Archive of the Best Barbarian Legendary and Set Items

Archive of the most popular Barbarian armor and weapons at level 70 in Patch 2.0
  • Note: This is not current data! This is historical data of the most popular armor and weapons used by Barbarians in Diablo III during patch 2.0, with the best in slot Barbarian items ranked by popularity.
  • The charts were generated from the data of more than 3 million Diablo III characters during patch 2.0.
  • This gear guide shows the equipment worn by the level 70 Barbarians who were actively played in patch 2.0. For each weapon and armor slot, there are charts of three groups of Barbarians:
    1. The softcore Barbarians who are in the bottom 75% of elite kills.
    2. The softcore Barbarians who are in the top 25% of elite kills.
    3. Hardcore Barbarians, regardless of elite kills.
  • See the Archive of Data for Patch 2.0 for details on how this data was gathered.
Charts Last Updated: September 5, 2014

Best Barbarian Armor in Patch 2.0

  • These charts list the most popular Barbarian armor for each armor slot on level 70 Barbarians in Diablo III PC Patch 2.0. They are archived from data of more than 3 million Diablo III characters who were played during Patch 2.0.

Barbarian Helms

  • These were the most popular Helm items used by level 70 Barbarians, worn in the Head slot.

Barbarian Shoulders

  • These were the most popular Shoulder items used by level 70 Barbarians.
Shoulders used by Lower 75%
Softcore Barbarians
ShouldersPercent
Spires of the Earth14.8%
Aughild's Power10.9%
Raekor’s Burden9.1%
Spaulders of Zakara7.6%
Vile Ward5.5%
Pauldrons of the Skeleton King4.8%
Death Watch Mantle4.1%
Homing Pads3.8%
Asheara's Custodian3.4%
Born's Privilege2.5%
Burden of the Invoker2.5%
Profane Pauldrons2.4%
Corruption1.9%
Vile Ward (Legacy)1.1%
Other Legendary & Set1.3%
Rare Shoulders24.3%
Shoulders used by Top 25%
Softcore Barbarians
ShouldersPercent
Spires of the Earth34.7%
Aughild's Power15.0%
Raekor’s Burden12.9%
Spaulders of Zakara6.4%
Asheara's Custodian3.5%
Vile Ward3.2%
Pauldrons of the Skeleton King3.1%
Death Watch Mantle2.8%
Homing Pads2.5%
Born's Privilege2.4%
Profane Pauldrons1.9%
Burden of the Invoker1.5%
Corruption1.2%
Demon's Aileron0.4%
Other Legendary & Set0.5%
Rare Shoulders8%

Barbarian Amulets

  • These were the most popular Amulet items used by level 70 Barbarians, worn in the Neck slot.

Barbarian Chests

  • These were the most popular Chest items used by level 70 Barbarians, worn in the Torso slot.

Barbarian Gloves

  • These were the most popular Gloves used by level 70 Barbarians, worn in the Hands slot.

Barbarian Bracers

  • These were the most popular Bracers used by level 70 Barbarians, worn in the Wrists slot.

Barbarian Rings

  • These were the most popular Rings used by level 70 Barbarians, worn in the two Finger slots.
  • Important Note: The percentage for Rings on these charts does not add up to 100%, because only the Legendary and Set rings used by level 70 Barbarians are displayed. The Finger slots that aren't using these rings have Rare Rings equipped.

Barbarian Belts

  • These were the most popular Belt items used by level 70 Barbarians, worn in the Waist slot.

Barbarian Pants

  • These were the most popular Pants used by level 70 Barbarians, worn in the Legs slot.

Barbarian Boots

  • These were the most popular Boots used by level 70 Barbarians, worn in the Feet slot.

Best Barbarian Weapons in Patch 2.0

  • These charts list the most popular Barbarian weapons and off-hands used by level 70 Barbarians in Diablo III, used in patch 2.0. The first two sets of charts list the weapon types and off-hand types that were most popular with level 70 Barbarians.
  • The other charts list the best Barbarian weapons in patch 2.0. The best in slot Barbarian weapons are listed by popularity, for all the Legendary and Set weapons.

Barbarian Main Hand Weapon Types

  • These were the most popular weapon types that Barbarians equipped in their main hand during patch 2.0. The display at the top of the charts shows how many Barbarians use One-Handed weapons, versus Two-Handed weapons.
Main Hand Weapon Types
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Barbarians
One-Handed usage87.9%
Two-Handed usage12.1%
Weapon TypePercent
Sword35.5%
Mace24.1%
Axe14.5%
Mighty Weapon9.3%
Two-Handed Sword5.2%
Two-Handed Axe2.6%
Dagger2.3%
Spear2.1%
Two-Handed Mighty Weapon2.0%
Two-Handed Mace1.5%
Two-Handed Polearm0.9%
Main Hand Weapon Types
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Barbarians
One-Handed usage95.0%
Two-Handed usage5.0%
Weapon TypePercent
Mace37.1%
Sword32.8%
Axe16.0%
Mighty Weapon6.5%
Two-Handed Sword2.4%
Dagger1.4%
Two-Handed Mighty Weapon1.3%
Spear1.2%
Two-Handed Axe0.7%
Two-Handed Mace0.5%
Two-Handed Polearm0.2%
Main Hand Weapon Types
Used by Hardcore Barbarians
One-Handed usage92.0%
Two-Handed usage8.0%
Weapon TypePercent
Sword38.0%
Mace23.8%
Axe14.0%
Mighty Weapon10.9%
Two-Handed Sword3.5%
Dagger2.7%
Spear2.5%
Two-Handed Mighty Weapon1.7%
Two-Handed Axe1.3%
Two-Handed Mace0.9%
Two-Handed Polearm0.6%

Barbarian Off-Hand Types

  • These charts show the types of items that Barbarians equipped at level 70 in their Off-Hand slot, if they have something in that slot.
Off-Hand Types
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Barbarians
Off-Hand TypePercent
Sword33.7%
Mace24.8%
Axe15.6%
Mighty Weapon13.9%
Shield5.6%
Spear3.4%
Dagger3.0%
Off-Hand Types
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Barbarians
Off-Hand TypePercent
Sword32.3%
Mace30.8%
Axe20.3%
Mighty Weapon10.5%
Spear2.4%
Shield1.9%
Dagger1.8%
Off-Hand Types
Used by Hardcore Barbarians
Off-Hand TypePercent
Sword29.2%
Mace20.4%
Shield19.3%
Mighty Weapon13.5%
Axe11.5%
Spear3.1%
Dagger3.0%

Barbarian One-Handed Weapons

  • These were the One-Handed weapon items that Barbarians equipped at level 70 in their main hand in Patch 2.0, of the Barbarians who are using One-Handed weapons.
Main Hand (One-Hand) Weapons
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Barbarians
One-Hand WeaponsPercent
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker11.8%
Devastator8.2%
The Burning Axe of Sankis8.1%
Sun Keeper5.8%
Mad Monarch's Scepter4.7%
Fulminator3.7%
Bul-Kathos's Warrior Blood3.6%
Odyn Son3.6%
Shard of Hate3.6%
Bul-Kathos's Solemn Vow2.5%
Gift of Silaria2.2%
Devil Tongue2.1%
Doombringer2.1%
Sever1.8%
Other Legendary & Set30.1%
Rare One-Hand Weapons6.1%
Main Hand (One-Hand) Weapons
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Barbarians
One-Hand WeaponsPercent
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker15.5%
Devastator14.7%
Sun Keeper13.8%
The Burning Axe of Sankis12.4%
Odyn Son4.9%
Shard of Hate4.1%
Mad Monarch's Scepter3.5%
Bul-Kathos's Warrior Blood2.9%
Fulminator2.7%
Bul-Kathos's Solemn Vow2.3%
Gift of Silaria1.6%
Doombringer1.3%
Devil Tongue1.1%
Azurewrath1.0%
Other Legendary & Set15.9%
Rare One-Hand Weapons2.3%
Main Hand (One-Hand) Weapons
Used by Hardcore Barbarians
One-Hand WeaponsPercent
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker12.3%
The Burning Axe of Sankis6.4%
Mad Monarch's Scepter5.9%
Devastator5.8%
Sun Keeper4.6%
Odyn Son4.2%
Bul-Kathos's Warrior Blood3.8%
Fulminator3.4%
Shard of Hate3.1%
Bul-Kathos's Solemn Vow2.5%
Gift of Silaria2.4%
Doombringer2.4%
Devil Tongue2.0%
Sever1.8%
Other Legendary & Set29.7%
Rare One-Hand Weapons9.7%

Barbarian Two-Handed Weapons

  • These were the Two-Handed weapon items that Barbarians equipped at level 70 in Patch 2.0, of the Barbarians who used Two-Handed weapons.
Two-Handed Weapons
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Barbarians
Two-Hand WeaponsPercent
Maximus12.5%
Immortal King's Boulder Breaker8.0%
Scourge6.5%
Skorn6.0%
Stalgard's Decimator5.3%
Blackguard3.4%
Warmonger3.3%
Messerschmidt's Reaver3.2%
Skorn (Legacy)3.1%
Burst of Wrath2.7%
The Grandfather2.6%
The Zweihander2.1%
Fury of the Vanished Peak2.1%
Bovine Bardiche2.1%
Other Legendary & Set25.1%
Rare Two-Hand Weapons12%
Two-Handed Weapons
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Barbarians
Two-Hand WeaponsPercent
Maximus27.6%
Immortal King's Boulder Breaker18.9%
Stalgard's Decimator5.1%
Scourge5.1%
Fury of the Vanished Peak4.2%
Skorn4.1%
The Furnace3.3%
Skorn (Legacy)2.5%
Messerschmidt's Reaver2.1%
Blackguard2.0%
Burst of Wrath1.9%
Warmonger1.6%
Bovine Bardiche1.4%
The Grandfather1.4%
Other Legendary & Set13.6%
Rare Two-Hand Weapons5.2%
Two-Handed Weapons
Used by Hardcore Barbarians
Two-Hand WeaponsPercent
Maximus14.9%
Immortal King's Boulder Breaker12.3%
Scourge6.1%
Stalgard's Decimator6.0%
Skorn4.6%
Blackguard3.0%
Fury of the Vanished Peak2.8%
Messerschmidt's Reaver2.7%
Schaefer's Hammer2.4%
The Zweihander2.3%
Bovine Bardiche2.3%
Burst of Wrath2.1%
The Grandfather2.0%
Warmonger1.8%
Other Legendary & Set19.1%
Rare Two-Hand Weapons15.6%

Barbarian Off-Hand Weapons

  • These were the Off-Hand weapons that Barbarians equipped at level 70, of the Barbarians who were dual-wielding.
Off-Hand Weapons
Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Barbarians
Off-Hand WeaponsPercent
The Burning Axe of Sankis9.7%
Devastator8.1%
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker7.3%
Sun Keeper5.5%
Bul-Kathos's Warrior Blood5.0%
Odyn Son4.2%
Fulminator4.0%
Shard of Hate4.0%
Mad Monarch's Scepter3.6%
Bul-Kathos's Solemn Vow2.9%
Doombringer2.2%
Born's Furious Wrath1.9%
Gift of Silaria1.8%
Devil Tongue1.7%
Other Legendary & Set30.3%
Rare Off-Hand Weapons7.8%
Off-Hand Weapons
Used by Top 25%
Softcore Barbarians
Off-Hand WeaponsPercent
The Burning Axe of Sankis17.9%
Devastator13.0%
Thunderfury, Blessed Blade of the Windseeker10.1%
Sun Keeper9.6%
Shard of Hate5.7%
Bul-Kathos's Warrior Blood4.9%
Odyn Son4.6%
Fulminator3.1%
Born's Furious Wrath2.8%
Bul-Kathos's Solemn Vow2.6%
Mad Monarch's Scepter2.3%
Doombringer1.7%
The Three Hundredth Spear1.6%
Gift of Silaria1.4%
Other Legendary & Set16.3%
Rare Off-Hand Weapons2.4%

Barbarian Off-Hand Holdables

  • These were the Holdable items that Barbarians equipped the most at level 70 in Patch 2.0, of the Barbarians who used an Off-Hand that is not a weapon.
Off-Hands Used by Lower 75%
Softcore Barbarians
Off-HandsPercent
Stormshield9.4%
Coven’s Criterion7.5%
Wall of Man5.9%
Defender of Westmarch5.6%
Denial5.5%
Lidless Wall5.4%
Ivory Tower5.0%
Hallowed Barricade3.9%
Stormshield (Legacy)2.3%
Vo'Toyias Spiker1.4%
Freeze of Deflection1.3%
Eberli Charo0.7%
Hallowed Defender0.5%
Ivory Tower (Legacy)0.2%
Other Legendary & Set0.3%
Rare Off-Hands45.1%
Off-Hands Used by Top 25%
Softcore Barbarians
Off-HandsPercent
Stormshield17.2%
Lidless Wall9.9%
Defender of Westmarch8.0%
Coven’s Criterion7.4%
Wall of Man7.1%
Denial4.9%
Ivory Tower4.0%
Hallowed Barricade4.0%
Stormshield (Legacy)2.5%
Freeze of Deflection1.4%
Vo'Toyias Spiker1.1%
Eberli Charo0.4%
Hallowed Defender0.3%
Other Legendary & Set0.9%
Rare Off-Hands30.9%

Best Overall Barbarian Gear in Patch 2.0

  • These charts list the most popular Legendary and Set items for Barbarians in Diablo III, in any slot, during patch 2.0.
  • The chart on the left shows the Legendary and Set items worn the most by softcore Barbarians in the Lower 75% of Elite Kills. The chart on the right lists that data for the softcore Barbarians who are in the Top 25% of Elite Kills.
Lower 75% Barbarians
ItemSlotPercent
1Ring of Royal GrandeurFinger22.7%
2Stone of JordanFinger18.2%
3Reaper's WrapsWrists16.7%
4Lut SocksFeet16.4%
5Blackthorne's SurcoatTorso15.6%
6Spires of the EarthShoulders14.8%
7CindercoatTorso14.7%
8Weight of the EarthLegs14.3%
9MagefistHands14.3%
10Strongarm BracersWrists13.4%
11Eyes of the EarthHead12.5%
12Pull of the EarthHands12.1%
13Blackthorne's Jousting MailLegs12.1%
14Andariel's VisageHead11.5%
15Leoric's SignetFinger11.1%
16Aughild's PowerShoulders10.9%
17Aughild's SearchWrists10.6%
18Immortal King's Eternal ReignTorso10.5%
19Thundergod's VigorWaist9.6%
20Immortal King's Tribal BindingWaist9.4%
21Raekor’s BurdenShoulders9.1%
22Fire WalkersFeet9.0%
23OuroborosNeck8.9%
24Raekor’s BreechesLegs8.4%
25Immortal King's StrideFeet8.2%
ItemSlotPercent
Top 25% Barbarians
ItemSlotPercent
1Ring of Royal GrandeurFinger49.7%
2Stone of JordanFinger41.6%
3Lut SocksFeet38.5%
4Spires of the EarthShoulders34.7%
5Weight of the EarthLegs32.9%
6Eyes of the EarthHead29.0%
7Pull of the EarthHands28.5%
8CindercoatTorso28.4%
9Immortal King's Eternal ReignTorso22.1%
10Immortal King's Tribal BindingWaist22.0%
11Reaper's WrapsWrists21.7%
12Strongarm BracersWrists20.3%
13MagefistHands17.6%
14Aughild's SearchWrists17.5%
15The Burning Axe of SankisOne-Handed16.7%
16Immortal King's TriumphHead16.7%
17Immortal King's IronsHands15.8%
18Haunt of VaxoNeck15.1%
19Aughild's PowerShoulders15.0%
20Immortal King's StrideFeet14.5%
21Andariel's VisageHead13.5%
22Chilanik’s ChainWaist13.1%
23Raekor’s BurdenShoulders12.9%
24UnityFinger12.3%
25DevastatorOne-Handed12.2%
ItemSlotPercent
All Hardcore Barbarians
ItemSlotPercent
1Ring of Royal GrandeurFinger29.9%
2Reaper's WrapsWrists20.1%
3Stone of JordanFinger19.1%
4Blackthorne's SurcoatTorso17.8%
5Blackthorne's Jousting MailLegs14.8%
6Aughild's PowerShoulders14.2%
7Aughild's SearchWrists13.8%
8Lut SocksFeet13.4%
9MagefistHands12.6%
10Immortal King's Eternal ReignTorso12.4%
11Immortal King's Tribal BindingWaist11.7%
12Leoric's SignetFinger11.7%
13Strongarm BracersWrists10.7%
14Immortal King's TriumphHead10.6%
15Weight of the EarthLegs10.6%
16Spires of the EarthShoulders10.5%
17CindercoatTorso10.5%
18Immortal King's IronsHands10.4%
19Thundergod's VigorWaist10.1%
20Golden Gorget of LeoricNeck10.0%
21Immortal King's StrideFeet9.6%
22Andariel's VisageHead9.2%
23Fire WalkersFeet9.1%
24Pull of the EarthHands8.8%
25Haunt of VaxoNeck8.3%
ItemSlotPercent
  • This chart lists the most popular Legendary and Set items for level 70 hardcore Barbarians in Diablo III during patch 2.0.
  • Since they must be more cautious when farming for gear, hardcore Barbarians do not gain the same number of Legendary or Set items on average as a softcore Barbarian. Because of this, there were fewer items widely used across level 70 hardcore Barbarians, compared to the Legendary and Set items popular with the softcore Barbarians.
Want more data from patch 2.0? See the Archive of Data for Patch 2.0 for other charts.