2.4.2 Seismic WotB MotE build

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by Enslaved2184 last updated Jul 13, 2016 ( Patch 2.4.1 )

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Skills

Threatening Shout Falter
- Threatening Shout
Generate: 15 Fury
Cooldown: 10 seconds

Shout with great ferocity, reducing damage done by enemies within 25 yards by 20% for 15 seconds.
Falter

Enemies instead take 25% increased damage for 6 seconds.
Seismic Slam Strength from Earth
- Seismic Slam
Cost: 30 Fury

Slam the ground and cause a wave of destruction that deals 620% weapon damage to enemies up to 50 yards in front of you.
Strength from Earth

Gain 1% of your maximum Life for every enemy hit.
War Cry Impunity
- War Cry
Generate: 20 Fury
Cooldown: 20 seconds

Unleash a rallying cry to increase Armor for you and all allies within 100 yards by 20% for 120 seconds.
Impunity

Increase resistance to all elements by 20% while affected by War Cry.
Earthquake Cave-In
- Earthquake
Cost: 25 Fury
Cooldown: 60 seconds

Shake the ground violently, dealing 4800% weapon damage as Fire over 8 seconds to all enemies within 18 yards.
Cave-In

All enemies within 24 yards are pulled in towards you.

Earthquake's damage turns into Physical.
Leap Death from Above
- Leap
Generate: 15 Fury
Cooldown: 10 seconds

Leap into the air, dealing 180% weapon damage to all enemies within 10 yards of your destination and slowing their movement speed by 60% for 3 seconds.
Death from Above

Land with such force that enemies have a 100% chance to be stunned for 3 seconds.
Wrath of the Berserker Insanity
- Wrath of the Berserker
Cooldown: 120 seconds

Enter a berserker rage which raises several attributes for 20 seconds.

Critical Hit Chance: 10%
Attack Speed: 25%
Dodge Chance: 20%
Movement Speed: 20%
Insanity

While active, gain 50% increased damage.

Bloodthirst
- Bloodthirst
Each point of Fury spent heals you for 966 Life.

Heal amount is increased by 1% of your Health Globe Healing Bonus.
Earthen Might
- Earthen Might
Gain 30 Fury when Avalanche or Earthquake is triggered.
Ruthless
- Ruthless
You deal 40% additional damage to enemies below 30% health.
Rampage
- Rampage
Increase Strength by 1% for 8 seconds after killing or assisting in killing an enemy. This effect stacks up to 25 times.

Items

Eyes of the Earth

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Might of the Earth
Pull of the Earth
Eyes of the Earth
Weight of the Earth
Spires of the Earth
Spirit of the Earth
Foundation of the Earth
(2) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 30 Fury you spend with an attack.
(4) Set: Leap causes an Earthquake when you land. Additionally, Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the rune's effect and duration are increased by 150%.
(6) Set: Increase the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear and Seismic Slam by 1200%.
Spires of the Earth

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+91–100 Resistance to All Elements
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Might of the Earth
Pull of the Earth
Eyes of the Earth
Weight of the Earth
Spires of the Earth
Spirit of the Earth
Foundation of the Earth
(2) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 30 Fury you spend with an attack.
(4) Set: Leap causes an Earthquake when you land. Additionally, Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the rune's effect and duration are increased by 150%.
(6) Set: Increase the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear and Seismic Slam by 1200%.
Hellfire Amulet

Legendary Amulet
Spirit of the Earth

Set Chest Armor

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Might of the Earth
Pull of the Earth
Eyes of the Earth
Weight of the Earth
Spires of the Earth
Spirit of the Earth
Foundation of the Earth
(2) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 30 Fury you spend with an attack.
(4) Set: Leap causes an Earthquake when you land. Additionally, Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the rune's effect and duration are increased by 150%.
(6) Set: Increase the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear and Seismic Slam by 1200%.
Bracers of Destruction

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1.5–2.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Seismic Slam deals 300–400% increased damage to the first 5 enemies it hits.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Pull of the Earth

Set Gloves

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 8.0–10.0%
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+626–750 Dexterity

+626–750 Strength

+626–750 Intelligence

Might of the Earth
Pull of the Earth
Eyes of the Earth
Weight of the Earth
Spires of the Earth
Spirit of the Earth
Foundation of the Earth
(2) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 30 Fury you spend with an attack.
(4) Set: Leap causes an Earthquake when you land. Additionally, Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the rune's effect and duration are increased by 150%.
(6) Set: Increase the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear and Seismic Slam by 1200%.
Girdle of Giants

Legendary Mighty Belt

Primary Stats

+18–23 Strength
Attack Speed Increased by 2.0–3.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+4–6 Maximum Fury (Barbarian Only)
Seismic Slam increases Earthquake damage by 80–100% for 3 seconds.
Weight of the Earth

Set Pants

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Might of the Earth
Pull of the Earth
Eyes of the Earth
Weight of the Earth
Spires of the Earth
Spirit of the Earth
Foundation of the Earth
(2) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 30 Fury you spend with an attack.
(4) Set: Leap causes an Earthquake when you land. Additionally, Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the rune's effect and duration are increased by 150%.
(6) Set: Increase the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear and Seismic Slam by 1200%.
Foundation of the Earth

Set Boots

Primary Stats

+416–500 Vitality
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Might of the Earth
Pull of the Earth
Eyes of the Earth
Weight of the Earth
Spires of the Earth
Spirit of the Earth
Foundation of the Earth
(2) Set: Reduce the cooldown of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, and Ground Stomp by 1 second for every 30 Fury you spend with an attack.
(4) Set: Leap causes an Earthquake when you land. Additionally, Leap gains the effect of the Iron Impact rune and the rune's effect and duration are increased by 150%.
(6) Set: Increase the damage of Earthquake, Avalanche, Leap, Ground Stomp, Ancient Spear and Seismic Slam by 1200%.
Focus

Set Ring

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Bastions of Will
Focus
Restraint
(2) Set: When you hit with a resource-generating attack or primary skill, deal 50% increased damage for 5 seconds.
Restraint

Set Ring

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Bastions of Will
Focus
Restraint
(2) Set: When you hit with a resource-generating attack or primary skill, deal 50% increased damage for 5 seconds.
Blade of the Tribes

Legendary Two-Handed Mighty Weapon

Primary Stats

+946–1125 Strength
Increases Earthquake Damage by 150–200% (Barbarian Only)
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

War Cry and Threatening Shout cause an Avalanche and Earthquake.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Arcane Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Poison Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Lightning Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Holy Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Cold Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Fire Damage

+(1177–1439)–(1410–1788) Damage

More Details

Head
- Eyes of the Earth
- Stat Priority: Str Vit CHC Physical Res
Shoulders
- Spires of the Earth
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR CDR
Amulet
- Hellfire Amulet
- Eye of Etlich
- The Flavor of Time
- Stat Priority: CHD CHC Physical % Physical Res
Torso
- Spirit of the Earth
- Stat Priority: Str Vit Reduced Elite Dmg Physical Res
Wrists
- Bracers of Destruction
- Stat Priority: CHC Physical % Str AR
Hands
- Pull of the Earth
- Stat Priority: Str CHD CHC AS
Waist
- Girdle of Giants
- Stat Priority: Str AS AR Life per Fury
Legs
- Weight of the Earth
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR
Feet
- Foundation of the Earth
- Stat Priority: Str Vit AR Skill: SS
Rings
- Focus
- Restraint
- Stat Priority: CHD CHC AD Physical Res
Weapon
- Blade of the Tribes
- Stat Priority: Str Skill: EQ Life per Fury
Offhand
- Stat Priority: None

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Stricken
  Bane of the Stricken
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Each attack you make against an enemy increases the damage it takes from your attacks by 0.8%.
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Secondary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15%.
- Esoteric Alteration
  Esoteric Alteration
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Gain 10.0% non-Physical damage reduction.
  While below 50% Life, your resistances to Cold, Fire, Lightning, Poison, and Arcane are increased by 75%. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

The Furnace

Legendary Two-Handed Mace

Primary Stats

+(39–47)–(47–59) Fire Damage
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Increases damage against elites by 40–50%.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+192–245 Strength

+192–245 Intelligence

+192–245 Dexterity
The Furnace
Lut Socks

Legendary Boots

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Leap can be cast up to three times within 2 seconds before the cooldown begins.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+18–23 Dexterity

+18–23 Strength

+18–23 Intelligence
Lut Socks
Band of Might

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

After casting Furious Charge, Ground Stomp, or Leap, take 50–60% reduced damage for 8 seconds.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+18–23 Dexterity

+18–23 Strength

+18–23 Intelligence
Band of Might

For your barb to leap as fluid as possible, and also to use WotB more often, you need about 33% CDR. To achieve this, you will have to use diamond in helmet, 8% CDR on shoulders, and also on one of the rings. Absolute minimum would be somewhere about 27% CDR. Anything below that and you will be forced to use Boon of Bul-Khatos passive.

I recommend using hellfire amulet with Boon of Bul-Khatos passive, but you can use many different passives here, depending on gear perfection or play style. Brawler is ok if you need even more dmg, nerves of steal to cheat death, or relentless as also a good solution for a defensive passive.

If you dont have hellfire amulet, you can use Eye of Etlich, since ranged attacks can be a bit problematic when you spam your seismic slams. Amulet slot can be used even by Flavor of Time, to save one CDR slot on ring.

Stack all resist on shoulders, pants, boots, and rest should be as much as possible physical damage reduction.

It is recommended to have max fury on either weapon or belt, preferably both, to save few paragons.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage
Attack Speed

Defense

Resist All
Life
Armor
Life Regeneration

Utility

Area Damage
Life on Hit
Gold Find
Resource Cost Reduction

Core

Max resource is not extremely needed in this build at all. You will need about up to 20 more fury points to use your Seismic Slam to reset your Leap ability. You can get this from weapon (up to 24 max fury) or belt ( up to 12 max fury). If you feel like putting in few paragons into this, its ok, just do not waste too much of them.

Movement speed is useful, just don't forget that 25% MS combined with gear is cap.

Rest should be invested in primary stat.

Offense

Cooldown reduction is what this build need to be fluid for playing.

CHC/CHD are next to go for, and attack speed is least efficient stat you could choose here.

However, if you find your seismic slam attacks too slow to reset your leaps fast enough, do not hesitate to spend few paragons here before paragon 800 if you struggle too much.

Defense

Resist all, then armor/life, last life regen

Utility

Area damage is very important, max it asap.

Do not spend any paragon to resource cost reduction, it is very bad stat for any barbarian build that depends on life per fury healing and it also slows down resetting your leaps.

Build Guide

MotE barbarians, rejoice! 2.4.2 will be again a good patch for users of this potent set, with the introduction of new legendary power added to mighty belt, Gridle of Giants. What it does now is that every time you use seismic slam, all your earthquakes that you start in next 3 seconds will be augmented by up to 100%.

This is physical variation of a build, and it will be able to do solo grifts 90+

Other variations might be also viable, as fire build or even cold build.

You will need 4 seismic slams to fully reset your leaps.

There are two ways to play this build.

using seismic slam after each leap and then spam it to reset
spamming seismic slam after 3 consecutive leaps

Since you are pretty much a sitting dick while you spam your seismic slams, what you need is War Cry. I like impunity rune with this build a bit more than veteran's warning, but both are good to use. The great thing about War Cry in this build is that it synergies greatly with Blade of Tribes, giving you a chance to start at least 4 earthquakes in 3 seconds after spamming seismic slams.

I find that WotB with rune Insanity is bread and butter against elites. Significantly increased damage, attack speed that deliver more slams and resets leaps faster, increased dodge, CC imunity... 20 seconds of pure evil toward the poor old little mobs. If you use Boon of the Bul-Kathos passive, you will find this skill absolute jou to use, and it makes real impact on grift clear time.

If you want to try fire variation of this build, use these changes.

Earthquake rune should be Volcano - HUGE 6k% weapon damage over time

Seismic Slam rune should be Shattered Ground - 735% weapon damage AND stagger effect on hit

Leap rune should be Call of Arreat - 16 yard pull effect, to pull mobs inside your earthquakes

also, do not forget that your amulet and bracers need fire damage increased in this variation.

If you want to try cold variation of this build, use these changes.

Earthquake rune should be Chilling Earth - it will FREEZE enemies on hit

Seismic Slam rune should be Permafrost - 755% weapon damage AND chill effect on hit

Leap rune should be Call of Arreat - 16 yard pull effect, to pull mobs inside your earthquakes

also, do not forget that your amulet and bracers need cold damage increased in this variation.

Do not even try lightning variation, because it sucks, lol.

BTW, there might be others who figured these variations of seismic slam MotE too, I give them credit for them too.

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