Whirlwind (Classic)

Barb WW equipment without character (account), which we sell separately.
This gear guide is for Diablo 2 Classic. You can convert your character to Lord of Destruction (LoD) but there are better unique items and runewords available in the expansion.
We recommend bringing alt Enchantress Sorc (using second D2) to get around 2000 fire damage on each attack and 300% Attack Rating.

This build allows you to deal AOE damage - hit multiple monsters at the same time. WW Barb is the strongest melee build in Classic and can solo farm Chaos Sanctuary on Hell.
You may request different items, as long as they are priced similarly.

Equipment stats depend on chosen quality, Bronze items are listed below:
Equippable at 6-48 level.
17% FHR
30% IAS (Whirlwind's attack speed is always at maximum in Classic)
65% CB (Crushing Blow)
29% Critical Strike - from Mastery

ARMOR: Goldskin
WEAPON: Bonesnap
SWITCH: 2 x Weapon +2 Barb
AMULET: Angelic
RING 1: Angelic
RING 2: Mana Leech
HELM: Sigon
BELT: Rare 17% FHR with adds
GLOVES: Sigon
BOOTS: Goblin Toe


Premium gear is using high stats rare items to get better overall performance and breakpoints (stats for Platinum are listed below):
Equippable at 22-67 level.
30-51% FHR
0% IAS (Whirlwind's attack speed is always at maximum in Classic)
25% CB (Crushing Blow)
29% Critical Strike - from Mastery

ARMOR: Rare Ornate Plate 800+ Def / 0-24% FHR / Life / Res (perf Amethyst)
WEAPON: Rare Martel de Fer 160+% / Leech or 2 Barb / Adds (perf Amethyst)
SWITCH: 2 x Weapon +2 Barb (matching skin/color)
AMULET: Rare 2 Barb / All Res / Adds
RING 1: Rare AR / Damage or Leech / Res / Adds
RING 2: Rare AR / Damage or Leech / Res / Adds
HELM: Rare 200+ Def / 0-10% FHR / Double Res / Adds (perf Amethyst)
BELT: Rare 17-24% FHR / Str / Res / Adds
GLOVES: Rare Leech / Double Res / Adds
BOOTS: Goblin Toe

BARBARIAN BREAKPOINTS:
FHR 7 15 27 48 86 200

20 Whirlwind
20 Mace Mastery
20 Battle Orders
20 Shout
1+ Berserk
1+ Find Item
1 Increased Speed
1 Natural Resist
1 Battle Command

Strength: enough to equip gear
Dexterity: enough to equip gear
Vitality: everything else
Energy: nothing

Since 2010 after completing Den of Evil quest in Act 1, Akara will give you 1 respec (resets all skills and attributes) per difficulty so 3 in total for Normal, Nightmare and Hell.

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