Diablo 2 Build Guide – Double Throw Barbarian Build

Introduction

Barbarian is universally known for his Strenght and as a melee fighter in D2R, but the Barbarian Throwing Build has been known as one of the best builds for Diablo II end game since it’s release. This build is not completely friendly to new players, but if you already have a Barbarian who has just entered Hell difficulty, switching this build is also a great choice.
Throwing Barbarian Build Pros

Good damage output in end-game
Can farms in all area as this build deal Physical damage
Good single-target damage

Throwing Barbarian Build Cons

Required gears to be strong, not suitable for new player or ladder reset

Stat

Level 40

Stats	Points	Notes
Strength	60	Just need enough points to wear your Gear.
Dexterity	50	Same as Strength. If you want Max Block chance, some more points in this will be needed
Vitality	90	All your remaining points should go here to increase your Life
Energy	0	Unless you use Energy Shield, there are not much use to put point in Energy

Level 99

Stats	Points	Notes
Strength	~130	Enough to wear your gears. Keep the same approach as level 40
Dexterity	~110	Enough to wear your gears. Keep the same approach as level 40. You will need 130-150 if you want to maximize your block chance. This is depend on your gears as well
Vitality	~240	You will need around 230 in Vitality for an optimal end-game experience
Energy	0	By this stage, your gear already provide enough recovery and Mana increase, so Energy is no longer needed

Skills Distribution

Double Swing 20 points, this provide 10% Damage to your main skill, so max this out right after Double Throw
Double Throw 20 points for this build
Throwing Mastery 20 points – This is to increase the damage of your main skill
Bash 1 point – To unlock Double Swing
Leap 1 point – For traversal and can be used when surrounded
Leap Attack 1 point – Can be used to jump back to combat
Axe Mastery 1 point to unlock Throwing mastery
Increased Stamina 1 point to unlock Increase speed
Increased Speed 1 point – Good for end-game farming run and can help with your survivability
Iron Skin 1 point to unlock Natural Resistances
Natural Resistance 1 point – Increase your Resistance, a must for end-game
Howl 1 point for unlock other skills
Taunt 1 point to unlock other skills
Battle Orders 20 points – This resolve all issues with Mana, also provide a huge increase to Life
Battle Command 1 point. Increase skill level of all skills
Frenzy 1 point – This is to increase your attack speed and DPS.

Name

Receive Synergy From

Provide Synergy To

Effect

Skill Level Stat

Double Swing

Bash : + 10 % Damage Per Level

Provides Synergy to:

When two weapons are equipped attacks two targets if possible, or one target twice.
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Mana Cost: 1.0
Attack Bonus: 15%

Lvl: 20
Mana Cost: -1.3
Attack Bonus: 110%

Name

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Effect

Skill Level Stat

Double Throw

Double Swing : + 8 % Damage Per Level

Provides Synergy to:

Allows you to throw two different throwing weapons at the same time.
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Bonus Attack: 20%

Lvl: 20
Bonus Attack: 210%

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Effect

Skill Level Stat

Throwing Mastery

No synergies

Provides Synergy to:

Passive Effect: Improves Thrown Weapon Skill. This passively improves the Barbarian’s fighting skills when throwing Weapons , it even applies to Potions .
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Damage: 28%
Attack: 30%
Chance for Critical Strike: 5%

Lvl: 20
Damage: 123%
Attack: 182%
Chance for Critical Strike: 29%

Name

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Effect

Skill Level Stat

Bash

Stun : + 5 % Damage Per Level
Concentrate : + 5 % Attack Rating Per Level

Provides Synergy to:

Powerfull blow that increases the damage done to enemies and knocks them back.
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Damage: +1
Bonus Damage: 50%
Attack Bonus: 20%

Lvl: 20
Damage: +20
Bonus Damage: 145%
Attack Bonus: 115%

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Effect

Skill Level Stat

Leap

No synergies

Provides Synergy to:

Leaps away from danger or into the fray.
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Radius (yards): 4.6

Lvl: 20
Radius (yards): 16.6

Name

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Effect

Skill Level Stat

Leap Attack

Leap : + 10 % Damage Per Level

Provides Synergy to:

Leaps to and attacks target enemy in one swift assault.
Cast Delay: None

Level: 1
Bonus Attack: 50%
Bonus Damage: 100%

Level: 20
Bonus Attack: 335%
Bonus Damage: 670%

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Skill Level Stat

Axe Mastery

No synergies

Provides Synergy to:

Passive Effect: Improves Axe fighting skill. This passively improves the Barbarian’s fighting skills when wielding one-handed or two-handed Axes
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Damage Bonus: 28%
Attack Bonus: 28%
Critical Strike Chance: 5%

Lvl: 20
Damage Bonus: 123%
Attack Bonus: 180%
Critical Strike Chance: 29%

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Skill Level Stat

Increased Stamina

No synergies

Provides Synergy to:

Passive Effect: Increases your Stamina .
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Stamina Bonus: 30%

Lvl: 20
Stamina Bonus: 315%

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Effect

Skill Level Stat

Increased Speed

No synergies

Provides Synergy to:

Passive Effect: Increases walk and run speed.
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Walk/Run Speed Bonus: 13%

Lvl: 20
Walk/Run Speed Bonus: 43%

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Skill Level Stat

Iron Skin

No synergies

Provides Synergy to:

Passive Effect: Improves Defense rating.
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Increase Defense Rating: 30%

Lvl: 20
Increase Defense Rating: 220%

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Skill Level Stat

Natural Resistance

No synergies

Provides Synergy to:

Passive Effect: Increases Natural Resistances to elemental and poison damage.
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Increase All Resistances: 12%

Lvl: 20
Increase All Resistances: 67%

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Howl

No synergies

Provides Synergy to:

Sends nearby monsters scrambling away in fear.
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Fear Radius (yards): 16
Fear Duration: 3 sec.

Lvl: 20
Fear Radius (yards): 79.3
Fear Duration: 22 sec.

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Skill Level Stat

Taunt

No synergies

Provides Synergy to:

Enrages a monster into relentlessly attacking
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Decreased Damage: 5%
Decreased Attack: 5%

Lvl: 20
Decreased Damage: 43%
Decreased Attack: 43%

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Effect

Skill Level Stat

Battle Orders

Shout : + 5 Seconds Per Level
Battle Command : + 5 Seconds Per Level

Provides Synergy to:

Improves the maximum Mana, Life and Stamina of you and your party.
Cast Delay: None

Lvl: 1
Duration: 30 sec.
Stamina/Life/Mana Bonus: 35%

Lvl: 25
Duration: 270 sec.
Stamina/Life/Mana Bonus: 107%

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Effect

Skill Level Stat

Battle Command

Shout : + 5 Seconds Per Level
Battle Orders : + 5 Seconds Per Level

Provides Synergy to:

Increases all current skill levels for you and your party.
Cast Delay: None

Level: 1
Duration: 15 sec.

Level: 20
Duration: 205 sec.

Name

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Effect

Skill Level Stat

Frenzy

Double Swing : + 8 % Damage Per Level
Taunt : + 8 % Damage Per Level
Berserk : +1% Magic Damage Per Level

Provides Synergy to:

Allows you to swing two weapons at once each successful attacks increases your overall speed requires you to equip two weapons.
Cast Delay: None

Level: 1
Bonus Damage: 90%
Bonus Attack: 100%
Attack Speed Bonus: 7%
Velocity Bonus: 47%

Level: 20
Bonus Damage: 185%
Bonus Attack: 233%
Attack Speed Bonus: 7-42%
Velocity Bonus: 47-171%

Recommended Runewords

Smoke Best early runeword for this Barbarian Build. This is pretty easy to find and provide a good amount of defense for your build
Lionheart A mid-tier option for your Body Armor. This provide an overall boost to attribute and good resistance
Duress This runeword is a solid choice for optimal damage
Fortitude For end game, this will help boost your defense and survivability
Treachery Still a good option if you don’t have any of the above runeword
Pride Should be used on your Mercenary

Name	Required Level	Runes Orders	Allowed Items	Stats/Mods
Smoke	37	Nef Lum	2 Socket Chest Armor	+75% Enhanced Defense +280 Defense Vs. Missile All Resistances +50 20%Faster Hit Recovery Level 6 Weaken(18 Charges) +10 To Energy -1 To Light Radius

Name	Required Level	Runes Orders	Allowed Items	Stats/Mods
Lionheart	41	Hel Lum Fal	3 Socket Chest Armor	+20% Enhanced Damage Requirements -15% +25 ToStrength +10 ToEnergy +20 ToVitality +15 ToDexterity +50 ToLife All Resistances +30

Name	Required Level	Runes Orders	Allowed Items	Stats/Mods
Duress	47	Shael Um Thul	3 Socket Chest Armor	+40% Faster Hit Recovery +10-20% Enhanced Damage Adds 37-133 Cold Damage2 sec. Duration (Normal) 15% Chance ofCrushing Blow 33% Chance ofOpen Wounds +150-200% Enhanced Defense -20% Slower StaminaDrain Cold Resistance+45% Lightning Resistance+15% Fire Resistance+15% Poison Resistance+15%

Name

Required Level

Runes Orders

Allowed Items

Stats/Mods

Fortitude

Sol

Dol

4 Socket Weapons / 4 Socket Chest Armor

Weapons

20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armorwhen Struck
+25%Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+9 To Minimum Damage
+50 ToAttack Rating
20%Deadly Strike
Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25%
+200% Enhanced Defense
+X ToLife(Based on Character Level)
All Resistances +25-30
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius

Chest Armor

20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armorwhen Struck
+25%Faster Cast Rate
+300% Enhanced Damage
+200% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense
+X ToLife(Based on Character Level)
ReplenishLife+7
+5% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
All Resistances +25-30
Damage Reduced By 7
12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
+1 To Light Radius

Name	Required Level	Runes Orders	Allowed Items	Stats/Mods
Treachery	43	Shael Thul Lem	3 Socket Body Armor	5% Chance To Cast Level 15 FadeWhen Struck 25% Chance To Cast level 15 VenomOn Striking +2 ToAssassin Skills +45% Increased Attack Speed +20%Faster Hit Recovery Cold Resistance+30% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters

Name	Required Level	Runes Orders	Allowed Items	Stats/Mods
Pride	67	Cham Sur Io Lo	4 Socket Polearms	25% Chance To Cast Level 17 Fire WallWhen Struck Level 16-20ConcentrationAura When Equipped 260-300% Bonus ToAttack Rating +1-99% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level) Adds 50-280 Lightning Damage 20% Deadly Strike Hit BlindsTarget Freezes Target +3 +10 To Vitality Replenish Life +8 1.875-185.625% Extra Gold From Monsters (Based on Character Level)

Recommended Equipment

Helms

Arreat’s Face The best helm for this Barbarian build. This helm provides +4 to your Throwing skills and increase both Hit Recovery and Attack Rating.
Guillaume’s Face Still good for this build, and can be farm in Nightmare
Lore A budget runeword for helm, you should use this as soon as you get enough runes

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Arreat’s Face Unique Slayer Guard	Defense: 302-363 Required Level: 42 Required Strength: 118 Durability: 54	+150-200% Enhanced Defense 30% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Bonus to Attack Rating +2 To BarbarianSkill Levels 3-6% Life Stolen per Hit All Resistances +30 +20 To Strength +20 To Dexterity +2 To Combat Skills ( Barbarianonly)

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Guillaume’s Face Set Winged Helm	Defense: 217(Base Defense: 85-98) Required Level: 34 Required Strength: 115 Durability: 40	+120% Enhanced Defense +30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Ort Sol Lore	Depends on base model	+1 To All SkillLevels +10 To Energy +2 To ManaAfter Each Kill Lightning Resistance+30% Damage Reduced By 7 +2 To Light Radius

Body Armor

Duriel’s Shell
Treachery Aside from the useless +2 to Assassin skill, this is the best budget runeword for Attack Speed and Hit Recovery boost
Fortitude Use this runeword when you reach end game

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Duriel’s Shell Unique Cuirass	Defense: (528-650) – (610-732)(varies)(Base Defense: 188-202) Required Level: 41 Required Strength: 65 Durability: 150	+160-200% Enhanced Defense + (1.25 Per Character Level) 1-123 Defense (Based On Character Level) + (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 To Life(Based On Character Level) Fire Resistance+20% Lightning Resistance+20% Poison Resistance+20% Cold Resistance+50% Cannot Be Frozen +15 To Strength

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Shael Thul Lem Treachery Runewords	Depends on base model	5% Chance To Cast Level 15 FadeWhen Struck 25% Chance To Cast level 15 VenomOn Striking +2 To Assassin Skills +45% Increased Attack Speed +20% Faster Hit Recovery Cold Resistance+30% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
El Sol Dol Lo Fortitude	Depends on base model	20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armorwhen Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense +X To Life(Based on Character Level)* Replenish Life+7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resistance All Resistances +25-30 Damage Reduced By 7 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius

Belts

Goldwrap Good for some extra Magic find bonus
Nightsmoke A decent Defense belt
Hsarus’ Iron Stay Provide a boost to your Defense stat
Thundergod’s Vigor This belt provide some damage boost with the added Lightning damage
Verdungo’s Hearty Cord Solid choice for defense

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Goldwrap Unique Heavy Belt	Defense: 34-36(varies)(Base Defense: 6) Required Level: 27 Required Strength: 45 Durability: 18 12 Boxes	+40-60% Enhanced Defense +25 Defense 10% Increased Attack Speed 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items 50-80% Extra Gold From Monsters +2 To Light Radius

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Nightsmoke Unique Belt	Defense: 22-24(varies)(Base Defense: 5) Required Level: 20 Required Strength: 25 Durability: 16 12 Boxes	+30-50% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense 50% Damage Taken Goes to Mana Damage Reduced By 2 All Resistances +10 +20 To Mana

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Hsarus’ Iron Stay Set Belt	Defense: 5 Defense: 7-252(Base Defense: 5) Required Level: 3 Required Strength: 25 Durability: 16 12 boxes	Cold Resistance+20% + (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 Defense (Based On Character Level)

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Thundergod’s Vigor Unique War Belt	Defense: 137-159(varies)(Base Defense: 41-52) Required Level: 47 Required Strength: 110 Durability: 24 16 Boxes	+160-200% Enhanced Defense Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage 5% Chance To Cast Level 7 Fist Of The HeavensWhen Struck +20 Lightning Absorb 10% To Maximum Lightning Resistance +20 To Strength +20 To Vitality +3 To Lightning Fury( AmazonOnly) +3 To Lightning Strike( AmazonOnly)

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Verdungo’s Hearty Cord Unique Mithril Coil	Defense: 125-158 (varies)(Defense: 58-65) Required Level: 63 Required Strength: 106 Durability: 16 16 Boxes	+90-140% Enhanced Defense 10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life+10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15%

Gloves

Laying of Hands Provide a good amount of attack speed, a solid choice for this build
Dracul’s Grasp Provide good defense and nice Life Stolen bonus

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Laying of Hands Set Bramble Mitts	Defense: 79-87(varies)(Base Defense: 54-62) Required Level: 63 Required Strength: 50 Durability: 12	+25 Defense +20% Increased Attack Speed +350% Damage To Demons Fire Resistance+50% 10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Holy BoltOn Striking

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Dracul’s Grasp Unique Vampirebone Gloves	Defense: 125-145(varies)(Base Defense: 56-65) Required Level: 76 Required Strength: 50 Durability: 14	+90-120% Enhanced Defense +10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life TapOn Striking

Boots

Hsarus’ Iron Heel Attack Rating improve your Chance to hit, which is quite good for this Throwing build.
Infernostride A budget option that provide decent movement speed and defense
Goblin Toe Provide some damage boost
Gore Rider Best option for this build

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Hsarus’ Iron Heel Set Chain Boots	Defense: 8-9 (varies) Required Level: 3 Required Strength: 30 Durability: 16 Assassin Kick Damage: 6-12	+ (10 Per Character Level) 10-990 Attack Rating(Based On Character Level)

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Infernostride Unique Demonhide Boots	Defense: 94-105(varies)(Base Defense: 28-35) Required Level: 29 Required Strength: 20 Durability: 12 Assassin Kick Damage: 26-46	5% Chance To Cast Level 8 BlazeWhen Struck 20% Faster Run Walk Adds 12-33 Fire Damage +120-150% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense 10% To Maximum Fire Resistance Fire Resistance+30% 40-70% Extra Gold From Monsters +2 To Light Radius

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Goblin Toe Unique Light Plated Boots	Defense: 33-34(varies)(Base Defense: 9-11) Required Level: 22 Required Strength: 50 Durability: 18 Assassin Kick Damage: 8-16	+50-60% Enhanced Defense 25% Chance of a Crushing Blow -1 To Light Radius Damage Reduced By 1 Magic DamageReduced By 1 +15 Defense

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Gore Rider Unique War Boots	Defense: 140-162(varies)(Base Defense: 43-53) Required Level: 47 Required Strength: 94 Durability: 34 Assassin Kick Damage: 39-80	+160-200% Enhanced Defense 30% Faster Run Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina

Shields

Rings & Amulet

Angelic Wings A budget amulet for this build
Atma’s Scarab Good bonus to attack rating
Highlord’s Wrath For attack speed
Raven Frost You can equip 2 of these to boost your Attack Rating and increase your DPS
Dwarf Star Good for defense
Wisp Projector A good ring with several utility skills that can help your party.

If you require some Mana for your build, 2x Stone of Jordan will solve the problem.
It is also provides +1 to All Skills, which generally preferable in almost any D2R Builds

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Stone of Jordan	29	+1 To All Skills Increase Maximum Mana25%* Adds 1-12 Lightning Damage +20 To Mana

The Bul-Kathos’ Wedding Band is another powerul end game rings that is univerally needed for any D2R Builds
Aside from the usual +1 to all skills, this rings also provide a bonus to Life & Stamina

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Bul-Kathos’ Wedding Band	58	+1 To All Skills + (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Life(Based On Character Level) 3-5% LifeStolen Per Hit +50 Maximum Stamina

This should be your end-game target. as it provide superb stats and +2 to All Skills
Before this amulet, you can use any Rare amulet that has a good amount of resistance or + to All Skills

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Mara’s Kaleidoscope	67	+2 To All Skills All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Angelic Wings Angelic Raiment Set	12	+75 Life +1 To All Skills

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Atma’s Scarab	60	5% Chance To Cast Level 2 Amplify DamageOn Striking 20% Bonus To Attack Rating +40 Poison Damageover 4 seconds Poison Resistance+75% +3 To Light Radius Attacker Takes Damage of 5

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Highlord’s Wrath	65	+1 To All Skills +20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike(Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance+35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning DamageOf 15

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Raven Frost	45	+150-250 To Attack Rating Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20%

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Dwarf Star	45	+40 To Life +40 Maximum Stamina Heal StaminaPlus 15% Fire Absorb 15% Magic DamageReduced By 12-15 100% Extra Gold From Monsters

Name	Required Level	Modifiers
Wisp Projector	76	10% Chance To Cast Level 16 LightningOn Striking Lightning Absorb 10-20% 10-20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Level 7 Spirit of Barbs(11 charges) Level 5 Heart of Wolverine(13 charges) Level 2 Oak Sage(15 charges)

Jewels, Gems & Charms

Charms

As for charms, any +1 to all Skills Charms is good for this build. If you don’t have it yet, simply put on any Life/Mana/ Res Charms for more survivalbility
In Diablo II Endgame, you will need to lookout for a well-roll Hellfire’s Torch and an Annihilus.

Recommended Weapons

The Scalper A budget throwing weapon for this build. This provides decent amount of damage and attack speed.
Deathbit A good choice if you don’t have The Scalper
Warshrike Equip 2 of these for maximum profit
Lacerator A well-rounded throwing weapon for this build

Name	Stats	Modifiers
The Scalper Unique Francisca	Throw Damage: (45-54) To (82-99) One-Hand Damage: (27-33) To (55-66) Required Level: 57 RequiredStrength: 25 RequiredDexterity: 80 Base Weapon Speed: [10] Max Stack (130)	+150-200% Enhanced Damage 33% Chance Of Open Wounds +4 To ManaAfter Each Kill 20% Increased Attack Speed 25% Bonus To Attack Rating 4-6% LifeStolen Per Hit (varies) Replenishes Quantity [1 in 3 sec.]

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Deathbit Unique Battle Dart	Throw Damage: (25-30) To (55-67) One-Hand Damage: (18-22) To (36-44) Required Level: 44 RequiredStrength: 25 RequiredDexterity: 52 Base Weapon Speed: [0] Max Stack (160)	+130-180% Enhanced Damage 40% Deadly Strike +200-450 To Attack Rating 7-9% Life Stolen Per Hit 4-6% ManaStolen Per Hit Replenishes Quantity [1 in 4 sec.]

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Warshrike Unique Winged Knife	Throw Damage: (69-80) To (117-136) One-Hand Damage: (81-94) To (105-122) Required Level: 75 RequiredStrength: 45 RequiredDexterity: 142 Base Weapon Speed: [-20] Max Stack: (200)	+200-250% Enhanced Damage 50% Deadly Strike +30% Increased Piercing Attack [50] 25% Chance To Cast Level 9 NovaOn Striking Replenishes Quantity [1 in 3 sec.] (Ladder Only)

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Lacerator Unique Winged Axe	Throw Damage: (17-21) To (150-186) One-Hand Damage: (27-34) To (140-173) Required Level: 68 RequiredStrength: 96 RequiredDexterity: 122 Base Weapon Speed: [-10] Max Stack: (180)	+150-210% Enhanced Damage +30% Increased Attack Speed 33% Chance of Open Wounds Prevent Monster Heal Hit Causes Monster To Flee 50% 33% Chance To Cast Level 3 Amplify DamageOn Striking Replenishes Quantity [1 in 4 sec.]

Mercenary Guide

Mercenary play a huge part in your D2R Build, this is thanks to
the fact that they can equip three pieces of equipments – Helm, Body Armor and Weapon.
Mercenary is often used as a second source of damage and a shield to attract the monsters while you
stay in safe place and cast your skill.
In some D2R Builds, players also try to equip Magic Find + Gold Find
gears on them to increase the amount and quality of gear dropped.
Universally the best Mercenary is the ones from Act II, as they use Polearms – the weapon type that has the most sockets.
With this, you can use powerful runeword to further enhance the power of your bodyguard.

Mercenary Helm

For your Mercenary The best helm is Andariel’s Visage. This is quite hard to find
If you don’t have it yet, simply use a Helm Runeword like Lore to give your Merc
some defense

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Andariel’s Visage Unique Demonhead	Defense: 310-387 (Base Defense: 101-154) Required Level: 83 Required Strength: 102 Durability: 20	+100-150% Enhanced Defense +2 To All Skills 20% Increased Attack Speed 8-10% Life Stolen Per Hit +25-30 To Strength +10% To Maximum Poison Resist Fire Resistance-30% Poison Resistance+70% 15% Chance To Cast Level 15 Poison Nova When Struck Level 3 Venom (20 charges) (Ladder Only)

For your Mercenary The best helm is Andariel’s Visage. This is quite hard to find
If you don’t have it yet, simply use a Helm Runeword like Lore to give your Merc
some defense

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Ort Sol Lore	Depends on base model	+1 To All SkillLevels +10 To Energy +2 To ManaAfter Each Kill Lightning Resistance+30% Damage Reduced By 7 +2 To Light Radius

Mercenary Weapons

Best option is the Insight Runeword. This runeword provide a bonus to Mana Recovery and
a huge amount of damage for your Mercenary. This runeword can solve most of the problem with Mana on a build

The bonus is all the runes for this runeword (Ral, Tir, Tal & Sol) are pretty easy to farm in
early Nightmare difficulty. Just remember to perform a couple of runs on the Countess for this runeword

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Ral Tir Tal Sol Insight	Depends on base weapon model	Level 12-17 MeditationAura When Equipped +35% Faster Cast Rate +200-260% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage 180-250% Bonus to Attack Rating Adds 5-30 Fire Damage +75 Poison DamageOver 5 Seconds +1-6 To Critical Strike +5 To All Attributes +2 To ManaAfter Each Kill 23% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Another solid option for Mercenary Weapon is Obedience runeword. This has a more focus on damage
and doesn’t have the aura to provide you with the mana recovery

Name	Stats	Modifiers
Hel Ko Thul Eth Fal Obedience	Depends on base weapon model	30% Chance To Cast Level 21 EnchantWhen You Kill An Enemy 40% Faster Hit Recovery +370% Enhanced Damage -25% Target Defense Adds 3-14 Cold Damage3 Second Duration (Normal) -25% To Enemy Fire Resistance 40% Chance of Crushing Blow +200-300 Defense +10 To Strength +10 To Dexterity All Resistances +20-30 Requirements -20%

Mercenary Armor

For D2R Mercenary Armor, you should always go for Fortitude. This runeword straight up increase Defense by
a huge amount and can help your Mercenary to become a Reliable shield for you

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
El Sol Dol Lo Fortitude	Depends on base model	20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armorwhen Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense +X To Life(Based on Character Level)* Replenish Life+7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resistance All Resistances +25-30 Damage Reduced By 7 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius

Another alternative if you don’t have enough Runes for Fortitude is the Treachery runewords. While the
+2 to Assassin skills is useless, the bonus to Attack Speed and Gold bonus can give you some nice bonus during
your farming

Name	Base Stats	Modifiers
Shael Thul Lem Treachery Runewords	Depends on base model	5% Chance To Cast Level 15 FadeWhen Struck 25% Chance To Cast level 15 VenomOn Striking +2 To Assassin Skills +45% Increased Attack Speed +20% Faster Hit Recovery Cold Resistance+30% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters

Gameplay and Tip

Gameplay Guide & Tips
If you just start out, playing as a Throwing Barbarian is definitely not easy. The main problem is that this build requires a lot of bonuses to Attack Speed and Attack Rating to be efficient – These kinds of stats only come in good unique that starting to drop more in Nightmare and Hell difficulty. However, if you obtained enough core gear for this build (Weapons or Gloves that increase damage and attack speed) This build can be very good for speed farming. Occasionally cast Frenzy to increase your Attack Speed, a weapon like Lacerator has an on-hit effect that increases the damage you deal and can easily boost your damage on a single target.

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December 10, 2021