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Paladin · Recommended build

A representative recorded combination and alternatives from the same-patch ranked sample.

PATCH 20261101.1N = 20T100Representative run ↗

Adoption uses the collected same-patch class sample, with one highest-tier run per player. The skill loadout is not an artificial combination of individually popular skills. Gear swaps still require checking skill bonuses, weapon type, catalysts and mercenary effects.

Final skills and modifiers

Final active skills · base and evolved

SkillLevelModifier · recorded choiceTop-ranker adoption
Holy ShieldHoly Shield8—19/20 · 95%
Herald of ZakarumHerald of Zakarum1—20/20 · 100%
SacrificeSacrifice8—20/20 · 100%
Alma NegraAlma Negra1Wide WaveThe shockwave reaches 70% farther, but deals 19% instead of 20%.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
PassionPassion1SweepEach blow sweeps 18% instead of 15% through a wider arc. Blows deal 20% less damage.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
RusthandleRusthandle1AttunedEach blow is wholly the element its target resists least. It deals 5% less damage.1 modifier point17/20 · 85%
VengeanceVengeance8AttunedThe whole blow is the element each monster resists least. It deals 15% less damage.1 modifier point17/20 · 85%
ChargeCharge8LanceThe blow at the end stuns, and deals 60% more damage to elites and bosses.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
ZealZeal8CleaveEach blow also hits the 2 nearest monsters beside its target for 40%. Blows deal 20% less damage.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
SmiteSmite8—20/20 · 100%

Passives and catalysts

SkillLevelModifier · recorded choiceTop-ranker adoption
Resist ColdResist Cold5—13/20 · 65%
FanaticismFanaticism5CrowdIt is half as strong alone, and up to 1.5 times as strong with 10 monsters nearby.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
Holy FireHoly Fire5PyreEach monster slain in it bursts on the 3 nearest for 70% of its damage. It deals 30% less damage.1 modifier point17/20 · 85%
VigorVigor5—20/20 · 100%
Resist LightningResist Lightning5—20/20 · 100%
Holy ShockHoly Shock5ArcInstead of a ring, each jolt chains from you through up to 8 monsters, for 50% more damage.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
ConcentrationConcentration5BloodrushIt starts at half strength and gains 5% per kill nearby, up to 1.5 times. It resets 3 seconds after the last kill.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
MightMight5—20/20 · 100%
ConvictionConviction5—20/20 · 100%
Resist FireResist Fire5—19/20 · 95%

Representative gear and alternatives

Compare optionsCompare all recorded options.

Weapon

Representative loadout

Call to ArmsCall to Arms RunewordWar Spike · axe · One-handed

Top-ranker adoption 2/20 · 10%

  • +1 to All Skills Some items only
  • +40% Increased Attack Speed Some items only
  • +267% Enhanced Damage Value / condition differs
  • Adds 5-30 fire damage Some items only
  • 7% Life stolen per hit Some items only
  • +4 to Battle Command Some items only
  • +2 to Battle Orders Some items only
  • +2 to Battle Cry Some items only
  • Prevent Monster Heal Some items only
  • Replenish Life +12 Some items only
  • 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Some items only
Observed alternative

Heaven's LightHeaven's Light UniqueMighty Scepter · scepter · One-handed

Top-ranker adoption 14/20 · 70%

  • +3 to Paladin Skill Levels Some items only
  • +20% Increased Attack Speed Some items only
  • +296% Enhanced Damage Value / condition differs
  • -33% Target Defense Some items only
  • 33% Chance of Crushing Blow Some items only
  • +20 Life after each Demon Kill Some items only
  • +3 to Light Radius Some items only
Observed alternative

BeastBeast RunewordBerserker Axe · axe · One-handed

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • Level 9 Fanaticism Aura When Equipped Some items only
  • +40% Increased Attack Speed Some items only
  • +251% Enhanced Damage Value / condition differs
  • 20% Chance of Crushing Blow Some items only
  • 25% Chance of Open Wounds Some items only
  • +3 to Werebear Some items only
  • +3 to Lycanthropy Some items only
  • Prevent Monster Heal Some items only
  • +39 to Strength Some items only
  • +10 to Energy Some items only
  • +2 to Mana after each Kill Some items only
  • Level 13 Summon Grizzly (5/5 Charges) Some items only
Observed alternative

The RedeemerThe Redeemer UniqueMighty Scepter · scepter · One-handed

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • +2 to Paladin Skill Levels Some items only
  • +300% Enhanced Damage Value / condition differs
  • Damage +89 Some items only
  • -33% Target Defense Some items only
  • +248% Damage to Demons Some items only
  • +3 to Redemption (Paladin Only) Some items only
  • +2 to Holy Bolt (Paladin Only) Some items only
  • +3 to Light Radius Some items only
  • Requirements -60% Some items only

Offhand

Representative loadout

Herald of ZakarumHerald of Zakarum UniqueGilded Shield · shield

Top-ranker adoption 18/20 · 90%

  • +2 to Combat Skills (Paladin Only) Some items only
  • +2 to Paladin Skill Levels Some items only
  • +30% Faster Block Rate Some items only
  • 30% Increased Chance of Blocking Some items only
  • 20% Bonus to Attack Rating Some items only
  • +179% Enhanced Defense Some items only
  • +20 to Strength Some items only
  • +20 to Vitality Some items only
  • All Resistances +50 Some items only
Observed alternative

Alma NegraAlma Negra UniqueSacred Rondache · shield

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • +2 to Paladin Skill Levels Some items only
  • +30% Faster Block Rate Some items only
  • 20% Increased Chance of Blocking Some items only
  • +73% Enhanced Damage Some items only
  • 59% Bonus to Attack Rating Some items only
  • +210% Enhanced Defense Some items only
  • Magic Damage Reduced by 8 Some items only
Observed alternative

PhoenixPhoenix RunewordWard · shield

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • 40% Chance to cast level 22 Firestorm on striking Some items only
  • 100% Chance to cast level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up Some items only
  • Level 15 Redemption Aura When Equipped Some items only
  • +400% Enhanced Damage Some items only
  • -28% to Enemy Fire Resistance Some items only
  • +397 Defense vs. Missile Some items only
  • +50 to Life Some items only
  • +5% to Maximum Lightning Resist Some items only
  • +10% to Maximum Fire Resist Some items only
  • +20 Fire Absorb Some items only

Helm

Representative loadout

Andariel's VisageAndariel's Visage UniqueDemonhead · head

Top-ranker adoption 15/20 · 75%

  • 15% Chance to cast level 15 Poison Nova when struck Some items only
  • +2 to All Skills Value / condition differs
  • +20% Increased Attack Speed Some items only
  • 9% Life stolen per hit Some items only
  • +115% Enhanced Defense Some items only
  • +30 to Strength Some items only
  • +10% to Maximum Poison Resist Some items only
  • Fire Resist -30% Some items only
  • Poison Resist +70% Some items only
  • Level 3 Venom (20/20 Charges) Some items only
Observed alternative

Harlequin CrestHarlequin Crest UniqueShako · head

Top-ranker adoption 3/20 · 15%

  • +2 to All Skills Value / condition differs
  • +2 to all Attributes Some items only
  • +148 to Life (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • +148 to Mana (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 10% Some items only
  • 50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Some items only
Observed alternative

Crown of AgesCrown of Ages UniqueCorona · head

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • +1 to All Skills Value / condition differs
  • +30% Faster Hit Recovery Some items only
  • +50% Enhanced Defense Some items only
  • +111 Defense Some items only
  • All Resistances +25 Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 15% Some items only
Observed alternative

DeliriumDelirium RunewordDemonhead · head

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • 11% Chance to cast level 18 Confuse on striking Some items only
  • 14% Chance to cast level 13 Terror when struck Some items only
  • 6% Chance to cast level 14 Mind Blast when struck Some items only
  • 1% Chance to cast level 50 Delirium when struck Some items only
  • +2 to All Skills Value / condition differs
  • +261 Defense Some items only
  • +10 to Vitality Some items only
  • 50% Extra Gold from Monsters Some items only
  • 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Some items only
  • Level 17 Attract (60/60 Charges) Some items only

Armor

Representative loadout

Fortitude RunewordDusk Shroud · body

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • 20% Chance to cast level 15 Chilling Armor when struck Some items only
  • +25% Faster Cast Rate Some items only
  • +300% Enhanced Damage Some items only
  • +200% Enhanced Defense Some items only
  • +15 Defense Some items only
  • +148 to Life (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • Replenish Life +7 Some items only
  • +5% to Maximum Lightning Resist Some items only
  • All Resistances +26 Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 7 Some items only
  • 12% Damage Taken Goes To Mana Some items only
  • +1 to Light Radius Some items only
Observed alternative

Arkaine's ValorArkaine's Valor UniqueBalrog Skin · body

Top-ranker adoption 5/20 · 25%

  • +2 to All Skills Some items only
  • +30% Faster Hit Recovery Some items only
  • +175% Enhanced Defense Some items only
  • +49 to Vitality (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 10 Some items only
Observed alternative

EnigmaEnigma RunewordWyrmhide · body

Top-ranker adoption 2/20 · 10%

  • +2 to All Skills Some items only
  • +45% Faster Run/Walk Some items only
  • +1 to Teleport Some items only
  • +773 Defense Some items only
  • +74 to Strength (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • Increase Maximum Life 5% Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 8% Some items only
  • +14 Life after each Kill Some items only
  • 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana Some items only
  • 99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level) Some items only
Observed alternative

EnigmaEnigma RunewordArchon Plate · body

Top-ranker adoption 2/20 · 10%

  • +2 to All Skills Some items only
  • +45% Faster Run/Walk Some items only
  • +1 to Teleport Some items only
  • +761 Defense Some items only
  • +74 to Strength (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • Increase Maximum Life 5% Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 8% Some items only
  • +14 Life after each Kill Some items only
  • 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana Some items only
  • 99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level) Some items only

Gloves

Representative loadout

Soul DrainerSoul Drainer UniqueVambraces · gloves

Top-ranker adoption 7/20 · 35%

  • 8% Chance to cast level 3 Weaken on striking Some items only
  • 7% Mana stolen per hit Some items only
  • 6% Life stolen per hit Value / condition differs
  • -50 to Monster Defense Per Hit Some items only
  • +108% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
Observed alternative

Dracul's GraspDracul's Grasp UniqueVampirebone Gloves · gloves

Top-ranker adoption 13/20 · 65%

  • 5% Chance to cast level 10 Life Tap on striking Some items only
  • 10% Life stolen per hit Value / condition differs
  • 25% Chance of Open Wounds Some items only
  • +118% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +15 to Strength Some items only
  • +9 Life after each Kill Some items only

Belt

Representative loadout

Arachnid MeshArachnid Mesh UniqueSpiderweb Sash · belt

Top-ranker adoption 18/20 · 90%

  • +1 to All Skills Some items only
  • +20% Faster Cast Rate Some items only
  • Slows Target by 10% Some items only
  • +114% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • Increase Maximum Mana 5% Some items only
  • Level 3 Venom (11/11 Charges) Some items only
Observed alternative

Verdungo's Hearty CordVerdungo's Hearty Cord UniqueMithril Coil · belt

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • +10% Faster Hit Recovery Some items only
  • +91% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +33 to Vitality Some items only
  • Replenish Life +12 Some items only
  • +115 Maximum Stamina Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 15% Some items only
Observed alternative

GoldwrapGoldwrap UniqueHeavy Belt · belt

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • +10% Increased Attack Speed Some items only
  • +60% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +25 Defense Some items only
  • 70% Extra Gold from Monsters Some items only
  • 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Some items only
  • +2 to Light Radius Some items only

Boots

Representative loadout

MarrowwalkMarrowwalk UniqueBoneweave Boots · boots

Top-ranker adoption 10/20 · 50%

  • +20% Faster Run/Walk Value / condition differs
  • +1 to Skeleton Mastery (Necromancer Only) Some items only
  • +175% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +19 to Strength Some items only
  • +17 to Dexterity Some items only
  • Regenerate Mana 10% Some items only
  • Heal Stamina Plus 10% Some items only
  • Half Freeze Duration Some items only
  • Level 33 Bone Prison (13/13 Charges) Some items only
  • Level 12 Life Tap (10/10 Charges) Some items only
Observed alternative

Gore RiderGore Rider UniqueWar Boots · boots

Top-ranker adoption 9/20 · 45%

  • +30% Faster Run/Walk Value / condition differs
  • 15% Chance of Crushing Blow Some items only
  • 15% Deadly Strike Some items only
  • 10% Chance of Open Wounds Some items only
  • +197% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +20 Maximum Stamina Some items only
  • Requirements -25% Some items only
Observed alternative

War TravelerWar Traveler UniqueBattle Boots · boots

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • +25% Faster Run/Walk Value / condition differs
  • Adds 15-25 damage Some items only
  • +151% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +10 to Strength Some items only
  • +10 to Vitality Some items only
  • 40% Slower Stamina Drain Some items only
  • Attacker Takes Damage of 5 Some items only
  • 49% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Some items only

Amulet

Representative loadout

Highlord's WrathHighlord's Wrath UniqueAmulet · amulet

Top-ranker adoption 14/20 · 70%

  • +1 to All Skills Value / condition differs
  • +20% Increased Attack Speed Some items only
  • Adds 1-30 lightning damage Some items only
  • 37% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • Lightning Resist +35% Some items only
  • Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15 Some items only
Observed alternative

Seraph's HymnSeraph's Hymn UniqueAmulet · amulet

Top-ranker adoption 4/20 · 20%

  • +2 to All Skills Value / condition differs
  • +1 to Defensive Auras (Paladin Only) Some items only
  • +39% Damage to Demons Some items only
  • +222 to Attack Rating against Demons Some items only
  • +46% Damage to Undead Some items only
  • +179 to Attack Rating against Undead Some items only
  • +2 to Light Radius Some items only
Observed alternative

Mara's KaleidoscopeMara's Kaleidoscope UniqueAmulet · amulet

Top-ranker adoption 2/20 · 10%

  • +2 to All Skills Value / condition differs
  • +5 to all Attributes Some items only
  • All Resistances +30 Some items only

Ring

Representative loadout

Bul-Kathos' Wedding BandBul-Kathos' Wedding Band UniqueRing · ring

Top-ranker adoption 13/20 · 65%

  • +1 to All Skills Some items only
  • 5% Life stolen per hit Some items only
  • +49 to Life (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • +50 Maximum Stamina Some items only
Observed alternative

Wisp ProjectorWisp Projector UniqueRing · ring

Top-ranker adoption 19/20 · 95%

  • 10% Chance to cast level 16 Lightning on striking Some items only
  • Lightning Absorb 20% Some items only
  • 17% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Some items only
  • Level 2 Oak Sage (15/15 Charges) Some items only
  • Level 5 Heart of Wolverine (13/13 Charges) Some items only
  • Level 7 Spirit of Barbs (11/11 Charges) Some items only
Observed alternative

The Stone of JordanThe Stone of Jordan UniqueRing · ring

Top-ranker adoption 4/20 · 20%

  • +1 to All Skills Some items only
  • Adds 1-12 lightning damage Some items only
  • +20 to Mana Some items only
  • Increase Maximum Mana 25% Some items only
Observed alternative

Dwarf Star UniqueRing · ring

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • +40 to Life Some items only
  • +40 Maximum Stamina Some items only
  • Heal Stamina Plus 15% Some items only
  • Fire Absorb 15% Some items only
  • Magic Damage Reduced by 15 Some items only
  • 100% Extra Gold from Monsters Some items only

Mercenary · Weapon

Representative loadout

ObedienceObedience RunewordCryptic Axe · polearm · Two-handed

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • 30% Chance to cast level 21 Enchant when you Kill an Enemy Some items only
  • +40% Faster Hit Recovery Some items only
  • +370% Enhanced Damage Value / condition differs
  • -25% Target Defense Some items only
  • Adds 3-14 cold damage Some items only
  • -25% to Enemy Fire Resistance Some items only
  • 40% Chance of Crushing Blow Some items only
  • +223 Defense Some items only
  • +10 to Strength Some items only
  • +10 to Dexterity Some items only
  • All Resistances +25 Some items only
  • Requirements -20% Some items only
Observed alternative

The Reaper's TollThe Reaper's Toll UniqueThresher · polearm · Two-handed

Top-ranker adoption 3/20 · 15%

  • 33% Chance to cast level 1 Decrepify on striking Some items only
  • +222% Enhanced Damage Value / condition differs
  • Ignore Target's Defense Some items only
  • Adds 4-44 cold damage Some items only
  • 14% Life stolen per hit Some items only
  • 33% Deadly Strike Some items only
  • Requirements -25% Some items only
Observed alternative

Doom RunewordThresher · polearm · Two-handed

Top-ranker adoption 2/20 · 10%

  • 5% Chance to cast level 18 Volcano on striking Some items only
  • Level 12 Holy Freeze Aura When Equipped Some items only
  • +2 to All Skills Some items only
  • +45% Increased Attack Speed Some items only
  • +351% Enhanced Damage Value / condition differs
  • -58% to Enemy Cold Resistance Some items only
  • 20% Deadly Strike Some items only
  • 25% Chance of Open Wounds Some items only
  • Prevent Monster Heal Some items only
  • Freezes target +3 Some items only
  • Requirements -20% Some items only
Observed alternative

InfinityInfinity RunewordCryptic Axe · polearm · Two-handed

Top-ranker adoption 2/20 · 10%

  • 50% Chance to cast level 20 Chain Lightning when you Kill an Enemy Some items only
  • Level 12 Conviction Aura When Equipped Some items only
  • +35% Faster Run/Walk Some items only
  • +319% Enhanced Damage Value / condition differs
  • -49% to Enemy Lightning Resistance Some items only
  • 40% Chance of Crushing Blow Some items only
  • Prevent Monster Heal Some items only
  • +49 to Vitality (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • 30% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Some items only
  • Level 21 Cyclone Armor (30/30 Charges) Some items only

Mercenary · Helm

Representative loadout

Andariel's VisageAndariel's Visage UniqueDemonhead · head

Top-ranker adoption 16/20 · 80%

  • 15% Chance to cast level 15 Poison Nova when struck Some items only
  • +2 to All Skills Some items only
  • +20% Increased Attack Speed Some items only
  • 8% Life stolen per hit Some items only
  • +112% Enhanced Defense Some items only
  • +27 to Strength Some items only
  • +10% to Maximum Poison Resist Some items only
  • Fire Resist -30% Some items only
  • Poison Resist +70% Some items only
  • Level 3 Venom (20/20 Charges) Some items only
Observed alternative

Dream RunewordCorona · head

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • 10% Chance to cast level 15 Confuse when struck Some items only
  • Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped Some items only
  • +25% Faster Hit Recovery Some items only
  • +30% Enhanced Defense Some items only
  • +152 Defense Some items only
  • +10 to Vitality Some items only
  • Increase Maximum Life 5% Some items only
  • +61 to Mana (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • All Resistances +17 Some items only
  • 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Some items only
Observed alternative

Kira's GuardianKira's Guardian UniqueTiara · head

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • +20% Faster Hit Recovery Some items only
  • +80 Defense Some items only
  • All Resistances +68 Some items only
  • Cannot Be Frozen Some items only

Mercenary · Armor

Representative loadout

Arkaine's ValorArkaine's Valor UniqueBalrog Skin · body

Top-ranker adoption 2/20 · 10%

  • +2 to All Skills Some items only
  • +30% Faster Hit Recovery Some items only
  • +155% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +49 to Vitality (Based on Character Level) Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 11 Some items only
Observed alternative

LeviathanLeviathan UniqueKraken Shell · body

Top-ranker adoption 2/20 · 10%

  • +184% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +131 Defense Some items only
  • +41 to Strength Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 19% Some items only
Observed alternative

The Gladiator's BaneThe Gladiator's Bane UniqueWire Fleece · body

Top-ranker adoption 2/20 · 10%

  • +30% Faster Hit Recovery Some items only
  • +196% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +50 Defense Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 15 Some items only
  • Magic Damage Reduced by 17 Some items only
  • Cannot Be Frozen Some items only
  • Poison Length Reduced by 50% Some items only
  • Attacker Takes Damage of 20 Some items only
Observed alternative

Chains of HonorChains of Honor RunewordArchon Plate · body

Top-ranker adoption 1/20 · 5%

  • +2 to All Skills Some items only
  • +200% Damage to Demons Some items only
  • +100% Damage to Undead Some items only
  • 8% Life stolen per hit Some items only
  • +70% Enhanced Defense Value / condition differs
  • +20 to Strength Some items only
  • Replenish Life +7 Some items only
  • All Resistances +65 Some items only
  • Damage Reduced by 8% Some items only
  • 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items Some items only

Final stats from the reference run

AttributeRecorded allocation
strength106
dexterity50
vitality499
energy50

Unspent points: 0. Recorded final stats including gear:

life
11986
strength
237
dexterity
87
vitality
544
energy
65
fireResist
95
coldResist
95
lightningResist
95
poisonResist
85
magicFind
197.8

Mercenary skills and gear

Desert Mercenary · Lv.98

Selected skillRank
JabJab14
DefianceDefiance9
SlotRecorded itemAll options
WeaponObedienceObedience RunewordCryptic Axe · polearm · Two-handed
  • 30% Chance to cast level 21 Enchant when you Kill an Enemy
  • +40% Faster Hit Recovery
  • +370% Enhanced Damage
  • -25% Target Defense
  • Adds 3-14 cold damage
  • -25% to Enemy Fire Resistance
  • 40% Chance of Crushing Blow
  • +223 Defense
  • +10 to Strength
  • +10 to Dexterity
  • All Resistances +25
  • Requirements -20%
HelmAndariel's VisageAndariel's Visage UniqueDemonhead · head
  • 15% Chance to cast level 15 Poison Nova when struck
  • +2 to All Skills
  • +20% Increased Attack Speed
  • 8% Life stolen per hit
  • +112% Enhanced Defense
  • +27 to Strength
  • +10% to Maximum Poison Resist
  • Fire Resist -30%
  • Poison Resist +70%
  • Level 3 Venom (20/20 Charges)
ArmorArkaine's ValorArkaine's Valor UniqueBalrog Skin · body
  • +2 to All Skills
  • +30% Faster Hit Recovery
  • +155% Enhanced Defense
  • +49 to Vitality (Based on Character Level)
  • Damage Reduced by 11

More recommended builds

These recorded builds differ from the first recommendation in skills, passives or modifiers. Up to two alternatives are ordered by matching sample count. Adoption uses the full class sample; gear and values belong to each recorded run.

Alternative build 1 · T100 · 5:14.0 · Matching loadouts 3/20
PATCH 20261101.1View recorded run ↗

Final active skills · base and evolved

SkillLevelModifier · recorded choiceTop-ranker adoption
Herald of ZakarumHerald of Zakarum1LanceEach charge's blow stuns, and deals 60% more damage to elites and bosses.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
Alma NegraAlma Negra1Wide WaveThe shockwave reaches 70% farther, but deals 19% instead of 20%.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
PassionPassion1SweepEach blow sweeps 18% instead of 15% through a wider arc. Blows deal 20% less damage.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
Holy ShieldHoly Shield8RetributionEach block also sets off a holy nova for 7% of the smite, at most once a second. Its Chance to Block is a third lower.1 modifier point19/20 · 95%
ZealZeal8Holy EdgeHalf its damage is magic damage, and it deals 10% more damage.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
RusthandleRusthandle1CascadeEach burst also leaps to the 2 nearest monsters beyond its splash, for the full damage.1 modifier point17/20 · 85%
SacrificeSacrifice8—20/20 · 100%
ChargeCharge8ArrivalThe blow at the end also sets off a holy blast around you for 15% of it. It takes 40% longer to recharge.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
VengeanceVengeance8—17/20 · 85%
SmiteSmite8PinIt stuns twice as long instead of knocking back, and the monster takes 5% more damage for 2 seconds.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%

Passives and catalysts

SkillLevelModifier · recorded choiceTop-ranker adoption
MightMight5—20/20 · 100%
Holy FireHoly Fire5PyreEach monster slain in it bursts on the 3 nearest for 70% of its damage. It deals 30% less damage.1 modifier point17/20 · 85%
Holy ShockHoly Shock5ArcInstead of a ring, each jolt chains from you through up to 8 monsters, for 50% more damage.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
ConcentrationConcentration5—20/20 · 100%
FanaticismFanaticism5—20/20 · 100%
ConvictionConviction5—20/20 · 100%
VigorVigor5—20/20 · 100%
Resist FireResist Fire5—19/20 · 95%
Resist ColdResist Cold5—13/20 · 65%
Resist LightningResist Lightning5—20/20 · 100%

Recorded equipment

SlotItemAll options
WeaponHeaven's LightHeaven's Light UniqueMighty Scepter · scepter · One-handed
  • +3 to Paladin Skill Levels
  • +20% Increased Attack Speed
  • +294% Enhanced Damage
  • -33% Target Defense
  • 33% Chance of Crushing Blow
  • +17 Life after each Demon Kill
  • +3 to Light Radius
OffhandHerald of ZakarumHerald of Zakarum UniqueGilded Shield · shield
  • +2 to Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • +2 to Paladin Skill Levels
  • +30% Faster Block Rate
  • 30% Increased Chance of Blocking
  • 20% Bonus to Attack Rating
  • +192% Enhanced Defense
  • +20 to Strength
  • +20 to Vitality
  • All Resistances +50
HelmHarlequin CrestHarlequin Crest UniqueShako · head
  • +2 to All Skills
  • +2 to all Attributes
  • +148 to Life (Based on Character Level)
  • +148 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
  • Damage Reduced by 10%
  • 50% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
ArmorEnigmaEnigma RunewordWire Fleece · body
  • +2 to All Skills
  • +45% Faster Run/Walk
  • +1 to Teleport
  • +768 Defense
  • +74 to Strength (Based on Character Level)
  • Increase Maximum Life 5%
  • Damage Reduced by 8%
  • +14 Life after each Kill
  • 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
  • 99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
GlovesDracul's GraspDracul's Grasp UniqueVampirebone Gloves · gloves
  • 5% Chance to cast level 10 Life Tap on striking
  • 10% Life stolen per hit
  • 25% Chance of Open Wounds
  • +119% Enhanced Defense
  • +14 to Strength
  • +5 Life after each Kill
BeltArachnid MeshArachnid Mesh UniqueSpiderweb Sash · belt
  • +1 to All Skills
  • +20% Faster Cast Rate
  • Slows Target by 10%
  • +119% Enhanced Defense
  • Increase Maximum Mana 5%
  • Level 3 Venom (11/11 Charges)
BootsGore RiderGore Rider UniqueWar Boots · boots
  • +30% Faster Run/Walk
  • 15% Chance of Crushing Blow
  • 15% Deadly Strike
  • 10% Chance of Open Wounds
  • +169% Enhanced Defense
  • +20 Maximum Stamina Inactive in game
  • Requirements -25%
AmuletHighlord's WrathHighlord's Wrath UniqueAmulet · amulet
  • +1 to All Skills
  • +20% Increased Attack Speed
  • Adds 1-30 lightning damage
  • 37% Deadly Strike (Based on Character Level)
  • Lightning Resist +35%
  • Attacker Takes Lightning Damage of 15
Ring 1Bul-Kathos' Wedding BandBul-Kathos' Wedding Band UniqueRing · ring
  • +1 to All Skills
  • 4% Life stolen per hit
  • +49 to Life (Based on Character Level)
  • +50 Maximum Stamina Inactive in game
Ring 2Wisp ProjectorWisp Projector UniqueRing · ring
  • 10% Chance to cast level 16 Lightning on striking
  • Lightning Absorb 17%
  • 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • Level 2 Oak Sage (15/15 Charges)
  • Level 5 Heart of Wolverine (13/13 Charges)
  • Level 7 Spirit of Barbs (11/11 Charges)

Charms and recorded options

Grand Charm of ThunderGrand Charm of Thunder MagicGrand Charm · charm
  • Minimum lightning damage +1
  • Maximum lightning damage +11
Large Charm of Fire MagicLarge Charm · charm
  • Minimum fire damage +2
  • Maximum fire damage +5
Amber Small CharmAmber Small Charm MagicSmall Charm · charm
  • Lightning resistance +11%
Small Charm of FortuneSmall Charm of Fortune MagicSmall Charm · charm
  • Magic find +4%
Large Charm of SustenanceLarge Charm of Sustenance MagicLarge Charm · charm
  • Life +25
Grand Charm of SustenanceGrand Charm of Sustenance MagicGrand Charm · charm
  • Life +32
Large Charm of SustenanceLarge Charm of Sustenance MagicLarge Charm · charm
  • Life +20
Small Charm of BurningSmall Charm of Burning MagicSmall Charm · charm
  • Minimum fire damage +3
  • Maximum fire damage +5
Garnet Small Charm of Shock MagicSmall Charm · charm
  • Fire resistance +9%
  • Minimum lightning damage +1
  • Maximum lightning damage +5
Small Charm of StormsSmall Charm of Storms MagicSmall Charm · charm
  • Minimum lightning damage +1
  • Maximum lightning damage +23
Gheed's FortuneGheed's Fortune UniqueGrand Charm · charm
  • 153% Extra Gold from Monsters
  • 33% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • Reduces all Vendor Prices 15%

Final stats

AttributeRecorded allocation
strength50
dexterity50
vitality555
energy50

Unspent points: 0. Recorded final stats including gear:

life
10271
strength
185
dexterity
72
vitality
622
energy
67
fireResist
95
coldResist
95
lightningResist
95
poisonResist
-10
magicFind
325.2

Mercenary skills and gear

Desert Mercenary · Lv.98

Selected skillRank
JabJab11
PrayerPrayer4
SlotRecorded itemAll options
WeaponPhoenix RunewordGiant Thresher · polearm · Two-handed
  • 40% Chance to cast level 22 Firestorm on striking
  • 100% Chance to cast level 40 Blaze when you Level-Up
  • Level 10 Redemption Aura When Equipped
  • +355% Enhanced Damage
  • Ignore Target's Defense
  • 14% Mana stolen per hit
  • -28% to Enemy Fire Resistance
  • 20% Deadly Strike
  • +385 Defense vs. Missile
  • +17 Fire Absorb
HelmDream RunewordCorona · head
  • 10% Chance to cast level 15 Confuse when struck
  • Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
  • +25% Faster Hit Recovery
  • +30% Enhanced Defense
  • +152 Defense
  • +10 to Vitality
  • Increase Maximum Life 5%
  • +61 to Mana (Based on Character Level)
  • All Resistances +17
  • 20% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
ArmorSkin of the VipermagiSkin of the Vipermagi UniqueSerpentskin Armor · body
  • +1 to All Skills
  • +30% Faster Cast Rate
  • +120% Enhanced Defense
  • All Resistances +20
  • Magic Damage Reduced by 10
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Final active skills · base and evolved

SkillLevelModifier · recorded choiceTop-ranker adoption
PassionPassion1—20/20 · 100%
Alma NegraAlma Negra1Wide WaveThe shockwave reaches 70% farther, but deals 19% instead of 20%.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
SacrificeSacrifice8—20/20 · 100%
Herald of ZakarumHerald of Zakarum1LanceEach charge's blow stuns, and deals 60% more damage to elites and bosses.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
Holy ShieldHoly Shield8WardEach missile it blocks flies back and smites its shooter instead of the nearest monster.1 modifier point19/20 · 95%
SmiteSmite8PinIt stuns twice as long instead of knocking back, and the monster takes 5% more damage for 2 seconds.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
Zakarum's HandZakarum's Hand1—3/20 · 15%
Blessed HammerBlessed Hammer8—3/20 · 15%
ZealZeal8Holy EdgeHalf its damage is magic damage, and it deals 10% more damage.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
ChargeCharge8LanceThe blow at the end stuns, and deals 60% more damage to elites and bosses.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%

Passives and catalysts

SkillLevelModifier · recorded choiceTop-ranker adoption
MightMight5CrowdIt is half as strong alone, and up to 1.5 times as strong with 10 monsters nearby.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
Holy FreezeHoly Freeze5—3/20 · 15%
Holy ShockHoly Shock5ArcInstead of a ring, each jolt chains from you through up to 8 monsters, for 50% more damage.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
ConcentrationConcentration5BloodrushIt starts at half strength and gains 5% per kill nearby, up to 1.5 times. It resets 3 seconds after the last kill.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
FanaticismFanaticism5CrowdIt is half as strong alone, and up to 1.5 times as strong with 10 monsters nearby.1 modifier point20/20 · 100%
ConvictionConviction5—20/20 · 100%
VigorVigor5—20/20 · 100%
Resist FireResist Fire5—19/20 · 95%
Resist ColdResist Cold5—13/20 · 65%
Resist LightningResist Lightning5—20/20 · 100%

Recorded equipment

SlotItemAll options
WeaponHeaven's LightHeaven's Light UniqueMighty Scepter · scepter · One-handed
  • +3 to Paladin Skill Levels
  • +20% Increased Attack Speed
  • +282% Enhanced Damage
  • -33% Target Defense
  • 33% Chance of Crushing Blow
  • +20 Life after each Demon Kill
  • +3 to Light Radius
OffhandHerald of ZakarumHerald of Zakarum UniqueGilded Shield · shield
  • +2 to Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
  • +2 to Paladin Skill Levels
  • +30% Faster Block Rate
  • 30% Increased Chance of Blocking
  • 20% Bonus to Attack Rating
  • +193% Enhanced Defense
  • +20 to Strength
  • +20 to Vitality
  • All Resistances +50
HelmDeliriumDelirium RunewordDemonhead · head
  • 11% Chance to cast level 18 Confuse on striking
  • 14% Chance to cast level 13 Terror when struck
  • 6% Chance to cast level 14 Mind Blast when struck
  • 1% Chance to cast level 50 Delirium when struck Inactive in game
  • +2 to All Skills
  • +261 Defense
  • +10 to Vitality
  • 50% Extra Gold from Monsters
  • 25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • Level 17 Attract (60/60 Charges)
ArmorEnigmaEnigma RunewordArchon Plate · body
  • +2 to All Skills
  • +45% Faster Run/Walk
  • +1 to Teleport
  • +761 Defense
  • +74 to Strength (Based on Character Level)
  • Increase Maximum Life 5%
  • Damage Reduced by 8%
  • +14 Life after each Kill
  • 15% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
  • 99% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items (Based on Character Level)
GlovesSoul DrainerSoul Drainer UniqueVambraces · gloves
  • 8% Chance to cast level 3 Weaken on striking
  • 7% Mana stolen per hit
  • 7% Life stolen per hit
  • -50 to Monster Defense Per Hit
  • +107% Enhanced Defense
BeltArachnid MeshArachnid Mesh UniqueSpiderweb Sash · belt
  • +1 to All Skills
  • +20% Faster Cast Rate
  • Slows Target by 10%
  • +119% Enhanced Defense
  • Increase Maximum Mana 5%
  • Level 3 Venom (11/11 Charges)
BootsMarrowwalkMarrowwalk UniqueBoneweave Boots · boots
  • +20% Faster Run/Walk
  • +1 to Skeleton Mastery (Necromancer Only)
  • +197% Enhanced Defense
  • +20 to Strength
  • +17 to Dexterity
  • Regenerate Mana 10%
  • Heal Stamina Plus 10% Inactive in game
  • Half Freeze Duration
  • Level 33 Bone Prison (13/13 Charges)
  • Level 12 Life Tap (10/10 Charges)
AmuletSeraph's HymnSeraph's Hymn UniqueAmulet · amulet
  • +2 to All Skills
  • +2 to Defensive Auras (Paladin Only)
  • +25% Damage to Demons
  • +188 to Attack Rating against Demons
  • +45% Damage to Undead
  • +194 to Attack Rating against Undead
  • +2 to Light Radius
Ring 1Bul-Kathos' Wedding BandBul-Kathos' Wedding Band UniqueRing · ring
  • +1 to All Skills
  • 5% Life stolen per hit
  • +49 to Life (Based on Character Level)
  • +50 Maximum Stamina Inactive in game
Ring 2Wisp ProjectorWisp Projector UniqueRing · ring
  • 10% Chance to cast level 16 Lightning on striking
  • Lightning Absorb 19%
  • 17% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items
  • Level 2 Oak Sage (15/15 Charges)
  • Level 5 Heart of Wolverine (13/13 Charges)
  • Level 7 Spirit of Barbs (11/11 Charges)

Charms and recorded options

Final stats

AttributeRecorded allocation
strength50
dexterity50
vitality555
energy50

Unspent points: 0. Recorded final stats including gear:

life
9919
strength
189
dexterity
87
vitality
630
energy
65
fireResist
95
coldResist
95
lightningResist
95
poisonResist
-10
magicFind
260.2

Mercenary skills and gear

Desert Mercenary · Lv.9

Selected skillRank
JabJab1
MightMight1
SlotRecorded itemAll options

Progression versus final loadout

A completed run does not prove the player’s choices from level 1. Start with eligible base skills and prepare evolution catalysts and survival tools. Check the skill references below for level requirements and effects.

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