Barbarian

Whirlwind Barbarian Build

Wrath of the Wastes · Set build · Barbarian

  • Tier A in Season 40
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  • 3 variants

Wrath of the Wastes 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: 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

  1. L Furious Charge Rune: Merciless Assault Physical
  2. R Whirlwind Rune: Wind Shear Lightning
  3. 1 Rend Rune: Bloodbath Physical
  4. 2 Battle Rage Rune: Swords to Ploughshares
  5. 3 Threatening Shout Rune: Falter
  6. 4 Wrath of the Berserker Rune: Insanity

Passive Skills

  • Rampage
  • Nerves of Steel
  • Brawler
  • Ruthless

Equipment

8 set pieces · 5 legendary items

  • HelmHelm of the WastesSetDiamond
  • ShouldersPauldrons of the WastesSet
  • AmuletSquirt's NecklaceSanctifiedLegendaryBane of the Stricken
  • ChestCuirass of the WastesSetDiamondDiamondDiamond
  • GlovesGauntlet of the WastesSet
  • BracersMortick's BraceLegendary
  • BeltLamentationLegendary
  • PantsTasset of the WastesSetDiamondDiamond
  • BootsSabaton of the WastesSet
  • Ring 1Convention of ElementsLegendaryTaeguk
  • Ring 2Band of MightLegendaryBane of the Trapped
  • Main HandLittle RogueSetEmerald
  • Off HandThe SlandererSetEmerald

Kanai's Cube

  • WeaponAmbo's PrideLegendaryAttacking with Whirlwind also applies Rend, and the total damage of Rend is dealt over 1 second.
  • ArmorMantle of ChannelingLegendaryWhile 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 ZodiacLegendaryReduce the remaining cooldown of one of your skills by 1 second when you hit with a resource-spending attack.

Gear Stats

  • Helm of the Wastes

    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
  • 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
  • Cuirass of the Wastes

    Chest Armor

    Diamond Diamond Diamond
    • +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
  • 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.
  • 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

    Diamond Diamond
    • +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
  • 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
  • Squirt's Necklace

    Amulet

    Bane of the Stricken
    • +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

    Taeguk
    • 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

    Bane of the Trapped
    • 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

    Emerald
    • +(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
  • The Slanderer

    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
    • Chance to Deal 16–24% Area Damage on Hit.
    • Reduces cooldown of all skills by 6–10%.
    • Socket
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
    • Betören
    • Temporaler Impuls (selected)
  2. Level 20
    • Prophetische Harmonie (selected)
    • Verstärkung
  3. Level 25
    • Energieschild (selected)
    • Erosion
  4. Level 30
    • Konzentrierter Geist (selected)
    • Aufschub des Schicksals

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
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 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.