Barbarian Frenzy Build with the Horde of the Ninety Savages set (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2024)

Introduction

This agile, target assassination-oriented Barbarian build utilizes the Horde of the Ninety Savagesset for its Frenzy-fueled carnage, layering an arsenal of synergisticlegendary items onto a simple-but-deadly basis revolving around shouts. Thebuild is designed with GreaterRift solo progression in mind. For more information about how this buildperforms on the ladder, please refer to our Solo push rankings.

Quick Reference

2.1.

Skill Setup

The basic skill setup of the Horde of the Ninety Savages (HotNS) FrenzyBarbarian is displayed below. Read the dedicated Skills page for detailed information onchoices, alternatives and build customization.

Skills and Runes Page

Active Skills
Frenzy BerserkFurious Charge Merciless Assault1War Cry Veteran's Warning2Threatening Shout Falter3Battle Rage Bloodshed4Wrath of the Berserker Insanity
Passive Skills
RampageBerserker RageBoon of Bul-KathosRuthless

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Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the Horde of the Ninety Savages (HotNS) FrenzyBarbarian for GR solo pushing is listed below. Check the Gear page for detailed information on choices,alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube and Paragon distribution.

Gear and Stats Page

2.2.1.

Altar of Rites

The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised andre-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — Forvirtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual toadvanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the pathoutlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of lifefirst, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive andedge case utility nodes.

Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary PotionPowers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separateresource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Setitems of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, andin the order shown below (courtesy of Caleko's Altar of Rites planner).

Legendary Gems

Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
Legendary Gem 2: Simplicity's Strength
Legendary Gem 3: Bane of the Stricken

2.4.

Unbound Kanai's Cube Slots (Season 31 Specific)

The seasonal theme for Season 31 will be completely flexible slots forKanai's Cube, which means you can use anypiece of gear in any slot of the Cube.

This is one of the builds where we don't recommend making any changes, sincethe options presented in the default build already make up the strongestKanai's Cube composition possible for the setup.

2.5.

Unbound Kanai's Cube Slots (Season 31 Specific)

The seasonal theme for Season 31 will be completely flexible slots forKanai's Cube, which means you can use anypiece of gear in any slot of the Cube.

This is one of the builds where we don't recommend making any changes, sincethe options presented in the default build already make up the strongestKanai's Cube composition possible for the setup.

2.6.

Kanai's Cube

Weapon Slot: Bastion's Revered
Armor Slot: Depth Diggers
Jewelry Slot: Ring of Royal Grandeur

2.7.

Follower and Potion

We recommend the Scoundrel for GR solo progression, and theEnchantress in speed GR and T16 farming. Check out ourFollower guide for advice on theirskills and gearing. For your legendary potion, we recommend Bottomless Potion of the Leech.

Changelog

10 Apr. 2024 (gear page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
10 Apr. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 31.
10 Apr. 2024 (this page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
08 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
08 Jan. 2024 (this page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (skills page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (skills page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (this page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
22 Feb. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
22 Feb. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 28.
22 Feb. 2023 (this page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (gear page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 27.
26 Aug. 2022 (this page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
14 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
14 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
10 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
09 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
09 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
09 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added recommendations for Season 24 ethereal weapon.
22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): Rune and passive recommendations revised.
22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Rune and itemization choices revised, added recommendations for Season 24 ethereal weapon.
06 Apr. 2021 (skills page): Additional passive clarifications and choices.
06 Apr. 2021 (this page): Added GR farm build variation page, included additional build and gearing options. Minor clarifications and fixes.
28 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Revised desired stats section and added a follower recommendation.
28 Mar. 2021 (skills page): Revised passive recommendations.
28 Mar. 2021 (this page): Revised passive and gear choices, added additional information and variants where applicable.
18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Revised weaponry choices. Added S22 Cube recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Revised Frenzy rune recommendation to fit itemization choices.
18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revised rune and weaponry choices. Added S22 Cube recommendation.
30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21.
30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
06 Apr. 2020 (gear page): Included additional gearing options. Minor clarifications and fixes.
07 Mar. 2020 (gear page): Clarified the general preference toward Azurewrath / Mortick's Brace at the high end.
07 Mar. 2020 (skills page): Revised active skill rune recommendations and some additional passive alternatives.
07 Mar. 2020 (this page): Revised the guide to better reflect high-end pushing setups.
06 Mar. 2020 (gear page): Guide added.
06 Mar. 2020 (skills page): Guide added.
06 Mar. 2020 (this page): Guide added.

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