Diablo 2 Resurrected is a remastered version of the classic action role-playing game Diablo 2, which features seven classes, each with its own skills, gear, and playstyle. The Paladin is a holy warrior who can use auras, combat skills, and defensive skills to fight the forces of evil. Here are some of the best Paladin builds that you can try.
The Zealot
This build focuses on using Zeal, a skill that allows the Paladin to attack multiple times in a row, and Fanaticism, an aura that increases attack speed and damage. The Zealot can deal great physical damage and survive through life leech and chance to block. The Zealot is good at killing isolated enemies but not so good at clearing large crowds of monsters or enemies who are immune to physical damage.
The Smiter
This build focuses on using Smite, a skill that allows the Paladin to bash enemies with his shield, and Concentration, an aura that increases damage and prevents interruption. The Smiter can deal consistent damage that cannot be missed or blocked, making him a great boss killer, especially in Uber Tristram. The Smiter is good at farming difficult bosses on a budget but not so good at anything else.
There is a budget D2R Runeword that you can use called Black. It has a 40% chance of Crushing Blow. Another good budget option you will find or trade is Guillaume’s Face, which has a ton of Crushing Blow.
The Dream Zealot
This build is a variation of the Zealot that uses two Dream Runewords, one in the helm and one in the shield, to create a powerful Holy Shock aura that deals lightning damage to nearby enemies. The Dream Zealot can deal high physical and lightning damage and benefit from the defensive bonuses of the Dream Runewords. The Dream Zealot is good at killing isolated enemies and surviving through life, leech, and the chance to block, but it is not so good at clearing large crowds of monsters. The build is also expensive to set up, as creating Dream requires a costly Jah rune.
The Hammerdin
This build focuses on using Blessed Hammer, a skill that creates magical hammers that spiral around the Paladin, and Concentration, an aura that increases the damage and prevents interruption. The Hammerdin can deal massive magic damage that can hit multiple enemies at once, making him one of the game’s most powerful and popular builds. The Hammerdin is good at clearing large crowds of monsters and killing most enemies but not so good at killing enemies who are immune to magic damage.
Along with this build, the spirit sword and spirit shield will be good options. You have these actual Paladin bases that can have up to 45 resistance. When at the endgame for this build, you’ve got the Heart of the Oak and the Herald of Zakarum. This character also uses Enigma.
These are some of the best Paladin builds that you can try in Diablo 2 Resurrected. I hope you found this information helpful and interesting.