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BPaladin

Zealot Paladin

MeleePhysicalBudget

A straightforward melee paladin using Zeal for rapid multi-hit attacks with Fanaticism aura. Physical damage with elemental aura support. Budget-friendly and fun to play, though outclassed by Hammerdin in efficiency.

Play Style

Rush into melee range, hold down Zeal to rapidly strike nearby enemies. Fanaticism aura boosts your attack speed and damage. Holy Shield keeps your block rate maxed. Switch to Charge for gap-closing. Very straightforward — run in and Zeal everything.

Pros

  • +Very tanky with Holy Shield + max block + life leech
  • +Satisfying melee combat with rapid Zeal attacks
  • +Budget-friendly — works well with mid-tier gear
  • +Can transition to Smiter for Uber content

Cons

  • -Physical Immune monsters require mercenary help
  • -Significantly slower farming than Hammerdin
  • -No AoE — Zeal only hits nearby targets
  • -Requires Enigma for competitive clear speed

Skill Tree

Total Points: 76
Defensive Auras
1
1
1
1
Offensive Auras
1
1
1
20
Combat Skills
15
1
1
20
1
1
10

Skill Investment Guide

  • 1.Fanaticism 20 — main aura, attack speed + damage
  • 2.Zeal 20 — primary multi-hit attack
  • 3.Sacrifice 15 — Zeal synergy, continue investing
  • 4.Holy Shield 10 — defense + max block, continue investing
  • 5.1pt Defiance — Holy Shield synergy start

Stat Priority

  • -Str for gear
  • -Dex for 75% max block
  • -Vit everything else
  • -Energy 0

Gear Recommendation

Endgame

Weapon
GriefBreath of the Dying
Shield
ExileHerald of Zakarum
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Armor
FortitudeChains of Honor
Helm
Harlequin CrestCrown of Ages
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
InsightTreachery

Mercenary

Act 2 Offensive (Might Aura) for extra physical damage. Insight for mana, Treachery for survivability. Can use Reaper's Toll for Decrepify proc.

Endgame Investment

Continue: Sacrifice → 20, Holy Shield → 20, Defiance → 20. Grief is the ultimate weapon upgrade.