- Tier A in Season 40
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Wrath of the Wastes for the Barbarian: tier A, Season 40, with gear, cube powers, gems and 3 variants.
Changes since Season 39
- Tier: C → A
- New on the skill bar: Furious Charge (Merciless Assault), Threatening Shout (Falter)
- Dropped from the skill bar: Ground Stomp (Wrenching Smash), Ancient Spear (Rage Flip)
- Kanai's Cube: Weapon: The Furnace → Ambo's Pride; Jewelry: Band of Might → Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
- The fourth cube slot is gone (Season 39 only).
- Gear: Amulet: Hellfire Amulet → Squirt's Necklace; Ring 1: Focus → Convention of Elements; Ring 2: Restraint → Band of Might; Main Hand: Ambo's Pride → Little Rogue; Off Hand: Doombringer → The Slanderer
Active Skills
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L
Furious Charge
Rune: Merciless Assault
Physical
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R
Whirlwind
Rune: Wind Shear
Lightning
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1
Rend
Rune: Bloodbath
Physical
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2
Battle Rage
Rune: Swords to Ploughshares
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3
Threatening Shout
Rune: Falter
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4
Wrath of the Berserker
Rune: Insanity
Passive Skills
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Rampage
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Nerves of Steel
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Brawler
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Ruthless
Equipment
8 set pieces · 5 legendary items
- HelmHelm of the Wastes
- ShouldersPauldrons of the Wastes
- AmuletSquirt's Necklace
- ChestCuirass of the Wastes
- GlovesGauntlet of the Wastes
- BracersMortick's Brace
- BeltLamentation
- PantsTasset of the Wastes
- BootsSabaton of the Wastes
- Ring 1Convention of Elements
- Ring 2Band of Might
- Main HandLittle Rogue
- Off HandThe Slanderer
Kanai's Cube
- WeaponAmbo's PrideAttacking with Whirlwind also applies Rend, and the total damage of Rend is dealt over 1 second.
- ArmorMantle of ChannelingWhile channeling Siphon Blood, Whirlwind, Rapid Fire, Strafe, Tempest Rush, Firebats, Arcane Torrent, Disintegrate, or Ray of Frost, you deal 25% increased damage and take 25% reduced damage.
- JewelryObsidian Ring of the ZodiacReduce the remaining cooldown of one of your skills by 1 second when you hit with a resource-spending attack.
Gear Stats
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Helm of the Wastes
Helm
- +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
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Pauldrons of the Wastes
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 Rend 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
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Cuirass of the Wastes
Chest Armor
- +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
- +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
- Increases Rend Damage by 10–15%
- Reduces damage from melee attacks by 6–7%
- Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
- Socket
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Gauntlet of the Wastes
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%.
- +141–160 Physical Resistance ancient +176–210
- Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
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Mortick's Brace
Bracers
- Physical skills deal 15–20% more damage.
- +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
- +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
- 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. -
Lamentation
Belt
- +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
- +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
- +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
- +10–15% Life
Rend can now stack up to 2 times on an enemy, and the damage of Rend is increased by 100–150%. -
Tasset of the Wastes
Pants
- +416–500 Strength ancient +550–650
- +416–500 Vitality ancient +550–650
- +91–100 Resistance to All Elements ancient +110–130
- Increases Gold and Health Pickup by 1–2 Yards.
- Socket
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Sabaton of the Wastes
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
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Squirt's Necklace
Amulet
- +71–80% Extra Gold from Monsters
- Critical Hit Damage Increased by 51–100%
- Physical 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%. -
Convention of Elements
Ring 1
- Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
- Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
- Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
- Socket
Gain 150–200% increased damage to a single element for 4 seconds. This non-static effect rotates through the elements available to your class in the following order: Arcane, Cold, Fire, Holy, Lightning, Physical, Poison. -
Band of Might
Ring 2
- Critical Hit Damage Increased by 26–50%
- Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5–6%
- Chance to Deal 10–20% Area Damage on Hit.
- +32–35% Extra Gold from Monsters
- Socket
After casting Furious Charge, Ground Stomp, or Leap, take 60–80% reduced damage for 8 seconds. -
Little Rogue
Main Hand
- +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Holy Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
- Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
- Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
- +6–10% Damage
- Socket
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The Slanderer
Off Hand
- +(981–1,199)–(1,175–1,490) Damage ancient +(1,318–1,560)–(1,609–1,940)
- +626–750 Strength ancient +825–1,000
- Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
- Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
- Socket
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
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Level 15
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Betören
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Temporaler Impuls
(selected)
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Level 20
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Prophetische Harmonie
(selected) -
Verstärkung
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Level 25
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Energieschild
(selected) -
Erosion
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Level 30
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Konzentrierter Geist
(selected) -
Aufschub des Schicksals
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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: Wrath of the Wastes
- Rating: tier A across all classes
- Kanai's Cube: Ambo's Pride, Mantle of Channeling, Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
- Skills: Furious Charge (Merciless Assault), Whirlwind (Wind Shear), Rend (Bloodbath), Battle Rage (Swords to Ploughshares), Threatening Shout (Falter), Wrath of the Berserker (Insanity)
- Passives: Rampage, Nerves of Steel, Brawler, Ruthless
- Variants available: Speed farming, GR push, Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts
What the set does
This build wears Wrath of the Wastes. 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: Increase the damage per second of Rend by 500% and its duration to 15 seconds.
- 4 pieces: During Whirlwind and for 3 seconds after, you gain 50% damage reduction and your applied Rends deal triple damage.
- 6 pieces: Whirlwind gains the effect of the Dust Devils rune and all Whirlwind and Rend damage is increased by 10,000%.
How the variants differ
Measured against the push version. Anything not listed here stays the same:
- Speed farming: swaps in skills Sprint (Marathon), Ignore Pain (Bravado); cube The Furnace, Band of Might; gems Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard.
- Torment 16 / Nephalem rifts: swaps in skills Sprint (Marathon), Ignore Pain (Bravado); cube Messerschmidt's Reaver, Goldwrap, Ring of Royal Grandeur; gems Boon of the Hoarder.
Sockets and gems
The 3 legendary gems (Bane of the Stricken, Taeguk, Bane of the Trapped) 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 Whirlwind and Wrath of the Berserker powers apply, because it uses those skills. This build sanctifies Squirt's Necklace, 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 Whirlwind Barbarian build (Wrath of the Wastes) in Season 40?
Good: it is rated tier A across all classes, just behind the top. It ranks #3 of our 8 Barbarian builds this season.
Which skills does the Whirlwind Barbarian build (Wrath of the Wastes) use?
The skill bar holds Furious Charge, Whirlwind, Rend, Battle Rage, Threatening Shout.
What goes into Kanai's Cube for the Whirlwind Barbarian build (Wrath of the Wastes)?
Weapon: Ambo's Pride, Armor: Mantle of Channeling, Jewelry: Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac.
Which legendary gems does the Whirlwind Barbarian build (Wrath of the Wastes) use?
The legendary gems are Bane of the Stricken, Taeguk, Bane of the Trapped.
Which variants of the Whirlwind Barbarian build (Wrath of the Wastes) 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 Whirlwind Barbarian build (Wrath of the Wastes)?
Recommended follower: Enchantress, equipped with Cain's Insight, Gloves of Worship, Homing Pads, Cain's Habit.
Which stats matter for the Whirlwind Barbarian build (Wrath of the Wastes)?
Prioritize these stats: Strength, Pickup Radius, Critical Hit Chance, Area Damage, Vitality, All Resistance.
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; Earthquake Barbarian Build: Tier A.















