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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.

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
8
8
8
8
Offensive Auras
8
8
8
27
Combat Skills
22
8
8
27
8
8
17

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

Guillaume's Face
Highlord's Wrath
Grief
Enigma
Phoenix
Raven Frost
String of Ears
Viper Eye
Laying of Hands
War Traveler
II
IIII
II
IIII
Tome of Town Portal
Hellfire Torch
Gheed's Fortune
Bone Break
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
Annihilus
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Small Charm
Weapon
Grief
Shield
Phoenix
Armor
Enigma
Helm
Guillaume's Face
Gloves
Laying of Hands
Belt
String of Ears
Boots
War Traveler
Amulet
Highlord's Wrath
Rings
Raven Frost
Swap
Call to ArmsSpirit
Merc
The Reaper's TollFortitudeGuillaume's Face

Mercenary Equipment

The Reaper's Toll
Guillaume's Face
Fortitude

  • -Str for gear
  • -Dex for 75% max block
  • -Vit everything else
  • -Energy 0
Gear Bonus: Str +119, Dex +40, Vit +30, Ene +20

Endgame Investment

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

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)
Gheed's Fortune
  • 20-40% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • 80-160% Extra Gold from Monsters
  • Reduces all Vendor Prices 10-15%
Small Charm
  • All Resistances +5
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • All Resistances +5
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • All Resistances +5
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • Cold Resist +11%
  • +20 To Life
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • All Resistances +5
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Life
  • Cold Resist +11%
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Annihilus
  • +1 to All Skills
  • +10-20 to all Attributes
  • All Resistances +10-20
  • +5-10% to Experience Gained
Small Charm
  • All Resistances +5
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • All Resistances +5
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
Small Charm
  • +20 To Attack Rating
  • +3% Enhanced Damage
  • 7% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

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.

Mercenary

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

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