Which build for Tristram?

[graal]

My plan is to team up with my friend's pally and take on Tristram. Which build would you suggest?
Im thinking Frenzy or Concentrate and lots of bo and shout. Right now it leans towards Conc since it means a shield.

Thoughts?

[Ed from Russia]

You mean Uber Trist right?

First, wait until the ladder resets.
I think the best barb for this is a Frenzier. See guides section.

[graal]

Yes I mean the so called Uber-Tristram.
Yes I plan to play on the new ladder.

I have seen the guides but its still not easy comparing the two builds. Also how much skillpoints will go to shout and how much to dmg-synergies? I'm thinking I dont need faster run or more stamina either, saving two points.

[Kordova]

i have a Frenzy that i intended on just running keys with, he has some key items i used for specified reasons, EBOTDCB..DMG Azurewrath, some skillz magic and sanc aura(important for many undead), Natures peace, Nith hates it. and HI-lords, i could run each in about 3-6 minutes and i decided to try mini-ubers...the only issue is my low rez aginst Lilith. i ran all 3 not dying once, SOOO i had an idea, i would rez my Ko windforced A1 merc and i would take on ubers, she lasted thru meph then i charged in, needless to say she didnt make it, and once the dracs proced it was just a matter of spamming frenzy with shift and a book, lol jk. it took about 15 minutes to solo uber trist all by myself, and all i got was this stinking 10/10 sin torch:(

[graal]

Concentrate vs Frenzy

Conc gets bonus from BO which I would probably max anyway.
Conc gives you defense.
Conc gives you the opportunity to use a shield.

Frenzy has stronger and faster attack.
Frenzy works better against many enemies.


I think its gonna be a Conc-barb since the goal is to take on Tristram. He can focus on attacking the bosses while a frenzier would start swinging at the minions. Will be a pain to play him through the game though since every single monster must be clicked.

[Kordova]

yeah it is true it would be faster to focus on the bosses, but if your AR is low(mine is only 9k) you wont hit the big guys fast and often enugh to refill you life, frenzy offers the speed and it switchs to minions, granted it does take long long time to finish trist compared to other builds

[Barloc]

Either way I say use CoH for armor - if possible for you.

Conc is a good tank/safety build and can solo Trist, quite slow going tho. If you use ebotdz, you better pack some other CB items since its kinda poo with Arreat.

[Kordova]

CoH fersher, what 200% dmg to demons...hell might as well get LT wand and use diciples gloves...and while yer at it if you go conc make him a macer and use IK maul

[Barloc]

Interesting low gear. I just use beast since it's in my stash.(+dracs)

[Kordova]

yeah it all adds 700%dmg to demons i think

[BrotherLantern]

Before the ladder reset i had a Uber-Trist barb. He was a Frenzy Barb with great resists but poor AR. His gear was as follows.

Arreats (40%ed jewel)
Highlords Amu
Beast BA (primary weapon)
Death Cleaver (off-hand)
Fortitude
Verdungos
Dracs
Gores
Ravenfrost
Dual leech ring (totally not relevant, but gotta go with what you got :p)
2 x echoing weapons on switch

I only had 1 skiller, and the rest were +life/res charms

It does take a while, but in my opinion its better than the usual smiter uber-trister.

I wouldnt fancy a conc barb's chances in uber trist, but maybe its viable?

I'd say go frenzy though. If you go conc, you'll definately need a life tap wand, and if life tap wears off while you're attacking, you'll likely die before you can recast. At least with frenzy once your CtC lifetap kicks in, youre home free!

Good luck

[Barloc]

I wouldnt fancy a conc barb's chances in uber trist, but maybe its viable?

I'd say go frenzy though. If you go conc, you'll definately need a life tap wand, and if life tap wears off while you're attacking, you'll likely die before you can recast. At least with frenzy once your CtC lifetap kicks in, youre home free!

Good luck

I only ever solo Tristram with conc personally, and that's with 1pt in that skill with my ww BvB- so it's defineatly viable.

Similar set-up to yours (swaping death cleaver for ss)

It tanks, but it's really in-efficient.

[BrotherLantern]

I only ever solo Tristram with conc personally, and that's with 1pt in that skill with my ww BvB- so it's defineatly viable.

Similar set-up to yours (swaping death cleaver for ss)

It tanks, but it's really in-efficient.

Wow, i stand corrected!

I just assumed with the slower rate of attack, uber meph would toast you in a few heartbeats.

Well, since both builds works, i guess its just a choice of which you'll have more fun with.

Obviously if you want a speedy uber runner, barbs arent for you. But who wants to be "just another uber pala" anyway? :p

[Barloc]

But who wants to be "just another uber pala" anyway? :p

I dunno, like 90% of NL:whistling: lol.

[CJH]

My barb is now lvl 24, should i be using frenzy then switching to double swing? Or just pure frenzy the entire time?