Playing and Abilities: Barbarian

[Acknor]

Time to revive this thread only because I have a question. I'm wondering if I could get some opinions (I doubt I'll ever get a consensus) on what the absolute must haves in a barb set up are. ATM I'm lvl 47 (Horus) and exclusively using a spear. I do understand the necessity to branch out into other weapons based on the situation so I welcome comments for any weapons setup.

Looking forward to hearing what people have to say.

[UmarilsStillHere]

100% must haves imo are...

Onsl5

Frenzy5

At least one Area on 5

UM on 3 or above

preferably one main wep and 2 sub weps, Eg hammer as main using slash only for diable and spear only for balstra.

Past these its up to you (I have likely missed something though)

[-SoL-]

for me is my styles using Slash as my main then having blunt as secondary (Mind Squasher Rib Breaker) then using Pierce 7 for balestra for a Tactical Advantage.

You just need to find your style try all 3 weapons see which 1 you find the best for your style of fighting and Build off That

[gluffs]

Originally Posted by 210paul

100% must haves imo are...
UM on 3 or above

Tho for puting points in UM is a hassel for me. So if you are willing to sacrifice
some speed you can do as i do. I combine lvl1 defensive stance and lvl1 UM
that gives me 85% resistances for free and the skillpoints i got left i can use in
othter nice skills i want

[Acknor]

What defensive skills would you recommend? Is Caution worth putting points in? I only have points in the passive defensive skills right now and have come to the realization that I'm probably missing something useful.

And now I have to find a nice hammer so I can add Mindsquasher to my arsenal.

[UmarilsStillHere]

Originally Posted by gluffs

Tho for puting points in UM is a hassel for me. So if you are willing to sacrifice
some speed you can do as i do. I combine lvl1 defensive stance and lvl1 UM
that gives me 85% resistances for free and the skillpoints i got left i can use in
othter nice skills i want

I still do the same sometimes, with um 3 and df 1 I get a 105% resistance layer at gates And UM is still effective one on one on 3,

What defensive skills would you recommend? Is Caution worth putting points in? I only have points in the passive defensive skills right now and have come to the realization that I'm probably missing something useful.

And now I have to find a nice hammer so I can add Mindsquasher to my arsenal.

I also use Caution on 4 and frenzy on 5, they are my standard defensive spells which I try to keep active as much as I can in a war. UM I use for gates and sometimes one on ones. I cant think of any other defensive buffs I use often but I try to keep TFB on when I can.

I have a nice Mace (spec +23 blunt, shame its only +4 on the base dmg) for blunt, but I also Use the tree for Forcefull5, Thunder Strike5, and Ribs breaker1,

[Magrus]

Should I use hammer for higher damages?

Started play Regnum yesterday and i'm loving it.

Please, could you guys give-me some assist with the build or something like that?

Edit: When I create my character > 2 in cons and 3 in str.

Should I remake my character? Or this isn't important for my build?

[von1958]

hmm for starting out and grinding a spear seems to be the best weapon it has a small range to it and good damage

[Znurre]

Originally Posted by Magrus

Should I use hammer for higher damages?

Started play Regnum yesterday and i'm loving it.

Please, could you guys give-me some assist with the build or something like that?

Edit: When I create my character > 2 in cons and 3 in str.

Should I remake my character? Or this isn't important for my build?

Welcome to Regnum!
In the beginning (level 1 - 9 ), just go with Slashing - which is the weapons you receive from quests anyway.

At level 9, switch to Spears and put enough points into Piercing to get Balestra.
Now, up to level 10, use Spears with Balestra to keep the mobs from attacking you.
At level 10, become barbarian and put 2 points into Thirst For Blood, in Two Handed Mastery, Forcefull Blow, Brutal Impacts.
Grind to level 37 by using normal hits followed by Forcefull Blow.

At level 37, you have a choice.
Either, you can go with Spears from here - which has the advantage that you can kill mobs without them touching you, but it will consume a lot of mana.

You can also go with Blunt and use Thirst For Blood to rely mostly on 2 hit kills with normal hits + Forcefull Blow.
This will use less mana, but you will get hit once by each mob.

If you decided to go with Piercing, use /reset_powers and put points into Balestra, Agile Manouvers, Versatility, Rippost (Piercing level 19) and Berserk, Overwhelming Strength (Warcries lvl 15)
To kill mobs, buff up with Berserk, aproach one you'd like to kill, cast Balestra and keep your range.
Follow up with a Rippost.

Your target should be dead.

If you decided to go with Blunt, put points into Frenzy (Warcries 15) to minimize the damage you receive, Overwhelming Strength (Warcries 15), Thirst For Blood, Forcefull Blow, Brutal Impacts.

And regarding the starting points, those will do just fine.
If you want to change them later on there is a premium scroll to do so.

[Magrus]

Originally Posted by Znurre

Welcome to Regnum!
In the beginning (level 1 - 9 ), just go with Slashing - which is the weapons you receive from quests anyway.

At level 9, switch to Spears and put enough points into Piercing to get Balestra.
Now, up to level 10, use Spears with Balestra to keep the mobs from attacking you.
At level 10, become barbarian and put 2 points into Thirst For Blood, in Two Handed Mastery, Forcefull Blow, Brutal Impacts.
Grind to level 37 by using normal hits followed by Forcefull Blow.

At level 37, you have a choice.
Either, you can go with Spears from here - which has the advantage that you can kill mobs without them touching you, but it will consume a lot of mana.

You can also go with Blunt and use Thirst For Blood to rely mostly on 2 hit kills with normal hits + Forcefull Blow.
This will use less mana, but you will get hit once by each mob.

If you decided to go with Piercing, use /reset_powers and put points into Balestra, Agile Manouvers, Versatility, Rippost (Piercing level 19) and Berserk, Overwhelming Strength (Warcries lvl 15)
To kill mobs, buff up with Berserk, aproach one you'd like to kill, cast Balestra and keep your range.
Follow up with a Rippost.

Your target should be dead.

If you decided to go with Blunt, put points into Frenzy (Warcries 15) to minimize the damage you receive, Overwhelming Strength (Warcries 15), Thirst For Blood, Forcefull Blow, Brutal Impacts.

And regarding the starting points, those will do just fine.
If you want to change them later on there is a premium scroll to do so.

Thanks Znurre!

I usually play on weekends. work, school...

Next Saturday I'll be here

King Regards,

Yours,

Falcony.