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Old 05-31-2002, 01:17 AM   #8
Tim Tam
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Join Date: March 29, 2001
Location: Australia
Posts: 60
Daniel, you still think Barbarian Rage is better than Beserker Enrage?

A few comparisons for you:

Rage last 5 rounds, Enrage last 10 rounds.

Rage adds 4 to Str and Con, but you are using Crom Faeyr, so really all it does is add 4 to Con. A Beserker with 21 Con vs a Barbarian with 21 Con, Barbarian gets an extra 9 HP by going to 25 Con, Beserker gets an extra 15 HP from Enrage.

Both have 25 Str from Crom Faeyr, Beserker gets an extra +2 to hit and damage from Enrage, Rage adds nothing.

Barbarian loses 2 AC from Rage and loses 2 saves vs spells, Beserker gains 2 AC from Enrage.

Rage gives immunity to charm, hold, fear, maze, confusion and level drain. Enrage gives immunity to charm, hold, fear, maze, imprisonment, stun, sleep and level drain (doesnt say so in description, but it does).

Rage can be cast again when it wears off without waiting, but Enrage you have to wait while winded and lose 15 HP and 2 to hit and damage. This is the only downside to Enrage, but how many fights last longer than 10 rounds?

The only ways Barbarian Rage beats Beserker Enrage is if you arent using Crom Faeyr, or your fights last longer than 10 rounds.

Comparing Barbarian's other abilities to Beserker is a different thing altogether. The extra HP and 20% physical damage reduction are great for the Barbarian, they dont need to worry about not getting hit.
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