Unholy Melee Paladin [105-125 content in TU's]

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UNHOLY MELEE PALADIN

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Introduction
The Unholy Melee Paladin is an unique melee caster build, with its damage scaling off Vitality. The class mechanics let us stack Vitality to boost our damage and sustain to great levels. Most of the content can be done wearing Tiered Uniques.

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STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
For:

• Massive health pool combined with great sustain allows you to ignore many mechanics and right click bosses to death.
• Innate fire + cold pierce from skill tree, tied to max hp. Can cap pierce (170 for bosses) in TU's.
• Built in teleport, full screen freeze on a 3 second timer.

Against:

• Has to recast buffs often.
• Needs to beat boss defense for sustain.
• Won't get away without crafting jewels at some point.

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HOW TO PLAY
Buff up. Preferably starting with Superbeast, because it has much better FCR frames. Kill with Blood Thorns. Later on use Divine Apparition to reposition/avoid mechanics.

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ATTRIBUTES
Str: Enough for gear early on.
Dex: Leftover points
Vita: ~2000 total
Energy: 0

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SKILLS
There are many possible skill builds. Some choices are tied to your current combat speeds which are tied to breakpoints. Uber quest progression build also calls for different choice than farming build.

Below a general purpose build focused on progressing uber quests in Tiered Uniques:

Aspects:
Elemental Wisdom: 1
Veneration of Justice:1
Spark of Hope: 1+ (movement speed caps at 60%, which is reachable around 15 hard points)
Ritualist:
Grim Presence: 1 early on, max later
Lemures: 1
Possession: 1 early on, max later
Blood Thorns: 1-25, only level up if you can sustain increasing mana cost
Sanguine Covenant: 1 early on, max later
Warlock
Mind Flay: 1
Storm Lord: enough to wear gear, 1 is enough at 125+ content
Mastery
Melee Devotion: 1/1
Meditation: 0-3 - helps early on with sustain.
Purity: 0-4 - situational.
Chemistry: 0-5 - situational.
Specialization: 0-10 - scales great with Sanguine Covenant. Might be worth it at 135+.
Reward
Blessed Life: 1-15. Enough to his 50% phys res
Superbeast: 1
Divine Apparition: 1

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BREAKPOINTS
Before 90 try to keep your attack speed (IAS) as high as possible without sacrificing much damage. Below are Superbeast breakpoints for FCR and FHR:


For IAS consult: https://dev.median-xl.com/speedcalc/

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EARLY GAME GEAR
Weapon:

Cheetah

Cheetah
Throwing Axes
'El'
Runeword Level: 6
5% Chance to cast level 9 Gift of the Wild on Kill
15% Combat Speeds
5% Movement Speed
Adds 3-5 Damage
75% Bonus to Attack Rating
5% Life stolen per Hit
+1 to all Attributes

Shark

Shark
Weapons
Except Necromancer Daggers, Assassin Claws
'Eld'
Runeword Level: 8
5% Chance to cast level 9 Bloodlust on Kill
+(7 to 9)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
20% Attack Speed
+5 to Maximum Damage
+0.125 to Maximum Damage (Based on Character Level)
1.5% Bonus to Attack Rating (Based on Character Level)
+(24 to 35)% Enhanced Damage
-1 to Mana

Prophecy

Prophecy
Scepters
'Ith'
Runeword Level: 18
+1 to All Skills
+(3 to 4) to Maximum Damage
+(10 to 26)% Enhanced Damage
+1 Life Regenerated per Second
Fire Resist +(21 to 40)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 40)%
Poison Length Reduced by (10 to 15)%
Attacker Takes Fire Damage of (21 to 25)
Attacker Takes Cold Damage of (21 to 25)

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Gnarled Root

Gnarled Root
Club (4)
One-Hand Damage: 4 to 6
Required Level: 1
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
25% Attack Speed
10% to All Attributes
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 2%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 10 to 11
Required Level: 18
Required Strength: 18
Item Level: 31
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
45% Attack Speed
16% to All Attributes
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 4%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 14 to 17
Required Level: 37
Required Strength: 49
Item Level: 51
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
65% Attack Speed
23% to All Attributes
+30 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 6%
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: 17 to 21
Required Level: 46
Required Strength: 104
Item Level: 77
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
75% Attack Speed
30% to All Attributes
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 8%
Socketed (3)

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Rainbowcleave

Rainbowcleave
War Axe (4)
One-Hand Damage: 9 to 12
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 85
Item Level: 19
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+1 to All Skills
10% Attack Speed
10% Cast Speed
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 17 to 25
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 125
Item Level: 40
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+2 to All Skills
20% Attack Speed
20% Cast Speed
+(11 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(31 to 35)%
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (4)
One-Hand Damage: 29 to 45
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 244
Item Level: 59
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+2 to All Skills
30% Attack Speed
30% Cast Speed
+(16 to 18)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(41 to 45)%
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (5)
One-Hand Damage: 35 to 54
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 481
Item Level: 85
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+3 to All Skills
40% Attack Speed
40% Cast Speed
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(46 to 50)%
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (6)

Armor:

Akara's Robe (1)

Akara's Robe
Quilted Armor (1)
Defense: 74 to 100
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 10
Item Level: 255
+50 Defense
+(6 to 10) to all Attributes
+50 to Life
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
Cannot be Upgraded
Socketed (2)

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Akara's Robe (3)

Akara's Robe
Quilted Armor (3)
Defense: 496 to 599
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 175
Item Level: 255
+1 to All Skills
+250 Defense
+(11 to 20) to all Attributes
+100 to Life
Elemental Resists +(21 to 25)%
Cannot be Upgraded
Socketed (5)

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Werecat

Werecat
Breast Plate (4)
Defense: (203 - 224) to (379 - 422)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 30
Item Level: 10
5% Chance to cast level 1 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
15% Attack Speed
4% Life stolen per Hit
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) Defense
+(11 to 20) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 3%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (622 - 681) to (1100 - 1207)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 36
6% Chance to cast level 7 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
30% Attack Speed
6% Life stolen per Hit
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(81 to 100) Defense
+(21 to 30) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 4%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1471 - 1589) to (2563 - 2777)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 210
Item Level: 51
7% Chance to cast level 13 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
45% Attack Speed
8% Life stolen per Hit
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(131 to 150) Defense
+(31 to 40) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (2168 - 2330) to (3757 - 4046)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 420
Item Level: 85
8% Chance to cast level 16 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
60% Attack Speed
10% Life stolen per Hit
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(181 to 200) Defense
+(41 to 50) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 6%
Socketed (6)

Shield:

Stone

Stone
Shields
'Thul'
Runeword Level: 28
+1 to All Skills
25% Hit Recovery
+(3 to 5) to Maximum Damage
5% to All Attributes
+(30 to 40) to Life
Cold Resist +25%
Cannot Be Frozen

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Cloudladder

Cloudladder
Spiked Shield (4)
Defense: (102 - 116) to (203 - 230)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Dexterity: 55
Item Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+1 to Druid Skill Levels
+1 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+20 to all Attributes
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (1)
Defense: (372 - 414) to (629 - 699)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 24
Required Dexterity: 81
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(1 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(1 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+30 to all Attributes
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)
Defense: (920 - 1007) to (1503 - 1645)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Dexterity: 170
Item Level: 51
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+40 to all Attributes
+30 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1443 - 1687) to (2346 - 2743)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Dexterity: 353
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+2 to Druid Skill Levels
+2 to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(131 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+50 to all Attributes
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (6)

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The Ivory Tower

The Ivory Tower
Tower Shield (4)
Defense: (205 - 233) to (404 - 459)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 17
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 19
+1 to All Skills
+(4 to 5)% Bonus to Spell Focus
5% Cast Speed
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(3 to 5)%
Requirements -40%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (678 - 712) to (1219 - 1280)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 31
Required Dexterity: 58
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(8 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
10% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(81 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(9 to 11)%
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1525 - 1593) to (2685 - 2805)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 101
Required Dexterity: 113
Item Level: 59
+2 to All Skills
+(12 to 13)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(101 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(15 to 17)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2278 - 2371) to (4002 - 4165)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 181
Required Dexterity: 210
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+(14 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(18 to 20)%
Requirements -55%
Socketed (4)

Helm:

Honor

Honor
Helms
'Tal'
Runeword Level: 20
7% Movement Speed
+7% to Spell Damage
Elemental Resists +7%
Poison Length Reduced by (10 to 15)%
-7% to All Vendor Prices

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Lavadome

Lavadome
Helm (4)
Defense: (78 - 89) to (115 - 131)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 10
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Vitality
(3 to 5)% to Vitality
+(81 to 120) to Life
Fire Resist +(11 to 30)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (300 - 334) to (391 - 435)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 57
Item Level: 31
+1 to All Skills
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+30 to Vitality
(6 to 10)% to Vitality
+(121 to 160) to Life
Fire Resist +(31 to 50)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (753 - 825) to (970 - 1062)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 201
Item Level: 51
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+45 to Vitality
(11 to 15)% to Vitality
+(161 to 200) to Life
Fire Resist +(51 to 70)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1191 - 1290) to (1519 - 1645)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 402
Item Level: 77
+2 to All Skills
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+60 to Vitality
(16 to 20)% to Vitality
+(201 to 240) to Life
Fire Resist +(71 to 90)%
Socketed (4)

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Farnham's Flowerpot

Farnham's Flowerpot
Full Helm (4)
Defense: (126 - 141) to (207 - 229)
Required Level: 6
Required Strength: 25
Item Level: 10
-(1 to 3)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 50) Defense
(3 to 5)% to Vitality
Fire Absorb 1%
Lightning Absorb 1%
Cold Absorb 1%
Requirements -15%
Random Movement Speed Bonus
Socketed (1)
Defense: (477 - 519) to (711 - 768)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 48
Item Level: 31
-(4 to 6)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+(101 to 200) Defense
(6 to 10)% to Vitality
Fire Absorb 1%
Lightning Absorb 1%
Cold Absorb 1%
Requirements -20%
Random Movement Speed Bonus
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1225 - 1313) to (1630 - 1746)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 147
Item Level: 51
-(7 to 9)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(301 to 400) Defense
(11 to 15)% to Vitality
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
Requirements -30%
Random Movement Speed Bonus
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1958 - 2078) to (2526 - 2685)
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 252
Item Level: 77
-(10 to 12)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(501 to 600) Defense
(20 to 25)% to Vitality
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
Requirements -40%
Random Movement Speed Bonus
Socketed (4)

Belt:

Rainbow

Rainbow
Belts
'Eth'
Runeword Level: 15
+5% to Spell Damage
+(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Regenerate Mana +(5 to 10)%
Elemental Resists +(10 to 15)%
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
+2 to Light Radius

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Aerin Orbiter

Aerin Orbiter
Belt (4)
Defense: (88 - 96) to (121 - 132)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 10
5% Cast Speed
+(4 to 5)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (1)
Defense: (310 - 334) to (389 - 419)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 31
15% Cast Speed
+(8 to 9)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(9 to 11)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (754 - 805) to (938 - 1001)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 201
Item Level: 51
25% Cast Speed
+(12 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(15 to 17)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1104 - 1173) to (1358 - 1443)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 402
Item Level: 77
30% Cast Speed
+(14 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(18 to 20)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (2)

Gloves:

Enlightenment

Enlightenment
Gloves
'El'
Runeword Level: 6
10% Combat Speeds
2% Life stolen per Hit
2% Mana stolen per Hit
+5 to all Attributes
+(3 to 5) Life Regenerated per Second
Lightning Resist +15%
+(4 to 6) to Light Radius

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Featherclaw

Boots:

Epicenter

Epicenter
Boots
'Ith'
Runeword Level: 18
0.0625% Chance of Crushing Blow (Based on Character Level)
+(4 to 15)% Enhanced Defense
+(40 to 60) to Life
Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%

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Wake of Destruction

Wake of Destruction
Greaves (4)
Defense: (90 - 102) to (135 - 152)
Required Level: 9
Required Strength: 17
Item Level: 19
+(4 to 6)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(11 to 13)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Requirements -20%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (333 - 369) to (462 - 512)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 33
Item Level: 36
+(7 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(15 to 17)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(26 to 30) to Energy
Requirements -25%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (854 - 930) to (1152 - 1254)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 158
Item Level: 59
+(10 to 12)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(19 to 21)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Requirements -30%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1274 - 1378) to (1713 - 1853)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 272
Item Level: 85
+(13 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(23 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Requirements -40%
Socketed (4)

Amulet:
Rare
Rings:

Ring of Regha

Ring of Regha
Ring
Item Level: 1
Adds 3-5 Damage
+5% to Spell Damage
+(5 to 15) to Strength
+(5 to 15) to Dexterity
Elemental Resists +10%

(lots of MO space), Rare
Switch:

Pax Mystica

Pax Mystica
Staves
'Tir'
Runeword Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+7% to Spell Damage
+(2 to 5) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
(11 to 13)% Magic Find

- for blink. Often underestimated and forgotten it really does make your leveling faster and easier
Socketables:
Perfect Rubies, Lem runes (4% vitality). Tir runes for 3% fire spell damage.

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GEAR PROGRESSION

MO with: (weapon) Mana on Melee Attack Fire Spell Damage (all) Spell Focus (armor) Vitality (armor)
Bless with: Fascinating (fire spell damage) / Quiet (vitality %) / Eerie (Spell Focus)
Weapon:

Rainbowcleave

Rainbowcleave
War Axe (4)
One-Hand Damage: 9 to 12
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 85
Item Level: 19
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+1 to All Skills
10% Attack Speed
10% Cast Speed
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 17 to 25
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 125
Item Level: 40
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+2 to All Skills
20% Attack Speed
20% Cast Speed
+(11 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(31 to 35)%
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (4)
One-Hand Damage: 29 to 45
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 244
Item Level: 59
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+2 to All Skills
30% Attack Speed
30% Cast Speed
+(16 to 18)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(41 to 45)%
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (5)
One-Hand Damage: 35 to 54
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 481
Item Level: 85
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+3 to All Skills
40% Attack Speed
40% Cast Speed
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(46 to 50)%
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (6)

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Aeterna

Aeterna
Broad Sword (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: (101 - 118) to (105 - 124)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 488
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
Amazing Grace
4% Chance to cast level 50 Blizzard on Death Blow
+(3 to 5) to All Skills
+100 Spell Focus
(20 to 50)% Cast Speed
+(20 to 40)% to Spell Damage
+(130 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
(10 to 20)% to Strength
Socketed (6)

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In Fero Salva

In Fero Salva
Holy Lance (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 49 to 85
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 514
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.16 per Strength)%
Amazing Grace
You may Only use Melee, Summon and Support Skills
+(150 to 200) Spell Focus
50% Attack Speed
+(35 to 50)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(35 to 50)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(12 to 15) to Lemures (Paladin Only)
+(12 to 15) to Blood Thorns (Paladin Only)
+5000 Defense
Maximum Fire Resist +2%
Maximum Cold Resist +2%
Socketed (6)

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Dux Infernum

Dux Infernum
War Axe (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: (115 - 128) to (140 - 156)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 581
Item Level: 120
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
Level 8 Hellfire Aura
-18% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Maximum Fire Resist +5%
7.3 Yard Radius
+(4 to 5) to All Skills
Adds 500-1000 Fire Damage
0.5% to Fire Spell Damage (Based on Character Level)
+(150 to 180)% Enhanced Damage
+200% to Summoned Minion Life
Maximum Cold Resist -2%
+200 Life on Melee Attack
Socketed (6)

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Ensi

Ensi
Paladin Spears
'IgnIgnHelThul'
Runeword Level: 100
33% Chance to cast level 63 Apocalypse on Melee Attack
100% Attack Speed
Adds 125-188 Fire Damage
-(10 to 15)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Hit Blinds Target +(2 to 3)
Cold Resist +30%

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Adjudicator

Adjudicator
Goedendag (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 53 to 54
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 574
Item Level: 120
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
Holy: Holy Fire Deals 4.5% of Strength as More Total Damage (max 250%)
Unholy: Blood Thorns: +40% Damage Multiplier
Nephalem: +25% Total Vessel Damage Bonus from Passives
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
Adds 175-325 Fire Damage
Adds 1-600 Lightning Damage
Adds 200-250 Cold Damage
+800 Poison Damage over 1 seconds
-(15 to 25)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Socketed (3)

/ Godlike Fasci Craft
Armor:

Werecat

Werecat
Breast Plate (4)
Defense: (203 - 224) to (379 - 422)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 30
Item Level: 10
5% Chance to cast level 1 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
15% Attack Speed
4% Life stolen per Hit
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) Defense
+(11 to 20) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 3%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (622 - 681) to (1100 - 1207)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 36
6% Chance to cast level 7 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
30% Attack Speed
6% Life stolen per Hit
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(81 to 100) Defense
+(21 to 30) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 4%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1471 - 1589) to (2563 - 2777)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 210
Item Level: 51
7% Chance to cast level 13 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
45% Attack Speed
8% Life stolen per Hit
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(131 to 150) Defense
+(31 to 40) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (2168 - 2330) to (3757 - 4046)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 420
Item Level: 85
8% Chance to cast level 16 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
60% Attack Speed
10% Life stolen per Hit
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(181 to 200) Defense
+(41 to 50) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 6%
Socketed (6)

->

Akara's Robe (Sacred)

Akara's Robe
Quilted Armor (Sacred)
Defense: 2763 to 2831
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 350 to 395
Item Level: 255
+1 to All Skills
+500 Defense
+(31 to 50) to all Attributes
+200 to Life
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Requirements -(21 to 30)%
Socketed (6)

-> Honorific Sacred Quilted Armor,->Fascinating Craft->

Robe of Steel

Robe of Steel
Full Plate Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (6692 - 7471) to (8202 - 9156)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 469
Item Level: 105
+(11 to 20)% Bonus to Spell Focus
25% Cast Speed
+(21 to 30)% to Spell Damage
+(115 to 140)% Enhanced Defense
+100 to Strength
+100 to Energy
Elemental Resists +20%
+250 Life after each Demon Kill
50% Bonus to Defense
Requirements -33%
Socketed (6)

Shield:

The Ivory Tower

The Ivory Tower
Tower Shield (4)
Defense: (205 - 233) to (404 - 459)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 17
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 19
+1 to All Skills
+(4 to 5)% Bonus to Spell Focus
5% Cast Speed
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(3 to 5)%
Requirements -40%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (678 - 712) to (1219 - 1280)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 31
Required Dexterity: 58
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(8 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
10% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(81 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(9 to 11)%
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1525 - 1593) to (2685 - 2805)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 101
Required Dexterity: 113
Item Level: 59
+2 to All Skills
+(12 to 13)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(101 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(15 to 17)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2278 - 2371) to (4002 - 4165)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 181
Required Dexterity: 210
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+(14 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(18 to 20)%
Requirements -55%
Socketed (4)

Helm:

Lavadome

Lavadome
Helm (4)
Defense: (78 - 89) to (115 - 131)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 10
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Vitality
(3 to 5)% to Vitality
+(81 to 120) to Life
Fire Resist +(11 to 30)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (300 - 334) to (391 - 435)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 57
Item Level: 31
+1 to All Skills
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+30 to Vitality
(6 to 10)% to Vitality
+(121 to 160) to Life
Fire Resist +(31 to 50)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (753 - 825) to (970 - 1062)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 201
Item Level: 51
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+45 to Vitality
(11 to 15)% to Vitality
+(161 to 200) to Life
Fire Resist +(51 to 70)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1191 - 1290) to (1519 - 1645)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 402
Item Level: 77
+2 to All Skills
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+60 to Vitality
(16 to 20)% to Vitality
+(201 to 240) to Life
Fire Resist +(71 to 90)%
Socketed (4)

or

Farnham's Flowerpot

Farnham's Flowerpot
Full Helm (4)
Defense: (126 - 141) to (207 - 229)
Required Level: 6
Required Strength: 25
Item Level: 10
-(1 to 3)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 50) Defense
(3 to 5)% to Vitality
Fire Absorb 1%
Lightning Absorb 1%
Cold Absorb 1%
Requirements -15%
Random Movement Speed Bonus
Socketed (1)
Defense: (477 - 519) to (711 - 768)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 48
Item Level: 31
-(4 to 6)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+(101 to 200) Defense
(6 to 10)% to Vitality
Fire Absorb 1%
Lightning Absorb 1%
Cold Absorb 1%
Requirements -20%
Random Movement Speed Bonus
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1225 - 1313) to (1630 - 1746)
Required Level: 41
Required Strength: 147
Item Level: 51
-(7 to 9)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(301 to 400) Defense
(11 to 15)% to Vitality
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
Requirements -30%
Random Movement Speed Bonus
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1958 - 2078) to (2526 - 2685)
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 252
Item Level: 77
-(10 to 12)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(501 to 600) Defense
(20 to 25)% to Vitality
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
Requirements -40%
Random Movement Speed Bonus
Socketed (4)

->

Malthael's Crown

Malthael's Crown
Blackguard Helm (Sacred)
Defense: (2347 - 2640) to (2474 - 2783)
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 80
Required Dexterity: 387
Item Level: 1
+(1 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
(201 to 250)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(8 to 9)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(16 to 20)% to Strength
10% to Vitality
+(21 to 40) Life on Melee Attack
Socketed (4)

Malthael's Sanctuary
(Paladin Ritualist Set)

->Fascinating Craft Blackguard Helm (ideally with chance to cast Spellbind on melee)
Belt:

Aerin Orbiter

Aerin Orbiter
Belt (4)
Defense: (88 - 96) to (121 - 132)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 10
5% Cast Speed
+(4 to 5)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (1)
Defense: (310 - 334) to (389 - 419)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 31
15% Cast Speed
+(8 to 9)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(9 to 11)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (754 - 805) to (938 - 1001)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 201
Item Level: 51
25% Cast Speed
+(12 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(15 to 17)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1104 - 1173) to (1358 - 1443)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 402
Item Level: 77
30% Cast Speed
+(14 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(18 to 20)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (2)

->Honorific Sacred Sash->

Fuse

Fuse
Belts
'Mhal'
Runeword Level: 110
20% Chance to cast level 28 Ignis Fatuus when Struck
Adds 38-113 Fire Damage
0.375% to Fire Spell Damage (Based on Character Level)
+(7 to 12) to Path of Flames
+(143 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
5% to All Attributes
Fire Resist +(75 to 100)%
Level 5 Blast Wave (40/40 Charges)

(path of flames actually does good damage)
Gloves:

Featherclaw

->Honorific Sacred Gloves->

Lamha Na Draoithe

Lamha Na Draoithe
Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1339 - 1506) to (1567 - 1763)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 625
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
+150 Spell Focus
30% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Spell Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+75 to Strength
-100 to Life
Elemental Resists +15%
Socketed (4)

Boots:

Wake of Destruction

Wake of Destruction
Greaves (4)
Defense: (90 - 102) to (135 - 152)
Required Level: 9
Required Strength: 17
Item Level: 19
+(4 to 6)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(11 to 13)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Requirements -20%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (333 - 369) to (462 - 512)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 33
Item Level: 36
+(7 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(15 to 17)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(26 to 30) to Energy
Requirements -25%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (854 - 930) to (1152 - 1254)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 158
Item Level: 59
+(10 to 12)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(19 to 21)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Requirements -30%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1274 - 1378) to (1713 - 1853)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 272
Item Level: 85
+(13 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(23 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Requirements -40%
Socketed (4)

Amulet:
Rare /

Athulua's Oracle

Athulua's Oracle
Amulet
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 60
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
40% Attack Speed
(150 to 250)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Cannot Be Frozen

(AR for bossing)
Rings:

Ring of Regha

Ring of Regha
Ring
Item Level: 1
Adds 3-5 Damage
+5% to Spell Damage
+(5 to 15) to Strength
+(5 to 15) to Dexterity
Elemental Resists +10%

(lots of MO space), Rare->

Ras Algethi

Ras Algethi
Ring
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 105
2% Chance to cast level 44 Magic Missiles on Melee Attack
+(40 to 50) Spell Focus
+(15 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(15 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
-10% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Physical Resist -2%

Switch:

Durga

Durga
Scepters
'IstOhmTal'
Runeword Level: 70
+4 to Amazon Skill Levels
+13% Bonus Elemental Damage to Bloodlust
40% Cast Speed
15% Hit Recovery
+25% to Fire Spell Damage
-10% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Attacker Flees after Striking (11 to 15)%
+(30 to 50)% to Summoned Minion Life
+50% to Summoned Minion Damage
3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
(17 to 21)% Gold Find
10% Magic Find

- bloodlust proc adds another ~24% fire spell damage
Socketables:
Spell focus jewels. Example below.

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USABLE SET PIECES

Malthael's Crown

Malthael's Crown
Blackguard Helm (Sacred)
Defense: (2347 - 2640) to (2474 - 2783)
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 80
Required Dexterity: 387
Item Level: 1
+(1 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
(201 to 250)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(8 to 9)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(16 to 20)% to Strength
10% to Vitality
+(21 to 40) Life on Melee Attack
Socketed (4)

Malthael's Sanctuary
(Paladin Ritualist Set)

+

Malthael's Ward

Malthael's Ward
Sash (Sacred)
Defense: 1013 to 1027
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 400
Item Level: 1
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(26 to 38)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(21 to 40) to Vitality
(11 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
Requirements -20%
Socketed (2)

Malthael's Sanctuary
(Paladin Ritualist Set)

bonus: 10% Chance to cast level 34 Flamestrike on Melee Attack, +150 Life on Melee Attack

Hadriel's Avenger

Hadriel's Avenger
Spiked Club (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 42 to 46
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 209
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+(3 to 4) to Paladin Skill Levels
20% Cast Speed
+(25 to 35)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(25 to 35)% to Fire Spell Damage
+50 to Energy
+(31 to 50) Life after each Kill
+(16 to 25) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -50%
Socketed (3)

Hadriel's Lore
(Paladin Dragon Set)

+

Hadriel's Wings

Hadriel's Wings
Ring Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (4874 - 6092) to (5362 - 6702)
Required Level: 90
Required Strength: 440
Item Level: 1
+(1 to 2) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(31 to 50) Spell Focus
30% Cast Speed
+(21 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
Requirements -20%
Socketed (6)

Hadriel's Lore
(Paladin Dragon Set)

bonus: +2 to Paladin Skill Levels, 20% Gold Find

Lone Wolf's Claws

Lone Wolf's Claws
Heavy Gloves (Sacred)
Defense: (984 - 1230) to (1044 - 1305)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 420
Item Level: 1
20% Hit Recovery
+(6 to 10)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 10)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to Energy
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -20%
Socketed (4)

Lone Wolf's Path
(Druid Seer Set)

+

Lone Wolf's Fur

Lone Wolf's Fur
Studded Leather (Sacred)
Defense: (4784 - 5980) to (5186 - 6482)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 330
Item Level: 1
20% Hit Recovery
+(11 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 50) to Strength
+(31 to 50) to Vitality
Attacker Takes Fire Damage of 150
Requirements -40%
Socketed (6)

Lone Wolf's Path
(Druid Seer Set)

bonus: Set Bonus with 2 or more set items: +150 Spell Focus, +14 to Firedance. Firedance buffs your fire spell damage. (40% at slvl 14)

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ENSI

Ensi

Ensi
Paladin Spears
'IgnIgnHelThul'
Runeword Level: 100
33% Chance to cast level 63 Apocalypse on Melee Attack
100% Attack Speed
Adds 125-188 Fire Damage
-(10 to 15)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Hit Blinds Target +(2 to 3)
Cold Resist +30%

This easily obtainable runeword will outperform most other weapons, even with much worse blood thorns tooltip damage. This happens because Cataclysm fireballs are stacked in melee range.


In this .gif you can pinpoint the exact moments Cataclysm proc does its damage

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FARMING SETUP

Ensi

Ensi
Paladin Spears
'IgnIgnHelThul'
Runeword Level: 100
33% Chance to cast level 63 Apocalypse on Melee Attack
100% Attack Speed
Adds 125-188 Fire Damage
-(10 to 15)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Hit Blinds Target +(2 to 3)
Cold Resist +30%

+

Fuse

Fuse
Belts
'Mhal'
Runeword Level: 110
20% Chance to cast level 28 Ignis Fatuus when Struck
Adds 38-113 Fire Damage
0.375% to Fire Spell Damage (Based on Character Level)
+(7 to 12) to Path of Flames
+(143 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
5% to All Attributes
Fire Resist +(75 to 100)%
Level 5 Blast Wave (40/40 Charges)

+

Armageddon

Armageddon
(Paladin Oskill Set)

Eye of Wisdom
The Witness

Set Bonus with complete set:
Ignis Fatuus: bonuses increased by 50%
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+17 to Ignis Fatuus

+

The Witness

The Witness
Full Plate Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (8436 - 9339) to (10338 - 11445)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 700
Item Level: 118
(31 to 45)% Cast Speed
+(16 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
-(6 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 250) to Mana
Socketed (6)

Armageddon
(Paladin Oskill Set)

Set bonus activate after proccing Cataclysm from either

Ensi

Ensi
Paladin Spears
'IgnIgnHelThul'
Runeword Level: 100
33% Chance to cast level 63 Apocalypse on Melee Attack
100% Attack Speed
Adds 125-188 Fire Damage
-(10 to 15)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Hit Blinds Target +(2 to 3)
Cold Resist +30%

,

Fuse

Fuse
Belts
'Mhal'
Runeword Level: 110
20% Chance to cast level 28 Ignis Fatuus when Struck
Adds 38-113 Fire Damage
0.375% to Fire Spell Damage (Based on Character Level)
+(7 to 12) to Path of Flames
+(143 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
5% to All Attributes
Fire Resist +(75 to 100)%
Level 5 Blast Wave (40/40 Charges)

or

Armageddon

Armageddon
(Paladin Oskill Set)

Eye of Wisdom
The Witness

Set Bonus with complete set:
Ignis Fatuus: bonuses increased by 50%
-15% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+17 to Ignis Fatuus

set itself. Movement speed bonus greatly boosts your farming speed. Energy bonus increases your Apocalypse, Path of Flames damage.

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PROGRESSION TIPS
After defeating Baal on Nightmare the tutorial part of the game ends, and the real challenge begins. Below are some things to keep in mind:

Consult documentation on Dungeons and Rifts for the next challenge

Get 400 stat signets from Hell Nihlathak once youre comfortable running him. He can also drop SU's and Set pieces

Once you master an uberquest rerun it for a perfect charm + trophy. Consult this page for trophy bonuses: https://docs.median-xl.com/doc/wiki/trophies


Pick up jewels, you will need around 32 jewels to eventually fill all your slots.

Pick up shrines for crafting gear. Fascinating are best, with Eerie and Quiet being second.

As you become gold capped, spend gold on crafting jewels. Consult this page for jewelcrafting: https://docs.median-xl.com/doc/items/cube#idx6 The best modifier for UHM in most cases should be +(4 to 8) Spell Focus

I highly recommend downloading D2StatsReader from authors github

The best feature is the drop notifier and loot filter. Never again miss a drop.

Look out for Rare Sacred Bases for future crafting. Its best to have two or three of each: Sacred Crystal Sword, Sacred Quilted Armor, Sacred Leather Gloves, Sacred Sash, Sacred Blackguard helmet. You can use Charsi Imbue quest reward to turn any Magical item into Rare

WIP

[bapcja]

To be updated

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UNTWINKED PROGRESSION [1.4]
Its possible to go quite far using just tiered uniques and without farming signets.

Tiered uniques setup
[spoil]Weapon:

Rainbowcleave

Rainbowcleave
War Axe (4)
One-Hand Damage: 9 to 12
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 85
Item Level: 19
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+1 to All Skills
10% Attack Speed
10% Cast Speed
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 17 to 25
Required Level: 29
Required Strength: 125
Item Level: 40
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+2 to All Skills
20% Attack Speed
20% Cast Speed
+(11 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(31 to 35)%
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (4)
One-Hand Damage: 29 to 45
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 244
Item Level: 59
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+2 to All Skills
30% Attack Speed
30% Cast Speed
+(16 to 18)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(41 to 45)%
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (5)
One-Hand Damage: 35 to 54
Required Level: 55
Required Strength: 481
Item Level: 85
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+3 to All Skills
40% Attack Speed
40% Cast Speed
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
Fire Resist +(46 to 50)%
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (6)

- Socketed with 5x Zod runes for 25% slow. Capping slow will let you kill bosses that would otherwise make short work of you.

MO - Mana on attack, Life on attack, Fire spell damage, Bonus to attack rating. Lottery roll for 100% bonus to attack.


Armor: You will likely want to juggle few armour pieces as you collect more charms and your stats change.

Robe of Leaves

Robe of Leaves
Scale Mail (4)
Defense: (127 - 147) to (254 - 293)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 27 to 28
Item Level: 10
+5% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(24 to 43)% Enhanced Defense
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Life +(2 to 3)%
Poison Resist +(21 to 25)%
Requirements -(3 to 5)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (452 - 505) to (816 - 911)
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 52 to 54
Item Level: 31
+10% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(5 to 8)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(5 to 8)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(5 to 8)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(64 to 83)% Enhanced Defense
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Life +(3 to 4)%
Poison Resist +(31 to 35)%
Requirements -(6 to 10)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1166 - 1275) to (2031 - 2221)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 171 to 179
Item Level: 51
+15% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(10 to 13)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(10 to 13)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(10 to 13)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(104 to 123)% Enhanced Defense
+35 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Life +(4 to 5)%
Poison Resist +(41 to 45)%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1738 - 1885) to (3030 - 3287)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 322 to 338
Item Level: 77
+20% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(15 to 18)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(15 to 18)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(15 to 18)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(124 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
+50 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Life +(5 to 6)%
Poison Resist +(46 to 50)%
Requirements -(16 to 20)%
Socketed (6)

- Very solid. Up to 20% max life (also gives your more pierce), flat pierce. I wore it for the longest time from around 110 to 120.

Dragon's Blood

Dragon's Blood
Light Plate (4)
Defense: (241 - 284) to (487 - 573)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 33
Item Level: 19
4% Chance to cast level 8 Wrath on Melee Attack
15% Cast Speed
+(19 to 30)% Damage to Demons
+(11 to 15)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(24 to 46)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Vitality
+(16 to 25) Life after each Demon Kill
Socketed (2)
Defense: (806 - 915) to (1526 - 1733)
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 65
Item Level: 36
6% Chance to cast level 18 Wrath on Melee Attack
25% Cast Speed
+(43 to 54)% Damage to Demons
+(16 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(69 to 92)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 45) to Vitality
+(36 to 45) Life after each Demon Kill
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2057 - 2268) to (3809 - 4199)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 228
Item Level: 59
8% Chance to cast level 32 Wrath on Melee Attack
35% Cast Speed
+(67 to 78)% Damage to Demons
+(21 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(115 to 137)% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 55) to Vitality
+(56 to 65) Life after each Demon Kill
Socketed (5)
Defense: (3094 - 3380) to (5716 - 6245)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 455
Item Level: 85
10% Chance to cast level 45 Wrath on Melee Attack
40% Cast Speed
+(79 to 90)% Damage to Demons
+(26 to 30)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 60) to Vitality
+(66 to 75) Life after each Demon Kill
Socketed (6)

- Defense, Fire spell damage, Vitality, Life after demon kill doesn't hurt. What I wore going into 125 areas.

Werecat

Werecat
Breast Plate (4)
Defense: (203 - 224) to (379 - 422)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 30
Item Level: 10
5% Chance to cast level 1 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
15% Attack Speed
4% Life stolen per Hit
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) Defense
+(11 to 20) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 3%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (622 - 681) to (1100 - 1207)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 36
6% Chance to cast level 7 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
30% Attack Speed
6% Life stolen per Hit
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(81 to 100) Defense
+(21 to 30) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 4%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1471 - 1589) to (2563 - 2777)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 210
Item Level: 51
7% Chance to cast level 13 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
45% Attack Speed
8% Life stolen per Hit
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(131 to 150) Defense
+(31 to 40) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 5%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (2168 - 2330) to (3757 - 4046)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 420
Item Level: 85
8% Chance to cast level 16 Claw Tornado on Melee Attack
60% Attack Speed
10% Life stolen per Hit
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(181 to 200) Defense
+(41 to 50) to all Attributes
Physical Resist 6%
Socketed (6)

- Propably best armour for getting from Normal to Hell.

Shield: You will likely want to juggle few shields as you collect more charms and your stats change.

Catechumen

Catechumen
Aerin Shield (4)
Defense: (188 - 198) to (368 - 389)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 25
Item Level: 10
5% Chance to cast level 6 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (4 to 7)-(8 to 13) Damage
+(19 to 30)% Damage to Undead
+(61 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(11 to 20)%
Lightning Resist +(11 to 20)%
Cold Resist +(11 to 20)%
Poison Resist +(11 to 20)%
+20 Life on Melee Attack
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (2)
Defense: (573 - 600) to (1027 - 1076)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 50
Item Level: 31
9% Chance to cast level 18 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (9 to 12)-(18 to 23) Damage
+(43 to 54)% Damage to Undead
+(91 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(21 to 30)%
Lightning Resist +(21 to 30)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 30)%
Poison Resist +(21 to 30)%
+40 Life on Melee Attack
3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1341 - 1396) to (2362 - 2458)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 175
Item Level: 51
13% Chance to cast level 30 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (14 to 17)-(28 to 33) Damage
+(67 to 78)% Damage to Undead
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(31 to 40)%
Lightning Resist +(31 to 40)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 40)%
Poison Resist +(31 to 40)%
+60 Life on Melee Attack
4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1985 - 2060) to (3489 - 3620)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 350
Item Level: 77
15% Chance to cast level 36 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (17 to 19)-(33 to 38) Damage
+(79 to 90)% Damage to Undead
+(141 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Resist +(41 to 50)%
Lightning Resist +(41 to 50)%
Cold Resist +(41 to 50)%
Poison Resist +(41 to 50)%
+80 Life on Melee Attack
5% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (4)

- Best shield for getting from Normal to Hell.

The Ivory Tower

The Ivory Tower
Tower Shield (4)
Defense: (205 - 233) to (404 - 459)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 17
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 19
+1 to All Skills
+(4 to 5)% Bonus to Spell Focus
5% Cast Speed
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(3 to 5)%
Requirements -40%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (678 - 712) to (1219 - 1280)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 31
Required Dexterity: 58
Item Level: 36
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(8 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
10% Cast Speed
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(81 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(9 to 11)%
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1525 - 1593) to (2685 - 2805)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 101
Required Dexterity: 113
Item Level: 59
+2 to All Skills
+(12 to 13)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(101 to 110)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(15 to 17)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (2278 - 2371) to (4002 - 4165)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 181
Required Dexterity: 210
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+(14 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Mana +(18 to 20)%
Requirements -55%
Socketed (4)

- Damage oriented shield for when you are done with elemental resistance oriented gear check ubers.

Shadowmoon

Shadowmoon
Crown Shield (4)
Defense: (167 - 191) to (329 - 376)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 10
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 10
5% Attack Speed
5% Cast Speed
+(4 to 5)% to Spell Damage
+(8 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(18 to 35)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (535 - 594) to (983 - 1093)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 28
Required Dexterity: 64
Item Level: 31
10% Attack Speed
10% Cast Speed
+(8 to 9)% to Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(52 to 69)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Absorb 3%
Lightning Absorb 3%
Cold Absorb 3%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1325 - 1439) to (2386 - 2590)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 45
Required Dexterity: 135
Item Level: 51
15% Attack Speed
15% Cast Speed
+(12 to 13)% to Spell Damage
+(20 to 22)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(87 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Absorb 4%
Lightning Absorb 4%
Cold Absorb 4%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1968 - 2123) to (3529 - 3806)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 54
Required Dexterity: 280
Item Level: 77
15% Attack Speed
15% Cast Speed
+(14 to 15)% to Spell Damage
+(23 to 25)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(104 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
Fire Absorb 5%
Lightning Absorb 5%
Cold Absorb 5%
Socketed (4)

- Progression shield for Quov Tsin / Teganze / Azmodan. Keep it.

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune
Large Shield (4)
Defense: 85 to 162
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 27
Required Dexterity: 45
Item Level: 10
+(21 to 30) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(6 to 10)%
Fire Absorb 1%
Lightning Absorb 1%
Cold Absorb 1%
(4 to 7)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: 240 to 405
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 21
Required Strength: 53
Required Dexterity: 67
Item Level: 31
+(31 to 40) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(11 to 20)%
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
(9 to 12)% Gold Find
(11 to 20)% Magic Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: 501 to 817
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 184
Required Dexterity: 139
Item Level: 51
+(41 to 50) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(21 to 30)%
Fire Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Cold Absorb 2%
(14 to 17)% Gold Find
(21 to 30)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)
Defense: 684 to 1113
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 368
Required Dexterity: 288
Item Level: 77
+(51 to 60) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Fire Absorb 3%
Lightning Absorb 3%
Cold Absorb 3%
(17 to 19)% Gold Find
(31 to 40)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)

- As above. Less absorb and no spell damage, but more max resistances. Won't hurt having one stashed.

Helm:

Lavadome

Lavadome
Helm (4)
Defense: (78 - 89) to (115 - 131)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 10
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Vitality
(3 to 5)% to Vitality
+(81 to 120) to Life
Fire Resist +(11 to 30)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (300 - 334) to (391 - 435)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 57
Item Level: 31
+1 to All Skills
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+30 to Vitality
(6 to 10)% to Vitality
+(121 to 160) to Life
Fire Resist +(31 to 50)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (753 - 825) to (970 - 1062)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 201
Item Level: 51
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+45 to Vitality
(11 to 15)% to Vitality
+(161 to 200) to Life
Fire Resist +(51 to 70)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1191 - 1290) to (1519 - 1645)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 402
Item Level: 77
+2 to All Skills
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+60 to Vitality
(16 to 20)% to Vitality
+(201 to 240) to Life
Fire Resist +(71 to 90)%
Socketed (4)

- Default choice.

Belt:

Aerin Orbiter

Aerin Orbiter
Belt (4)
Defense: (88 - 96) to (121 - 132)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 10
5% Cast Speed
+(4 to 5)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(3 to 5)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (1)
Defense: (310 - 334) to (389 - 419)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 31
15% Cast Speed
+(8 to 9)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(9 to 11)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (754 - 805) to (938 - 1001)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 201
Item Level: 51
25% Cast Speed
+(12 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(15 to 17)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1104 - 1173) to (1358 - 1443)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 402
Item Level: 77
30% Cast Speed
+(14 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Elemental Resists +(18 to 20)%
Elemental/Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (2)

- Default choice.

Gloves:

Pollice Verso

Pollice Verso
Gauntlets (4)
Defense: (48 - 54) to (90 - 102)
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 28
Item Level: 19
4% Chance to cast level 3 Time Strike when Attacked
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to Strength
+(6 to 10) Life after each Kill
+(6 to 13) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -8%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (216 - 239) to (333 - 369)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 52
Item Level: 36
8% Chance to cast level 5 Time Strike when Attacked
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(12 to 16) to Strength
+(16 to 20) Life after each Kill
+(21 to 28) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -16%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (583 - 635) to (854 - 930)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 165
Item Level: 59
12% Chance to cast level 7 Time Strike when Attacked
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(18 to 24) to Strength
+(26 to 30) Life after each Kill
+(36 to 43) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -24%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (875 - 946) to (1274 - 1378)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 296
Item Level: 85
14% Chance to cast level 8 Time Strike when Attacked
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(25 to 30) to Strength
+(31 to 35) Life after each Kill
+(43 to 50) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -32%
Socketed (4)

- For getting from Normal to Hell.

Featherclaw
- For bossing. You need to beat boss defense for life/mana on attack to kick in.

Kali

Kali
Gloves
'LumKo'
Runeword Level: 48
15% Chance to cast level 13 Seal of Fire on Kill
+2 to All Skills
+15% to Summoned Minion Resistances
-214 Defense
5% to Strength
Maximum Fire Resist +4%
Fire Resist +25%

- Socketed with Zod jewels. Might want to use it against Azmodan/Quov Tsin/Assur due to max fire resistance

Boots:

Lionpaw

Lionpaw
Chain Boots (4)
Defense: (49 - 54) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 10
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to all Attributes
+(31 to 50) to Life
+(16 to 25) to Mana
(3 to 5)% Bonus to Defense
10% Gold Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: (203 - 218) to (267 - 288)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 58
Item Level: 31
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(15 to 18) to all Attributes
+(71 to 90) to Life
+(36 to 45) to Mana
(9 to 11)% Bonus to Defense
15% Gold Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (519 - 554) to (667 - 712)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 202
Item Level: 51
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(23 to 26) to all Attributes
+(111 to 130) to Life
+(56 to 65) to Mana
(15 to 17)% Bonus to Defense
20% Gold Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: (759 - 807) to (974 - 1036)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 403
Item Level: 77
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
+(131 to 150) to Life
+(66 to 75) to Mana
(18 to 20)% Bonus to Defense
25% Gold Find
Socketed (4)

- For getting from Normal to Hell.

Wake of Destruction

Wake of Destruction
Greaves (4)
Defense: (90 - 102) to (135 - 152)
Required Level: 9
Required Strength: 17
Item Level: 19
+(4 to 6)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(11 to 13)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(24 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
Requirements -20%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (333 - 369) to (462 - 512)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 33
Item Level: 36
+(7 to 9)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(15 to 17)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(58 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(26 to 30) to Energy
Requirements -25%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (854 - 930) to (1152 - 1254)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 158
Item Level: 59
+(10 to 12)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(19 to 21)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(92 to 109)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
Requirements -30%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1274 - 1378) to (1713 - 1853)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 272
Item Level: 85
+(13 to 15)% Bonus to Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(23 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Requirements -40%
Socketed (4)

- For uber progression.

MO - Faster hit recovery (see breakpoints section), Fire Spell damage, Enchanced Defense. Dont forget to oil of luck everything.

Amulet:

Teganze Pendant

Teganze Pendant
Amulet
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 70
+1 to All Skills
+10% to Fire Spell Damage
+10% to Lightning Spell Damage
+10% to Cold Spell Damage
Maximum Life +(3 to 5)%
Maximum Mana +(20 to 30)%
Elemental Resists +10%
+(13 to 38) Mana after each Kill

- Propably best TU amulet. Seems pretty rare, have yet to find one.

Athulua's Oracle

Athulua's Oracle
Amulet
Required Level: 60
Item Level: 60
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
40% Attack Speed
(150 to 250)% Bonus to Attack Rating
Cannot Be Frozen

- Good all around. Bonus AR helps with sustain while bossing.

Angel Heart

Angel Heart
Amulet
Required Level: 40
Item Level: 40
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
(5 to 10)% to Strength
(5 to 10)% to Dexterity
(15 to 25)% Bonus to Defense
+(3 to 5) to Light Radius

- Decent and pretty common drop.

The Dreamcatcher

The Dreamcatcher
Amulet
Required Level: 80
Item Level: 80
+(1 to 3) to All Skills
20% Cast Speed
-(4 to 10)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Elemental Resists +(20 to 25)%
+(10 to 15) Mana after each Kill

- Decent, if under 170 pierce.

Witchmoon

Witchmoon
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 100
1% Chance to cast level 17 Mana Sweep on Death Blow
+(1 to 3) to All Skills
+(10 to 20) Spell Focus
+(10 to 20)% to Spell Damage
Maximum Mana +(30 to 40)%

- Decent, if you manage to find one rolled near perf. Not a lot MO space though.
Rare Amulet - +all skills, fire spell damage, life. Shouldn't be too hard to find.

Rings:

Empyrean Band

Empyrean Band
Ring
Required Level: 40
Item Level: 40
1% Chance to cast level 18 Singularity on Kill
(3 to 5)% to All Attributes
Maximum Life +3%
Maximum Mana +10%
(5 to 15)% Gold Find

- On both fingers ideally. Max life gives you more survivability and pierce.

Ring of Regha

Ring of Regha
Ring
Item Level: 1
Adds 3-5 Damage
+5% to Spell Damage
+(5 to 15) to Strength
+(5 to 15) to Dexterity
Elemental Resists +10%

- Decent with a lot of MO space.
Rare Ring - +all skills, fire damage, life.

MO - Fire spell damage, elemental resistances (as needed), mana regen, mf. Dont forget to oil of luck everything.
Switch:

Pax Mystica

Pax Mystica
Staves
'Tir'
Runeword Level: 10
+1 to All Skills
+7% to Spell Damage
+(2 to 5) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
(11 to 13)% Magic Find

- For blink before 90. Very useful

Demoncall

Demoncall
Short Staff (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 4 to 5
Required Level: 1
Item Level: 1
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(31 to 50) Spell Focus
15% Cast Speed
Fire Resist +(11 to 15)%
Poison Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Two-Hand Damage: 11 to 12
Required Level: 17
Required Dexterity: 8
Item Level: 31
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(3 to 4) to All Skills
+(71 to 90) Spell Focus
30% Cast Speed
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Poison Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 18 to 20
Required Level: 36
Required Dexterity: 25
Item Level: 51
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(5 to 6) to All Skills
+(111 to 130) Spell Focus
45% Cast Speed
Fire Resist +(31 to 35)%
Poison Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (3)
Two-Hand Damage: 22 to 24
Required Level: 45
Required Dexterity: 52
Item Level: 77
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
+(7 to 8) to All Skills
+(131 to 150) Spell Focus
60% Cast Speed
Fire Resist +(36 to 40)%
Poison Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (3)

- +all skills for prebuff.

Socketables:

Ohm and Ral runes depending on how you feel about your life/pierce. Perfect max resistance gems for gear check ubers.
Ohm runes become more valuable as you gain charms and farm more signets (Untwinked guide is about doing ubers with 0 signets eaten though).
Zod crafted jewels beat Ral runes easily if they roll +3% fire spell damage and anything else. look for energy factor, life, vitality

Using Ohm runes goes past original TU4 level requirements in all cases. That means you lose MO space compared to using Ral runes/jewels.

Tips
You probably will get stuck multiple times along the way. If you are dying repeatably somewhere in the 105-120 Ubers or 105-125 Rifts take a deep breath and think what kills you. Not enough max elemental resistances and low AR are the common causes. If you keep dying in one spot, try different uber. Eventually you will succeed. Remember, each charm you pick up adds to your total power and makes the next fight a little bit easier.

105 Zones - Shouldn't have any problems with these as long as you are careful. Try to make a habit of drinking a life potion every 6 seconds during dangerous fights. Special mention goes to the Isle of The Sunless sea. It's ok to farm this area for as long as it gives you exp. Mystic Orbs are quite expensive.
110 AKARAT - You can try teleporting onto him with hoplites summoned.
110 LORD ALDRIC JITAN - Try to lure just few guardsmen at any time.
115 TRAN ATHULUA - Amazons will sometimes proc broadside on death. Don't stop moving.
115 BULL PRINCE RODEO - He will try to lock you in hit recovery. Buff your FHR. This fight is quite rng so be ready to die few bullshit deaths.
115 RATHMA SQUARE - Plan a shortest route to get to the boss. Jump on him ideally with your summons up. The charm rolls up to 150% AR so you might want to kill him few times.
115 BLACK ROAD - Much easier if you stack max fire resistance and absorb.
115 LEGACY OF BLOOD - Jump on the boss with your summons up. If you die repeatedly come back here after you pick up few more charms
115 HEART OF SIN - Really good charm drops here. Stack max fire resist/abs and you're good to go.
120 JUDGEMENT DAY - It's unlikely you'll do 1 minute challenge on your first try, but don't sweat it. The regular charm has abs on it and that's what let me kill Quov Tsin then come back here later.
120 QUOV TSIN - Purely an elemental resistance gear check these days. He either obliterates you or hardly does anything with little in between.
120 EVE OF DESTRUCTION - Try to lure any adds he spawns by teleporting over the center area. Adds will follow, while Baal often gets stuck on the ledge.
120 BANISHER OF LIGHT - Obligatory 5x Zod runes in weapon for 25% slow. Once in melee range you can he often forges casting for few seconds and futility swings at you. Run small circles around him to prevent too many pounces. Patience is key here.
120 KINGDOM OF SHADOW - Keep summoning hoplites on the way, cast sacred armor before you jump on the boss. Took multiple times to finish this one.
120 TEGANZE - With max res / abs gear on you can farm this pretty comfortably. When boss turns into bat, run away as you can't hurt him in this form. I skipped farming essences for the charm.
120 THE TRIUNE - As charm does nothing without farming the zone for few hours I decided to skip it for the moment.
125 TORAJA - More annoying than hard. Keep your cool and your Edyrems up. Try not to wake up the whole place at once. Lure the boss back to the cleared area.
125 FAUZTINVILLE You can actually farm this place quite comfortably for exp, if you wish so.
125 GHOSTS OF OLD BREMMTOWN Keeps your summons and health potion buff up. Go slowly and its easy to get upgraded charm.
125 LORD OF LIES The real boss is a tiny rat scuttling on the floor. Fight might take around 10-15 minutes. Be patient and remember to repair your gear before going in.
125 VIZ-JUN Managed to die here few times before I got to pick up the charm. Definitely doable with some luck and patience. Using
Fuse

Fuse
Belts
'Mhal'
Runeword Level: 110
20% Chance to cast level 28 Ignis Fatuus when Struck
Adds 38-113 Fire Damage
0.375% to Fire Spell Damage (Based on Character Level)
+(7 to 12) to Path of Flames
+(143 to 171)% Enhanced Defense
5% to All Attributes
Fire Resist +(75 to 100)%
Level 5 Blast Wave (40/40 Charges)

for Blast Wave charges to cast after purifying the boss would propably do the trick.
125 XAZAX - Managed to get him to 50% so far.
125 SPIRIT WORLD - Definitely not easy, but might be doable if you minmax your TU's, perf your charms and farm signets
125 ASTROGHA - As above.
125 NYMYR'S LIGHT - Didn't try it, yet.
125 YSHARI SANCTUM - maps: stage 1 https://imgur.com/iZ7pIBa stage 2 https://imgur.com/pS68AoK stage 3 https://imgur.com/eEhfQq5 stage 4 https://imgur.com/2nEuySi stage 5 https://imgur.com/Mo9QumG. the hard part is getting through the maze. boss fight is quite managable with available morph, regen and rapture

The 105-125 ubers I didn't mention above are the ones I found pretty straight forward.

[ChuckNoRis]

Reserved. Guide is Work-in-Progress and will be updated with more endgame item setups and maybe a leveling / uber walkthrough.

good job so far . but it will need "a leveling / uber walkthrough" , else it's not more than a miniguide . you may also consider including one more skillplan for before level 90 (early game) when maxing the grim presence does not help at all and may stay as 1-pointer while maxing another skill . it may be usefull for those who start to play as unholy melee from level 1

[TheError]

Very nice to see another UHM guide. Let me go through a few things in the endgame item guide:

Weapon:
Wow, I need to get the

Ensi (Xis)

choice you mentioned. That one looks perfect for farming. Other than that, is the fire damage from Dux Infernum really that strong so it becomes BIS for bosses? Will try it since I have it.

Armor:
Another Xis choice I didn't realize,

Victory (Xis)

looks really nice for farming, even more so than shrine crafts.

Gloves:
Wouldn't a +2 pala craft with EF, spell damage, vitality be the 2nd or 3rd best choice? I realize with Radiance the Xis one is superior.

Switch:
I'd recommend

Pax Mystica (Xis)

or if you don't wanna farm another Xis

Staff of Shadows

Staff of Shadows
Long Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 56 to 58
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 203
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.15 per Dexterity)%
5% Chance to Cast Level 50 Slayer on Death Blow
+(9 to 10) to All Skills
+(150 to 200) Spell Focus
+(10 to 20)% Bonus to Spell Focus
50% Cast Speed
+(35 to 50)% to Spell Damage
15% to Energy
+2.5 to Energy (Based on Character Level)
+150 Life Regenerated per Second
+(15 to 25) Mana after each Kill
Socketed (4)

with +12 can work too.

Personally I'm using a macro for the short buffs and another one with weapon swap for the long buffs, makes it more enjoyble. Else it's a bit too much skill switching imo.

[Gzeno]

Nice guide!

[Jovoman]

so in endgame its better to go full fire dmg so as main attack blood thorns or can i also still go lemure?

thx anyway^^ im atm with full malthael and the set is too op lol

[bapcja]

so in endgame its better to go full fire dmg so as main attack blood thorns or can i also still go lemure?

thx anyway^^ im atm with full malthael and the set is too op lol

The general consensus is that blood thorns beat lemures overall. perhaps they could even match its single target damage on bigger hitbox bosses

[TheError]

What do you think, Holy Lance (10 attack speed modifier, 3 range) vs. Tepoztopilli (20 attack speed modifier, 5 range) for the Ensi RW? How notable is the melee range? Because getting 5 frame would need some investment with Tepoztopilli.

[Orr]

are u recomend

Demhe (Xis)

for this build ? seems decent for pierce

[TheError]

are u recomend

Demhe (Xis)

for this build ? seems decent for pierce

It gives pierce, but the pierce cap is 200 afaik. And that isn't hard to get like the guide says.