Nerves Of Steel
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Nerves of Steel is a Barbarian passive skill unlocked at Level 13, which increases the Barbarian's defense based on his vitality.
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Description
Nerves of Steel is a passive that focuses mostly on Barbarian's defensive aspect, giving him defense for every point of vitality. Especially noteworthy for hardcore characters as they tend to focus more on defensive stats to keep themselves alive in every possible situation.
| Name | Level | Description |
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Nerves Of Steel (database) Passive |
13 | Your Armor is increased by 100% of your Vitality. |
"The trials begin with childhood; skinning ferocious beasts, climbing windswept cliffs and carrying weapons heavy enough to make a southern soldier weep. Is it any wonder that they never give ground?" —Sir Aric of Duncraig
Synergies
No synergies with any active skills or other Barbarian passives are known.
Development
Passive skills have had a long and storied history. When Diablo III debuted at the WWI 2008, skill trees included passive skills, much like in Diablo II. In 2010, it was announced that passive skills had been renamed traits and separated out from active skills. At the July 2011 Press Event, Blizzard announced that passive skills were once again in the game, replacing the traits system.
Beta
Nerves of Steel was not seen until it showed up late in the Diablo III beta as a level 12 passive. When passives were reorganized for Beta Patch 14, Nerves of Steel was moved up to level 13 and heavily buffed: the defense increase jumped from 25% to 100%.
References
- Barbarian Passive Skills — Blizzard's Official Diablo III Site
| Classes of the Diablo games |
Skills - Active skills - Skill runes - Passives - Resource - Movement ability [e] Barbarian Demon Hunter Monk Witch Doctor Wizard Followers Other Classes Fan-made |
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| The Barbarian | Fury - Barbarian Active Skills (Archive) | Barbarian Passive Skills (Archive) [e] | |||
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Primary Might |
Secondary Tactics |
Defensive Rage |
Pound of Flesh (10) |
Superstition (30) |
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| Barbarian skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Might Tactics Rage |
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Bash - Rune effects |
Cleave - Rune effects |
Frenzy - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Hammer of the Ancients - Rune effects |
Rend - Rune effects |
Seismic Slam - Rune effects |
Whirlwind - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Ground Stomp - Rune effects |
Leap - Rune effects |
Sprint - Rune effects |
Ignore Pain - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Ancient Spear - Rune effects |
Revenge - Rune effects |
Furious Charge - Rune effects |
Overpower - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Weapon Throw - Rune effects |
Threatening Shout - Rune effects |
Battle Rage - Rune effects |
War Cry - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Earthquake - Rune effects |
Call of the Ancients - Rune effects |
Wrath of the Berserker - Rune effects |
[e] |
| Demon Hunter skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Hunting Devices Archery |
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Hungering Arrow - Rune effects |
Entangling Shot - Rune effects |
Bola Shot - Rune effects |
Grenades - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Impale - Rune effects |
Rapid Fire - Rune effects |
Chakram - Rune effects |
Elemental Arrow - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Caltrops - Rune effects |
Smoke Screen - Rune effects |
Shadow Power - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Vault - Rune effects |
Preparation - Rune effects |
Companion - Rune effects |
Marked for Death - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Evasive Fire - Rune effects |
Fan of Knives - Rune effects |
Spike Trap - Rune effects |
Sentry - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Strafe - Rune effects |
Multishot - Rune effects |
Cluster Arrow - Rune effects |
Rain of Vengeance - Rune effects |
[e] |
| Monk skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Techniques Focus Mantras |
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Fists of Thunder - Rune effects |
Deadly Reach - Rune effects |
Crippling Wave - Rune effects |
Way of the Hundred Fists - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Lashing Tail Kick - Rune effects |
Tempest Rush - Rune effects |
Wave of Light - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Blinding Flash - Rune effects |
Breath of Heaven - Rune effects |
Serenity - Rune effects |
Inner Sanctuary - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Dashing Strike - Rune effects |
Exploding Palm - Rune effects |
Sweeping Wind - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Cyclone Strike - Rune effects |
Seven Sided Strike - Rune effects |
Mystic Ally - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Mantra of Evasion - Rune effects |
Mantra of Retribution - Rune effects |
Mantra of Healing - Rune effects |
Mantra of Conviction - Rune effects |
[e] |
| Witch Doctor skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Terror Decay Voodoo |
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Poison Dart - Rune effects |
Corpse Spiders - Rune effects |
Plague of Toads - Rune effects |
Firebomb - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Grasp of the Dead - Rune effects |
Firebats - Rune effects |
Haunt - Rune effects |
Locust Swarm - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Summon Zombie Dogs - Rune effects |
Horrify - Rune effects |
Spirit Walk - Rune effects |
Hex - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Soul Harvest - Rune effects |
Sacrifice - Rune effects |
Mass Confusion - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Zombie Charger - Rune effects |
Spirit Barrage - Rune effects |
Acid Cloud - Rune effects |
Wall of Zombies - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Gargantuan - Rune effects |
Big Bad Voodoo - Rune effects |
Fetish Army - Rune effects |
[e] |
| Wizard skill categories: Primary Secondary Defensive Force Conjuration Mastery |
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Magic Missile - Rune effects |
Shock Pulse - Rune effects |
Spectral Blade - Rune effects |
Electrocute - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Ray of Frost - Rune effects |
Arcane Orb - Rune effects |
Arcane Torrent - Rune effects |
Disintegrate - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Frost Nova - Rune effects |
Diamond Skin - Rune effects |
Slow Time - Rune effects |
Teleport - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Wave of Force - Rune effects |
Energy Twister - Rune effects |
Hydra - Rune effects |
Meteor - Rune effects |
Blizzard - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Ice Armor - Rune effects |
Storm Armor - Rune effects |
Magic Weapon - Rune effects |
Familiar - Rune effects |
Energy Armor - Rune effects |
[e] |
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Explosive Blast - Rune effects |
Mirror Image - Rune effects |
Archon - Rune effects |
[e] |
| Followers | Kormac the Templar | Lyndon the Scoundrel | Eirena the Enchantress [e] | |||
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• Alchemist |
• Flagellant |
• Ranger |
Dragon Warrior Skills |
Untainted Skills |
Aurian Mage Skill |
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