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There are a few great Barbarian builds in Diablo 4 Season 7, but which is the best leveling build? We were frankly torn between Upheaval and HotA, but personally, I’ve always thought the Hammer of the Ancients was more fun to use. It requires a bit more work in the Fury Generation/Management, but once you’ve got it figured out, it’s a piece of cake. It’s a fun, powerful build that carries and transitions nicely into the late game.
That said, this is not an endgame build. It is just to get you to level 60 and start grinding Torment 1+ and The Pit. There are plenty of ways to go when it comes to a leveling build in Diablo 4 Season 7, but for our money, the best is a HotA build. Here’s how it works.
Which is the best leveling build for Barbarian in Diablo 4 Season 7?
It’s pretty simple to play the best leveling build for Diablo 4 Season 7 Barbarians. You will have Bash as your typical Fury Generator. In the early game, you’ll probably also want Rallying Cry, but once you get Relentless Armsmaster, you can swap out for Iron Maelstrom. The bulk of your damage is going to come from Hammer of the Ancients, which is going to need Ancestral Force Legendary Aspect. That way, you get some AOE out of the hammer.
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You can also use Ground Stomp, Mighty Throw, and Iron Maelstrom to clear huge packs of enemies, increasing the options you have. This build differs from some others I’ve used in the past because it doesn’t pack every single War Cry/shout onto the hotbars. That said, I am certain there’s a way to do that as well.
Combat abilities
- Bash
- Hammer of the Ancients
- Rallying Cry (replace with Iron Maelstrom later when Relentless Armsmaster is unlocked)
- Ground Stomp
- Leap
- Mighty Throw
Leveling Route: Which talents to pick going from 1-60 in Diablo 4 Season 7
Below, you’ll see all the skills you need to go for the best leveling build in Diablo 4 Season 7 for Barbarians. For the most part, you won’t have to change much other than one or two abilities here and there. I’ve made a note of that in the list as well.
When it comes to your Arsenal choices, here’s what I recommend:
- Two-Handed Mace: Hammer of the Ancients
- One-Handed Mace: Bash
- Two-Handed Slashing: Leap/Mighty Throw
- Weapon Technique: One-Handed Mace Expertise (when you have reliable Vulnerable procs, swap to Two-Handed Axe)
Which Witch Powers should you select for Barbarian in Diablo 4 Season 7?
Witch Powers are the new seasonal thing in Diablo 4 Season 7, and the best leveling build for Barbarians does have a few that you’ll ideally want to equip. Some of these are pretty obvious. For example, Shaken Soul makes your Eldritch powers grant Vulnerable, so you then pair it with Wave of Woe to make practically every ability you use apply Vulnerable.
If you can get the Witching Hour occult gem, you can make Hammer of the Ancients an Eldritch power, which pairs neatly with a high-level Purging Touch. Aura of Misfortune just makes you get hit less, and Aura Specialization makes your auras even bigger.
But at Rank 10, enemies in your Auras take more Critical Strike Damage. Then you have Vengeful Spirit, which periodically takes damage for you. This makes Overpower damage even greater, as it’s based on current/Fortified Life.
- Wave of Woe
- Shaken Soul
- Purging Touch
- Aura of Misfortune
- Aura Specialization
- Vengeful Spirit
Which Mercenaries should you pick in Diablo 4 Season 7?
If you have the Vessel of Hatred expansion, you also have access to Mercenaries. To run the best leveling build for Diablo 4 Season 7 Barbarians, you will want your primary Mercenary to be Varanya, and the Reinforcement to be Raheir. Raheir’s Bastion, while injured, is a complete game-changer, and can really make sure you survive attacks you otherwise wouldn’t.
Varanya skills
- Shockwave
- Reprisal
- Earth Breaker
- Dismembering
Raheir Reinforcement
- Bastion
Itemization: Ideal Legendary Aspects and Uniques to seek out
Must-have Legendary Aspects
- Ancestral Force (Scosglen - Sunken Ruins)
- Earthstriker’s (Hawezar - Maugan’s Works)
- Relentless Armsmaster (Scosglen - Calibel’s Mine)
The aforementioned Legendary Aspects are an absolute must-have when it comes to the best leveling build in Diablo 4 Season 7 for Barbarians. There are a few others that are nice to have equipped, such as Retribution, Bul-Kathos, Blood Boiling, Anger Management, Incendiary Fissures, Limitless Rage, and Bear Clan Berserker’s.
There are a few Uniques that are really nice to have in this build: Ring of Red Furor, Banished Lord’s Talisman, and Yen’s Blessing. When you’re in the endgame, you may shift to a build that uses Mantle of Mountain’s Fury, since it’s an incredible Unique.
Check out our other Diablo 4 guides and features
- 5 best build-defining Uniques to try in Diablo 4 Season 7
- Best class in Diablo 4 Season 7: What’s the most OP spec going into the new season?
- 5 best builds to try in Diablo 4 Season 7
