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Home/Diablo 3/Barbarian/Builds/Whirlwind GR Wastes Barbarian
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Last updated on Jul 22, 2021 at 09:00by Deadset43 comments
Welcome to our build guide for Whirlwind GR Wastes Barbarian in Diablo 3. Here, you will learn everythingyou need to know to play this build at the highest level. This build is updated for Patch 2.7.1 andSeason 24.
For more information regarding followers, we advise you to read our follower guide, which contains detailedadvice on choosing the skills and the gear of your companion.
Pages in this Guide
1Introduction2Skills and Runes3Gear, Gems, and Paragon Points4Speed Farming
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THIS PAGE
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Quick Reference
1.
Introduction
This end game Barbarian build elevates the power of the Wrath of the Wastes set to the nextlevel with its synergistic weapon set, the agile and adaptable Bul-Kathos'sOath. This build is designed for Greater Rift solo progression, but we alsohave a speed farming variant, which you can access using the link below.
Speed Farming Variation
2.
Quick Reference
The basic skill setup of the Whirlwind Barbarian is displayed below.Read the dedicated Skills page for detailedinformation on choices, alternatives and build customization.
Skills and Runes Page
Active Skills |
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Ancient Spear Rage FlipWhirlwind Blood Funnel1Ignore Pain Iron Hide2Wrath of the Berserker Insanity3Battle Rage Bloodshed4Threatening Shout Falter |
Passive Skills |
2.2.
Gear Setup
The required gear setup for the Whirlwind Barbarian is listed below. Checkthe Gear page for detailed information onchoices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.
Gear and Stats Page
- Helm: Helm of the Wastes
- Shoulders: Pauldrons of the Wastes
- Gloves: Gauntlet of the Wastes
- Chest: Cuirass of the Wastes
- Belt: Pride of Cassius
- Pants: Tasset of the Wastes
- Boots: Sabaton of the Wastes
- Bracers: Mortick's Brace
- Amulet: Hellfire Amulet of Strength
- Ring 1: Skull Grasp
- Ring 2: Convention of Elements
- Weapon: Bul-Kathos's Solemn Vow
- Offhand: Bul-Kathos's Warrior Blood
2.3.
Legendary Gems
- Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
- Legendary Gem 2: Taeguk
- Legendary Gem 3: Bane of the Stricken
2.4.
Kanai's Cube
- Weapon Slot: Echoing Fury
- Armor Slot: Mantle of Channeling
- Jewelry Slot: Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
3.
Changelog
- 22 Jul. 2021 (speed farming page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 24.
- 22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added note regarding Ethereal weapons for Season 24.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (speed farming page): Revised gear recommendations and added follower recommendation.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Revised gear recommendations and added follower recommendation.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 23.
- 31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Revised gear recommendations and added follower recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (speed farming page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Added S22 Cube recommendation.
- 17 Nov. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 22.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (speed farming page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 12 Mar. 2020 (this page): No changes necessary for Season 20.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (speed farming page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
- 28 Aug. 2019 (speed farming page): Skill and gear recommendations have been further revised.
- 28 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Skill and gear recommendations have been further revised.
- 28 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Skill recommendations have been further revised.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (speed farming page): Revised item recommendations for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Revised item recommendations for Season 18.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Added a mention of Mortick's Brace.
- 22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Revised item recommendations for Season 18.
- 13 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 13 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 13 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
- 20 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added a small clarification on stat priority for the rings to better reflect the possible rolls on the Zodiac ring.
- 16 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
- 16 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
- 16 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
- 20 Sep. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 15.
- 14 Jun. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 14.
- 26 Nov. 2017 (gear page): Switched from the Istvan's Paired Blades to the Bul-Kathos's Oath set.
- 26 Nov. 2017 (skills page): Revisited the skills to reflect the build switching from the Istvan's Paired Blades to the Bul-Kathos's Oath set.
- 26 Nov. 2017 (this page): Revised the build's weaponry composition to better reflect 2.6.1 buffs.
- 31 Oct. 2017 (this page): No changes necessary for Patch 2.6.1, but the changes to other builds made this one drop from Top tier to Mid tier.
- 26 Jun. 2017 (this page): Guide updated for 2.6 and moved to new format.
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