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[[File:IconWrathOfTheBerserker.png|left]]'''Wrath of the Berserker''' is a Rage [[Barbarian]] Tier 7 [[Barbarian_skill|skill]] unlocked at [[Clvlclvl|character levelLevel]] 2630, yielding transforming the Barbarian into a giant, hulking beast for a short period. While in this state, the Barbarian gains massive bonuses to both damage dealing and defensive stats. It also breaks physical immunities, allowing the Barbarian to deal damage to an otherwise immune target.
==Skill Rune Effects==
The following is a very quick summary. See the [[Wrath of the Berserker 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 description header}}
<skill class="Barbarian">Wrath of the Berserker</skill>
<skill class="Barbarian" rune="Arreat's Wail">Wrath of the Berserker</skill>
<skill class="Barbarian" rune="Insanity">Wrath of the Berserker</skill>
<skill class="Barbarian" rune="Slaughter">Wrath of the Berserker</skill>
<skill class="Barbarian" rune="Striding Giant">Wrath of the Berserker</skill>
<skill class="Barbarian" rune="Thrive on Chaos">Wrath of the Berserker</skill>
==Skill Design==
This [[skill]] turns the Barbarian into a furious killing machine with bonuses to physical damage-dealing stats, and it also adds defensive bonuses as well. It provides a way of disposing tough monsters quickly, such as bosses or minibosses, and according to the description of the ability it also provides a way for the Barbarian to break physical damage immunities of monsters, albeit only for a short duration. One could argue that this This skill is a very good an excellent demonstration of the design philosophy of the Berserker skill treestyle Barbarian, where there is no such thing as too much power. ==Synergies==
* [[Battle Rage]] with the rune effect [[Into the Fray]]. Battle Rage grants a 15% damage bonus and +3% critical hit chance, while Into the Fray adds a "a chance to gain 15 fury from critical hits." This is an essential skill to pair with WotB since it enables massive Fury gain.
* +Critical Hit chance: This must come chiefly from equipment, and gloves, bracers, shoulders, and rings are common sources of this bonus.
** The [[Sprint]] rune effect [[Run Like The Wind]] releases numerous small tornadoes that deal damage, but more importantly provide constant hit checks on numerous enemies in the area. This is the Barbarian's best source of numerous critical hits.
** [[Seismic Slam]] the rune effect [[Rumble]] causes tremors to remain in the hit area, which deal 30% weapon damage and create numerous proc checks for critical hits.
===[[File:IconMedRuneE.png|30px]] Slaughter===
The following [[Barbarian passives]] provide a benefit to [[Slaughter (rune effect)|Slaughter]]:
* [[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.
===[[File:IconMedRuneB.png|30px]] Arreat's Wail===
The following [[Barbarian passives]] provide a benefit to [[Arreat's Wail]]:
* [[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==
'''Wrath of the Berserker''' first appeared in the [[BlizzCon 2009]] demo at Tier VI in the [[Berserker Skill Tree]], and stuck around for [[BlizzCon 2010]] as a Tier 7 skill. Unfortunately, in both demos Barbarians didn't have a high enough level to select it.
Skill tiers were removed for the [[July 2011 Press Event]], allowing skills to unlock steadily from levels 1 to 30. Consequently, all skill levels were adjusted and Wrath of the Berserker became a level 29 skill. It was, however, demonstrated at the event. Kutako.com mentioned it in their hands-on report:[http://kotaku.com/5825582/diablo-iii]
===Beta===
{{Beta skill notes}}
Wrath of the Berserker remained at level 29 when the beta started. With the Patch 13 changes, it was classified as a Rage skill and moved to level 30.
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==Media==
<gallery>
Image:Wotb_fem.jpg|Female barb using WotB.
Image:Wotb_fem2.jpg|Female barb using WotB.
</gallery>
==References==
* [http://wwwdiablo.diablowikiincgamers.netcom/blog/comments/full-barbarian-skill-trees-and-stats1/Barbarian_skills BlizzCon 2009 Full Barbarian Skill Trees and Stats]* [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://kotaku.com/5825582/diablo-iii Kotaku.com Hands On with the Diablo III Beta] — 1st Aug 2011* [http://us.battle.net/d3/en/class/barbarian/active/ Barbarian Active Skills] — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
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