Paladin Leveling Guide for Diablo 2 Resurrected

Best Builds for Leveling

Zeal Paladin

• Primary Skill: Zeal
• Secondary Skills: Holy Fire, Prayer, Sacrifice, Blessed Aim

The Zeal Paladin excels in melee combat, using Zeal to rapidly strike enemies. With Holy Fire as a secondary skill, you can easily clear mobs and deal with immunities.

Holy Fire Paladin

• Primary Skill: Holy Fire
• Secondary Skills: Prayer, Salvation, Resist Fire, Flame Mastery

The Holy Fire Paladin specializes in ranged combat, utilizing Holy Fire's high damage and AoE potential. This build relies on elemental damage, making it effective against many Act bosses.

Blessed Hammer Paladin

• Primary Skill: Blessed Hammer
• Secondary Skills: Prayer, Might, Concentration, Vigor

The Blessed Hammer Paladin uses Blessed Hammer to throw powerful projectiles at enemies. With Might and Concentration, you can significantly increase your damage output. Vigor enhances your movement speed, crucial for dodging enemy attacks.

Leveling Strategy

1-20: Catacombs and Tal Rasha's Tomb

• Clear the Catacombs and Tal Rasha's Tomb multiple times for experience and loot.
• Use your primary skill to defeat enemies efficiently.
• Invest in Prayer and Sacrifice to improve your survivability.

20-35: A5 The Black Marsh

• Head to A5 The Black Marsh and complete the Countess Quest for a generous experience boost.
• Focus on killing unique monsters and completing quests for maximum experience gain.
• Remember to use your secondary skills to support your damage and survivability.

35-50: Cows Level

• Find the secret portal to the Cows Level in A1 Tristram.
• The Cows Level is an excellent place to farm experience and loot due to the large number of weak enemies.
• Use a combination of skills to efficiently clear the area.

50-70: Pindelskin Farm

• Kill Pindelskin in A5 Act 5 for valuable loot and experience.
• Pindelskin is a powerful unique monster that drops high-level items and substantial experience.
• Use your strongest skills and gear to defeat Pindelskin quickly.

70-93: Baal Runs

• Join or create Baal Runs in A5 Act 5.
• Baal Runs involve defeating Baal for experience, loot, and leveling gear.
• Coordinate with your party to maximize efficiency and complete the run quickly.

Tips and Tricks

• Allocate skill points wisely, focusing on your primary and secondary skills.
• Use stat points to enhance your attributes, such as Strength and Dexterity.
• Invest in equipment that provides offensive and defensive bonuses.
• Learn how to use your skills effectively to maximize damage and survivability.
• Join a party to share experience and defeat enemies faster.
• Utilize the Anya portal in Act 5 to quickly travel between areas.
• Pay attention to quest rewards, as they can provide valuable experience and loot.

Equipment Recommendations

Primary Weapon

• Zeal Paladin: Lightsaber, Oath, Grief
• Holy Fire Paladin: Ribcracker, Azurewrath, Phoenix
• Blessed Hammer Paladin: Doombringer, Hand of Justice, Bartuc's Cut-Throat

Shield

• Zeal Paladin: Rhyme, Oath, Holy Thunder
• Holy Fire Paladin: Lidless Wall, Phoenix, Homunculus
• Blessed Hammer Paladin: Herald of Zakarum, Stormshield, Guillaume's Face

Helm

• Zeal Paladin: Arreat's Face, Crown of Ages, Gorerider
• Holy Fire Paladin: Harlequin Crest, Nightwing's Veil, Griffon's Eye
• Blessed Hammer Paladin: Guillaume's Face, Harlequin Crest, Crown of Ages

Armor

• Zeal Paladin: Duress, Fortitude, Enigma
• Holy Fire Paladin: Smoke, Enigma, Chains of Honor
• Blessed Hammer Paladin: Duress, Chains of Honor, Enigma

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the fastest way to level a Paladin?

A: Baal Runs are generally considered the most efficient method for leveling a Paladin.

Q: What is the best Paladin build for solo leveling?

A: The Zeal Paladin is a solid choice for solo leveling due to its high melee damage and survivability.

Q: Where can I farm the best loot while leveling?

A: The Cows Level and Pindelskin in A5 Act 5 are excellent places to find valuable loot and experience.

Q: How important is it to use a strong shield as a Paladin?

A: Shields are crucial for the Paladin class, providing both defensive and offensive benefits. High-quality shields can significantly enhance your survivability and damage output.

Q: What is the best way to allocate stat points for a Paladin?

A: Prioritize Strength and Dexterity for added damage and survivability. You may also invest in Energy for mana regeneration if needed.

Q: How do I farm the Countess for experience?

A: Complete the Countess Quest in A5 Act 2 to gain access to the Countess's Tower. Kill the Countess repeatedly for substantial experience and chances at high-level runes.