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Tesladin Paladin

MeleeLightningLuxury

The ultimate luxury melee paladin. Dual Dream runewords grant Holy Shock aura at level 30, adding massive lightning damage to every Zeal hit. Combined with Conviction aura and Grief, Tesladin melts everything but requires extreme investment (Jah x2 + Ber + Lo).

Play Style

Teleport into packs, activate Conviction aura, and Zeal everything. Holy Shock from dual Dream adds lightning damage to every hit. Conviction reduces enemy resistances, making your lightning damage hit even harder. The combo of Grief physical + Dream lightning + Conviction = everything dies in 1-2 Zeal cycles.

Pros

  • +Massive lightning + physical hybrid damage per Zeal hit
  • +Conviction aura breaks most lightning immunities
  • +Extremely satisfying — enemies melt on contact
  • +Can clear any content in the game

Cons

  • -Extremely expensive — Jah x2 + Ber + Lo minimum
  • -Cannot function without Dream x2 + Grief
  • -Still melee — requires Enigma for mobility
  • -No Holy Shield synergy investment — less tanky than Zealot

Respec Guide

WhenWhen Dream x2 + Grief are all acquired — this is a late endgame respec

Before

  • -Zealot/Hammerdin leveling build

After

  • +Resist Lightning 20, Salvation 20 — Holy Shock synergies (Dream)
  • +Conviction 15 — aura, breaks immunities (continue to 20)
  • +Sacrifice 5, Zeal 5 — melee damage (continue investing)
  • +Holy Shield 1 + 1pt prereqs

Do NOT respec until both Dream items and Grief are ready. This build does not work without them.

Skill Tree

Total Points: 75
Defensive Auras
20
20
Offensive Auras
1
1
1
1
1
15
Combat Skills
5
1
1
5
1
1
1

Skill Investment Guide

  • 1.Resist Lightning 20 + Salvation 20 — Holy Shock synergies (Dream)
  • 2.Conviction 15 — aura, breaks immunities, continue to 20
  • 3.Sacrifice 5 — Zeal synergy, continue investing
  • 4.Zeal 5 — primary attack, continue investing
  • 5.Holy Shield 1 — block + defense

How to Play

  • ▸Teleport into packs, activate Conviction aura, Zeal everything — Holy Shock procs on every hit
  • ▸Conviction reduces enemy lightning resistance, making Dream aura damage devastating
  • ▸Keep Holy Shield active at all times for max block chance
  • ▸Grief physical + Dream lightning + Conviction = most enemies die in 1-2 Zeal cycles
  • ▸Switch to CTA for Battle Orders before tough fights

Stat Priority

  • -Str ~136 (Phase Blade)
  • -Dex for 75% max block
  • -Vit everything else
  • -Energy 0

Gear Recommendation

Endgame

Weapon
Grief
Shield
Dream
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Armor
EnigmaFortitude
Helm
Dream
Belt
Verdungo's Hearty CordString of Ears
Gloves
Laying of HandsDracul's Grasp
Boots
Gore Rider
Rings
Raven FrostBul-Kathos' Wedding Band
Amulet
Highlord's Wrath
Mercenary
InfinityTreachery

Mercenary

Act 2 Offensive (Might Aura) — boosts physical damage from Grief. Infinity is luxury for extra Conviction stack. Treachery for survivability.

Endgame Investment

Continue: Conviction → 20, Sacrifice → 20, Zeal → 20. Respec only when Dream x2 + Grief are all ready.