Polearm Mastery

Polearm Mastery is a Barbarian Skill in Diablo II.

Lore
''Members of the Crane Tribe value distance, grace and a single overwhelming blow over the close grappling form advocated by the Bear Tribe. Though the two clans were wary of one another for many generations, recently the nomadic peoples have commingled and now share their powerful techniques with all that would learn. Crane warriors evolved their pole arm technique from dealing with mounted raiders and fighting in the shallow river waters found in the steppe. A master of the pole arm avoids physical contact with his opponent until he can land a single killing blow. ''

General Information
Polearm Mastery passively improves the Barbarian's fighting skills when wielding any polearm. However, staves are not classified as polearms, but rather benefit from Mace Mastery. Spears also have their own Mastery, which limits the amount of options for this skill.