Barbs I
Supports Melee Strike Skills. Supported Skills deal your Thorns Damage on Hit after you've Retaliated with Thorns Damage.
Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.
Gem Effects
Supported Skills deal your Thorns Damage on their next 4 Hits after you Retaliate with Thorns
Requirements
Best Active Skills for Barbs I
Active gems that benefit most from this support
How to Use Barbs I Effectively
Practical tips you won't find on the tooltip
Melee Attack Support
Optimized for melee builds. Pair with Strike or Slam skills for best results. Ensure your weapon base has good physical damage.
Gem Level Priority
Support gem level often provides bigger DPS gains than you'd expect. +1 gem level gear is excellent value.
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How to Get Barbs I
Use an Uncut Support Gem to obtain Barbs I. These drop from enemies or can be purchased from the gem vendor once unlocked through the campaign.