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Smiter Paladin

MeleeBoss-KillerUber

The ultimate boss killer. Smite always hits and cannot be blocked, making it perfect for Uber Tristram. With Crushing Blow and Life Tap, Smiter can solo the toughest content in the game with minimal gear.

Pros

  • +Can solo Uber Tristram with minimal gear
  • +Smite always hits — no attack rating needed
  • +Crushing Blow + Life Tap = unkillable vs bosses
  • +Best Torch farmer in the game

Cons

  • -Very slow general farming — Smite is single-target only
  • -Relies on Enigma for any mobility
  • -Boring outside of boss fights
  • -Cannot clear maps efficiently

Skill Tree

Total Points: 75
Defensive Auras
7
7
7
11
Offensive Auras
7
7
7
26
Combat Skills
9
23
9
13
9
9
28

Skill Investment Guide

1.Holy Shield 20 — defense + max block (top priority)
2.Fanaticism 20 — main aura, attack speed + damage
3.Smite 15 — boss-killing skill, continue investing
4.Resist Lightning 5 — max resist, continue investing
5.Zeal 5 — mob clearing utility

Guillaume's Face
Metalgrid
Grief
Chains of Honor
Herald of Zakarum
Wisp Projector
Thundergod's Vigor
Raven Frost
Dracul's Grasp
Goblin Toe
II
IIII
II
IIII
Horadric Cube
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Annihilus
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Grand Charm
Tome of Town Portal
Hellfire Torch
Weapon
Grief
Shield
Herald of Zakarum
Armor
Chains of Honor
Helm
Guillaume's Face
Gloves
Dracul's Grasp
Belt
Thundergod's Vigor
Boots
Goblin Toe
Amulet
Metalgrid
Rings
Wisp ProjectorRaven Frost
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Merc
The Reaper's TollTreacheryVampire Gaze

Mercenary Equipment

The Reaper's Toll
Vampire Gaze
Treachery

  • -Str 115 (Upped Guillaume)
  • -Dex for 75% max block
  • -Vit everything else
  • -Energy 0
Gear Bonus: Str +110, Dex +20, Vit +60, Ene +20

Endgame Investment

Continue: Smite → 20, Resist Lightning → 20, Zeal → 18. Grief + Exile is the ultimate Uber setup.

Breakpoints

FHR48%(5f)Budget — Holy Shield helps
FHR86%(4f)Optimal — essential for Uber Tristram
FBR86%(2f)Recommended — faster shield recovery for Smite

Recommended Farming Areas

Charm Setup

Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%
Annihilus
  • +1 to All Skills
  • +10-20 to all Attributes
  • All Resistances +10-20
  • +5-10% to Experience Gained
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • 12% Faster Hit Recovery
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • 12% Faster Hit Recovery
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • +45 To Life
Grand Charm
  • +1 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • +45 To Life
Hellfire Torch
  • +3 to Random Class Skill Levels
  • +10-20 to all Attributes
  • All Resistances +10-20
  • +8 to Light Radius
  • 5% Chance to cast level 10 Firestorm on striking
  • Level 30 Hydra (10/10 Charges)

Play Style

For Uber Tristram: pre-buff with CTA, enter portal, Smite bosses one at a time. Life Tap from Dracul's keeps you alive. Crushing Blow shreds boss HP. For general use, Zeal through regular mobs and switch to Smite for tough targets.

Mercenary

Not critical for Uber content (merc dies to Ubers). For general farming, Act 2 Offensive with Insight + Treachery.

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