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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).

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

Skill Tree

Total Points: 75
Defensive Auras
26
26
Offensive Auras
7
7
7
7
7
21
Combat Skills
11
7
7
11
7
7
7

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

Dream
Plague Wing
Last Wish
Duress
Dream
Raven Frost
Verdungo's Hearty Cord
Rune Coil
Laying of Hands
Gore Rider
II
IIII
II
IIII
Tome of Town Portal
Hellfire Torch
Crack of the Heavens
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Horadric Cube
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Annihilus
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Weapon
Last Wish
Shield
Dream
Armor
Duress
Helm
Dream
Gloves
Laying of Hands
Belt
Verdungo's Hearty Cord
Boots
Gore Rider
Amulet
Plague Wing
Rings
Raven Frost
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Merc
FaithVampire GazeShaftstop

Mercenary Equipment

Faith
Vampire Gaze
Shaftstop

  • -Str ~136 (Phase Blade)
  • -Dex for 75% max block
  • -Vit everything else
  • -Energy 0
Gear Bonus: Str +20, Dex +40, Vit +80, Ene +20

Endgame Investment

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

Breakpoints

FHR48%(5f)Budget — easily reached
FHR86%(4f)Optimal — with FHR charms

Recommended Farming Areas

Charm Setup

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)
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
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
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Lightning Resist +11%

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.

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.

Mercenary

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

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