Best Diablo 4 Whirlwind Barbarian build in Season 7
The Barbarian’s Whirlwind build is the standout for the class and remains a great choice in Diablo 4Season 7and after theVessel of HatredDLC.
The latest iteration of this build relies on taking advantage of the drastically improved Dust Devils. Over the course of the game’s various Seasonal updates, they’ve become a potent damage dealer and this version of the Barbarian is perfect evidence of that.
If you want to make the most of the Whirlwind Barbarian build in Diablo 4, then this guide is for you. If you’re still not sold on this build, check out our bestBarbarianbuilds guide.
The best current version of Diablo 4’s Whirlwind Barbarian build is sometimes called the ‘Twister Whirlwind’ build. This is because, contrary to the skill it is named for, its primary source of damage actually comes from the swirling Dust Devils that are unique to the class.
Whirlwind is the primary method to generate these Dust Devils thanks to the Dust Devil’s Aspect which spawns them while the skill is active. To up the amount of Whirlwinds you spawn, the Aspect of Fierce Winds increases their size and damage while also spawning more for every Shout skill you use.
The recently introduced Force of Nature Legendary Paragon Node offers another source of Dust Devils whenever you spawn an Earthquake. Mix them all together and your character becomes an avatar of primal destruction that leaves a cataclysm of disasters in their wake. As the old adage goes; when using the Whirlwind Barbarian, your primary aim is ‘spin to win’.
Best Whirlwind Barbarian Skills
With the new level cap of 60 and the Skill Points afforded by grinding renown, you should have a total of 72 to invest in your Whirlwind Barbarian build for Diablo 4. These are the ones we recommend:
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Active Skills
Skills with a * are not added to the Skill Bar and are only needed to progress through the Skill Tree.
Passive Skills
Best Arsenal setup for Whirlwind Barbarian
Some Skills offer benefits when assigned to specific weapons and Legendary Aspects that boost power after swapping weapons.
These mechanics require Barbarians to assign different abilities to different weapons using the Skill Assignment pane. This is done by opening the character window, navigating to the Abilities tab, and selecting Skill Assignment.
You can assign oneWeapon Techniquewhich grants a permanent passive buff, regardless of the weapons you are using.
In this Whirlwind Barbarian build, we prioritize maxing out particular weapons strategically to maximize damage and utility.
In theTechnique Slot, go for theTwo-Handed Axe, which increases our damage against Vulnerable enemies – a key factor in clearing tougher content. However, remember that the Technique Slot doesn’t grant secondary bonuses from rank 10 experts.
Best Whirlwind Barbarian Skill rotation
This is the best rotation for an endgame Whirlwind Barbarian in Diablo 4:
Begin every encounter by popping all three of your Shout Skills. Not only will they spawn Dust Devils to kick the fight off, the combination of their various buffs will generate Fury, increase your survivability, and maximize your damage output.
From here, you press and hold Whirlwind until everything is dead. Okay, there’s a little more to it than that. Thanks to the many moving parts you’ll have set up in this build, Whirlwind has a nearly infinite up time and is constantly spawning Dust Devils which chew through enemy health bars. The fact that it inflicts bleeding also procs a range of Passive Skills and Aspect effects.
You can use Ground Stomp for a spike in damage and the Earthquake it creates spawns even more Dust Devils thanks to some synergy between the Aspect of Earthquakes and the Force of Nature Legendary Paragon Node. Certain equipment and passive Skills also reduce your cooldowns meaning that your Shouts and Call of the Ancients are usually ready to go right when you need to pop them again.
Powers of Witchcraft
Season 7 addsWitch Powersto give each character a boost and something new to do this season. While all Witch Powers are beneficial, some are more suited to certain classes and builds.
For this build, choose the following Witch Powers:
Powers of Witchcraft may disappear after Season 7, but they could return in another form likeVampire PowersandMalignant Heartsdid.
Best Occult Gems
Here are the bestOccult Gemsfor this build:
Best Whirlwind Barbarian Legendary Aspects
Here are the best Legendary Aspects for Whirlwind Barbarians in Diablo 4:
Best Whirlwind Barbarian Paragon Boards and Glyphs
Once you hit Level 60, Skill points become a thing of the past, and Paragon Points take over.
This system makes you pick upgrades from themed boards loaded with buffs. Each path is unique, but the upside is you’re able to tweak your Whirlwind Barbarian build with specific Boards and Glyphs to boost your build exactly how you want in Diablo 4.
Paragon Board progression
For your Whirlwind Barbarian build in Diablo 4 Season 6, you should unlock the following Paragon Boards in the indicated order:
Best Glyphs
The Paragon Glyphs below are the best ones available for this particular build. We’ve outlined which Glyphs to slot into which of the above Boards.
Best Mercenaries for Whirlwind Barbarian
For an endgame Whirlwind Barbarian build in Diablo 4, Raheir and Aldkin make an unbeatable Mercenary duo by offering both strong defense and clutch crowd control.
Raheir, as your hired Mercenary, shines defensively, with skills like Valiance and Bastion that shield you from heavy hits and grant Unstoppable, a must-have in tough battles. On top of that, Bastion pairs with Ground Slam to trigger powerful offensive buffs through Inspiration, boosting your damage output.
For reinforcement, Aldkin is your go-to for dangerous encounters. His Field of Languish acts as a reliable panic button, slowing enemies and reducing their damage, which is especially useful when you’re overwhelmed or facing tough elite packs.
Best Whirlwind Barbarian gear and Runewords
The Whirlwind Barbarian build in Diablo 4 Season 7 relies on a few Uniques as well as Aspects you’ll need to farm via item extracts. It can be a bit of a chore to set up but with the recommended gear and Runeword combinations below, this build should sing in the endgame.
Best Whirlwind Twister Barbarian PvP build
The endgame build for Whirlwind Barbarian works well for PvP in Diablo 4.
It’s got sturdy defenses, making it an impenetrable force for most classes and builds. We strongly recommend you invest in improving your Fury supply to avoid running out in the middle of combat.Now that you know how to craft this top-tier Necromancer build, ensure to check out our guides for theDruid,Sorcerer,Rogue,Barbarian, andSpirtiborn. There’s also ourDiablo 4 Class tier listso you can see where this build fits in the current meta.
