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Paladin Guide: Skill Trees, Auras, Synergies and Popular Builds

Diablo 2 Resurrected Paladin: required level, prerequisites, level 1 and 20 values and synergies for all 30 combat skills and offensive and defensive auras, plus starting stats, Paladin shields and popular builds such as the Hammerdin, Smiter, Zealot and Fist of the Heavens.

The Paladin is a front-line fighter who battles with his shield and holy powers while supporting the whole party with his auras. Only one aura can be active at a time, and auras also affect nearby allies. He is especially strong against the undead. Hover over a skill icon (tap on touch screens) for its details.

1.Starting Stats

StatStartPer levelPer point
Strength25โ€”โ€”
Dexterity20โ€”โ€”
Vitality25โ€”โ€”
Energy15โ€”โ€”
Life55+2+3 (Vitality)
Mana15+1.5+1.5 (Energy)
Stamina89+1+1 (Vitality)
  • Every level gives 5 stat points and 1 skill point.
  • Quests give 4 more skill points per difficulty: Den of Evil (Act I, +1), Radament's Lair (Act II, +1) and The Fallen Angel (Act IV, +2). Lam Esen's Tome (Act III) gives +5 stat points per difficulty.

2.Combat Skills

Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ†’), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Lion Branded โ€” see Charms.

SacrificeSacrificeRequired level: 1SacrificeRequired level: 1Attack Rating: +20 โ†’ +153%Damage: +180 โ†’ +465%7 โ†’ 1% damage to SelfRedemption: +15% Damage per LevelFanaticism: +5% Damage per LevelSmiteSmiteRequired level: 1SmiteRequired level: 1Damage: +15 โ†’ +300%Stun Length: 0.6 โ†’ 4.4 secondsAlways hitsMana Cost: 2Holy BoltHoly BoltRequired level: 6Holy BoltRequired level: 6Magic Damage: 8-16 โ†’ 196-220Heals: 1-6 โ†’ 39-82Mana Cost: 2 โ†’ 3.1Fist of the Heavens: +50% Magic Damage per LevelPrayer: +20% Life Healed per LevelZealZealRequired level: 12ZealRequired level: 12Requires: Sacrifice2 โ†’ 5 hitsAttack Rating: +10 โ†’ +200%Damage: +0 โ†’ +96%Mana Cost: 2Sacrifice: +12% Damage per LevelChargeChargeRequired level: 12ChargeRequired level: 12Requires: SmiteAttack Rating: +50 โ†’ +335%Damage: +100 โ†’ +575%Mana Cost: 9Vigor: +20% Damage per LevelMight: +20% Damage per LevelVengeanceVengeanceRequired level: 18VengeanceRequired level: 18Requires: ZealAttack Rating: +20 โ†’ +210%Fire Damage: +70 โ†’ +184%Cold Damage: +70 โ†’ +184%Cold Length: 1.2 โ†’ 12.6 secondsLightning Damage: +70 โ†’ +184%Mana Cost: 4 โ†’ 8.7Resist Fire: +10% Fire Damage per LevelResist Cold: +10% Cold Damage per LevelResist Lightning: +10% Lightning Damage per LevelSalvation: +2% Elemental Damage per LevelBlessed HammerBlessed HammerRequired level: 18Blessed HammerRequired level: 18Requires: Holy BoltMagic Damage: 12-16 โ†’ 196-200Mana Cost: 5 โ†’ 9.7Damage to Undead: +50%Blessed Aim: +14% Magic Damage per LevelVigor: +14% Magic Damage per LevelConversionConversionRequired level: 24ConversionRequired level: 24Requires: VengeanceChance to convert: 14 โ†’ 76%Duration: 16 secondsMana Cost: 4Holy ShieldHoly ShieldRequired level: 24Holy ShieldRequired level: 24Requires: Charge, Blessed HammerSmite Damage: +3-6 โ†’ +57-60Defense: +25 โ†’ +310%Successful Blocking: +14 โ†’ +35%Duration: 30 โ†’ 505 secondsMana Cost: 35Defiance: +15% Defense per LevelFist of the HeavensFist of the HeavensRequired level: 30Fist of the HeavensRequired level: 30Requires: Blessed Hammer, ConversionLightning Damage: 150-200 โ†’ 675-725Holy Bolt Damage: 40-50 โ†’ 226-236Casting Delay: 0.4 secondsMana Cost: 25Holy Bolt: +15% Holy Bolt Damage per LevelHoly Shock: +7% Lightning Damage per Level
SkillLevelRequiresWhat it does
Sacrifice1โ€”A more accurate and powerful attack paid for with a little of your own life on each hit.
Smite1โ€”Bashes the enemy with your shield, stunning and knocking it back; always hits.
Holy Bolt6โ€”Fires a holy bolt that deals magic damage to undead and heals allies.
Zeal12SacrificeA rapid series of attacks against one or several nearby enemies.
Charge12SmiteRushes at the target and delivers a powerful blow.
Vengeance18ZealAdds fire, cold and lightning damage to an attack.
Blessed Hammer18Holy BoltSummons a holy hammer that spirals out around you, dealing magic damage and extra damage to undead.
Conversion24VengeanceA chance to convert the enemy you hit to fight on your side for a while.
Holy Shield24Charge, Blessed HammerBlesses your shield, raising defense and blocking and adding damage to Smite.
Fist of the Heavens30Blessed Hammer, ConversionCalls down a lightning strike on the target and sprays Holy Bolts around it.

3.Offensive Auras

Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ†’), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Captain's โ€” see Charms.

MightMightRequired level: 1MightRequired level: 1Damage: +40 โ†’ +230%Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsHoly FireHoly FireRequired level: 6Holy FireRequired level: 6Requires: MightFire Damage: 6-18 โ†’ 195-264 to your attackFire Damage: 1-6 โ†’ 32-88Radius: 4 โ†’ 16.6 yardsArea damage increases at closer rangeResist Fire: +21% Fire Damage per LevelSalvation: +10% Fire Damage per LevelThornsThornsRequired level: 6ThornsRequired level: 6250 โ†’ 1010% damage returnedAttacker Takes Damage of 4 โ†’ 144Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsBlessed AimBlessed AimRequired level: 12Blessed AimRequired level: 12Requires: MightAttack Rating: +75 โ†’ +360% (Active)Attack Rating: +5 โ†’ +100% (Passive)Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsConcentrationConcentrationRequired level: 18ConcentrationRequired level: 18Requires: Blessed AimDamage: +60 โ†’ +345%Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsChance uninterruptable: 20%Holy FreezeHoly FreezeRequired level: 18Holy FreezeRequired level: 18Requires: Holy FireCold Damage: 10-15 โ†’ 185-190 to your attackCold Damage: 2-6 โ†’ 37-76Enemies slowed 30 โ†’ 54%Radius: 4 โ†’ 16.6 yardsArea damage increases at closer rangeResist Cold: +15% Cold Damage per LevelSalvation: +7% Cold Damage per LevelHoly ShockHoly ShockRequired level: 24Holy ShockRequired level: 24Requires: Holy FreezeLightning Damage: 1-60 โ†’ 1-936 to your attackLightning Damage: 1-20 โ†’ 1-312Radius: 4 โ†’ 16.6 yardsArea damage increases at closer rangeResist Lightning: +12% Lightning Damage per LevelSalvation: +4% Lightning Damage per LevelSanctuarySanctuaryRequired level: 24SanctuaryRequired level: 24Requires: Thorns, Holy FreezeDamage to Undead: +150 โ†’ +720%Magic Damage: 8-32 โ†’ 88-216Radius: 3.3 โ†’ 16 yardsArea damage increases at closer rangeCleansing: +7% Magic Damage per LevelFanaticismFanaticismRequired level: 30FanaticismRequired level: 30Requires: ConcentrationAttack Rating: +40 โ†’ +135%Your Damage: +50 โ†’ +373%Party Damage: +25 โ†’ +186%Attack Speed: +14 โ†’ +35%Radius: 7.3 โ†’ 20 yardsConvictionConvictionRequired level: 30ConvictionRequired level: 30Requires: SanctuaryDefense: -49 โ†’ -90%Resist All: -30 โ†’ -125%Radius: 13.3 yards
SkillLevelRequiresWhat it does
Might1โ€”Aura: raises the physical damage of you and your party.
Holy Fire6MightAura: burns nearby enemies at intervals and adds fire damage to your attacks.
Thorns6โ€”Aura: returns a multiple of the melee damage dealt to you and your party.
Blessed Aim12MightAura: raises attack rating; a small part also stays as a passive.
Concentration18Blessed AimAura: raises damage and gives your attacks a chance not to be interrupted.
Holy Freeze18Holy FireAura: slows nearby enemies and deals cold damage to them, and adds cold damage to your attacks.
Holy Shock24Holy FreezeAura: shocks nearby enemies and adds lightning damage to your attacks.
Sanctuary24Thorns, Holy FreezeAura: repels undead and deals magic damage and extra damage to them.
Fanaticism30ConcentrationAura: raises attack speed, damage and attack rating for you and your party.
Conviction30SanctuaryAura: lowers the fire, cold and lightning resistances and defense of nearby enemies, and can break some immunities.

4.Defensive Auras

Values are for level 1 and 20 (โ†’), without synergies or +skill items. The Grand Charm prefix that adds +1 to this tree is Preserver's โ€” see Charms.

PrayerPrayerRequired level: 1PrayerRequired level: 1Heals: +2 โ†’ +25Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsMana Cost: 1 โ†’ 4.5 per secondResist FireResist FireRequired level: 1Resist FireRequired level: 1Resist Fire: +53 โ†’ +132%Maximum Fire Resist: +1 โ†’ +20% (Active)Maximum Fire Resist: +0.5 โ†’ +10% (Passive)Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsDefianceDefianceRequired level: 6DefianceRequired level: 6Defense: +70 โ†’ +260%Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsResist ColdResist ColdRequired level: 6Resist ColdRequired level: 6Resist Cold: +53 โ†’ +132%Maximum Cold Resist: +1 โ†’ +20% (Active)Maximum Cold Resist: +0.5 โ†’ +10% (Passive)Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsCleansingCleansingRequired level: 12CleansingRequired level: 12Requires: PrayerDuration reduced by 39 โ†’ 80%Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsPrayer: also benefits from your skillResist LightningResist LightningRequired level: 12Resist LightningRequired level: 12Resist Lightning: +53 โ†’ +132%Maximum Lightning Resist: +1 โ†’ +20% (Active)Maximum Lightning Resist: +0.5 โ†’ +10% (Passive)Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsVigorVigorRequired level: 18VigorRequired level: 18Requires: Cleansing, DefianceRun/Walk Speed: +13 โ†’ +43%Max Stamina: +50 โ†’ +525%Stamina Recovery Rate: +50 โ†’ +525%Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 48.6 yardsMeditationMeditationRequired level: 24MeditationRequired level: 24Requires: CleansingMana Recovery Rate: +300 โ†’ +775%Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yardsPrayer: also benefits from your skillRedemptionRedemptionRequired level: 30RedemptionRequired level: 30Requires: VigorChance to redeem soul: 24 โ†’ 86%Life/Mana Recovered: 25 โ†’ 120Radius: 10.6 yardsSalvationSalvationRequired level: 30SalvationRequired level: 30Resist All: +61 โ†’ +109%Radius: 10.6 โ†’ 36 yards
SkillLevelRequiresWhat it does
Prayer1โ€”Aura: heals you and your party at intervals while draining mana.
Resist Fire1โ€”Aura: raises fire resistance and, in D2R, maximum fire resistance too; half of that stays as a passive.
Defiance6โ€”Aura: raises defense.
Resist Cold6โ€”Aura: raises cold resistance and maximum cold resistance; half of that stays as a passive.
Cleansing12PrayerAura: shortens the duration of poison and curses.
Resist Lightning12โ€”Aura: raises lightning resistance and maximum lightning resistance; half of that stays as a passive.
Vigor18Cleansing, DefianceAura: raises run speed, stamina and stamina recovery.
Meditation24CleansingAura: greatly raises mana recovery.
Redemption30VigorAura: consumes nearby corpses to restore life and mana.
Salvation30โ€”Aura: raises all elemental resistances at once and gives Vengeance and the holy auras an elemental damage synergy.

The builds players use most. Main skills are usually maxed to 20; synergy skills are filled as points allow and support skills often get a single point.

BuildMain skillSynergies and supportKey gear
Hammerdin (Blessed Hammer)Blessed HammerBlessed HammerRequired level: 18Requires: Holy BoltMagic Damage: 12-16 โ†’ 196-200Mana Cost: 5 โ†’ 9.7Damage to Undead: +50%Blessed Aim: +14% Magic Damage per LevelVigor: +14% Magic Damage per Level Blessed HammerConcentration, Blessed Aim, Vigor, Holy ShieldEnigma (for Teleport), Herald of Zakarum
Smiter (Uber killer)SmiteSmiteRequired level: 1Damage: +15 โ†’ +300%Stun Length: 0.6 โ†’ 4.4 secondsAlways hitsMana Cost: 2 SmiteFanaticism, Holy Shield, ChargeGrief (runeword), Herald of Zakarum
Zealot (Zeal + Fanaticism)ZealZealRequired level: 12Requires: Sacrifice2 โ†’ 5 hitsAttack Rating: +10 โ†’ +200%Damage: +0 โ†’ +96%Mana Cost: 2Sacrifice: +12% Damage per Level ZealFanaticism, Sacrifice, Holy ShieldGrief (runeword)
Fist of the HeavensFist of the HeavensFist of the HeavensRequired level: 30Requires: Blessed Hammer, ConversionLightning Damage: 150-200 โ†’ 675-725Holy Bolt Damage: 40-50 โ†’ 226-236Casting Delay: 0.4 secondsMana Cost: 25Holy Bolt: +15% Holy Bolt Damage per LevelHoly Shock: +7% Lightning Damage per Level Fist of the HeavensHoly Bolt, Holy Shock, ConvictionSpirit (runeword), Herald of Zakarum
  • Hammerdin (Blessed Hammer): Blessed Hammer gains +14% per level from Blessed Aim and Vigor, with the Concentration aura active while fighting. Its magic damage is resisted by very few monsters.
  • Smiter (Uber killer): Smite always hits and stuns, which makes it the classic choice for single-target fights such as Uber Tristram.
  • Zealot (Zeal + Fanaticism): Sacrifice gives Zeal +12% damage per level, and the Fanaticism aura raises attack speed and damage.
  • Fist of the Heavens: The Holy Bolts Fist of the Heavens releases scale with Holy Bolt (+15% per level) and its lightning with Holy Shock (+7%); Conviction cuts lightning resistance.

6.Class-Only Items

Only the Paladin can use these. Magic versions of these bases can roll bonuses to the class's skills.

TypeNormalExceptionalElite
Shield (Paladin)Targe (3), Rondache (6), Heraldic Shield (12), Aerin Shield (15), Crown Shield (18)Akaran Targe (26), Akaran Rondache (30), Protector Shield (34), Gilded Shield (38), Royal Shield (41)Sacred Targe (47), Sacred Rondache (52), Ancient Shield (55), Zakarum Shield (61), Vortex Shield (66)

The number in brackets is the required level.

Class-Only Uniques

Hover over an icon (tap on touch screens) to see its stats.

Herald Of ZakarumHerald Of ZakarumGilded ShieldHerald Of ZakarumGilded ShieldExceptionalDefense: 422โ€“507Required Strength: 89Required Level: 42+150โ€“200% Enhanced Defense30% Increased Chance of Blocking+30% Faster Block Rate+20% Bonus to Attack Rating+20 to Strength+20 to VitalityAll Resistances +50+2 to Paladin Skill Levels+2 to Combat Skills (Paladin only)Alma NegraAlma NegraSacred RondacheAlma NegraSacred RondacheEliteDefense: 461โ€“511Required Strength: 109Required Level: 77+180โ€“210% Enhanced Defense+1โ€“2 to Paladin Skill Levels20% Increased Chance of Blocking+30% Faster Block Rate+40โ€“75% Enhanced Damage+40โ€“75% Bonus to Attack RatingMagic Damage Reduced by 5โ€“9DragonscaleDragonscaleZakarum ShieldDragonscaleZakarum ShieldEliteDefense: 523โ€“582Required Strength: 142Required Level: 80+170โ€“200% Enhanced DefenseAdds 211โ€“371 Fire Damage+15% to Fire Skill Damage+10 to Hydra+5% to Maximum Fire Resist+15โ€“25 to StrengthFire Absorb +10โ€“20%

All unique items are in the unique items guide.

7.Data Source

Skill values are calculated from the Diablo 2 Resurrected 3.3 (Reign of the Warlock) game data. Tooltip lines whose base value comes from monster data (such as a summon's life and damage) are not shown.

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Paladin Guide: Skill Trees, Auras, Synergies and Popular Builds โ€” Diablo 2 Resurrected ยท Zibidi Games