Gearing for epics?

[mtnlma]

So i recently hit 20 on my first toon and im wondering what kind of gear / hp should a pure barb be shooting for to be of use in epics?

[Forzah]

So i recently hit 20 on my first toon and im wondering what kind of gear / hp should a pure barb be shooting for to be of use in epics?

I don't think a barb needs any special gear for epics... they're pretty good even without named gear. Most of your damage comes from rage and frenzy/death frenzy. A stunning +10 weapon might be useful if you have stunning blow, or a pair of earthgrab picks if you are TWF. A seeker item (bloodstone) helps to increase your critical damage, which is important in epics. For health, try to get at least 550 before rage and you should be fine.

[Cam_Neely]

I'm by no means and extensive epic player but a basic list should include

1.) 700HP Raged
2.) +10 Stunning Maul for casters (a key set up to switch to this, SB, and switch back to your DPS is preferred)
3.) High End DPS Weapon(s) (MinII, LitII, golf bag of +5 situational weapon or something of the sort)
4.) Extensive Pot Collection
5.) Few Banked Mem pots to pass out if needed
6.) Half a brain, more the merrier
7.) Ability to hear voice chat and follow basic instructions
8.) 100% fort

[Consumer]

1.) 700HP Raged

It's nice to have HP this high but not necessary.

[Carpone]

Essentials:

1. MinII or LitII weapon.
2. Raise dead clicky (double positive Green Steel Maul).
3. Minos Legens.

Everything else is icing. Enjoy the new content!

[maddmatt70]

I trrd a barbarian a couple of times and all I had on epic was a +4 holyburst of iceburst greatsword, +6 stat items, gfl and a minos helm and I even used the korthos set to help my to-hit. I did just fine and in point of fact outkilled many players. Do yourself a favor and get a holyburst greataxe off the auction house if you do not have one already preferrably with a decent + to help your to-hit and slap an icy burst kit on there and that will get you a weapon which is significantly cheaper then a shroud item and close to as good. I think the icy games are still going on, but if they are not get a greataxe with some burst effects on it for auto-crits. The other thing to consider is a maul with a +10 to your stun dccs. If you plan to run epics alot on your barbarian I highly recommend picking up stunning blow and getting your hands on a decent stuner maul.

[Cam_Neely]

It's nice to have HP this high but not necessary.

I reach more then that with no toughness feats and lightly geared (my first capped too), I think its 525 unraged. None of what I mentioned is necessary but as the OP posted its a good

hp should a pure barb be shooting for to be of use in epics?

Also

2. Raise dead clicky (double positive Green Steel Maul).

Seconded, cheap to build, and while not required often, its huge to pull that out in a bad situation.

[MikeyMang]

It's nice to have HP this high but not necessary.

It kinda is when Frenzying and losing 4-5 HPs per swing while getting hit by other things. But not completely.

[sirdanile]

It kinda is when Frenzying and losing 4-5 HPs per swing while getting hit by other things. But not completely.

I'm with consumer on this one, Slitmuno has 500 hp pre rage and 650ish raged, taking stunning blow instead of toughness helps out a lot more and he lives a lot longer than some barbs I know.