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Primal Axe

Class: Barbarian (Diablo IV)
Skill Category: Weapon Mastery
Active
Cooldown: 20 seconds

Throw the weapon with a chain attached, dealing Physical damage and pulling in enemies.

Damage Type: Physical
Other Stats: Berserker skill

Primal Axe is a Weapon Mastery skill used by Barbarian in Diablo IV, based on Ancient Spear.

In-game[]

As previously, the Axe pierces through enemies, until reaching maximum length or a solid wall. It then travels back, pulling all enemies vulnerable to Knockback in its path towards the Barbarian.

Counts as Berserker skill.

Talents:[]

  • Fierce Brawler (5): Critical Hit Damage is increased by 6% per point while using Two-Handed weapons. Attack Speed increased by 2% per point while using One-Handed weapons.
  • Blood Thirst (5): Enemies Bleed for 4% of Critical Strike damage per point over 5 seconds.
  • Slaying Strike (5): Damage is increased by 8% per point against enemies below 30% Life.
  • Momentum (5): Up to a 20% chance to generate 5 Fury (Fury generated increases with additional points).
  • Master of Arms (5): After using Primal Axe, the next Fury skill is free and deals 5% increased damage per point.
  • Close Quarters Combatant (5): Deal 3% increased damage per point to enemies within melee range, but take 1% increased damage per point from enemies outside of melee range.
  • Slam (5): Up to a 3% chance per point to knock down enemies.
  • Combat Prowess (5): Damage increased by 2% per point against Immobilized, Stunned, or Slowed enemies.
  • Walking Arsenal (1): Using a different weapon increases all damage done by 8% for 8 seconds, up to 32%.

Basic
BashFlayFrenzyLunging Strike
Fury
RendHammer of the AncientsDouble SwingUpheavalWhirlwind
Defensive
Rallying CryGround StompUndying RageChallenging Shout
Brawling
KickWar CryLeapCharge
Weapon Mastery
Primal AxeRuptureDeath Blow
Ultimate
Wrath of the BerserkerCall of the AncientsIron Maelstrom
Talents
SwiftnessEndless FuryFierce BrawlerDefy PainBlood ThirstQuick ImpulsesSlaying StrikeBattle FrenzyCut to the BoneMomentumGushing WoundsUnstoppable ForceEnduranceMartial VigorBooming VoiceConcussionThick SkinMaster of ArmsGuttural YellSlamClose Quarters CombatantCombat ProwessUnbridled RageWalking Arsenal