D2R 2.6 Paladin Build Guide - Best Endgame Melee Zeal Paladin Build in Diablo 2 Resurrected

D2R 2.6 Paladin Build Guide - Best Endgame Melee Zeal Paladin Build in Diablo 2 Resurrected

3/29/2023 10:38:52 AM

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If you are playing as a melee character in Diablo 2 Resurrected, today we want to show you a physical Zeal Paladin build in D2R 2.6, it is really powerful, especially for running bosses.

D2R 2.6 Paladin Build Guide - Best Endgame Melee Zeal Paladin Build in Diablo 2 Resurrected

Follow us to get into the D2R 2.6 & Ladder 3 Zeal Paladin build guide with setups from Dartlin Gaming, it’s got 100% crushing blow and more than 100% deadly strike, if you don’t have or don’t want to use Grief, this build is a good option for endgame Paladins.

Zeal Paladin Stats & Attributes

In terms of stats, we have enough strength for gear and max vitality. With this build, you can get 2186-7313 zeal damage.

- Strength: 176

- Dexterity: 136

- Vitality: 467

- Energy: 40

Zeal Paladin Skill Tree

For skills, you are going to go with max Zeal and Sacrifice, one point to Holy Shield, and some other combat skills. Moving on to Offensive Auras, max out Fanaticism and Blessed Aim, each point is going to boost up your attack rating, then put 8 points on Conviction. Below is the detailed skill points allocation.

- Combat Skills: Zeal 20, Sacrifice 20, Holy Shield 1, Holy Bolt 1, Blessed Hammer 1, Smite 1, Charge 1

- Offensive Auras: Fanaticism 20, Blessed Aim 20, Conviction 8, Might 1, Concentration 1, Holy Fire 1, Holy Freeze 1, Thorns 1, Sanctuary 1

- Defensive Auras: Redemption 1, Prayer 1, Cleansing 1, Defiance 1, Vigor 1

Zeal Paladin Gear & Equipment

This Zeal Paladin build goes with Death as the primary weapon, Herald of Zakarum is the shield option that provides a +30% faster block rate and a 30% increased chance of blocking, it also has boosts to strength and vitality, as well as enhanced damage. For helm, Guillaume's Face gives a +35% chance of crushing blow and a +15% deadly strike, then Carrion Wind adds a nice little AOE with the stuns from twisters and it looks really cool. We got CTA and Spirit on swaps.

- Weapons: I - Death (Berserker Axe), II - Call To Arms (Phase Blade)

Berserker Axe[5S & 15ED & ETH]

1H damage: 24-71
Base speed: [0]
Class speed: Ama, Asn, B, D, N, P - Fast
S - Normal
Adds range: 2
Durability: 26
Req Strength: 138
Req Dexterity: 59
Req level: 64
Quality level: 85
Treasure class: 87
Max sockets: 6

- Shield: I - Herald of Zakarum (Zakarum Shield), II - Spirit (Dicer’s Sacred Targe)

Herald of Zakarum

Defense: 422-507 (varies)(Base Defense: 144-168)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 89
Durability: 50
Chance To Block: 82%
Smite Damage: 20 To 28
(Paladin Only)
+150-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
Sale [+200% Enhanced Defense]
30% Increased Chance Of Blocking
30% Faster Block Rate
20% Bonus To Attack Rating
+20 To Strength
+20 To Vitality
All Resistances +50
+2 To Paladin Skill Levels
+2 To Combat Skills (Paladin Only)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

- Helm: Guillaume's Face (Winged Helm)

Guillaume's Face

Defense: 217 (Base Defense: 85-98)
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 115
Durability: 40
+120% Enhanced Defense
+30% Faster Hit Recovery
15% Deadly Strike
35% Chance of Crushing Blow
+15 To Strength

- Amulet: Highlord’s Wrath

Highlord's Wrath

Required Level: 65
+1 To All Skills
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+ (0.375 Per Character Level) 0-37 % Deadly Strike (Based On Character Level)
Lightning Resist +35%
Adds 1-30 Lightning Damage
Attacker Takes Lightning Damage Of 15
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

- Armor: Enigma (Barbie’s Gothic Plate)

- Gloves: Laying of Hands (Bramble Mitts)

Laying of Hands

Defense: 79-87 (varies)(Base Defense: 54-62)
Required Level: 63
Required Strength: 50
Durability: 12
+25 Defense
+20% Increased Attack Speed
+350% Damage To Demons
Fire Resist +50%
10% Chance To Cast Level 3 Holy Bolt On Striking

- Rings: Carrion Wind, Raven Frost

Carrion Wind

Required Level: 60
10% Chance To Cast Level 10 Poison Nova When Struck
8% Chance To Cast Level 13 Twister On Striking
6-9% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
+100-160 Defense Vs. Missile (varies)
Poison Resist +55%
10% Damage Taken Goes To Mana
Level 21 Poison Creeper (15 Charges)
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)

Raven Frost

Required Level: 45
+150-250 To Attack Rating (varies)
Adds 15-45 Cold Damage, 4 sec. Duration (Normal)
Cannot Be Frozen
+15-20 To Dexterity (varies)
+40 To Mana
Cold Absorb 20%
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

- Belts: Nosferatu’s Coil

Nosferatu's Coil

Defense: 56-63 (varies)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 50
Durability: 14
16 Boxes
Slows Target By 10%
+2 To Mana After Each Kill
5-7% Life Stolen Per Hit (varies)
+15 To Strength
10% Increased Attack Speed
-3 To Light Radius
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.10 or later)

- Boots: Gore Rider (War Boots)

Gore Rider

Defense: 140-162 (varies)(Base Defense: 43-53)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 94
Durability: 34
Assassin Kick Damage: 39-80
+160-200% Enhanced Defense (varies)
30% Faster Run/Walk
10% Chance Of Open Wounds
15% Chance Of Crushing Blow
15% Deadly Strike
Requirements -25%
+20 Maximum Stamina
(Only Spawns In Patch 1.09 or later)

- Charms: Fine Small Charm, Annihilus (Small Charm), Sapphire Small Charm, Coral Small Charm of Vita, Ruby Small Charm of Frost, Sharp Grand Charm of Sustenance, etc.

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