Over 20 years after it was initially released, Diablo II has made its return. This has, of course, led to an influx of players interested in rekindling their love for finding the best synergies and techniques to make in their quest to defeat Baal, Mephisto, and Diablo himself. In the list below, we cover some of the best builds for Paladins, one of the most popular classes in the game.
Best Paladin Builds
The Paladin class focuses mostly on auras, strength, and vitality to command the battlefield. They are known to deal in holy damage and rarely move outside of their complete focus on strength and resilience. The Paladin class is known to be used by players who don’t mind taking charge for their teammates, as most of them rely on the buffs and defense a Paladin provides. Because of these strengths, Paladins have a few build options that amplify their skill.
Equipment
One important thing to note about equipment is that choosing the right kind almost always depends on the player’s methods rather than the build itself. Since loot is randomly generated when you slay enemies, it is always best to equip gear that best suits your needs rather than searching for specific items. However, we listed the items below that best suit the Paladin class overall. If other gear is recommended for a specific build, it will be mentioned in the Additional Notes for that build.
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Avenger
With this build, the Paladin dismantles most resistances and immunities with its wide range of elemental skills. This is a well-established and rounded-out build but requires fine-tuning in later levels to truly be effective.
Zealot
Primary strength lies in Player vs Monster environments. The Zealot uses Zeal and Fanaticism to deal high damage with high speed.
Smiter
Focuses on the Smite skill, which stuns and always strikes enemies within range. Starts off as a weaker skill in the early game, but makes up for it in the late game when most enemies are dying in one hit.
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Auradin
Auradins are more passive Paladin builds that rely on dealing damage with offensive aura skills. These builds are best for Paladin players who don’t like to take command in battle and just wish to deal damage without operating as a tank. There are a few versions of Auradins, but the best one is the Omnidin Auradin, which merges well with other Paladin classes depending on your group’s needs.
Hammerdin
The Hammerdin is probably the most popular build for any class in Diablo 2. It deals massive damage and allows you to be the main DPS of a team while still working as a resistance tank. However, all things considered, it’s costly to make.
Ultimately, the best build for you depends on your play style. However, the builds above are tried and tested by many players with experience in the game. If you have any builds that you think should be mentioned, tell us in the comments below!
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