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Diablo 2 Paladin

Diablo 2 Resurrected Paladin Class Guide

Attribute Start Per Level Per Point
Strength25
Dexterity20
Vitality25 +3 Life, +1 Stamina
Energy15 +1.5 Mana
Life552
Mana151.5
Stamina891

Diablo 2 Paladin Class Guide is a complete list of Skills, Unique Weapons, Armor, and Runewords that this class can benefit from. We also provide a bunch of Paladin Builds, which includes what items, skills, and more you should use.

List of Paladin Builds in Diablo 2 Resurrected

We recommend using these builds with the Paladin in Diablo 2 Resurrected.

List of Paladin Skills in Diablo 2

List of all Diablo 2 Paladin Skills and what other skills they have synergy with.

List of Defensive Auras for Paladin

Skills Description
S Tier
Vigor
Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 18
A Tier
Salvation
Increases all Elemental resistances for all party members.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 30
B Tier
Defiance
Boosts the Defense of all party members.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 6
C Tier
Cleansing
Reduces Poison and Curse duration for all party members.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 12
C Tier
Meditation
Boosts Mana recovery for all party members
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 24
C Tier
Prayer
Heals all party members.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 1
C Tier
Redemption
Periodically attempts to redeem corpses for Health and Mana.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 30
D Tier
Resist Fire
Increases the Fire resistance of all party members.
Active / Passive
Fire
Requires Lv. 1
D Tier
Resist Lightning
Increases the Lighting resistance of all party members.
Active / Passive
Lightning
Requires Lv. 12
E Tier
Resist Cold
Increases the Cold resistance of all party members.
Active / Passive
Cold
Requires Lv. 6

List of Offensive Auras for Paladin

Skills Description
S Tier
Concentration
Reduces the chance that your attacks will be interrupted.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 18
S Tier
Conviction
Reduces enemy Defense and the Resistances of monsters.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 30
A Tier
Fanaticism
Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 30
A Tier
Holy Fire
Periodically does Fire damage to nearby enemies.
Active / Passive
Fire
Requires Lv. 6
A Tier
Holy Shock
Periodically does Lightning damage to enemies within a radius
Active / Passive
Lightning
Requires Lv. 24
B Tier
Blessed Aim
Increases Attack Rating.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 12
B Tier
Might
Increases damage dealt by party members
Active / Passive
Physical
Requires Lv. 1
B Tier
Sanctuary
Damages and does knockback to the Undead. Ignores Physical Resistances and Immunities Of Undead Monsters.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 24
C Tier
Thorns
Enemies take damage when they cause melee damage to party members.
Active / Passive
Physical
Requires Lv. 6
D Tier
Holy Freeze
Periodically slows enemies nearby.
Active / Passive
Cold
Requires Lv. 18
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List of Paladin Combat Skills for Paladin

Skills Description
S Tier
Blessed Hammer
A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage.
Active
Magic
Requires Lv. 18
S Tier
Conversion
A successful attack has a chance to convert the target to fight evil.
Active
Magic
Requires Lv. 24
S Tier
Holy Shield
Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive
Magic
Requires Lv. 24
S Tier
Vengeance
Adds Elemental (Fire, Lightning and Cold) damage to all melee attacks.
Active
Physical
Requires Lv. 18
A Tier
Charge
Closes the distance with an enemy, delivering a bash on contact.
Active
Physical
Requires Lv. 12
A Tier
Fist of the Heavens
Lightning attack from the sky that releases Holy Bolts.
Active
Lightning
Requires Lv. 30
A Tier
Smite
Shield bash that does damage and knock back
Active
Physical
Requires Lv. 1
A Tier
Zeal
Quickly attacks multiple adjacent enemies
Active
Physical
Requires Lv. 12
B Tier
Holy Bolt
Bolt of energy that damages undead, or heals friendly units.
Active
Magic
Requires Lv. 6
C Tier
Sacrifice
Increased damage at the cost of health
Active
Physical
Requires Lv. 1

List of Paladin Runewords in Diablo 2

List of Runeowrds that ONLY the Paladin Class can benefit from the +1 to Paladin Skills in Diablo 2.

Runewords Description
Level Requirement: 57
Exile
Vex + Ohm + Ist + Dol
4 Socket Paladin Shields
15% Chance To Cast Level 5 Life Tap On Striking
Level 13-16 Defiance Aura When Equipped
+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+30% Faster Block Rate
Freezes Target
+220-260% Enhanced Defense
Replenish Life +7
+5% To Maximum Cold Resist
+5% To Maximum Fire Resist
25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Repairs 1 Durability in 4 Seconds
Level Requirement: 53
Principle
Ral + Gul + Eld
3 Socket Body Armor (Paladin only)
100% Chance To Cast Level 5 Holy Bolt On Striking
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+50% Damage to Undead
+100-150 To Life
15% Slower Stamina Drain
+5% To Maximum Poison Resist
Fire Resist +30%

Level Requirement: 21
Holy Thunder
Eth + Ral + Ort + Tal
4 Socket Scepters
+60% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense
Adds 5-30 Fire Damage
Adds 21-110 Lightning Damage
+75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds
+10 To Maximum Damage
Lightning Resistance +60%
+5 To Maximum Lightning Resistance
+3 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
Level 7 Chain Lightning (60 Charges)
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List of Paladin Weapons in Diablo 2

List of Weapons that ONLY the Paladin Class can fully benefit from the +1 to Paladin Skills in Diablo 2.

Weapons Description
? Tier
Bloodrise
Mace
+120% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage To Undead
25% Chance Of Open Wounds
10% Increased Attack Speed
5% Life Stolen Per Hit
50% bonus to Attack Rating
+3 To Sacrifice (Paladin Only)
+2 To Light Radius
? Tier
Griswold's Redemption
Scepter
+200-240% Enhanced Damage
+250% Damage To Undead
Requirements -20%
40% Increased Attack Speed
Socketed (3-4)
+2 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only) (2 Items)
Adds 10-20 Damage (3 Items)
Adds 10-20 Damage (Complete Set)
? Tier
Astreon's Iron Ward
Scepter
+240-290% Enhanced Damage
Damage +40-85
+50% Damage To Undead
Adds 80-240 Magic Damage
33% Chance of Crushing Blow
Slows Target By 25%
Damage Reduced By 4-7
+2-4 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
+10% Increased Attack Speed
150-200% Bonus To Attack Rating
? Tier
Milabrega's Rod
Scepter
+50% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
+1 to Paladin Skills
+2 to Light Radius

? Tier
Rusthandle
Scepter
+50-60% Enhanced Damage
Adds 3-7 damage
+100-110% Damage To Undead
8% Life stolen per hit
+1 To Paladin Skill Levels
Magic damage reduced by 1
+3 To Thorns (Paladin Only)
+1-3 To Vengeance (Paladin Only)

? Tier
Stormeye
Scepter
+80-120% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage To Undead
Adds 3-5 Cold Damage, Cold Duration: 3 seconds
Adds 1-6 Lightning Damage
Replenish Life +10
+1 To Fist Of The Heavens (Paladin Only)
+3 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
+3-5 To Resist Lightning (Paladin Only)

? Tier
Zakarum's Hand
Scepter
+180-220% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage To Undead
30% Increased Attack Speed
6% Chance To Cast Level 5 Blizzard On Striking
8% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Ignore Target's Defense
Regenerate Mana 10%
Heal Stamina Plus 15%
+2 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only)
+2 To Holy Freeze (Paladin Only)

? Tier
The Fetid Sprinkler
Scepter
+160-190% Enhanced Damage
Adds 15-25 Damage
+50% Damage To Undead
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
10% Chance To Cast Level 1 Confuse On Striking
5% Chance To Cast Level 1 Decrepify On Striking
+160 Poison Damage Over 4 Seconds
+150-200 To Attack Rating

? Tier
Hand of Blessed Light
Scepter
+130-160% Enhanced Damage
Adds 20-45 Damage
+50% Damage To Undead
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
100% Bonus To Attack Rating
Regenerate Mana 15%
+50 Defense
5% Chance To Cast Level 4 Fist of the Heavens On Striking
+2 To Fist of the Heavens (Paladin Only)
+4 Holy Bolt (Paladin Only)
+4 To Light Radius
? Tier
Heaven's Light
Scepter
+250-300% Enhanced Damage 
+50% Damage To Undead
-33% Target Defense
+20% Increased Attack Speed
33% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15-20 Life After Each Demon Kill 
+2-3 To Paladin Skill Levels 
+3 To Light Radius
Socketed (1-2) 
(Ladder Only)
? Tier
The Redeemer
Scepter
+250-300% Enhanced Damage 
Damage +60-120 
+50% Damage To Undead
+200-250% Damage To Demons 
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
-33% Target Defense
+2-4 To Redemption (Paladin Only) 
+2-4 To Holy Bolt (Paladin Only) 
+3 To Light Radius
Requirements -60%
? Tier
Spire of Honor
Spear
+150-200% Enhanced Damage
Adds 20-40 Damage
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 % Damage To Demons (Based On Character Level)
20% Faster Hit Recovery
Replenish Life +20
+25% Bonus To Attack Rating
+25% Enhanced Defense
+3 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
+3 To Light Radius
? Tier
Kinemil's Awl
Sword
+80-100% Enhanced Damage
+100-150 To Attack Rating
Adds 6-(20-40) Fire Damage
+20 To Mana
+6 To Holy Fire (Paladin Only)
? Tier
The Atlantean
Sword
+200-250% Enhanced Damage
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
50% Bonus To Attack Rating
+75 Defense
+8 To Vitality
+12 To Dexterity
+16 To Strength
? Tier
Cloudcrack
Sword
+150-200% Enhanced Damage
6% Chance To Cast Level 7 Fist Of The Heavens On Striking
Adds 1-240 Lightning Damage
10% To Maximum Lightning Resist
+30 Defense
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15
+2 To Defensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
+2 To Light Radius

List of Paladin Armor in Diablo 2

List of Armor that ONLY the Paladin Class can fully benefit from the +1 to Paladin Skills in Diablo 2.

Armor Description
? Tier
Griswold's Valor
Helms
+50-75% Enhanced Defense
All Resistances +5
20-30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items
Requirements -40%
+ (0.25 Per Character Level) 0-24 Absorbs Cold Damage (Based On Character Level)
Socketed (2)
+2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) (2 Items)
? Tier
Guardian Angel
Chest Armor
+180-200% Enhanced Defense
+20% Increased Chance Of Blocking
+30% Faster Block Rate
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 To Attack Rating Against Demons (Based On Character Level)
+1 To Paladin Skill Levels
+4 To Light Radius
15% To Maximum Poison Resistance
15% To Maximum Cold Resistance
15% To Maximum Lightning Resistance
15% To Maximum Fire Resistance
? Tier
Templar's Might
Chest Armor
+170-220% Enhanced Defense
+250-300 Defense vs. Missile

+10-15 To Strength

+10-15 To Vitality

+20% Faster Hit Recovery
+40-50 Maximum Stamina

+1-2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only)
? Tier
Griswold's Heart
Chest Armor
+500 Defense
Requirements -40%
+20 To Strength
+2 To Defensive Aura Skills (Paladin Only)
Socketed (3)
? Tier
Tearhaunch
Boots
+60-80% Enhanced Defense
20% Faster Run/Walk
All Resistances +10
+35 Defense
+5 To Dexterity
+5 To Strength
+2 To Vigor (Paladin Only)
? Tier
Alma Negra
Shields
+180-210% Enhanced Defense
+1-2 To Paladin Skill Levels

20% Increased Chance of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
+40-75% Enhanced Damage

40-75% Bonus to Attack Rating

Magic Damage Reduced By 5-9
? Tier
Herald Of Zakarum
Shields
+150-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Increased Chance Of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+20 To Strength
+20 To Vitality
All Resistances +50
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+2 To Combat Skills
(Paladin Only)
? Tier
Steelclash
Shields
+60-100% Enhanced Defense
+20 Defense
25% Increased chance of blocking
20% Faster Block Rate
All Resistances +15
+1 To Paladin Skill Levels
+3 To Light Radius
Damage Reduced By 3
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