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Diablo 4, like its predecessors, has built an extensive system for end-game content. As a key part of progression through this system, players unlock the Paragon Board at level 50. This board has several nodes, including a few empty ones called Glyph Sockets.
Glyph Sockets provide the opportunity for players to customize their build, as well as an additional reward for completing Nightmare Dungeons through Paragon Glyph Upgrades. For a complete list of Barbarian Paragon Glyphs, how to get them, and tips for which glyphs are the best, keep reading.
Updated by Abigail Angell on July 12th, 2023: Diablo 4 players are increasingly interested in which Paragon Glyphs will serve their characters best as people try out new classes and farm Renown before Season 1. To assist Barbarian players in crafting their ideal build, the tier list of the five best Barbarian Paragon Glyphs near the end of the article has been expanded.
How To Get Paragon Glyphs
Glyphs are primarily dropped by Boss and Elite enemies (rarely, they are found in chests or for sale at a shop). The bigger the boss, the bigger the drop chance for a glyph. This means fighting World Bosses or completing Nightmare Dungeons are the best strategies for collecting Paragon Glyphs.
All Paragon Glyphs For Barbarians
There are twenty-seven total Paragon Glyphs, each with its own bonuses. Magic Glyphs have one bonus, while Rare Glyphs have two. You will receive all Magic Glyphs.
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Name |
Rarity |
Effect |
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Advantage |
Magic |
For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you gain +1.1% increased damage to Crowd Controlled targets |
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Battle-Hardened |
Magic |
For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you gain +0.8% increased damage while Fortified |
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Overwhelm |
Magic |
For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you gain +2.3% increased Overpower Damage |
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Power |
Magic |
For every 5 Strength purchased within range, you gain +0.5% increased damage |
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Ruin |
Magic |
For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you gain +1.1% increased Critical Strike Damage |
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Slayer |
Magic |
For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you gain +1.1% increased damage to Elites |
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Subdue |
Magic |
For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you gain +0.8% increased damage to Vulnerable targets |
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Ambidextrous |
Rare |
Grants +40.0% bonus to all Magic nodes within the range You deal 8%[x] increased damage while wielding One-Handed Weapons |
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Blood-Feeder |
Rare |
For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +3% increased damage to Bleeding targets You have a 5% increased Critical Strike Chance against Bleeding enemies |
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Brawl |
Rare |
Paragon nodes within range gain a +30% bonus to their Physical damage and damage reduction modifiers Brawling Skills deal 18%[x] increased damage |
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Cleaver |
Rare |
For every 5 Strength purchased within range, you deal +2% increased damage while wielding an Axe While wielding an Axe, you deal 12%[x] increased Critical Strike Damage |
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Crusher |
Rare |
For every 5 Strength purchased within range, you deal +2% increased damage while wielding a Mace While wielding a Mace, you deal 30%[x] increased Overpower damage |
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Disembowel |
Rare |
For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you deal +3% increased Bleeding damage Killing a Bleeding enemy has a 10% chance to reduce the Cooldown of your Non-Ultimate active Cooldown by 1 second |
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Dominate |
Rare |
For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you deal +9% increased Overpower damage After not Overpowering for 30 seconds, your next attack will Overpower |
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Executioner |
Rare |
For every 5 Strength purchased within range, you deal +2% increased damage while wielding a Polearm While wielding a Polearm, you deal 10%[x] increased damage to Healthy or Injured enemies |
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Exploit |
Rare |
For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +3% increased damage to Vulnerable targets When an enemy is damaged by you, they become Vulnerable for 3 seconds. This cannot happen more than once every 20 seconds per enemy |
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Imbiber |
Rare |
For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you deal +4% increased damage while Healthy You gain 30%[+] increased Potion Healing |
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Ire |
Rare |
For every 5 Strength purchased within range, you deal +2% increased damage while Berserk. While Berserk, you take 10% reduced damage from Elites |
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Marshal |
Rare |
Grants a +40% bonus to all Magic nodes within the range After casting a Shout Skill, the active Cooldown of every other Shout Skill is reduced by 1.2 seconds |
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Might |
Rare |
Grants a +40% bonus to all Magic nodes within the range You deal 8%[x] increased damage while wielding Two-Handed weapons |
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Mortal Draw |
Rare |
For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, Skills that Swap to a different weapon deal +4% increased damage. Swapping weapons have an 18% chance to cause the Skills damage to Critically Strike |
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Revenge |
Rare |
Grants a +40% bonus to all Rare nodes within the range Dealing Thorns damage to an enemy increases all damage it takes from you by 1%[x], up to 8%[x], for 10 seconds |
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Seething |
Rare |
For every 5 Strength purchased within range, you deal +2% increased damage while wielding a Sword While wielding a Sword, you gain 3 Fury when you kill an enemy |
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Territorial |
Rare |
For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, you deal +3% increased damage to Close targets You gain a 10% Damage Reduction against Close Enemies |
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Undaunted |
Rare |
For every 5 Willpower purchased within range, you deal +3% increased damage while Fortified You gain up to 10% Damage Reduction the more Fortify you have |
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Weapon Master |
Rare |
Paragon nodes within range gain a +30% bonus to their Physical damage and damage reduction modifiers. Hitting with a Weapon Mastery Skill reduces the active Cooldown of another random Weapon Mastery Skill by 2 seconds |
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Wrath |
Rare |
For every 5 Dexterity purchased within range, Core Skills deal +4.5% increased Critical Strike Damage. Skills that Critically Strike generate 5 Fury |
The Best Paragon Glyphs For Barbarians
While many of the Barbarian's glyphs are situationally good, five are standouts in almost any build. Marshal, Imbiber, Territorial, and Undaunted can help you stay in the fight, while Exploit makes your attacks even more devastating.
Marshal
Shout skills are key to the Barbarian's class identity and play style. Very few late-game builds pass up on having multiple shouts in their kit. Therefore, one of the best glyphs around is one that reduces the cooldown on shout skills. Additionally, Marshal increases the power of nearby Magic Nodes, meaning that it will be useful in just about any location.
Exploit
Exploit is a glyph that often makes it onto tier lists for a variety of classes. This is no surprise, as the heavy armor and high health of enemies in the late game make the Vulnerable status condition increasingly important. Exploit allows you to deal even more damage to Vulnerable enemies, and wipe the floor with the competition.
Imbiber
The barbarian's inability to use a shield can make them surprisingly squishy at times, especially when they first get rolling at the beginning of a fight. You'll therefore probably be making good use of your healing potions throughout your playthrough. To make these potions even more effective, and to reward you for staying healthy, you can use the Imbiber glyph.
Territorial
As a melee fighter, you'll be spending lots of time up close and personal with your enemies. As a result, Territorial is a great choice for any Barbarian build. It will help your survivability in the late game as well as boost your damage against close enemies. For the greatest effect, ensure you've got plenty of Dexterity Nodes near where you socket this glyph.
Undaunted
Due to the Barbarian's lack of shield and melee nature, they rely heavily on Fortify to stay in the fight. To make your Fortify even more potent, use the Undaunted Glyph in a socket near Willpower Nodes. This will boost your damage while Fortified, and cause you to take even less damage in that state.