Lvl | Duration | Defense | Successful Blocking | Smite Damage |
---|---|---|---|---|
20 | 505 sec. | 310% | 35% | 57-60 |
Diablo 2 Resurrected Holy Shield is a Paladin Magic Skill and requires level 24 to use. Here you can find Duration, Defense, Successful Blocking, Smite Damage Per Level Stats, and Synergy Bonus from Smite, Defiance Skills.
Diablo 2 Holy Shield Stats
Lvl | Duration | Defense | Successful Blocking | Smite Damage |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 30 sec. | 25% | 14% | 3-6 |
2 | 55 sec. | 40% | 18% | 5-8 |
3 | 80 sec. | 55% | 20% | 7-10 |
4 | 105 sec. | 70% | 23% | 9-12 |
5 | 130 sec. | 85% | 25% | 11-14 |
6 | 155 sec. | 100% | 26% | 13-16 |
7 | 180 sec. | 115% | 27% | 15-18 |
8 | 205 sec. | 130% | 28% | 17-20 |
9 | 230 sec. | 145% | 29% | 20-23 |
10 | 255 sec. | 160% | 30% | 23-26 |
11 | 280 sec. | 175% | 31% | 26-29 |
12 | 305 sec. | 190% | 31% | 29-32 |
13 | 330 sec. | 205% | 32% | 32-35 |
14 | 355 sec. | 220% | 33% | 35-38 |
15 | 380 sec. | 235% | 33% | 38-41 |
16 | 405 sec. | 250% | 34% | 41-44 |
17 | 430 sec. | 265% | 34% | 45-48 |
18 | 455 sec. | 280% | 34% | 49-52 |
19 | 480 sec. | 295% | 34% | 53-56 |
20 | 505 sec. | 310% | 35% | 57-60 |
Best Skills to use with Holy Shield in Diablo 2
The Best Skills to use with Holy Shield are Smite, Defiance, which provide Damage Bonus & Effects Per Level.


Skills | Description |
A Tier
![]() Smite
|
Shield bash that does damage and knock back
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 1 |
B Tier
![]() Defiance
|
Boosts the Defense of all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 6 |
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Diablo 2 Best Holy Shield Build
Below is a list of the best builds that use the Paladin Skill Holy Shield in D2R.






Skills | Description |
S Tier
![]() Blessed Hammer
|
A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage.
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 18 |
S Tier
![]() Vigor
|
Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 18 |
B Tier
![]() Blessed Aim
|
Increases Attack Rating.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 12 |
S Tier
![]() Concentration
|
Reduces the chance that your attacks will be interrupted.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 18 |
S Tier
![]() Holy Shield
|
Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 24 |
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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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
![]() Stone of Jordan
Rings
|
+1 To All Skills
Increase Maximum Mana 25%* Adds 1-12 Lightning Damage +20 To Mana |
Item |
---|
![]() Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulets
|
+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes |
Runeword |
---|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Body Armor
|
+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
|
+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
|
(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 |






Skills | Description |
A Tier
![]() Charge
|
Closes the distance with an enemy, delivering a bash on contact.
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 12 |
B Tier
![]() Might
|
Increases damage dealt by party members
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 1 |
S Tier
![]() Holy Shield
|
Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 24 |
S Tier
![]() Vigor
|
Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 18 |
A Tier
![]() Fanaticism
|
Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 30 |
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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 |
---|
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
Item |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+10-20% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +10% Increased Attack Speed +30% Faster Hit Recovery +40 To Life +5 To Min Damage |
Item |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
![]() Manald Heal
Rings
|
4-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Replenish Life +5-8 Regenerate Mana 20% +20 To Life |
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 |
---|
![]() 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 |
Runeword |
---|
Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
|
+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
|
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 |
---|
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 |
---|
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 |
---|
Requires Lv. 59
4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor
|
(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 |
---|
Requires Lv. 25
2 Socket Melee Weapons
|
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 |






Skills | Description |
A Tier
![]() Smite
|
Shield bash that does damage and knock back
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 1 |
A Tier
![]() Charge
|
Closes the distance with an enemy, delivering a bash on contact.
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 12 |
S Tier
![]() Holy Shield
|
Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 24 |
A Tier
![]() Fanaticism
|
Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 30 |
B Tier
![]() Might
|
Increases damage dealt by party members
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 1 |
---|
Runeword |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery 15% Deadly Strike 35% Chance of Crushing Blow +15 To Strength |
Item |
---|
+150-180% Enhanced Defense
+15 Defense 6-8% Life Stolen Per Hit Damage Reduced By 10-15% Magic Damage Reduced 10-15 |
Item |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+10-20% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +10% Increased Attack Speed +30% Faster Hit Recovery +40 To Life +5 To Min Damage |
Item |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
![]() Manald Heal
Rings
|
4-7% Mana Stolen Per Hit
Replenish Life +5-8 Regenerate Mana 20% +20 To Life |
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 |
---|
![]() 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 |
Runeword |
---|
Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
|
+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 |
---|
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 |
---|
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 |
---|
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 |
---|
Requires Lv. 59
4 Socket Socket Weapons/Body Armor
|
(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 |
---|
Requires Lv. 25
2 Socket Melee Weapons
|
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 |






Skills | Description |
S Tier
![]() Blessed Hammer
|
A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage.
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 18 |
S Tier
![]() Vigor
|
Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 18 |
B Tier
![]() Blessed Aim
|
Increases Attack Rating.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 12 |
S Tier
![]() Concentration
|
Reduces the chance that your attacks will be interrupted.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 18 |
S Tier
![]() Holy Shield
|
Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 24 |
---|
Runeword |
---|
+ (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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+20-30% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +1 To Fire Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 25% Adds 1-6 Fire Damage |
Item |
---|
+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 |
---|
![]() Nagelring
Rings
|
Magic Damage Reduced By 3
+50-75 To Attack Rating Attacker Takes Damage of 3* 15-30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items |
Item |
---|
![]() Wisp Projector
Rings
|
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 |
---|
![]() Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulets
|
+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes |
Runeword |
---|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Body Armor
|
+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 |
---|
Requires Lv. 63
4 Socket Body Armor
|
+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 |
---|
Requires Lv. 37
2 Socket Shields
|
+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 |
---|
Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Helms/ Shields
|
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 |
---|
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 |
---|
Requires Lv. 29
2 Socket Shields
|
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 |







Skills | Description |
A Tier
![]() Fist of the Heavens
|
Lightning attack from the sky that releases Holy Bolts.
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 30 |
A Tier
![]() Holy Shock
|
Periodically does Lightning damage to enemies within a radius
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 24 |
B Tier
![]() Holy Bolt
|
Bolt of energy that damages undead, or heals friendly units.
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 6 |
S Tier
![]() Holy Shield
|
Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 24 |
S Tier
![]() Conviction
|
Reduces enemy Defense and the Resistances of monsters.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 30 |
A Tier
![]() Smite
|
Shield bash that does damage and knock back
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 1 |
---|
Item |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+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 |
---|
+150-190% Enhanced Defense
30% Faster Run/Walk +5 To Mana After Each Kill Increase Maximum Mana 10% +200 Defense VS. Missile |
Item |
---|
+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 |
---|
+20-30% Enhanced Defense
+10 Defense +1 To Fire Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 25% Adds 1-6 Fire Damage |
Item |
---|
+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 |
---|
+100-200 Defense
25% Faster Cast Rate +1 to All Skills +10-15% to Lightning Skill Damage -15-20% to Enemy Lightning Resistance |
Item |
---|
![]() Stone of Jordan
Rings
|
+1 To All Skills
Increase Maximum Mana 25%* Adds 1-12 Lightning Damage +20 To Mana |
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 |
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![]() Mara's Kaleidoscope
Amulets
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+2 To All Skills
All Resistances +20-30 +5 To All Attributes |
Item |
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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 |
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. 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 |
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 |






Skills | Description |
A Tier
![]() Smite
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Shield bash that does damage and knock back
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 1 |
S Tier
![]() Holy Shield
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Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 24 |
A Tier
![]() Fanaticism
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Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 30 |
S Tier
![]() Vengeance
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Adds Elemental (Fire, Lightning and Cold) damage to all melee attacks.
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 18 |
D Tier
![]() Resist Fire
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Increases the Fire resistance of all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 1 |
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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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![]() 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
|
+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 |
Runeword |
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Requires Lv. 65
3 Socket Body Armor
|
+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. 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 |
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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 |
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Requires Lv. 65
6 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
|
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) |






Skills | Description |
C Tier
![]() Sacrifice
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Increased damage at the cost of health
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 1 |
B Tier
![]() Defiance
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Boosts the Defense of all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 6 |
A Tier
![]() Zeal
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Quickly attacks multiple adjacent enemies
Active ![]() Requires Lv. 12 |
S Tier
![]() Holy Shield
|
Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 24 |
A Tier
![]() Fanaticism
|
Increases your Attack Rate and Attack Rating. Increases damage for all party members.
Active / Passive ![]() Requires Lv. 30 |
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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 |
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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+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 |
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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![]() 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 |
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![]() 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 |
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![]() 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 |
Runeword |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Requires Lv. 65
6 Socket Axes/Hammers/Scepters
|
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 Holy Shield in D2R
We consider Griswold's Redemption as one of the Best Weapons to use with the Holy Shield Skill.
Weapons | Description |
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? Tier
![]() Griswold's Redemption
Caduceus
Griswold's Legacy Set |
+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
Unique Caudeceus |
+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
![]() Spire of Honor
Unique Lance |
+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 |

Best Armor to use with Holy Shield in D2R
We consider Herald Of Zakarum as one of the Best Armor to use with the Holy Shield Skill.
Armor | Description |
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? Tier
![]() Herald Of Zakarum
Unique Gilded Shield
(Paladin Only) |
+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) |

Best Runewords to use with Holy Shield in D2
We consider Principle as one of the Best Runewords to use with the Holy Shield Skill.
Runewords | Description |
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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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