Gold Find Barbarian

Gold Find Barbarian Build Guide in Diablo II: Resurrected

The Gold Find Barbarian is a specialized build focused on maximizing the amount of gold dropped from slain monsters and chests. This build is great for farming wealth quickly and can be particularly useful for acquiring in-game items, runes, and other valuable loot. This guide will cover skills, stat allocation, gear recommendations, and strategies to optimize your Gold Find Barbarian.

1. Skill Allocation

The Gold Find Barbarian will primarily use skills from the War Cry and Combat Skills trees, focusing on maximizing gold find and survivability.

Primary Skills

  • Find Item (Max):
    • This skill allows you to find additional loot from slain enemies, significantly increasing the amount of gold and items collected.
  • Battle Orders (Max):
    • Increases your maximum life and mana for both you and your party, providing critical survivability.
  • Shout (Max):
    • Provides a defensive boost to you and your allies, enhancing overall survivability.
  • Howl (1 Point):
    • Causes enemies to flee, useful for managing crowds and avoiding damage.
  • Bash (1 Point):
    • Useful for quickly dealing with enemies while using Find Item, provides a melee attack option.

2. Stat Allocation

  1. Strength: Enough to equip desired gear, generally around 100-150 points.
  2. Dexterity: Minimal investment, focus on survivability.
  3. Vitality: Most points should go here to maximize your health pool for survivability.
  4. Energy: Generally not necessary; you should rely on potions for managing mana.

3. Itemization

 

Harlequin Crest (Cham)
Highlord
Grief Phase Blade
6 Lem Phase Blade
Enigma Mage Plate
Chance Guard Gloves
Infernostride
1 x Nagel rings
1 x fcr Rare MF Rings
GoldWrap

 

Charms

 

+1 Warcries 30%+ extra gold find
Small Charms: Resist small charm + Extra Gold Find

 

4. Gameplay Tips

  • Use Find Item: After defeating enemies, immediately use Find Item to maximize the potential for finding additional gold and loot.
  • Farm Efficiently: Target areas with high monster density, such as:
    • The Pit in Act 1’s Black Marsh
    • The Halls of Anguish in Act 2
    • Baal runs or The Chaos Sanctuary
  • Focus on Mercenaries: Choosing a strong mercenary can help you deal with tough enemies quickly, allowing you to take advantage of Find Item sooner.
  • Mobility: Keep moving to stay safe from enemies while combating them. Utilize Shout for additional defense.
  • Gold-Specific Areas: Familiarize yourself with areas known for high monster density and drops.

5. Mercenary Recommendations

  • Act 2 Mercenary (Might):
    • This mercenary can significantly boost your overall damage output, helping you kill enemies faster.