    • Socket
  • Restraint

    Ring 2

    Zei's Stone of Vengeance
    • Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
    • Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 5–8%.
    • Health Globes and Potions Grant +20,001–29,713 Life. ancient +32,684–38,625
    • Socket
  • In-geom

    Main Hand

    Emerald
    • +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Holy Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
    • +626–750 Strength ancient +825–1,000
    • +6–10% Damage
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
    • Socket
    Your skill cooldowns are reduced by 8–10 seconds for 15 seconds after killing an elite pack.
  • Echoing Fury

    Off Hand

    Emerald
    • +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
    • +626–750 Strength ancient +825–1,000
    • +6–10% Damage
    • Chance on Hit: Fear
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
    • Socket
    Slaying enemies engulfs the wielder into a Frenzy.
Enchantress

Enchantress

Eirena

Equipment

  • HelmLeoric's Crown
  • ShouldersHoming Pads
  • Chest ArmorGoldskin
  • GlovesCain's Scrivener
  • BeltSage's Ribbon
  • PantsCain's Habit
  • BootsIce Climbers
  • AmuletThe Flavor of Time
  • BracersNemesis Bracers
  • Ring 1Hellfire Ring
  • Ring 2Oculus Ring
  • Main HandPig Sticker
  • Off HandEmpty
  • Enchantress FocusEmpty

Skills

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

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: Might of the Earth
  • Rating: tier A across all classes
  • Kanai's Cube: The Furnace, Lut Socks, Band of Might
  • Skills: Leap (Call of Arreat), Seismic Slam (Rumble), Earthquake (Molten Fury), Whirlwind (Wind Shear), War Cry (Veteran's Warning), Wrath of the Berserker (Insanity)
  • Passives: Ruthless, Rampage, Earthen Might, Boon of Bul-Kathos
  • 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 Might of the Earth. 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: Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 30 Fury you spend with an attack.
  • 4 pieces: Leap causes an Earthquake when you land. Additionally, Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the rune's effect and duration are increased by 150%.
  • 6 pieces: Increase the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear and Seismic Slam by 37,500%.

How the variants differ

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

  • Speed farming: swaps in cube Blade of the Tribes; gems Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard.
  • Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts: swaps in skills Ignore Pain (Bravado), Earthquake (Cave-In), Threatening Shout (Terrify); cube Blade of the Tribes, Chilanik's Chain, Ring of Royal Grandeur; gems Boon of the Hoarder, Gogok of Swiftness, Taeguk.

Sockets and gems

The 3 legendary gems (Bane of the Stricken, Bane of the Trapped, Zei's Stone of Vengeance) 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 7 sockets are filled with regular gems: Diamond (6) and Emerald (1).

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 Whirlwind and Wrath of the Berserker powers apply, because it uses those skills. Which item is sanctified depends on the version: In-geom (Speed farming), Blade of the Tribes (GR push) and In-geom (Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts). 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 Earthquake Barbarian build (Might of the Earth) in Season 40?

Good: it is rated tier A across all classes, just behind the top. It ranks #4 of our 8 Barbarian builds this season.

Which skills does the Earthquake Barbarian build (Might of the Earth) use?

The skill bar holds Leap, Seismic Slam, Earthquake, Whirlwind, War Cry.

What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Earthquake Barbarian build (Might of the Earth)?

Weapon: Blade of the Tribes, Armor: Lut Socks, Jewelry: Band of Might.

Which legendary gems does the Earthquake Barbarian build (Might of the Earth) use?

The legendary gems are Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard, Bane of the Trapped, Zei's Stone of Vengeance.

Which variants of the Earthquake Barbarian build (Might of the Earth) 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 Earthquake Barbarian build (Might of the Earth)?

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

Which stats matter for the Earthquake Barbarian build (Might of the Earth)?

Prioritize these stats: Strength, Critical Hit Chance, Pickup Radius, Cooldown Reduction, All Resistance, Healing Bonus.

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.