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This is the best Barbarian builds tier list for Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred (D4). Read on to learn about the best builds for Barbarian class for leveling and endgame, their pros and cons, and how to play them here!

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Best Barbarian Builds Tier List

List of Barbarian Builds

Rank Build
S Tier
Whirlwind IconEarthquake Whirlwind NEW
A Tier
Hammer of the Ancients IconHOTA Earthquake NEW
B Tier
Barbarian Mighty Throw BuildMighty Throw

S Tier Builds that can solo most content with only a small amount of investment to gear, aspects, paragons, and runewords. These builds continue to be relevant towards endgame and will make your experience a lot easier.
A Tier Builds that can reach their peak with the right amount of investments. These builds take time and effort to optimize but can stand on par with most relevant builds.
B Tier Builds that shine only in certain situations and cannot solo most content. These builds are only good temporarily for early levels and is not advised to use for endgame content.

Barbarian Builds Overview

Earthquake Whirlwind

Build Summary
Diablo 4 - Whirlwind Icon Earthquake Whirlwind Endgame Build

NEW
Whirlwind Ground Stomp Rallying Cry Challenging Shout War Cry Wrath of the Berserker
Tier: S Tier
Focus: Pit 100+, Speed Farming
Diablo 4 Build - ProExtremely mobile gameplay
Diablo 4 Build - ProLarge damage AoE
Diablo 4 Build - ProMinimal investment for high damage
Diablo 4 Build - ConOptimal gameplay requires timing on skill usage

This build utilizes the new Aspect of Incendiary Fissures and the new Mantle of the Mountain's Fury unique to cover the screen in Earthquakes and decimate the endgame with minimal investment.

Earthquake Whirlwind Build

HOTA Earthquake Build

Build Summary
Hammer of the Ancients Icon HOTA Earthquake Build

NEW
Hammer of the Ancients Bash Rallying Cry Iron Skin War Cry Wrath of the Berserker
Tier: A Tier
Focus: Pit 100, AoE Clearing
Diablo 4 Build - ProLarge AoE clearing
Diablo 4 Build - ProHigh Damage with minimal gear
Diablo 4 Build - ConDamage limited by Earthquake generation
Diablo 4 Build - ConLow mobility

This Season 7 build uses the already strong Earthquake Barbarian archetype with the new Mantle of the Mountain's Fury Unique to detonate Earthquakes for their full damage! Generate large Earthquakes that devastates the battlefield and detonate them with Hammer of the Ancients to clear the whole screen of enemies.

HOTA Earthquake Build

Mighty Throw Build

Build Summary
Diablo 4 - Mighty Throw Icon Mighty Throw Build
Rallying Cry Iron Skin Challenging Shout War Cry Call of the Ancients Mighty Throw
Tier: B Tier
Focus: Pit 100, Bossing
Diablo 4 Build - ProBest endgame Barbarian build
Diablo 4 Build - ProEasy playstyle
Diablo 4 Build - ConFury generation issues
Diablo 4 Build - ConRequires a Unique item to start

Mighty Throw may be the best Barbarian build for Season 6, offering the best damage output with an incredibly smooth playstyle. This build uses the unique The Third Blade and other Mighty Throw Aspects, alongside Tempered Affixes, to throw multiple axes simultaneously with no cooldown.

One potential issue with this build is Fury management. To continuously cast Mighty Throw, you'll need to resolve Fury sustain by either equipping the Ring of Starless Skies or acquiring multiple Resource Cost Reduction and Fury on Hit affixes to keep casting Mighty Throw.

Mighty Throw Build

Barbarian Leveling Build

Overpower Upheaval Build

Build Summary
Diablo 4 - Upheaval Icon Overpower Upheaval Leveling Build
UP
Upheaval Frenzy Rallying Cry War Cry Call of the Ancients Mighty Throw
Focus: Leveling, Farming
Diablo 4 Build - ProHigh single target DPS
Diablo 4 Build - ProHigh survivability
Diablo 4 Build - ConDamage relies heavily on Overpower
Diablo 4 Build - ConRequires Constant Weapon Swapping

This Season 7 Barbarian leveling build uses the new Mighty Throw skill to support the tried-and-tested Upheaval starter build. This build utilizes various Overpower effects for massive bursts of damage, along with good life recovery and permanent Berserking up time.

The combination of Upheaval and powerful Aspects allows the build to accumulate numerous damage multipliers, enabling the Barbarian to overwhelm enemies with devastating Overpowered Upheaval attacks.

Upheaval Leveling Build

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