The Ultimate Barbarian Thorns Build for Dominating Diablo 4
This article showcases a unique and unconventional Barbarian build in Diablo 4 that utilizes thorns to deal massive damage The player's video demonstrates the effectiveness of this build and its potential for success in the game
Players of Diablo 4 have wasted no time in experimenting with unconventional builds, such as a Thorns-based Barbarian that deals significant damage. Despite the Barbarian receiving nerfs in this latest installment of the franchise, it remains a formidable class. The first Hardcore character to reach Level 100 in Diablo 4 was a Barbarian, although its lack of ranged abilities can present challenges in some endgame content. Nevertheless, players have found innovative ways to overcome these limitations, from reliable Hammer of the Ancients builds to more focused Bleed builds. Even the laziest players can enjoy success with a build that requires minimal effort from the Barbarian, but still yields an impressive pile of monster corpses and valuable loot.
To perfectly execute the rotation of the Thorns Barbarian, players must keep calm, as emphasized by its creator, WillyWanker_69. The viability of the build relies heavily on obtaining the Razorplate, a Unique chest armor piece that can provide up to 9734 Thorns to the wielder, and the Needleflare legendary aspect, which adds 40% of Thorns damage as an Area of Effect. While other legendary aspects such as Death Wish can further improve the build, Razorplate and Needleflare are the key components that make the build successful.
Players using the Thorns Barbarian can effortlessly stroll through the wastelands of Sanctuary, with even the strongest monsters falling to their own attacks. While this may seem counter-intuitive to the Barbarian's class fantasy of being a fierce warrior, it cannot be denied that Thorns is an incredibly effective build, particularly in the early stages of Diablo 4.
The potential of pairing the Thorns Barbarian with a Whirlwind loadout in tackling the challenges of Diablo 4 is immense. The passive-aggressive mitigation offered by Thorns, combined with the constant Whirlwind and buffs from Wrath of the Berserker, make it an exciting prospect. It remains to be seen if this build will continue to thrive in higher-level content, but for now, it offers an insanely fun way to play the game. Diablo 4 can be played on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
