Diablo 2 Vigor Best Builds, Weapons and Armor

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Vigor Skill Guide

Class: Paladin

Skill Tree: Defensive Auras

Type: Magic

Use: Active / Passive

Requires Lv. 18


Lvl	Radius	WalkRun Speed	Max Stamina Recovery	Increased Stamina
20	48 yards	43%	525%	525%

Diablo 2 Resurrected Vigor is a Paladin Magic Skill and requires level 18 to use. Here you can find Radius, WalkRun Speed, Max Stamina Recovery, Increased Stamina Per Level Stats, and Synergy Bonus from Blessed Hammer, Charge Skills.

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Diablo 2 Vigor Stats

Description: Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members.

Vigor Per Level Stats


Lvl	Radius	WalkRun Speed	Max Stamina Recovery	Increased Stamina
1	10 yards	13%	50%	50%
2	12 yards	18%	75%	75%
3	14 yards	22%	100%	100%
4	16 yards	25%	125%	125%
5	18 yards	28%	150%	150%
6	20 yards	30%	175%	175%
7	22 yards	32%	200%	200%
8	24 yards	33%	225%	225%
9	26 yards	35%	250%	250%
10	28 yards	36%	275%	275%
11	30 yards	37%	300%	300%
12	32 yards	38%	325%	325%
13	34 yards	39%	350%	350%
14	36 yards	40%	375%	375%
15	38 yards	40%	400%	400%
16	40 yards	41%	425%	425%
17	42 yards	41%	450%	450%
18	44 yards	42%	475%	475%
19	46 yards	42%	500%	500%
20	48 yards	43%	525%	525%

Best Skills to use with Vigor in Diablo 2

The Best Skills to use with Vigor are Blessed Hammer, Charge, which provide Damage Bonus & Effects Per Level.

Per Level Bonus From Skills

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

Charge: +20% Damage

Blessed Hammer: +14% Magic Damage

Per Level Bonus To Skills

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


Skills	Description
S Tier Blessed Hammer	A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage. Active Magic Requires Lv. 18
A Tier Charge	Closes the distance with an enemy, delivering a bash on contact. Active Physical Requires Lv. 12

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Diablo 2 Best Vigor Build

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

Skills


Skills	Description
S Tier Blessed Hammer	A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage. Active Magic Requires Lv. 18
S Tier Vigor	Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 18
B Tier Blessed Aim	Increases Attack Rating. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 12
S Tier Concentration	Reduces the chance that your attacks will be interrupted. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 18
S Tier Holy Shield	Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 24

Weapons & Armor


Runeword
Wizardspike Dagger
+ (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
Harlequin Crest Helms
+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
Que-Hegan's Wisdom Chest Armor
+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
Arachnid Mesh Belts
+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
Sandstorm Trek Boots
+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
Magefist Gloves
+20-30% Enhanced Defense +10 Defense +1 To Fire Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 25% Adds 1-6 Fire Damage


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
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

Runewords


Runeword
Enigma 1 2 3 Jah + Ith + Ber 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
Heart of the Oak 1 2 3 4 Ko + Vex + Pul + Thul 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
Spirit 1 2 3 4 Tal + Thul + Ort + Amn 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


Skills	Description
A Tier Charge	Closes the distance with an enemy, delivering a bash on contact. Active Physical Requires Lv. 12
B Tier Might	Increases damage dealt by party members Active / Passive Physical Requires Lv. 1
S Tier Holy Shield	Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 24
S Tier Vigor	Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 18
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
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


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
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
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
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

Runewords


Runeword
Chains of Honor 1 2 3 4 Dol + Um + Ber + Ist 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
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
Fortitude 1 2 3 4 El + Sol + Dol + Lo 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
Strength 1 2 Amn + Tir 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


Skills	Description
S Tier Blessed Hammer	A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage. Active Magic Requires Lv. 18
S Tier Vigor	Increases Speed, Stamina, and Stamina recovery for all party members. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 18
B Tier Blessed Aim	Increases Attack Rating. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 12
S Tier Concentration	Reduces the chance that your attacks will be interrupted. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 18
S Tier Holy Shield	Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses. Active / Passive Magic Requires Lv. 24

Weapons & Armor


Runeword
Wizardspike Dagger
+ (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
Blade of Ali Baba Sword
+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
Griswold's Valor Helms
+50-75% Enhanced Defense All Resistances +5 20-30% Better Chance Of Getting Magic Items Requirements -40% + (0.25 Per Character Level) 0-24 Absorbs Cold Damage (Based On Character Level) Socketed (2) +2 To Offensive Auras (Paladin Only) (2 Items)


Item
Goldwrap Belts
+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
Arachnid Mesh Belts
+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
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
Chance Guards Gloves
+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
Magefist Gloves
+20-30% Enhanced Defense +10 Defense +1 To Fire Skills +20% Faster Cast Rate Regenerate Mana 25% Adds 1-6 Fire Damage


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
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

Runewords


Runeword
Enigma 1 2 3 Jah + Ith + Ber 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
Chains of Honor 1 2 3 4 Dol + Um + Ber + Ist 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
Splendor 1 2 Eth + Lum 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
Dream 1 2 3 Io + Jah + Pul 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
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
Rhyme 1 2 Shael + Eth 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

Best Weapons to use with Vigor in D2R

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

Best Armor to use with Vigor in D2R

We consider Griswold's Heart as one of the Best Armor to use with the Vigor 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)
? Tier Tearhaunch Unique Greaves	+60-80% Enhanced Defense 20% Faster Run/Walk All Resistances +10 +35 Defense +5 To Dexterity +5 To Strength +2 To Vigor (Paladin Only)

Best Runewords to use with Vigor in D2

We consider Principle as one of the Best Runewords to use with the Vigor Skill.


Runewords	Description
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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