#redirect [[File:IconLeap.png|left]]'''Leap''' (named [[Leap Attack]] prior to March 2012) is a Tactics [[Barbarian skill]] unlocked at [[clvl|level]] 9, making the [[Barbarian]] leap, causing damage and [[knockback]] upon landing. This is the Barbarian's [[movement ability]]. <br><br>__TOC__ ==Background==[[File:barb-leap1.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Leap in action.]]The Barbarian makes a gigantic leap to enemies who think they are safe behind the front lines, crushing anyone caught in the area of his landing. ==Skillrune Effects==The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Leap rune effects]] page for a more thorough description of rune effects, or any of the individual rune pages for numbers, screenshots, blue quotes, and much more. <skill class="Barbarian">Leap</skill> ==Skill Design==[[File:Leap-attack-arena1.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Barb SMASH!]] Once the player activates the [[skill]], the Barbarian will leap from his current location, to the location of the mouse cursor, damaging and knocking enemies back upon landing. This skill is best used to reach [[ranged]] monsters, who are behind enemy lines and to escape tight situations, if such occur. Leap has not changed much from D2, and has been demonstrated repeatedly in the gameplay movies. The main difference with the D3 version of this skill is that minor damage is dealt to everything nearby when the Barbarian lands, rather than major damage to one particular monster.{{clear-left}} ==Leap Video==A video of Leap in use can be seen below, courtesy of [http://www.youtube.com/Diablo3Inc the DiabloInc You Tube channel]. <youtube>oadLuyIyjlI</youtube> ==Synergies==The following [[Barbarian passives]] provide a benefit to Leap, runed or not:* [[Bloodthirst]] - The [[Barbarian]] gains life based on the amount of damage he deals always. * [[Weapons Master]] - Provides a damage bonus when the [[Barbarian]] is wielding a [[sword]] or [[dagger]].* [[Berserker Rage]] - Inflicts additional damage while the [[Barbarian]] is at maximum [[Fury]]. * [[Brawler]] - Increases the [[Barbarian]]'s damage when he is swarmed. ==Development==[[Image:Barb-leap2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Leaping at a few [[Fallen]] in the [[Borderlands]].]]'''Leap''' was revealed at [[WWI 2008]] when [[Diablo III]] debuted, under the name [[Leap Attack]]. Originally, it was a Tier III skill in the [[Berserker Skill Tree]]. By [[BlizzCon 2009]], Leap Attack was at Tier IV but otherwise unchanged. At [[BlizzCon 2010]], with just one point in it the Barbarian could leap all the way to the visible edge of the screen, over any number of enemies, and at a very high speed. [[Flux]] enjoyed using it in the [[Battle Arena]]:[http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-barbarian] <blockquote>''I loved it in the Arena, even though I seldom hit with it, just since the visual is great. The 3D works nicely with it, since your perspective lurches upwards when the Barb jumps, and you feel like you’re flying for a second. There’s a great grunting “RAHHH!” sound too, and you must want to knock something in half with a massive club when you trigger this skill. Ideally that Wizard whose been sniping you with that damn Disintegrate from the far edge of the screen for the entire round. “Hold still and die, maggot!”</blockquote> Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], and Leap Attack became a level 6 skill. The skill system was once again overhauled for the [[Beta Patch 13]] in February 2012, and Leap Attack was classified as a Tactics skill and moved to level 9. For the [[Beta Patch 14]] in March 2012, [[Leap Attack]] was renamed Leap. ===Previous Versions===See the [[Barbarian skill archive]] for more details on previous versions of Leap (or [[Leap Attack]]) and other Barbarian skills. ===In Other Games===Leap seems to combine {{iw|Leap Leap}} and {{iw|Leap_Attack Leap Attack}} from [[Diablo II]], whilst requiring [[Fury]] to use. The main difference with the D3 version of this skill is that minor damage is dealt to everything nearby when the Barbarian lands, rather than major damage to one particular monster. <!--==Trivia==Fun facts. If you add a trivia fact, also add the it to the Category:Trivia.-->==Media==Leap can be seen in action on video here:* [[Gameplay: WWI 2008]]* [[Gameplay: Blizzcon 2010]] (in the [[Arena]])* [[Video: Blizzcon 2010 Rune Effects]] You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Leap +Attack&cat=all '''Leap Attack''' specific gallery contents]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/gallery/search.php?keywords=Leap&cat=all '''Leap''' specific gallery contents] <gallery>Image:Barb-leap1.jpg|Leaping a chasm in the dungeons below [[Tristram]].Image:Barb-leap2.jpg|Leaping at a few [[Fallen]] in the [[Borderlands]].</gallery> <!--==Related Links==List any links that would be useful for further reading on this particular monster. Try to avoid double links with the "References" section below.-->==References==* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/ BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvm-report-barbarian BlizzCon 2010 Barb Hands-on Report]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/blog/comments/hands-on-from-blizzcon-mega-pvp-arena-report/ BlizzCon 2010 PvP Hands-on Report]* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7960229#post7960229 Zediono's translation of JudgeHype's pre-beta report] -- IncGamers 1st Aug 2011* [http://diablo.incgamers.com/forums/showpost.php?p=8007726&postcount=1 Silva's Barbarian Runestone Effects] -- IncGamers 6th Sep 2011* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/ Barbarian Active Skills] -- Diablo III 13th Sep 2011 {{Skill navbox Diablo III|Barbarian}} [[category:Barbarian skills]][[category:Active skills]]
