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Best Barbarian Build for AOZ in Diablo 4

Barbaric.

Nothing like shouting and smashing your way across zombies, monsters, demons, and vampires. Here is the best Barbarian build for Abattoir of Zir (AOZ) in Diablo 4.

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Diablo 4: Best Barbarian Build for Abattoir of Zir

Abattoir of Zir is here and many players who have achieved level 100 and have crafted the Bloodforged Sigil are ready to at least attempt to dominate it. For all those Barbarians out there, I’m pleased to tell you that the Hammer of the Ancients build is back with fury, being one of the best builds you can pick to take care of this almost impossible-to-beat dungeon.

While sacrificing some of the damage output in favor of survivability, this HoTA build is ready for you to dominate the AoZ event. Just be sure to be using some Uber Uniques – at this point, you probably have some – like the Harlequin Crest, the Tibault’s Will, or even The Grandfather to boost your chances. Let’s take a look at the best Barbarian Build of Abbatoir of Zir in Diablo 4.

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Hammer of the Ancients AoZ Build: Skill Bar

  • Bash: Bash the enemy with your weapon, dealing 30% damage. After bashing enemies four times, your next Bash will Stun for 1.25 seconds, this increases to two seconds if using a Two-Handed weapon.
  • Hammer of the Ancients: Slam your hammer down with the fury of the Ancients, dealing 50% damage to a concentrated area.
  • Rallying Cry: Bellow a rallying cry, increasing your Movement Speed by 30%[+] and Resource Generation by 40%[x] for 6.5 seconds, and Nearby allies for 3.2 seconds.
  • War Cry: Bellow a mighty war cry, increasing your damage dealt by 15.0%[x] for 6.5 seconds, and Nearby allies for 3.2 seconds.
  • Challenging Shout: Taunt Nearby enemies and gain 40% Damage Reduction for 6.48 seconds.
  • Wrath of the Berserker: Explode into rage, Knocking Back surrounding enemies and gaining Berserking and Unstoppable for 5 seconds. For the next 10 seconds, dealing direct damage with Basic Skills grants Berserking for five seconds.
  • Unbridled Rage: Core Skills deal 135%[x] increased damage, but cost 100%[x] more Fury.
  • Two-Handed Axe Expertise.

Hammer of the Ancients AoZ Build: Skill Point allocation

ClusterSkills
Basic SkillsBash Level 1
Enhanced Bash
Combat Bash
Core SkillsHammer of the Ancients Level 5
Enhanced Hammer of the Ancients
Furious Hammer of the Ancients
Defensive SkillsImposing Presence Level 3
Marital Vigor Level 3
Rallying Cry Level 1
Enhanced Rallying Cry
Tactical Rallying Cry
Challenging Shout Level 1
Enhanced Challenging Shout
Tactical Challenging Shout
Brawling SkillsSwiftness Level 3
Aggressive Resistance Level 3
Prolific Fury Level 3
War Cry Level 1
Enhanced War Cry
Power War Cry
Booming Voice Level 3
Raid Leader Level 1
Weapon Mastery SkillsPit Fighter Level 3
Thick Skin Level 1
Defensive Stance Level 3
Counteroffensive Level 3
Ultimate SkillsWallop Level 3
Brute Force Level 3
Wrath of the Berserker
Prime Wrath of the Berserker
Supreme Wrath of the Berserker
Key PassivesUnbridled Rage

Hammer of the Ancients AoZ Build: Paragon Board Classes and Glyphs

Paragon Board NumberClass BoardGlyphGlyph Description
1Start BoardIreRadius Size: 3
– Next Radius Increase at Level 15
Bonus:
– For every 5 Strength purchased within range, you deal +1.3% increased damage while Berserking.
Additional Bonus:
(if requirements met)
– While Berserking, you take 10% reduced damage from Elites.
Requirements:
(purchased in radius range)
– +40 Strength
2CarnageTears of BloodRadius Size: 4
– Next Radius Increase at Level 15¡¡50
Bonus:
– For every 5 Core Stats purchased within range, you gain 2.10%[x] increased damage.
– Grants +50.0% bonus to all Rare nodes within range. Bonus increases by 10% every 10 levels.
3DecimatorDominateRadius Size: 3
– Next Radius Increase at Level 15
Bonus:
– For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you deal +7.9% increased Overpower damage.
Additional Bonus:
(if requirements met)
– After not Overpowering for 30 seconds, your next attack will Overpower.
Requirements:
(purchased in radius range)
– +25 Willpower
4Bone BreakerMarshalRadius Size: 3
– Next Radius Increase at Level 15
Bonus:
– Grants +25.0% bonus to all Magic nodes within range.
Additional Bonus:
(if requirements met)
– After casting a Shout Skill, the active Cooldown of every other Shout Skill is reduced by 1.2 seconds.
Requirements:
(purchased in radius range)
– +40 Strength
5WarbringerWrathRadius Size: 3
– Next Radius Increase at Level 15
Bonus:
– For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +3.0% increased Critical Strike Damage.
Additional Bonus:
(if requirements met)
– Skills that Critically Strike generate 3 Fury.
Requirements:
(purchased in radius range)
– +25 Dexterity
6Blood Rage

Hammer of the Ancients AoZ Build: Vampiric Powers

Vampiric PowerDescription
MetamorphosisWhen you Evade you turn into a cloud of bats, becoming Unstoppable for 4.0 seconds. Enemies along your path take 160 – 240 [160%] Physical damage and are inflicted with Vampiric Curse.
Blood BoilWhen your Core Skills Overpower an enemy, you spawn 3 Volatile Blood Drops. Collecting a Volatile Blood Drop causes it to explode, dealing 60 – 90 [60%] Physical damage around you.
Prey on the WeakYou deal 16.0%[x] increased damage to Vulnerable enemies. Enemies are Vulnerable while affected by a Vampiric Curse from your other Vampiric Powers.
ResilienceYou gain 1.0% Damage Reduction for each 2.0% Life you are missing.
Sanguine BraceWhen you kill an enemy, Fortify for 6.0% of your Base Life. While you have more Fortify than half of your Maximum Life, you gain 8.0%[+] Critical Strike Chance.

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Use your mighty hammer to destroy the enemies with this Barbarian build in Diablo 4 while also keeping some defensive stats on your behalf and you will be unstoppable. Or at least you won’t die as often as before.

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Alejandro Josan
A musician with a heart of a gamer, Alejandro's life has always been accompanied by adventures on Nintendo platformers, countless hours of fantasy RPGs and several third-party FPSs. Currently, he is studying Game Design and Development and Creative Writing, preparing for a long career in the video game industry.