Best Paladin Runewords Tier List
Diablo 2 Resurrected Best Paladin Runewords Tier List ranks the Runewords that directly affect the Paladin class. We explain the Magic Properties and Rune Order needed to create runewords such as Exile and Principle.
How to make a Runeword FAQ/Checklist
- Socketable ItemRunewords will only work in Non-Magical Items (Grey Text Items) Normal, Exceptional, Elite, Low Quality, Superior, and Ethereal. (This means they DO NOT work in Magical, Rare, Set, Crafted or Unique Item)
- Socket AmountThe Paladin Armor or Weapon must have the exact amount of Sockets as the Runeword requires, or it will not work.
- Item TypeDepending on the Runeword, it will require a specific item type (Shields, Swords, Melee Weapons, etc).
- Runeword OrderYou will need to place the Runes in the correct order or it will not work. (Runeword Order is numbered starting from 1 to 6)
Best Runewords to use with Paladin in Diablo 2
List of Runewords that are good with the Paladin Class. We consider Runewords such as Principle and Exile to be the Paladin Class best choices in Diablo 2.
Runewords | Description |
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B Tier
Exile
1 ![]() 2 ![]() 3 ![]() 4 ![]() Vex + Ohm + Ist + Dol
4 Socket Paladin Shields
Requires Lv. 57
|
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 |
B Tier
Principle
1 ![]() 2 ![]() 3 ![]() Ral + Gul + Eld
3 Socket Body Armor
(Paladin only)
Requires Lv. 53
|
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% |
E Tier
Holy Thunder
1 ![]() 2 ![]() 3 ![]() 4 ![]() Eth + Ral + Ort + Tal
4 Socket Scepters
Requires Lv. 21
|
+60% Enhanced Damage
-25% Target Defense Adds 5-30 Fire Damage Adds 21-110 Lightning Damage +75 Poison Damage Over 5 Seconds +10 To Maximum Damage Lightning Resistance +60% +5 To Maximum Lightning Resistance +3 To Holy Shock (Paladin Only) Level 7 Chain Lightning (60 Charges) |
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