The Diablo 4 Server Slam is almost upon us, and while it’s certainly exciting to have another chance to play the RPG game ahead of the Diablo 4 release date, there’s another big draw in the form of the unique Cry of Ashava mount trophy you can earn if you’re able to hit level 20 and defeat Ashava before the trial period ends. As such, you’ll want to pick what loadout you fancy before the next Diablo 4 public test begins.
It’s important to note that fighting Diablo 4 world boss Ashava is a particularly tough challenge this time – as if it wasn’t hard enough before, you’ll now only be able to reach level 20 (as opposed to 25 in the previous beta tests). Because she fights you alone, you also can’t rely on things that benefit from you killing mobs or hitting multiple targets at once – so the preferred loadouts are likely to vary from those you would ordinarily use.
These suggestions come from top Diablo 4 player Ryan ‘Raxxanterax’ and are designed to work without any reliance on specific legendary powers, as Blizzard is removing the sped-up drop rate from the previous betas to give a better impression of how quickly you’ll get gear in the final game. Raxx notes that he has done his best to take into account the buffs and nerfs Blizzard suggested in its somewhat vague Diablo 4 beta patch notes. He also reminds players that you can always knock the difficulty down if you’re having trouble!
The best Barbarian build relies on just how good shouts are for pretty much anything. All the Barb generator options are solid, but Flay is the pick for its ability to make Ashava Vulnerable. Upheaval (Furious) offers a huge damage multiplier, making it a slightly more promising choice than Rend (Violent) and its Vulnerability synergy. Leap
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