Concentrate (Diablo II)

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Concentrate An uninterruptible attack that also temporarily improves your defense.

Class: Barbarian Skill Tree: Combat Skills Required Level: 18 Damage Type: physical/magical Cast Delay: - Active Prerequisites: Bash (1), Stun (12)

Skill progression Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mana Cost 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Damage Defense +% 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 Attack +% 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 Damage +% 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115   Level 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Mana Cost 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Damage Defense +% 200 210 220 230 240 250 260 270 280 290 Attack +% 160 170 180 190 200 210 220 230 240 250 Damage +% 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 160 165

Synergies Bash +5% Damage Per Level Battle Orders +10% Damage Per Level Berserk +1% Magic Damage Per Level {{{Synergy6}}} {{{Synergy Effect6}}}

[edit] Description

The main benefit of this attack is that you can swing uninterrupted, giving you the best chance to get your attack off, even in a crowd or against a faster foe. This one is actually a good deal at a cost of 2 Mana, especially if you have a good weapon.

[edit] Lore

Sometimes a series of blows is not nearly as effective as a single, concentrated strike. A Barbarian trained in this skill learns how to focus his strength into a single blow that cuts through the guard of an enemy and slices through their armor. This technique also puts the warrior in a superior defensive position.^[1]

[edit] References

1. ↑ Diablo II Manual, page 64. Blizzard Entertainment, 2000.

Diablo II Barbarian Skills
Combat Skills	Bash • Leap • Double Swing • Stun • Double Throw • Leap Attack • Concentrate • Frenzy • Whirlwind • Berserk
Combat Masteries	Sword Mastery • Axe Mastery • Mace Mastery • Polearm Mastery • Throwing Mastery • Spear Mastery • Increased Stamina • Iron Skin • Increased Speed • Natural Resistance
Warcries	Howl • Find Potion • Taunt • Shout • Find Item • Battle Cry • Battle Orders • Grim Ward • War Cry • Battle Command