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This notorious Combat [[skill]] makes a return in Diablo 3, having the same basic functions as it did in {{iw|http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Barbarian_Combat_Skills#Bash Diablo II}}. However, this new version is not identical, hitting for 200% weapon damage at rank 1, making the skill a powerful single-target ability that will presumably scale well at higher levels. | This notorious Combat [[skill]] makes a return in Diablo 3, having the same basic functions as it did in {{iw|http://diablo2.diablowiki.net/Barbarian_Combat_Skills#Bash Diablo II}}. However, this new version is not identical, hitting for 200% weapon damage at rank 1, making the skill a powerful single-target ability that will presumably scale well at higher levels. | ||
− | Even though Bash scales with weapon damage, the Barbarian chooses a more simple weapon when executing the skill... his bare fist. The Barbarian rears back, winding up for the punch, and delivers a devastating blow to the target. Spamming | + | Even though Bash scales with weapon damage, the Barbarian chooses a more simple weapon when executing the skill... his bare fist. The Barbarian rears back, winding up for the punch, and delivers a devastating blow to the target. Spamming Bash has become difficult, due to the [[Fury]] cost and the relatively long cast time (~1s). |
Since spamming Bash has become hindersome, it can be safely assumed that this skill will no longer cause "Bash-locks", where a player repeatedly spams Bash, causing the enemy to be unable to retaliate. However, the knockback effect of this skill might help the player in other ways, for example, to stop the [[Dark Vessel|Cultist]] from becoming a [[Activated Vessel|big-ass demon]], forcing him to restart the ritual/incantation (assumed). | Since spamming Bash has become hindersome, it can be safely assumed that this skill will no longer cause "Bash-locks", where a player repeatedly spams Bash, causing the enemy to be unable to retaliate. However, the knockback effect of this skill might help the player in other ways, for example, to stop the [[Dark Vessel|Cultist]] from becoming a [[Activated Vessel|big-ass demon]], forcing him to restart the ritual/incantation (assumed). | ||
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==Trait Synergies== | ==Trait Synergies== | ||
− | Bash benefits directly from the following [[ | + | Bash benefits directly from the following [[Barbarian Traits]]: |
* [[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs. | * [[Intimidation]]: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs. | ||
* [[Cruelty]]: Increases your chance of dealing critical strikes. | * [[Cruelty]]: Increases your chance of dealing critical strikes. | ||
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* [[Brain Basher]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding maces. | * [[Brain Basher]]: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding maces. | ||
− | '''Note:''' The current trait list is very out-of-date and will no doubt be overhauled before game release. | + | '''Note:''' The current [[trait]] list is very out-of-date and will no doubt be overhauled before game release. |
==Skill Rune Effects== | ==Skill Rune Effects== | ||
+ | [[Image:runeeffects-2010-07d.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Bash makes [[Zombie]] go boom.]] | ||
* No [[rune]] effects for Bash are known. | * No [[rune]] effects for Bash are known. | ||
+ | A runed version of Bash has been seen in video [[Video: Blizzcon 2010 Rune Effects|here]], but it's unclear what the effect is. Fire damage? Concussive blast? | ||
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===In Other Games=== | ===In Other Games=== | ||
− | This skill is an updated version of [[Diablo II]]'s {{iw| | + | This skill is an updated version of [[Diablo II]]'s {{iw|Barbarian Barbarian}} skill {{iw|Bash Bash}}. That skill used [[knockback]] and was frequently used to "bash-lock" enemies in [[PvP]]. |
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==Media== | ==Media== | ||
+ | Bash can be seen in action on video here: | ||
+ | * [[Video: Blizzcon 2010 Rune Effects]] | ||
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You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery: | 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/ Diablo III screenshots and pictures] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 00:52, 14 April 2011
Bash is a Barbarian Tier 1 skill unlocked at level 2, which hits targeted enemies for double damage and causes knockback.
Contents
Background
Diablo III Active Skill [e] | |
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Bash | |
Used by: | Barbarian |
Enabled at: | Clvl 2 |
Bash the enemy for X% of weapon damage. Causes Knockback. | |
Type: | Direct Damage |
Resource Use: | Costs Fury |
Alabaster rune: | Unknown |
Crimson rune: | Unknown |
Golden rune: | Unknown |
Indigo rune: | Unknown |
Obsidian rune: | Unknown |
The Barbarian smites his foes with such force that it sends them toppling backwards.
Skill Design
This notorious Combat skill makes a return in Diablo 3, having the same basic functions as it did in Diablo II. However, this new version is not identical, hitting for 200% weapon damage at rank 1, making the skill a powerful single-target ability that will presumably scale well at higher levels.
Even though Bash scales with weapon damage, the Barbarian chooses a more simple weapon when executing the skill... his bare fist. The Barbarian rears back, winding up for the punch, and delivers a devastating blow to the target. Spamming Bash has become difficult, due to the Fury cost and the relatively long cast time (~1s).
Since spamming Bash has become hindersome, it can be safely assumed that this skill will no longer cause "Bash-locks", where a player repeatedly spams Bash, causing the enemy to be unable to retaliate. However, the knockback effect of this skill might help the player in other ways, for example, to stop the Cultist from becoming a big-ass demon, forcing him to restart the ritual/incantation (assumed).
Skill Rank Table
- Rank 1: Bash the enemy for 200% of weapon damage. Causes Knockback.
- Rank 2: Bash the enemy for 215% of weapon damage. Causes Knockback.
- Rank 3: Bash the enemy for 230% of weapon damage. Causes Knockback. (A)
- Rank 4: Bash the enemy for 245% of weapon damage. Causes Knockback. (A)
- Rank 5: Bash the enemy for 260% of weapon damage. Causes Knockback. (A)
(A) = Assumed
Trait Synergies
Bash benefits directly from the following Barbarian Traits:
- Intimidation: Increases damage done and reduces vendor costs.
- Cruelty: Increases your chance of dealing critical strikes.
- Weak Spot: Increases critical strike damage.
Bash may benefit from the following traits:
- Frenzied Attacks: Increases the chance to deal critical strikes and increases critical strike damage when the Barbarian is wielding two weapons.
- Thunderous Blows: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a two-handed weapon.
- Beast Hunter: Damage bonus against Beasts.
- Demonsbane: Damage bonus against Demons.
- Just...Stay...Dead!: Damage bonus against Undead.
- Massive Blow: You have a chance to hit all nearby targets with a single hit. Requires a two-handed weapon.
- Pig Sticker: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding a polearm, spears or when he throws weapons.
- Die by the Sword: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding swords.
- Axe Murderer: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding axes.
- Brain Basher: Increases damage done when the Barbarian is wielding maces.
Note: The current trait list is very out-of-date and will no doubt be overhauled before game release.
Skill Rune Effects
![](/images/5/5b/Runeeffects-2010-07d.jpg)
- No rune effects for Bash are known.
A runed version of Bash has been seen in video here, but it's unclear what the effect is. Fire damage? Concussive blast?
Development
Bash was first seen at WWI 2008 and BlizzCon 2008, where it could be found at Tier I on the Juggernaut Skill Tree. Back then, it didn't use knockback at all, it only made the Barbarian dash forward, and hit with full weapon damage.
By BlizzCon 2009, knockback had been added, but otherwise the skill was pretty much the same. Flux had the opportunity to try it:[1]
It works much as it did in D2, but the animation is so cool that it’s a blast to use. When using Bash, the Barbarian positively winds up, twisting his upper body and leaning completely over, away from the monster, before uncoiling and extended into the strike like he’s driving a railroad spike. It’s quite an, “OMG he knocked the sauce out of that dude!” visual, and better yet, sometimes when you kill a monster with this, you literally knock their skeleton out of their flesh, sending the fully-articulated, blood-stained bones sliding across the screen, shuffleboard style, a drenching trail of blood in their wake. I laughed like a school girl every time it worked.
Anyone would.
For the BlizzCon 2010 demo, Bash was available for play, but was not one of the Barbarian's starting skills.
Previous Versions
See the Barbarian skill archive for more details on previous versions of Bash and other Barbarian skills.
In Other Games
This skill is an updated version of Diablo II's Barbarian skill Bash. That skill used knockback and was frequently used to "bash-lock" enemies in PvP.
Media
Bash can be seen in action on video here:
You can find pictures in the Diablo III screenshot and picture gallery:
References
Diablo III Classes [e] |
Barb skills Barb traits DH skills DH traits Monk skills Monk traits WD skills WD traits Wiz skills Wiz traits |
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The Barbarian - Barbarian skills - Barbarian traits - Fury - Barbarian skill archive [e] | ||||||
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Tier One/Clvl 2 | Tier Two/Clvl 3 | Tier Three/Clvl 6 | Tier Four/Clvl 10 | Tier Five/Clvl 14 | Tier Six/Clvl 20 | Tier Seven/Clvl 26 |
• Bash |
• Ground Stomp • Ignore Pain |
• Frenzy |
• Leap Attack |
• Ancient Spear • Battle Rage |
• Furious Charge |
• Call of the Ancients |
The Barbarian - Barbarian skills - Barbarian traits - Fury - Barbarian skill archive [e] | |||||
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Level Req: Under 10 • Bad Temper (trait) |
Level Req: 11 • Pound of Flesh (trait)
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Level Req: 19 • Inner Rage
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Level Req: 27 • Cruelty (trait) Level Req: 31 Level Req: 35 |
Level Req: 39
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Level Req: 47 • Disbelief
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The Demon Hunter - Demon Hunter skills - Demon Hunter traits - Discipline/Hatred - Demon Hunter skill archive[e] | ||||||
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Tier One/Clvl 2 | Tier Two/Clvl 3 | Tier Three/Clvl 6 | Tier Four/Clvl 10 | Tier Five/Clvl 14 | Tier Six/Clvl 20 | Tier Seven/Clvl 26 |
• Bola Shot
• Grenades |
• Entangling Shot
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• Vault | • Molten Arrow | • Shock Spike
Unknown Tier: |
None yet known | None yet known |
The Demon Hunter - Demon Hunter skills - Demon Hunter traits - Discipline/Hatred - Demon Hunter skill archive [e] | |||||
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Only five Demon Hunter traits have yet been revealed, all with a level requirement under 10.
• Lightning Reflexes |
The Monk - Monk skills - Auras - Combos - Monk traits - Spirit - Monk skill archive [e] | ||||||
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Tier One/Clvl 2 | Tier Two/Clvl 3 | Tier Three/Clvl 6 | Tier Four/Clvl 10 | Tier Five/Clvl 14 | Tier Six/Clvl 20 | Tier Seven/Clvl 26 |
• Hands of Lightning |
• Circle of Wrath • Lethal Decoy |
• Blinding Flash |
• Dashing Strike |
• Exploding Palm |
• Breath of Heaven |
• Resist Aura |
The Monk - Monk skills - Auras - Combos - Monk traits - Spirit - Monk skill archive [e] | |||||
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Level Req: Under 10 • Precision |
Lvl Req: 11 Lvl Req: 15 |
Lvl Req: 23 |
Lvl Req: 35 Lvl Req: 39 |
Lvl Req: 43 • Thunderous Blows Lvl Req: 47 |
The Witch Doctor - Witch Doctor skills - Witch Doctor traits - Mana - Witch Doctor skill archive [e] | ||||||
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Tier One/Clvl 2 | Tier Two/Clvl 3 | Tier Three/Clvl 6 | Tier Four/Clvl 10 | Tier Five/Clvl 14 | Tier Six/Clvl 20 | Tier Seven/Clvl 26 |
• Summon Zombie Dog |
• Zombie Charger • Corpse Spiders |
• Poison Dart • Grasp of the Dead |
• Firebats |
• Acid Cloud • Firebomb |
• Gargantuan |
• Fetish Army
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The Witch Doctor - Witch Doctor skills - Witch Doctor traits - Mana - Witch Doctor skill archive [e] | |||||
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Level Req: Under 10 • Toughness |
Level Req: 11 Level Req: 15 |
Level Req: 19 • Rituals Level Req: 23 |
Level Req: 27 • Assassin Level Req: 31 |
Level Req: 35 • Superior Skill Level Req: 39 |
Level Req: 43 • Fetish Leader Level Req: 47 |
The Wizard - Wizard skills - Wizard traits - Arcane Power - Wizard skill archive [e] | ||||||
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Tier One/Clvl 2 | Tier Two/Clvl 3 | Tier Three/Clvl 6 | Tier Four/Clvl 10 | Tier Five/Clvl 14 | Tier Six/Clvl 20 | Tier Seven/Clvl 26 |
• Magic Missile
• Charged Bolt
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• Ice Armor |
• Frost Nova |
• Arcane Orb • Diamond Skin |
• Disintegrate |
• Arcane Torrent • Blizzard |
• Familiar • Teleport
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The Wizard - Wizard skills - Wizard traits - Arcane Power - Wizard skill archive [e] | |||||
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Level Req: Under 10 |
Level Req: 11 • Energy Reserves Level Req: 15 |
Level Req: 19 • Blur Level Req: 23 |
Level Req: 27 Level Req: 31 |
Level Req: 35 Level Req: 39 |
Level Req: 43 • Expanded Mind Level Req: 47 |