The Flay Barbarian is the highest-DPS dual-wield build. Constant Flay stacks + Vulnerable + Bleed = face-melting DPS.
Why Flay Is Top DPS
- Constant Vulnerable: Flay applies automatically
- Bleed synergy: Strong DoT
- Dual wield: Fast attack speed
Skill Loadout
| Slot | Skill |
|---|---|
| Basic | Flay |
| Core | Hammer of the Ancients |
| Brawling | War Cry |
| Weapon | Dual Wield |
| Ultimate | Wrath of the Berserker |
Tier Placement
| Content | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bossing | S (top DPS) |
| Pit push | S |
| Mapping | A |
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Top sustained DPS
- Constant Vulnerable
Cons
- Squishier than HotA
- Resource hungry
FAQ
Q: Flay vs HotA?
A: Flay for sustained. HotA for burst.
Q: Mace or Dual Wield?
A: Dual wield for Flay DPS. Mace for HotA.
Q: Best aspect?
A: Ancesrals' Oath for HotA reset.
Q: How to play Flay?
A: Spam Flay on enemies. Auto-applies Vulnerable.
Q: Hardcore viable?
A: Yes, but use shouts for DR.
Q: Top-tier bossing?
A: Yes, S-tier with dual wield.
Q: How fast kill Lilith?
A: ~15 seconds with full gear.
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Last updated for Season 6 (2026-09-28).