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	===Outfitting Your Barbarian===		===Outfitting Your Barbarian===
	Train all weapon classes, especially melee weapons. You will regret not training all weapons once you unlock [[Whirlwind]]. Remember to also train [[Offhand]] skill, which can be done by putting any non-two-handed weapon in your left hand and using an attack command like DRAW LEFT or ATTACK LEFT.		Train all weapon classes, especially melee weapons. You will regret not training all weapons once you unlock [[Whirlwind (ability)\|Whirlwind]]. Remember to also train [[Offhand]] skill, which can be done by putting any non-two-handed weapon in your left hand and using an attack command like DRAW LEFT or ATTACK LEFT.

	Train all armor skills. Barbarians have a relatively simple time "clown-suiting" (wearing all four armor classes at once) given their skillset and their early access to impactful defense buffs. If you do choose to clown-suit, I would recommend keeping plate and brigandine confined to the neck/head/arms/hands to minimize armor hindrance.		Train all armor skills. Barbarians have a relatively simple time "clown-suiting" (wearing all four armor classes at once) given their skillset and their early access to impactful defense buffs. If you do choose to clown-suit, I would recommend keeping plate and brigandine confined to the neck/head/arms/hands to minimize armor hindrance.

RCHIGHT: /* Training "Magic" Skills */

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Training "Magic" Skills

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	Roars will be your debilitation training method for a long time. Once you can keep [[Earthquake]] berserk running, debilitation will be mind locked whenever you're in combat.		Roars will be your debilitation training method for a long time. Once you can keep [[Earthquake]] berserk running, debilitation will be mind locked whenever you're in combat.

	Remember that you can use {{tt\|MEDITATE RESEARCH <ability>}} to learn ~~3-4 mindstates of~~ the appropriate skill of that ability. This functions as the Barbarian equivalent of [[magic research]], has moderate roundtime (5-8 seconds), and a cooldown of about ~5 ~~minutes~~. This can be used even if you haven't learned the ability you're trying to research. However, abilities that train Debilitation skill don't award experience when researched because it is a combat skill and must be contested by an opponent.		Remember that you can use {{tt\|MEDITATE RESEARCH <ability>}} to learn the appropriate skill of that ability. This functions as the Barbarian equivalent of [[magic research]], has moderate roundtime (5-8 seconds), and a cooldown of about ~1 minute. This can be used even if you haven't learned the ability you're trying to research. However, abilities that train Debilitation skill don't award experience when researched because it is a combat skill and must be contested by an opponent.

	Given that concentration is an otherwise-unused resource pool for Barbarians, I would recommend all Barbs get a [[sanowret crystal]] for easy Arcana experience and [[TDPs]].		Given that concentration is an otherwise-unused resource pool for Barbarians, I would recommend all Barbs get a [[sanowret crystal]] for easy Arcana experience and [[TDPs]].

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Predator Path

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	====Predator Path====		====Predator Path====
	* [[Seek]] Meditation: Hard pass unless you're a [[mining]] fanatic or just using it as an early 1-slot augmentation trainer. Collect rocks instead.		* [[Seek Meditation]]: Hard pass unless you're a [[mining]] fanatic or just using it as an early 1-slot augmentation trainer. Collect rocks instead.
	* [[Everild's Rage]]: Great early roar, the first roar available that actually lets you kill things quicker. I'd swap Anger or Embrace for this once you pick up the slots.		* [[Everild's Rage Roar]]: Great early roar, the first roar available that actually lets you kill things quicker. I'd swap Anger or Embrace for this once you pick up the slots.
	* [[Landslide]] Berserk: Not many critters use attacks defended with reflex. Works well as source of warding experience.		* [[Landslide Berserk]]: Not many critters use attacks defended with reflex. Works well as source of warding experience.
	* [[Eagle Form]]: Core ability. Like Dragon, it's percent-based, so will be underwhelming until your ranks climb higher.		* [[Eagle Form]]: Core ability. Like Dragon, it's percent-based, so will be underwhelming until your ranks climb higher.
	* [[Tornado]] Berserk: Amazing berserk all-around, core ability. Stamina helps with burden, shield boost keeps you alive. Pick it up early and keep it.		* [[Tornado Berserk]]: Amazing berserk all-around, core ability. Stamina helps with burden, shield boost keeps you alive. Pick it up early and keep it.
	* [[Wolverine]] Form: Strong contender for worst ability in the entire game. Hard pass.		* [[Wolverine Form]]: Strong contender for worst ability in the entire game. Hard pass.
	* [[Flashflood]] Berserk: Pulsing anti-everything except immobilize. Absolutely amazing, though expensive when young, save this for maybe circle ~30.		* [[Flashflood Berserk]]: Pulsing anti-everything except immobilize. Absolutely amazing, though expensive when young, save this for maybe circle ~30.

	====Masteries====		====Masteries====

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Flame Path

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	====Flame Path====		====Flame Path====
	* [[Flame]] Meditation: Barbarian equivalent of PERCEIVE. Freebie, pick it up obviously.		* [[Flame Meditation]]: Barbarian equivalent of PERCEIVE. Freebie, pick it up obviously.
	* [[Power]] Meditation: Barbarian equivalent of MANA. Also needed for active spell window to track Barb abilities. Freebie, pick it up.		* [[Power Meditation]]: Barbarian equivalent of MANA. Also needed for active spell window to track Barb abilities. Freebie, pick it up.
	* [[Buffalo Form]] : Carrying eighty weapons is hard for a youngin', this is actually a fine "defense buff" since it will probably lower your burden 2-3 levels until you bump up your strength and stamina enough. You'll eventually grow out of it, but no harm in choosing it early.		* [[Buffalo Form]]: Carrying eighty weapons is hard for a youngin', this is actually a fine "defense buff" since it will probably lower your burden 2-3 levels until you bump up your strength and stamina enough. You'll eventually grow out of it, but no harm in choosing it early.
	* [[Famine]] Berserk: Right up there with Avalanche as amazing early-game abilities. Great utility trainer, great for saving your butt if you get low on vitality. I wouldn't double it up with Avalanche until you can train all magic skills and have at least [[Duelist]] mastery, but it's awesome. Get it early.		* [[Famine Berserk]]: Right up there with Avalanche as amazing early-game abilities. Great utility trainer, great for saving your butt if you get low on vitality. I wouldn't double it up with Avalanche until you can train all magic skills and have at least [[Duelist]] mastery, but it's awesome. Get it early.
	* [[Contemplation]] ~~Berserk~~: Middling combat meditation for a young Barb. You'll hit minimum hindrance on your armor at around ~250 ranks, so beyond that it doesn't have much use, but it's fine until then. Alright augmentation trainer.		* [[Contemplation Meditation]]: Middling combat meditation for a young Barb. You'll hit minimum hindrance on your armor at around ~250 ranks, so beyond that it doesn't have much use, but it's fine until then. Alright augmentation trainer.
	* [[Drought]] Berserk: Amazing for PvP, not terribly practical for PvE (but still fun!). Only one of three warding berserks, more practical for hunting than [[Landslide]] and much cheaper than [[Flashflood]]. I'd get it for warding experience, though no need to rush it.		* [[Drought Berserk]]: Amazing for PvP, not terribly practical for PvE (but still fun!). Only one of three warding berserks, more practical for hunting than [[Landslide]] and much cheaper than [[Flashflood]]. I'd get it for warding experience, though no need to rush it.
	* [[Screech of Madness]] Roar: A decent roar, especially given it's one-slot cost.		* [[Screech of Madness Roar]]: A decent roar, especially given it's one-slot cost.

	====Predator Path====		====Predator Path====

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Horde Path

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	===Early Ability Review===		===Early Ability Review===
	====Horde Path====		====Horde Path====
	* [[Anger the Earth]] Roar: Underwhelming. Fine as an early 1-slot debilitation trainer, drop eventually. You'll laugh remembering how weak this was when you eventually unlock [[Earthquake]] berserk.		* [[Anger the Earth Roar]]: Underwhelming. Fine as an early 1-slot debilitation trainer, drop eventually. You'll laugh remembering how weak this was when you eventually unlock [[Earthquake]] berserk.
	* [[Avalanche]] Berserk: A fine choice for first ability learned, mandatory for early abilities. Given it's an intro berserk, you'll cap it early, and it's useful even at 100+ stamina stat, since ACMs and especially [[War Stomp]] cost a lot of stamina pool. This will also help you deal with heavier weapon templates much easier when you're young.		* [[Avalanche Berserk]]: A fine choice for first ability learned, mandatory for early abilities. Given it's an intro berserk, you'll cap it early, and it's useful even at 100+ stamina stat, since ACMs and especially [[War Stomp]] cost a lot of stamina pool. This will also help you deal with heavier weapon templates much easier when you're young.
	* [[Death's Embrace]] ~~roar~~: Alright as a 1-slot way to train debilitation right out of the gate. Drop it for a better roar as soon as you have the slots.		* [[Death's Embrace Roar]]: Alright as a 1-slot way to train debilitation right out of the gate. Drop it for a better roar as soon as you have the slots.
	* [[Focus]] Meditation: Trap! It's an expert-level skill, which means it will cost you tons of inner fire when you're young. Generally just train this skill with [[Breaking and Entering]]. It's okay as an augmentation trainer at middle circles, but avoid it as a young Barb. You have much more efficient augmentation trainers.		* [[Focus Meditation]]: Trap! It's an expert-level skill, which means it will cost you tons of inner fire when you're young. Generally just train this skill with [[Breaking and Entering]]. It's okay as an augmentation trainer at middle circles, but avoid it as a young Barb. You have much more efficient augmentation trainers.
	* [[Dragon]] Form: Core ability. Don't necessarily rush to pick it up though, the bonus is percent-based on your core ranks. +5 ranks to melee weapons isn't going to amaze you at circle 15.		* [[Dragon Form]]: Core ability. Don't necessarily rush to pick it up though, the bonus is percent-based on your core ranks. +5 ranks to melee weapons isn't going to amaze you at circle 15.
	* [[Unyielding]] ~~Form~~: Alright augmentation trainer. Get it if you're really determined to swim the Selgotha River to skip the ferry, otherwise skip it.		* [[Unyielding Meditation]]: Alright augmentation trainer. Get it if you're really determined to swim the Selgotha River to skip the ferry, otherwise skip it.
	* [[Python Form]]: A fine defense buff, particularly since Barbarians learn [[Parry]] at a primary rate. Just remember it won't help you when you're holding a bow, so don't make it your solo defense buff.		* [[Python Form]]: A fine defense buff, particularly since Barbarians learn [[Parry]] at a primary rate. Just remember it won't help you when you're holding a bow, so don't make it your solo defense buff.
	* [[Tenacity]] Meditation: Flat Damage Reduction for physical attacks. Since most critters don't cast magic, this is the only practical hunting meditation. You'll want it eventually, but you shouldn't rush to it.		* [[Tenacity Meditation]]: Flat Damage Reduction for physical attacks. Since most critters don't cast magic, this is the only practical hunting meditation. You'll want it eventually, but you shouldn't rush to it.
	* [[Wildfire]] Berserk: Amazing. Lowers weapon roundtime and boosts agility, Basic level so you'll lower its inner fire cost early. Triple win! Great selection for first ~15-20 circles.		* [[Wildfire Berserk]]: Amazing. Lowers weapon roundtime and boosts agility, Basic level so you'll lower its inner fire cost early. Triple win! Great selection for first ~15-20 circles.

	====Flame Path====		====Flame Path====

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Predator Path

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	* [[Everild's Rage]]: Great early roar, the first roar available that actually lets you kill things quicker. I'd swap Anger or Embrace for this once you pick up the slots.		* [[Everild's Rage]]: Great early roar, the first roar available that actually lets you kill things quicker. I'd swap Anger or Embrace for this once you pick up the slots.
	* [[Landslide]] Berserk: Not many critters use attacks defended with reflex. Works well as source of warding experience.		* [[Landslide]] Berserk: Not many critters use attacks defended with reflex. Works well as source of warding experience.
	* [[Eagle]] Form: Core ability. Like Dragon, it's percent-based, so will be underwhelming until your ranks climb higher.		* [[Eagle Form]]: Core ability. Like Dragon, it's percent-based, so will be underwhelming until your ranks climb higher.
	* [[Tornado]] Berserk: Amazing berserk all-around, core ability. Stamina helps with burden, shield boost keeps you alive. Pick it up early and keep it.		* [[Tornado]] Berserk: Amazing berserk all-around, core ability. Stamina helps with burden, shield boost keeps you alive. Pick it up early and keep it.
	* [[Wolverine]] Form: Strong contender for worst ability in the entire game. Hard pass.		* [[Wolverine]] Form: Strong contender for worst ability in the entire game. Hard pass.

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Horde Path

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	* [[Dragon]] Form: Core ability. Don't necessarily rush to pick it up though, the bonus is percent-based on your core ranks. +5 ranks to melee weapons isn't going to amaze you at circle 15.		* [[Dragon]] Form: Core ability. Don't necessarily rush to pick it up though, the bonus is percent-based on your core ranks. +5 ranks to melee weapons isn't going to amaze you at circle 15.
	* [[Unyielding]] Form: Alright augmentation trainer. Get it if you're really determined to swim the Selgotha River to skip the ferry, otherwise skip it.		* [[Unyielding]] Form: Alright augmentation trainer. Get it if you're really determined to swim the Selgotha River to skip the ferry, otherwise skip it.
	* [[Python]] Form: A fine defense buff, particularly since Barbarians learn [[Parry]] at a primary rate. Just remember it won't help you when you're holding a bow, so don't make it your solo defense buff.		* [[Python Form]]: A fine defense buff, particularly since Barbarians learn [[Parry]] at a primary rate. Just remember it won't help you when you're holding a bow, so don't make it your solo defense buff.
	* [[Tenacity]] Meditation: Flat Damage Reduction for physical attacks. Since most critters don't cast magic, this is the only practical hunting meditation. You'll want it eventually, but you shouldn't rush to it.		* [[Tenacity]] Meditation: Flat Damage Reduction for physical attacks. Since most critters don't cast magic, this is the only practical hunting meditation. You'll want it eventually, but you shouldn't rush to it.
	* [[Wildfire]] Berserk: Amazing. Lowers weapon roundtime and boosts agility, Basic level so you'll lower its inner fire cost early. Triple win! Great selection for first ~15-20 circles.		* [[Wildfire]] Berserk: Amazing. Lowers weapon roundtime and boosts agility, Basic level so you'll lower its inner fire cost early. Triple win! Great selection for first ~15-20 circles.

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Early Abilities

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	* [[Flame]] Meditation: Barbarian equivalent of PERCEIVE. Freebie, pick it up obviously.		* [[Flame]] Meditation: Barbarian equivalent of PERCEIVE. Freebie, pick it up obviously.
	* [[Power]] Meditation: Barbarian equivalent of MANA. Also needed for active spell window to track Barb abilities. Freebie, pick it up.		* [[Power]] Meditation: Barbarian equivalent of MANA. Also needed for active spell window to track Barb abilities. Freebie, pick it up.
	* [[Buffalo]] ~~Form~~: Carrying eighty weapons is hard for a youngin', this is actually a fine "defense buff" since it will probably lower your burden 2-3 levels until you bump up your strength and stamina enough. You'll eventually grow out of it, but no harm in choosing it early.		* [[Buffalo Form]] : Carrying eighty weapons is hard for a youngin', this is actually a fine "defense buff" since it will probably lower your burden 2-3 levels until you bump up your strength and stamina enough. You'll eventually grow out of it, but no harm in choosing it early.
	* [[Famine]] Berserk: Right up there with Avalanche as amazing early-game abilities. Great utility trainer, great for saving your butt if you get low on vitality. I wouldn't double it up with Avalanche until you can train all magic skills and have at least [[Duelist]] mastery, but it's awesome. Get it early.		* [[Famine]] Berserk: Right up there with Avalanche as amazing early-game abilities. Great utility trainer, great for saving your butt if you get low on vitality. I wouldn't double it up with Avalanche until you can train all magic skills and have at least [[Duelist]] mastery, but it's awesome. Get it early.
	* [[Contemplation]] Berserk: Middling combat meditation for a young Barb. You'll hit minimum hindrance on your armor at around ~250 ranks, so beyond that it doesn't have much use, but it's fine until then. Alright augmentation trainer.		* [[Contemplation]] Berserk: Middling combat meditation for a young Barb. You'll hit minimum hindrance on your armor at around ~250 ranks, so beyond that it doesn't have much use, but it's fine until then. Alright augmentation trainer.

TRAIGA: https://discord.com/channels/619301383451181075/619330237418831917/970012705287180328

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	===Training "Magic" Skills===		===Training "Magic" Skills===
	Unlike other guilds, Barbarian "magic" skillset learning does not ~~(currently)~~ scale with difficulty level. An intro or basic ability will continue to train the same as from rank 1 to rank 1750. As such, training recommendations follow a general ability-class structure instead of specific abilities at specific skill ranges.		Unlike other guilds, Barbarian "magic" skillset learning does not scale with difficulty level. An intro or basic ability will continue to train the same as from rank 1 to rank 1750. As such, training recommendations follow a general ability-class structure instead of specific abilities at specific skill ranges.

	Forms teach poorly. They have a small amount of experience generation shortly after start-up, and a long cooldown before the same form can grant more experience. A form can be re-started periodically (about every 2.5 minutes) to learn 1-2 mindstates of the appropriate skill.		Forms teach poorly. They have a small amount of experience generation shortly after start-up, and a long cooldown before the same form can grant more experience. A form can be re-started periodically (about every 2.5 minutes) to learn 1-2 mindstates of the appropriate skill.

	Berserks and meditations are much better trainers for augmentation, warding, and utility. Each ability will grant about 4-5 mindstates of the appropriate skill, and can be used again on a ~90 second timer. Assuming you have enough inner fire, berserks are the most practical trainers given the immediate activation at max potency, and the lack of roundtime.		Berserks and meditations are much better trainers for augmentation, warding, and utility. Each ability will grant about 4-5 mindstates of the appropriate skill, and can be used again on a ~90 second timer. Assuming you have enough inner fire, berserks are the most practical trainers given the immediate activation at max potency, and the lack of roundtime.

	Roars will be your debilitation training method for a long time. Once you can keep [[Earthquake]] berserk running, debilitation will be mind locked whenever you're in combat.		Roars will be your debilitation training method for a long time. Once you can keep [[Earthquake]] berserk running, debilitation will be mind locked whenever you're in combat.

	Remember that you can use MEDITATE RESEARCH <~~xxxxx~~ ability> to learn 3-4 mindstates of the appropriate skill of that ability. This functions as the Barbarian equivalent of [[magic research]], has moderate roundtime (5-8 seconds), and a cooldown of about ~5 minutes. This can be used even if you haven't learned the ability you're trying to research.		Remember that you can use {{tt\|MEDITATE RESEARCH <ability>}} to learn 3-4 mindstates of the appropriate skill of that ability. This functions as the Barbarian equivalent of [[magic research]], has moderate roundtime (5-8 seconds), and a cooldown of about ~5 minutes. This can be used even if you haven't learned the ability you're trying to research. However, abilities that train Debilitation skill don't award experience when researched because it is a combat skill and must be contested by an opponent.

		⚫	Given that concentration is an otherwise-unused resource pool for Barbarians, I would recommend all Barbs get a [[sanowret crystal]] for easy Arcana experience and [[TDPs]].

⚫	Given that concentration is an otherwise-unused resource pool for Barbarians, I would recommend all Barbs get a [[sanowret crystal]] for easy Arcana experience and [[TDPs]].
	===Training Other Stuff===		===Training Other Stuff===
	Barbarian life is a life of combat. Below are tips for maximizing skill training while maximizing time in combat.		Barbarian life is a life of combat. Below are tips for maximizing skill training while maximizing time in combat.

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	* [[Yogi]]: Nice to have for PvP for Serenity and Bastion, not terribly impactful for PvE. Most hunting areas it will only affect Contemplation and Tenacity, and you'll eventually drop Contemplation. No hurry, Mastery 4A.		* [[Yogi]]: Nice to have for PvP for Serenity and Bastion, not terribly impactful for PvE. Most hunting areas it will only affect Contemplation and Tenacity, and you'll eventually drop Contemplation. No hurry, Mastery 4A.
	* [[Strategos]]: More for PvP, or if you hunt in groups. No hurry, Mastery 4B.		* [[Strategos]]: More for PvP, or if you hunt in groups. No hurry, Mastery 4B.
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