Thank you everyone. I know going in that it is not a optimized build but I'm glad that the consensus is that it will work. I'm mostly going fairly well with a recommended build for my first play through so I think that a less optimal build will be manageable for a second run. Yes, barb 1 is purely for style. Armour design just doesn't compete with character design. My Drow barb proudly wore only his purple undies for most of act one.