Highlights

  • Ground Stomp creates a zone of safety that protects Barbarian players from certain boss abilities in Diablo 4, as discovered by one player.
  • The Season of the Construct in Diablo 4 has faced controversies, including delays and fan fatigue over Uber Duriel runs.
  • The Double Swing Barbarian build in Diablo 4 utilizes Ground Stomp to maximize damage against stunned enemies, providing a tactical approach to combat.

Barbarian players in Diablo 4 have another tool in their arsenal when it comes to ignoring damage, as one player discovered that Ground Stomp creates a zone of safety against area of effect abilities cast by bosses. Though Diablo 4 broke several Blizzard records in the wake of its launch, the game has struggled to maintain its initial popularity due to the mixed reception of its seasonal content.

Whereas Diablo 4's Season of Blood was viewed positively, with many players heralding it as the course-correction that Diablo 4 needed, Season of the Construct has had its fair share of controversies already, such as its Gauntlet feature being delayed. While Season of Blood attempted to expand the endgame of Diablo 4, a significant number of fans have begun to express fatigue over Uber Duriel runs in Season of the Construct, further exacerbated by having to wait until the next Season for the highly-anticipated itemization overhaul.

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However, Diablo 4 still has a tight-knit community of players that regularly engage with its content, and OMDtesseract happens to be one of them. As a Barbarian player, OMDtesseract is no stranger to being a resilient killing machine. However, they managed to discover a rather unique aspect of Ground Stomp that can further increase the survival capabilities of Diablo 4's toughest class. Namely, Ground Stomp creates an earthquake that stuns enemies for 4 seconds, but this earthquake also doubles as a zone of safety that protects players against certain boss abilities.

As seen in the video shared by OMDtesseract, their Barbarian character appears to suffer no damage from Elias while standing within the earthquake generated by Ground Stomp. Given that this is an undocumented aspect of Ground Stomp, OMDtesseract agreed that further testing was required. If more Diablo 4 bosses other than Elias prove to be powerless against the protection offered by Ground Stomp, it could significantly change the way Barbarian players approach endgame combat.

Diablo 4 Double Swing Barbarian Build

Leapquake Barbarian build for Diablo 4

While the Whirlwind Barbarian in Diablo 4 will be an eternal favorite, a popular build that utilizes Ground Stomp happens to be the Double Swing Barbarian. Double Swing thrives on maximizing damage against stunned enemies, which is where Ground Stomp truly starts to shine. The skills and aspects used by the Double Swing Barbarian are as follows:

SKILLS

  • Double Swing
  • Lunging Strike
  • Ground Stomp
  • War Cry
  • Rallying Cry
  • Wrath of the Berserker

ASPECTS

  • Bold Chieftain
  • Limitless Rage
  • Berserk Fury
  • Accelerating
  • Audacity

In terms of Diablo 4 uniques, the Double Swing Barbarian benefits from having a Godslayer Crown, as it pulls in nearby enemies whenever the character stuns a target, while further increasing damage dealt to them. While changing builds can be a hassle, the Double Swing Barbarian is a decent investment for players who prefer tight, tactical rotations that focus on controlling the battlefield.