07-20-2004, 08:23 AM
a frenzy barb...you mean there's other ways to play a barbarian?
but seriously, start with bash when you hit level 2. at level three, put a point into sword mastery. alternate those 'til you hit level six, then ya start dropping points into double swing. for weapons, two handed swords with mana steal is the only way to go. for a bit of ranged ability, a couple points in double throw can't hurt, once you get there. once you hit thirty, put yer points into frenzy. don't neglect the sword mastery, though...
as far as stats, try to keep strength, dex, and vitality balanced. a few extra points in energy will be necessary early on, but by the time you hit level fifteen, if you've managed to get weapons that'll give back mana, you should be able to use double swing as your main attack without your mana dropping at all. it's pretty simple, really. with frenzy barbs, i don't put any points into warcries or other combat skills or masteries.
but seriously, start with bash when you hit level 2. at level three, put a point into sword mastery. alternate those 'til you hit level six, then ya start dropping points into double swing. for weapons, two handed swords with mana steal is the only way to go. for a bit of ranged ability, a couple points in double throw can't hurt, once you get there. once you hit thirty, put yer points into frenzy. don't neglect the sword mastery, though...
as far as stats, try to keep strength, dex, and vitality balanced. a few extra points in energy will be necessary early on, but by the time you hit level fifteen, if you've managed to get weapons that'll give back mana, you should be able to use double swing as your main attack without your mana dropping at all. it's pretty simple, really. with frenzy barbs, i don't put any points into warcries or other combat skills or masteries.