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Zeal Skill Guide

Class: Paladin

Skill Tree: Paladin Combat Skills

Type: Physical

Use: Active

Requires Lv. 12


Lvl	Attack	Number of Hits	Damage
20	200%	5	96%

Diablo 2 Resurrected Zeal is a Paladin Physical Skill and requires level 12 to use. Here you can find Attack, Number of Hits, Damage Per Level Stats, and Synergy Bonus from Sacrifice Skills.

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Diablo 2 Zeal Stats

Description: Quickly attacks multiple adjacent enemies

Zeal Per Level Stats


Lvl	Attack	Number of Hits	Damage
1	10%	2	0%
2	20%	3	0%
3	30%	4	0%
4	40%	5	0%
5	50%	5	6%
6	60%	5	12%
7	70%	5	18%
8	80%	5	24%
9	90%	5	30%
10	100%	5	36%
11	110%	5	42%
12	120%	5	48%
13	130%	5	54%
14	140%	5	60%
15	150%	5	66%
16	160%	5	72%
17	170%	5	78%
18	180%	5	84%
19	190%	5	90%
20	200%	5	96%

Best Skills to use with Zeal in Diablo 2

The Best Skills to use with Zeal are Sacrifice, which provide Damage Bonus & Effects Per Level.

Per Level Bonus From Skills

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

Sacrifice: +12% Damage

Per Level Bonus To Skills

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


Skills	Description
C Tier Sacrifice	Increased damage at the cost of health Active Physical Requires Lv. 1

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Diablo 2 Best Zeal Build

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

We consider Griswold's Redemption as one of the Best Weapons to use with the Zeal Skill.


Weapons	Description
? 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 Zeal in D2R

We consider Herald Of Zakarum as one of the Best Armor to use with the Zeal Skill.


Armor	Description
? 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 Zeal in D2

We consider Principle as one of the Best Runewords to use with the Zeal 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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