Diablo 2 Resurrected Paladin Best Builds List of what we consider to be the strongest builds for the Paladin Class in Diablo 2. These will include Stat Priority, Skills, Weapons, Armor, and even what Runewords we recommend to use.
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Best Paladin Builds List in D2R
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TIER
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20
Hammer Paladin Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
S Tier
Blessed Hammer
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A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage.
Active  MagicRequires Lv. 18 |
S Tier
Vigor
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Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 18 |
B Tier
Blessed Aim
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Increases Attack Rating.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 12 |
S Tier
Concentration
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Reduces the chance that your attacks will be interrupted.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 18 |
S Tier
Holy Shield
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Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
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Weapons & Armor
| Runeword |
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+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
50% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 15% Increase Maximum Mana 15% All Resistances +75 Indestructible |
| Item |
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+2 To All Skills
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Life (Based On Character Level) + (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Mana (Based On Character Level) Damage Reduced By 10% 50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items +2 To All Attributes |
| Item |
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+140-160% Enhanced Defense
+1 To All Skill Levels +3 To Mana After Each Kill 20% Faster Cast Rate 20% Faster Hit Recovery Magic Damage Reduced By 6-10 +15 To Energy |
| Item |
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+90-120% Enhanced Defense
Slows Target By 10% +1 To All Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Increases Maximum Mana 5% Level 3 Venom (11 Charges) |
| Item |
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+140-170% Enhanced Defense
+20% Faster Hit Recovery +20% Faster Run/Walk + (1 Per Character Level) +1-99 Maximum Stamina (Based On Character Level) +10-15 To Strength +10-15 To Vitality 50% Slower Stamina Drain Poison Resistance +40-70% Repairs 1 Durability In 20 Seconds |
| Item |
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+20-30% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +1 To Fire Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 25% Adds 1-6 Fire Damage |
| Item |
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+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) |
| Item |
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Stone of Jordan
Rings
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+1 To All Skills
Increase Maximum Mana 25%* Adds 1-12 Lightning Damage +20 To Mana |
| Item |
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Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulets
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+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes |
Runewords
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Body Armor
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+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk +1 To Teleport +750-775 Defense + (0.75 Per Character Level) +0-74 To Strength (Based On Character Level) Increase Maximum Life 5% Damage Reduced By 8% +14 Life After Each Kill 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana + (1 Per Character Level) +1-99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 55
4 Socket Staves/Maces
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+3 To All Skills
+40% Faster Cast Rate +75% Damage To Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons Adds 3-14 Cold Damage, 3 sec. Duration (Normal) 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit +10 To Dexterity Replenish Life +20 Increase Maximum Mana 15% All Resistances +30-40 Level 4 Oak Sage (25 Charges) Level 14 Raven (60 Charges) |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 25
4 Socket Swords/Shields
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(Weapons)
+2 To All Skills +25-35% Faster Cast Rate +55% Faster Hit Recovery Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal) +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +250 Defense Vs. Missile +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana +3-8 Magic Absorb (Shields) +2 To All Skills +25-35% Faster Cast Rate +55% Faster Hit Recovery +250 Defense Vs. Missile +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana Cold Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35% +3-8 Magic Absorb Attacker Takes Damage of 14 |
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TIER
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20
20
20
20
PVP Charge Paladin Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
A Tier
Charge
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Closes the distance with an enemy, delivering a bash on contact.
Active  PhysicalRequires Lv. 12 |
B Tier
Might
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Increases damage dealt by party members
Active / Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
S Tier
Holy Shield
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Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
S Tier
Vigor
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Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 18 |
A Tier
Fanaticism
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Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
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Weapons & Armor
| Runeword |
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+200-240% Enhanced Damage
+20 To Minimum Damage +50% Damage To Undead 75% Chance Of Crushing Blow 4% Chance To Cast Level 1 Amplify Damage On Striking 20% Increased Attack Speed All Resistances +25 +25 To Strength +20 To Maximum Damage (not shown) Indestructible |
| Item |
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+50% Enhanced Defense
+100-150 Defense +1 To All Skills Damage Reduced By 10-15% All Resistances +20-30 +30% Faster Hit Recovery Socketed (1-2) Indestructible |
| Item |
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+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
| Item |
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+90-140% Enhanced Defense
10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life +10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15% |
| Item |
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+160-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina |
| Item |
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+10-20% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +10% Increased Attack Speed +30% Faster Hit Recovery +40 To Life +5 To Min Damage |
| Item |
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+90-120% Enhanced Defense
+10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking |
| Item |
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+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 |
| Item |
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+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) |
| Item |
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Manald Heal
Rings
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4-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Replenish Life +5-8 Regenerate Mana 20% +20 To Life |
| Item |
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Raven Frost
Rings
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+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
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Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
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+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance +35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15 |
Runewords
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
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+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 57
4 Socket Paladin Shields
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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 |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 55
5 Socket Axes/Swords
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100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die
25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack Indestructible +300-385% Enhanced Damage 20% Bonus To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 50% Chance of Crushing Blow +(0.5 per Character Level) 0.5-49.5% Deadly Strike(Based on Character Level) +1 To Light Radius Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges) Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 59
5 Socket Axes/Swords
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35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking
+30-40% Increased Attack Speed Damage +340-400 Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense +(1.875 per character level) 1.875-185.625% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level) Adds 5-30 Fire Damage -20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal +2 To Mana After Each Kill +10-15 Life After Each Kill |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 59
4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor
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(Weapons)
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% +200% Enhanced Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) All Resistances +25-30 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius (Body Armor) 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist All Resistances +25-30 Damage Reduced By 7 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 25
2 Socket Melee Weapons
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35
% Enhanced Damage
25% Chance Of Crushing Blow 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2 To Mana After Each Kill +20 To Strength +10 To Vitality |
C
TIER
20
20
20
20
20
Smite Charger Paladin Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
A Tier
Smite
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Shield bash that does damage and knock back
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
A Tier
Charge
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Closes the distance with an enemy, delivering a bash on contact.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 12 |
S Tier
Holy Shield
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Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
A Tier
Fanaticism
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Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
Might
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Increases damage dealt by party members
Active / Passive PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
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Weapons & Armor
| Runeword |
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+200-240% Enhanced Damage
+20 To Minimum Damage +50% Damage To Undead 75% Chance Of Crushing Blow 4% Chance To Cast Level 1 Amplify Damage On Striking 20% Increased Attack Speed All Resistances +25 +25 To Strength +20 To Maximum Damage (not shown) Indestructible |
| Item |
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+50% Enhanced Defense
+100-150 Defense +1 To All Skills Damage Reduced By 10-15% All Resistances +20-30 +30% Faster Hit Recovery Socketed (1-2) Indestructible |
| Item |
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+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
| Item |
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+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
| Item |
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+90-140% Enhanced Defense
10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life +10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15% |
| Item |
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+160-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina |
| Item |
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+10-20% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +10% Increased Attack Speed +30% Faster Hit Recovery +40 To Life +5 To Min Damage |
| Item |
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+90-120% Enhanced Defense
+10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking |
| Item |
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+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 |
| Item |
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+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) |
| Item |
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Manald Heal
Rings
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4-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Replenish Life +5-8 Regenerate Mana 20% +20 To Life |
| Item |
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Raven Frost
Rings
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+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
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Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
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+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance +35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15 |
Runewords
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
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+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 57
4 Socket Paladin Shields
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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 |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 55
5 Socket Axes/Swords
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100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die
25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack Indestructible +300-385% Enhanced Damage 20% Bonus To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 50% Chance of Crushing Blow +(0.5 per Character Level) 0.5-49.5% Deadly Strike(Based on Character Level) +1 To Light Radius Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges) Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 59
5 Socket Axes/Swords
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35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking
+30-40% Increased Attack Speed Damage +340-400 Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense +(1.875 per character level) 1.875-185.625% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level) Adds 5-30 Fire Damage -20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal +2 To Mana After Each Kill +10-15 Life After Each Kill |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 59
4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor
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(Weapons)
20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +9 To Minimum Damage +50 To Attack Rating 20% Deadly Strike Hit Causes Monster To Flee 25% +200% Enhanced Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) All Resistances +25-30 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius (Body Armor) 20% Chance To Cast Level 15 Chilling Armor when Struck +25% Faster Cast Rate +300% Enhanced Damage +200% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense +X To Life (Based on Character Level) Replenish Life +7 +5% To Maximum Lightning Resist All Resistances +25-30 Damage Reduced By 7 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana +1 To Light Radius |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 25
2 Socket Melee Weapons
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35
% Enhanced Damage
25% Chance Of Crushing Blow 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2 To Mana After Each Kill +20 To Strength +10 To Vitality |
S
TIER
20
20
20
20
20
Hammerdin MF% Paladin Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
S Tier
Blessed Hammer
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A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 18 |
S Tier
Vigor
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Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 18 |
B Tier
Blessed Aim
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Increases Attack Rating.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 12 |
S Tier
Concentration
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Reduces the chance that your attacks will be interrupted.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 18 |
S Tier
Holy Shield
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Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
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Weapons & Armor
| Runeword |
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+ (2 Per Character Level) 2-198 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
50% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 15% Increase Maximum Mana 15% All Resistances +75 Indestructible |
| Runeword |
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+60-120% Enhanced Damage
+ (2.5 Per Character Level) 2-247 % Extra Gold From Monsters (Based On Character Level) + (1 Per Character Level) 1-99 % Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) +15 To Mana +5-15 To Dexterity Socketed (2) |
| Item |
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+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) |
| Item |
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+40-60% Enhanced Defense
+25 Defense 10% Increased Attack Speed 30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items 50-80% Extra Gold From Monsters +2 To Light Radius |
| Item |
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+90-120% Enhanced Defense
Slows Target By 10% +1 To All Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Increases Maximum Mana 5% Level 3 Venom (11 Charges) |
| Item |
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+150-190% Enhanced Defense
25% Faster Run/Walk +10 To Vitality +10 To Strength Adds 15-25 Damage 40% Slower Stamina Drain Attacker Takes Damage Of 5-10 30-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Item |
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+20-30% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense +25 To Attack Rating 25-40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Item 200% Extra Gold From Monsters +2 To Light Radius |
| Item |
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+20-30% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +1 To Fire Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 25% Adds 1-6 Fire Damage |
| Item |
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+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) |
| Item |
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Nagelring
Rings
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Magic Damage Reduced By 3
+50-75 To Attack Rating Attacker Takes Damage of 3* 15-30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Item |
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Wisp Projector
Rings
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10% Chance To Cast Level 16 Lightning On Striking
Lightning Absorb 10-20% 10-20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Level 7 Spirit of Barbs (11 charges) Level 5 Heart of Wolverine (13 charges) Level 2 Oak Sage (15 charges) |
| Item |
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Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulets
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+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes |
Runewords
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Body Armor
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+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk +1 To Teleport +750-775 Defense + (0.75 Per Character Level) +0-74 To Strength (Based On Character Level) Increase Maximum Life 5% Damage Reduced By 8% +14 Life After Each Kill 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana + (1 Per Character Level) +1-99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
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+2 To All Skills
+200% Damage To Demons +100% Damage To Undead 8% Life Stolen Per Hit +70% Enhanced Defense +20 To Strength Replenish Life +7 All Resistances +65 Damage Reduced By 8% 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 37
2 Socket Shields
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+1 To All Skills
+10% Faster Cast Rate +20% Faster Block Rate +60-100% Enhanced Defense +10 To Energy Regenerate Mana 15% 50% Extra Gold From Monsters 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items +3 To Light Radius |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Helms/ Shields
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10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped +20-30% Faster Hit Recovery +30% Enhanced Defense +150-220 Defense +10 To Vitality Increase Maximum Life 5% (Helms Only) +50 To Life (Shields Only) +0.625-61.875 To Mana (Based On Character Level) All Resistances +5-20 12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 57
4 Socket Paladin Shields
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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 |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 29
2 Socket Shields
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20% Increased Chance of Blocking
40% Faster Block Rate All Resistances +25 Regenerate Mana 15% Cannot Be Frozen 50% Extra Gold From Monsters 25% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items |
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TIER
20
20
20
10
10
1
Fist of Heaven Paladin Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
A Tier
Fist of the Heavens
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Lightning attack from the sky that releases Holy Bolts.
Active  LightningRequires Lv. 30 |
A Tier
Holy Shock
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Periodically does Lightning damage to enemies within a radius
Active / Passive LightningRequires Lv. 24 |
B Tier
Holy Bolt
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Bolt of energy that damages undead, or heals friendly units.
Active MagicRequires Lv. 6 |
S Tier
Holy Shield
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Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
S Tier
Conviction
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Reduces enemy Defense and the Resistances of monsters.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
A Tier
Smite
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Shield bash that does damage and knock back
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
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Weapons & Armor
| Item |
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+2 To All Skills
+ (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Life (Based On Character Level) + (1.5 Per Character Level) 1-148 To Mana (Based On Character Level) Damage Reduced By 10% 50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items +2 To All Attributes |
| Item |
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+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 |
| Item |
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+160-200% Enhanced Defense
Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage 5% Chance To Cast Level 7 Fist Of The Heavens When Struck +20 Lightning Absorb 10% To Maximum Lightning Resistance +20 To Strength +20 To Vitality +3 To Lightning Fury (Amazon Only) +3 To Lightning Strike (Amazon Only) |
| Item |
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+90-120% Enhanced Defense
Slows Target By 10% +1 To All Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Increases Maximum Mana 5% Level 3 Venom (11 Charges) |
| Item |
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+150-190% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk +5 To Mana After Each Kill Increase Maximum Mana 10% +200 Defense VS. Missile |
| Item |
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+150-190% Enhanced Defense
25% Faster Run/Walk +10 To Vitality +10 To Strength Adds 15-25 Damage 40% Slower Stamina Drain Attacker Takes Damage Of 5-10 30-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
| Item |
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+20-30% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +1 To Fire Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 25% Adds 1-6 Fire Damage |
| Item |
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+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) |
| Item |
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+100-200 Defense
25% Faster Cast Rate +1 to All Skills +10-15% to Lightning Skill Damage -15-20% to Enemy Lightning Resistance |
| Item |
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Stone of Jordan
Rings
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+1 To All Skills
Increase Maximum Mana 25%* Adds 1-12 Lightning Damage +20 To Mana |
| Item |
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Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Rings
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+1 To All Skills
+ (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Life (Based On Character Level) 3-5% Life Stolen Per Hit +50 Maximum Stamina |
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Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulets
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+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes |
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Seraph's Hymn
Amulets
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+2 To All Skills
+1-2 To Defensive Auras (Paladin Only) +25-50% Damage To Demons +150-250 To Attack Rating Against Demons +25-50% Damage To Undead +150-250 To Attack Rating Against Undead +2 To Light Radius |
Runewords
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Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Body Armor
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+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk +1 To Teleport +750-775 Defense + (0.75 Per Character Level) +0-74 To Strength (Based On Character Level) Increase Maximum Life 5% Damage Reduced By 8% +14 Life After Each Kill 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana + (1 Per Character Level) +1-99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) |
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Requires Lv. 55
4 Socket Staves/Maces
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+3 To All Skills
+40% Faster Cast Rate +75% Damage To Demons +100 To Attack Rating Against Demons Adds 3-14 Cold Damage, 3 sec. Duration (Normal) 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit +10 To Dexterity Replenish Life +20 Increase Maximum Mana 15% All Resistances +30-40 Level 4 Oak Sage (25 Charges) Level 14 Raven (60 Charges) |
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Requires Lv. 57
5 Socket Weapons
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+1 To All Skills
+40% Increased Attack Speed +250-290% Enhanced Damage Adds 5-30 Fire Damage 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +2-6 To Battle Command +1-6 To Battle Orders +1-4 To Battle Cry Prevent Monster Heal Replenish Life +12 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
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Requires Lv. 25
4 Socket Swords/Shields
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(Weapons)
+2 To All Skills +25-35% Faster Cast Rate +55% Faster Hit Recovery Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage Adds 3-14 Cold Damage 3 Second Duration (Normal) +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds 7% Life Stolen Per Hit +250 Defense Vs. Missile +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana +3-8 Magic Absorb (Shields) +2 To All Skills +25-35% Faster Cast Rate +55% Faster Hit Recovery +250 Defense Vs. Missile +22 To Vitality +89-112 To Mana Cold Resist +35% Lightning Resist +35% Poison Resist +35% +3-8 Magic Absorb Attacker Takes Damage of 14 |
A
TIER
20
20
20
20
20
Smiter Paladin Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
A Tier
Smite
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Shield bash that does damage and knock back
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
S Tier
Holy Shield
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Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
A Tier
Fanaticism
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Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
S Tier
Vengeance
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Adds Elemental (Fire, Lightning and Cold) damage to all melee attacks.
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 18 |
D Tier
Resist Fire
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Increases the Fire resistance of all party members.
Active / Passive  FireRequires Lv. 1 |
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Weapons & Armor
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+200-240% Enhanced Damage
+20 To Minimum Damage +50% Damage To Undead 75% Chance Of Crushing Blow 4% Chance To Cast Level 1 Amplify Damage On Striking 20% Increased Attack Speed All Resistances +25 +25 To Strength +20 To Maximum Damage (not shown) Indestructible |
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+50% Enhanced Defense
+100-150 Defense +1 To All Skills Damage Reduced By 10-15% All Resistances +20-30 +30% Faster Hit Recovery Socketed (1-2) Indestructible |
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+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
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+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
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+90-140% Enhanced Defense
10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life +10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15% |
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+160-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina |
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+10-20% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +10% Increased Attack Speed +30% Faster Hit Recovery +40 To Life +5 To Min Damage |
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+90-120% Enhanced Defense
+10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking |
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+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 |
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+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) |
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Raven Frost
Rings
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+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
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Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Rings
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+1 To All Skills
+ (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Life (Based On Character Level) 3-5% Life Stolen Per Hit +50 Maximum Stamina |
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Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
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+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance +35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15 |
Runewords
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Body Armor
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+2 To All Skills
+45% Faster Run/Walk +1 To Teleport +750-775 Defense + (0.75 Per Character Level) +0-74 To Strength (Based On Character Level) Increase Maximum Life 5% Damage Reduced By 8% +14 Life After Each Kill 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana + (1 Per Character Level) +1-99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based On Character Level) |
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Requires Lv. 57
4 Socket Paladin Shields
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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 |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 59
5 Socket Axes/Swords
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35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking
+30-40% Increased Attack Speed Damage +340-400 Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense +(1.875 per character level) 1.875-185.625% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level) Adds 5-30 Fire Damage -20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal +2 To Mana After Each Kill +10-15 Life After Each Kill |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 65
6 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
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6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking 20% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt On Attack Level 17 Might Aura When Equipped +330-375% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense 60-70% Chance of Crushing Blow Prevent Monster Heal Hit Blinds Target +(0.5 per character level) 0.5-49.5% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level) |
A
TIER
20
20
20
20
20
Zealot Paladin Build
Skills
| Skills | Description |
C Tier
Sacrifice
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Increased damage at the cost of health
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 1 |
B Tier
Defiance
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Boosts the Defense of all party members.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 6 |
A Tier
Zeal
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Quickly attacks multiple adjacent enemies
Active PhysicalRequires Lv. 12 |
S Tier
Holy Shield
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Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 24 |
A Tier
Fanaticism
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Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members.
Active / Passive MagicRequires Lv. 30 |
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Weapons & Armor
| Runeword |
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+100% Enhanced Damage
+ (3 Per Character Level) 3-297% Enhanced Maximum Damage (Based On Character Level) Adds 150-250 Fire Damage + (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Strength (Based On Character Level) + (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Vitality (Based On Character Level) +25 To Life 10% Chance To Cast Level 16-20 Fireball On Attack |
| Runeword |
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+200-240% Enhanced Damage
+20 To Minimum Damage +50% Damage To Undead 75% Chance Of Crushing Blow 4% Chance To Cast Level 1 Amplify Damage On Striking 20% Increased Attack Speed All Resistances +25 +25 To Strength +20 To Maximum Damage (not shown) Indestructible |
| Runeword |
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+240-300% Enhanced Damage
+50% Damage To Undead Adds 1-473 Lightning Damage +30% Increased Attack Speed +33% Chance of Crushing Blow 20% Chance To Cast Level 18 Tornado On Striking 15% Chance To Cast Level 10 Static Field On Striking +3-9 Lightning Absorb Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 30 |
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+50% Enhanced Defense
+100-150 Defense +1 To All Skills Damage Reduced By 10-15% All Resistances +20-30 +30% Faster Hit Recovery Socketed (1-2) Indestructible |
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+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
| Item |
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+170-200% Enhanced Defense
+100-150 Defense +40-50 To Strength Damage Reduced By 15-25% Indestructible |
| Item |
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+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
| Item |
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+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
| Item |
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+90-140% Enhanced Defense
10% Faster Hit Recovery +30-40 To Vitality Replenish Life +10-13 +100-120 Maximum Stamina Damage Reduced By 10-15% |
| Item |
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+150-190% Enhanced Defense
25% Faster Run/Walk +10 To Vitality +10 To Strength Adds 15-25 Damage 40% Slower Stamina Drain Attacker Takes Damage Of 5-10 30-50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
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+160-200% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk 10% Chance Of Open Wounds 15% Chance Of Crushing Blow 15% Deadly Strike Requirements -25% +20 Maximum Stamina |
| Item |
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+10-20% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +10% Increased Attack Speed +30% Faster Hit Recovery +40 To Life +5 To Min Damage |
| Item |
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+90-120% Enhanced Defense
+10-15 To Strength +5-10 Life After Each Kill 25% Chance of Open Wounds 7-10% Life Stolen Per Hit 5% Chance To Cast Level 10 Life Tap On Striking |
| Item |
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+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 |
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+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) |
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Raven Frost
Rings
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+150-250 To Attack Rating
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal) Cannot Be Frozen +15-20 To Dexterity +40 To Mana Cold Absorb 20% |
| Item |
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Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Rings
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+1 To All Skills
+ (0.5 Per Character Level) 0-49 To Life (Based On Character Level) 3-5% Life Stolen Per Hit +50 Maximum Stamina |
| Item |
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Highlord's Wrath
Amulets
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+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed + (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level) Lightning Resistance +35% Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15 |
Runewords
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 69
6 Socket Weapons
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50% Chance To Cast Level 20 Poison Nova When You Kill An Enemy
Indestructible +60% Increased Attack Speed +350-400% Enhanced Damage +200% Damage To Undead -25% Target Defense +50 To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Against Undead 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 12-15% Life Stolen Per Hit Prevent Monster Heal +30 To All Attributes +1 To Light Radius Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 57
4 Socket Paladin Shields
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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 |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 55
5 Socket Axes/Swords
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100% Chance To Cast Level 44 Chain Lightning When You Die
25% Chance To Cast Level 18 Glacial Spike On Attack Indestructible +300-385% Enhanced Damage 20% Bonus To Attack Rating +50 To Attack Rating Adds 1-50 Lightning Damage 7% Mana Stolen Per Hit 50% Chance of Crushing Blow +(0.5 per Character Level) 0.5-49.5% Deadly Strike(Based on Character Level) +1 To Light Radius Level 22 Blood Golem (15 Charges) Requirements -20% |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 59
5 Socket Axes/Swords
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35% Chance To Cast Level 15 Venom On Striking
+30-40% Increased Attack Speed Damage +340-400 Ignore Target's Defense -25% Target Defense +(1.875 per character level) 1.875-185.625% Damage To Demons (Based on Character Level) Adds 5-30 Fire Damage -20-25% To Enemy Poison Resistance 20% Deadly Strike Prevent Monster Heal +2 To Mana After Each Kill +10-15 Life After Each Kill |
| Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 65
6 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
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6% Chance To Cast Level 11 Fade When Struck
10% Chance To Cast Level 18 Life Tap On Striking 20% Chance To Cast Level 20 Charged Bolt On Attack Level 17 Might Aura When Equipped +330-375% Enhanced Damage Ignore Target's Defense 60-70% Chance of Crushing Blow Prevent Monster Heal Hit Blinds Target +(0.5 per character level) 0.5-49.5% Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level) |
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