Dark and Darker’s Barbarian ignores the careful and methodical approaches most other classes will opt for down in the perilous dungeons in favor of simply running into a brawl and swinging the largest weapon they have at the nearest available skull. If this sounds like you, then read on for the best perks and skills to choose for the axe-wielding Barbarian.
Best Barbarian perks in Dark and Darker
While leveling either solo or in a party, take the following perks:
- Axe Proficiency
A simple +10 damage bonus to your axe attacks. The axe is the Barbarian’s best friend, and your basic loadout provides one for free, so make the most out of it early. - Savage
Savage will raise your attack power by 10% when not wearing any chest armor. This suits low-level players and could be swapped in for your first perk if you’re feeling confident. - Iron Will
Wizards are the bane of the Barbarian, so an additional 100 Magic Resistance will be key in buying you the time to reach any pesky spell casters and cleave them. - Smash
A tricky one, as it allows the Barbarian to smash unreinforced doors and chests right open, ignoring their abysmally slow interaction speed. In solo-play, this is a necessity for clearing rooms fast but could be swapped out for something like Morale Boost in a team.
Best Barbarian skills in Dark and Darker
The maximum number of skills you can equip is two, so choosing between the four available for Barbarian will require some uncharacteristically careful thought.
- Reckless Attack
This skill ignores 75% of enemy armor on your next hit, making any other player’s hard-earned gear useless in the face of your axe. Perfect for use on any plate armored fighters. - War Cry (Party) or Rage (Solo)
We’ve offered alternatives depending on the gameplay context here, as War Cry’s 7-second 25% HP buff is stellar in a team fight, allowing your own party to easily outlast the opposition. Use the attack boost from Rage while soloing to swiftly bring an end to a fight or to easily clear some rooms and move on.
While absolutely alien to the Barbarian, even some players are confused as to what Magical Interaction Speed even means in Dark and Darker. Also, here’s how to mine Cobalt and Rubysilver ore for some gear upgrades.
