support

Barbs I

Supports Melee Strike Skills. Supported Skills deal your Thorns Damage on Hit after you've Retaliated with Thorns Damage.

SupportAttackMeleeStrike
Tier
B

Good option that performs well in the right setup or as a levelling skill.

Cost
mana
Cast Time
Instant
Crit Chance
Max Level
1
Cooldown
None

Gem Effects

Supported Skills deal your Thorns Damage on their next 4 Hits after you Retaliate with Thorns

Requirements

Primary:strength
Attribute scaling:strength-based (scales with gem level)

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

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Melee Attack Support

Optimized for melee builds. Pair with Strike or Slam skills for best results. Ensure your weapon base has good physical damage.

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Gem Level Priority

Support gem level often provides bigger DPS gains than you'd expect. +1 gem level gear is excellent value.

Alternatives to Barbs I

Similar skills — which one fits your build better?

How to Get Barbs I

Source
Uncut Support Gem
Vendor
Gem vendor after quest
Max Level
1
Resource
mana

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.