Barbarian Rend Build with Wrath of the Wastes (Patch 2.7.7 / Season 31) (2024)

Last updated on Apr 10, 2024 at 09:00by Deadset129 comments

Build VariationsUpdated for Season 31, Patch 2.7.7Main BuildSolo Greater Rift ProgressionNephalem Rift Farming

Introduction

This mobile, DoT-based Barbarian build utilizes the Wrath of the Wastes set for itsRend-empowering aspects, and adds a slew of synergistic legendary items into asingle, adaptable and very lethal package. The build is designed with Greater Rift solo progression inmind. For more information about how this build performs on the ladder, pleaserefer to our Solo push rankings.

This build also comes with its own speed farming variation, whichfeatures a build similar to the present one, but with alterations to fit aspeedfarming playstyle.

Speed Farming Variation

Quick Reference

Skill Setup

The basic skill setup of the Wastes Rend Barbarian is displayed below. Readthe dedicated Skills page for detailedinformation on choices, alternatives and build customization.

Skills and Runes Page

Active Skills
Ancient Spear Rage FlipWhirlwind Wind Shear1Rend Bloodbath2Ground Stomp Wrenching Smash3Battle Rage Swords to Ploughshares4Wrath of the Berserker Insanity
Passive Skills
Berserker RageBrawlerRuthlessBoon of Bul-Kathos

(diablo3.com link)

2.2.

Gear Setup

The required gear setup for the Wastes Rend Barbarian for GR solo pushingis listed below. Check the Gear page fordetailed information on choices, alternatives, gemming, Kanai's Cube andParagon distribution.

Gear and Stats Page

2.2.1.

Altar of Rites

The former Season 28 theme, the Altar of Rites, has been revised andre-added to Diablo 3 as a permanent character progression mechanic. — Forvirtually all builds and players of all skill levels — from casual toadvanced — we recommend progressing through the Altar tree using the pathoutlined below. The suggested path is geared towards maximum quality of lifefirst, then amplifying damage, and then mopping up the tree with defensive andedge case utility nodes.

Note that while they require reaching them with a Seal, Legendary PotionPowers are not part of the Seal cost system; Potions unlock with a separateresource called Primordial Ashes, obtained from salvaging Legendary or Setitems of Primal (red bordered) quality. Upgrade them as soon as possible, andin the order shown below (courtesy of Caleko's Altar of Rites planner).

You can read more on the Altar of Rites, Seals and Legendary Potion Powersin our dedicated Altar of Rites Mechanics guide.

Altar of Rites Explained

2.3.

Legendary Gems

Legendary Gem 1: Bane of the Trapped
Legendary Gem 2: Taeguk
Legendary Gem 3: Bane of the Stricken

2.4.

Unbound Kanai's Cube Slots (Season 31 Specific)

The seasonal theme for Season 31 will be completely flexible slots forKanai's Cube, which means you can use anypiece of gear in any slot of the Cube.

Gear-wise, this Season's power necessitates that you make the followingchanges:

Wear a combination of Focus and Restraint as yourrings.
Wield a combination of Ambo's Pride and any weapon between Doombringer, Sun Keeper, or Pig Sticker as yourdual-wielded weapons.

2.5.

Kanai's Cube

Weapon Slot: Ambo's Pride
Armor Slot: Mantle of Channeling
Jewelry Slot: Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac

Changelog

10 Apr. 2024 (gear page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
10 Apr. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 31.
10 Apr. 2024 (this page): Added Season 31 advice for the unbound Kanai's Cube slots.
08 Jan. 2024 (gear page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
08 Jan. 2024 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 30.
08 Jan. 2024 (this page): Revised guide for the permanent addition of the Altar of Rites, and added Season-specific Soul Shard recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
13 Sep. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 29.
13 Sep. 2023 (this page): Added Season 29 Paragon Cap and Gearing recommendations.
22 Feb. 2023 (gear page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
22 Feb. 2023 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 28.
22 Feb. 2023 (this page): Added Season 28 Altar of Rites recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (gear page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
26 Aug. 2022 (skills page): Skills and passives reviewed for Season 27.
26 Aug. 2022 (this page): Added Season 27 Angelic Crucible recommendations.
13 Apr. 2022 (gear page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
13 Apr. 2022 (skills page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
13 Apr. 2022 (this page): Guide reviewed for Season 26.
09 Dec. 2021 (gear page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
09 Dec. 2021 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 25.
09 Dec. 2021 (this page): Added Season 25 Soul Shard recommendations.
22 Jul. 2021 (gear page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
22 Jul. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 24.
22 Jul. 2021 (this page): Added S24 Ethereal recommendation.
31 Mar. 2021 (gear page): Clarified jewelry selection and added follower recommendation.
31 Mar. 2021 (skills page): No changes required for Season 23.
31 Mar. 2021 (this page): Added follower recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (gear page): Revised base Cube armor slot choice. Added S22 Cube recommendation.
18 Nov. 2020 (skills page): Reviewed for Season 22. No changes required.
18 Nov. 2020 (this page): Revised base Cube armor slot choice. Added S22 Cube recommendation.
30 Jun. 2020 (gear page): No changes required for Season 21. Added note regarding why Ground Stomp is replaced by Ignore Pain / Iron Hide.
30 Jun. 2020 (skills page): No changes required for Season 21.
30 Jun. 2020 (this page): No changes required for Season 21.
12 Mar. 2020 (gear page): Kanai's Cube alterations depending on playstyle added to the guide.
12 Mar. 2020 (skills page): Revised passive selection to better reflect the state of high-end pushing.
12 Mar. 2020 (this page): Skill and item revisions are introduced for Season 20.
10 Dec. 2019 (gear page): Submitted a clarification to ring rolls to account for ORotZ.
19 Nov. 2019 (gear page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
19 Nov. 2019 (skills page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
19 Nov. 2019 (this page): Guide revised and updated for Season 19.
22 Aug. 2019 (gear page): Item revisions are introduced for Season 18.
22 Aug. 2019 (skills page): Skill revisions are introduced for Season 18.
22 Aug. 2019 (this page): Skill and item revisions are introduced for Season 18.
13 May 2019 (gear page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
13 May 2019 (skills page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
13 May 2019 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 17.
17 Jan. 2019 (gear page): Added suggestions for the baseline Ring of Royal Grandeur for Seasonal characters.
17 Jan. 2019 (this page): Guide was revised with additional recommendations for Season 16.
16 Jan. 2019 (skills page): Information was reviewed and approved for Season 16 with no changes required.
20 Sep. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 15.
14 Jun. 2018 (this page): Guide was reviewed and approved for Season 14.
31 Oct. 2017 (gear page): Changed jewelry for Patch 2.6.1. Band of Might and Convention of Elements replace Focus and Restraint.
31 Oct. 2017 (skills page): Wording updates to reflect the change in jewelry in the build.
31 Oct. 2017 (this page): Updated jewelry recommendations to reflect 2.6.1 changes.
26 Jun. 2017 (this page): Guide updated for 2.6 and moved to new format.

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