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Rend Barbarian

A-TierSeason 5Endgame

A bleed-focused build that applies stacking damage over time. Rend combined with Gushing Wounds creates massive bleed explosions. Great for sustained damage in the Pit.

Ratings

PvE
PvP

Core Skills

RendFrenzyRallying CryWar CryWrath of the Berserker

Key Passives

Walking ArsenalGushing WoundsCut to the Bone

Best Aspects

  • Aspect of Berserk Ripping
  • Aspect of Anemia
  • Aspect of Echoing Fury

Unique Items

  • Gohr's Devastating Grips
  • Rage of Harrogath

Strengths

  • +Massive sustained damage
  • +Bleed explosions on death
  • +Good in Pit pushes
  • +Works in PvP with kiting

Weaknesses

  • -Damage is delayed
  • -Needs ramp-up time
  • -Poor burst damage
  • -Complex bleed management

Tips & Tricks

  • 1Apply Rend to as many enemies as possible before bleeds start ticking for Gushing Wounds explosions.
  • 2Frenzy generates Fury fast and grants attack speed stacks; maintain max stacks at all times.
  • 3Use Wrath of the Berserker to snapshot high damage during the bleed duration.
  • 4Vulnerable enemies take bonus bleed damage from Cut to the Bone; apply it with Lunging Strike.