Grief Berserker Axe (Ladder) Grief

Grief is the highest DPS weapon runeword in D2R for physical builds. Made in Berserker Axe for Whirlwind/Frenzy Barbarians and PvP. Requires Eth + Tir + Lo + Mal + Ral runes.

Stats: +30-40% IAS, +340-400 damage (flat, not %), Ignore Target Defense, 20% Deadly Strike, +life/mana after kill

Why Berserker Axe Base: Fast attack speed ([0]), good damage range, reachable requirements (str 138, dex 59)

Why Purchase: Lo rune has 1 in 28,000 drop rate from Hell Baal. Perfect 40/400 roll is 1 in 45,000 Griefs made. Buying saves thousands of hours.

FAQ:

Is Grief Berserker Axe better than Grief Phase Blade?

It depends on usage. Phase Blade is faster and hits key Whirlwind breakpoints more easily, making it superior for most PvM builds. Berserker Axe has higher damage per hit and is sometimes preferred in PvP, depending on the build and matchup.

What's a perfect Grief worth?

A perfect Grief with 40% Increased Attack Speed and +400 damage typically trades for around 20–40 Ber runes, depending on ladder timing and overall economy.

Can Grief be made in two-handed axes?

Yes, but it’s generally a poor choice. Grief can be made in swords or axes, but using a one-handed base allows dual-wielding or shield use. Two-handed Grief sacrifices flexibility and is considered inefficient.

Does Grief's +400 damage work with skills?

Yes. Grief’s flat +damage is added before skill damage calculations. This makes skills like Berserk and Concentrate extremely powerful when used with Grief.