Fleshrender

Fleshrender is a unique Barbed Club in Diablo 2 Resurrected built specifically for shapeshifting Druids. This exceptional weapon combines +1 to Druid Skills and +2 to Shape Shifting Skills with an impressive arsenal of physical damage modifiers, making it the premier weapon choice for Werewolf and Werebear builds during Nightmare difficulty.

Physical Damage Trinity

Fleshrender features the powerful combination of 20% Deadly Strike, 20% Crushing Blow, and 25% Chance of Open Wounds. This trinity of damage modifiers creates exceptional boss-killing potential—Crushing Blow removes chunks of health from high-HP targets, Deadly Strike doubles your damage output, and Open Wounds applies bleed damage that's particularly effective against Uber Diablo. The weapon also provides +130-200% Enhanced Damage and Adds 35-50 Damage for solid base damage.

Shapeshifter Optimization

The +3 total to Shapeshifting Skills enhances Lycanthropy, Werewolf, and Werebear transformations, increasing both duration and effectiveness. Druids can weapon swap to Fleshrender specifically when casting transformation skills, then switch back to their main weapon while retaining the enhanced transformation benefits. The Prevent Monster Heal modifier ensures enemies cannot regenerate, crucial for sustained boss fights.

Upgrade Viability

Fleshrender can be upgraded to Tyrant Club through the Horadric Cube, significantly increasing its damage output while preserving all special modifiers. An upgraded Fleshrender remains competitive through Hell difficulty, especially for budget builds or hardcore characters who value the consistent damage modifiers. While endgame Druids eventually transition to Grief or Ribcracker, Fleshrender represents the best unique weapon option for shapeshifters during the critical Nightmare to early Hell transition period.