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Defiance Skill Guide

Class: Paladin

Skill Tree: Defensive Auras

Type: Magic

Use: Active / Passive

Requires Lv. 6


Lvl	Defense	Radius
20	260%	36 yards

Diablo 2 Resurrected Defiance is a Paladin Magic Skill and requires level 6 to use. Here you can find Defense, Radius Per Level Stats, and Synergy Bonus from Holy Shield Skills.

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Diablo 2 Defiance Stats

Description: Boosts the Defense of all party members.

Defiance Per Level Stats


Lvl	Defense	Radius
1	70%	10.6 yards
2	80%	12 yards
3	90%	13.3 yards
4	100%	14.6 yards
5	110%	16 yards
6	120%	17.3 yards
7	130%	18.6 yards
8	140%	20 yards
9	150%	21.3 yards
10	160%	22.6 yards
11	170%	24 yards
12	180%	25.3 yards
13	190%	26.6 yards
14	200%	28 yards
15	210%	29.3 yards
16	220%	30.6 yards
17	230%	32 yards
18	240%	33.3 yards
19	250%	34.6 yards
20	260%	36 yards

Best Skills to use with Defiance in Diablo 2

The Best Skills to use with Defiance are Holy Shield, which provide Damage Bonus & Effects Per Level.

Per Level Bonus From Skills

Defiance will gain Bonus Damage/Effect from the following skills Per Level.

Holy Shield: 15% Defense

Per Level Bonus To Skills

Defiance Per Level provides the following bonuses to other Paladin skills.


Skills	Description
S Tier Holy Shield	Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 24

Diablo 2 Best Defiance Build

Below is a list of the best builds that use the Paladin Skill Defiance in D2R.

Skills


Skills	Description
C Tier Sacrifice	Increased damage at the cost of health Active Physical Requires Lv. 1
B Tier Defiance	Boosts the Defense of all party members. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 6
A Tier Zeal	Quickly attacks multiple adjacent enemies Active Physical Requires Lv. 12
S Tier Holy Shield	Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 24
A Tier Fanaticism	Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 30

Weapons & Armor


Runeword
Hellslayer Axe
+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
The Cranium Basher Hammer
+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
Stormlash Mace
+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


Item
Crown of Ages Helms
+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
Guillaume's Face Helms
+120% Enhanced Defense +30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength


Item
Leviathan Chest Armor
+170-200% Enhanced Defense +100-150 Defense +40-50 To Strength Damage Reduced By 15-25% Indestructible


Item
String of Ears Belts
+150-180% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15


Item
String of Ears Belts
+150-180% Enhanced Defense +15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15


Item
Verdungo's Hearty Cord Belts
+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
War Traveler Boots
+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
Gore Rider Boots
+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
Bloodfist Gloves
+10-20% Enhanced Defense +10 Defense +10% Increased Attack Speed +30% Faster Hit Recovery +40 To Life +5 To Min Damage


Item
Dracul's Grasp Gloves
+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
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


Item
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)


Item
Raven Frost Rings
+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
Bul-Kathos' Wedding Band Rings
+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
Highlord's Wrath Amulets
+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
Breath of the Dying 1 2 3 4 5 6 Vex + Hel + El + Eld + Zod + Eth Requires Lv. 69 6 Socket Weapons
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
Exile 1 2 3 4 Vex + Ohm + Ist + Dol Requires Lv. 57 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


Runeword
Death 1 2 3 4 5 Hel + El + Vex + Ort + Gul Requires Lv. 55 5 Socket Axes/Swords
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
Grief 1 2 3 4 5 Eth + Tir + Lo + Mal + Ral Requires Lv. 59 5 Socket Axes/Swords
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
Last Wish 1 2 3 4 5 6 Jah + Mal + Jah + Sur + Jah + Ber Requires Lv. 65 6 Socket Swords/Hammers/Axes
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)

Best Weapons to use with Defiance in D2R

You can view the Best Weapons to use with the Defiance Skill in Diablo 2 by visiting our Paladin Weapons Guide.

Best Armor to use with Defiance in D2R

We consider Griswold's Heart as one of the Best Armor to use with the Defiance Skill.


Armor	Description
? Tier Griswold's Heart Ornate Plate Griswold's Legacy Set	+500 Defense Requirements -40% +20 To Strength +2 To Defensive Aura Skills (Paladin Only) Socketed (3)

Best Runewords to use with Defiance in D2

We consider Exile as one of the Best Runewords to use with the Defiance Skill.


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%

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