Unholy Melee Paladin Guide [WIP]

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"..A Beast I am, lest a Beast I become.."

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. This results in a durable character with respectable damage that will easily do 85% of endgame content wearing its class set -

Malthael's Sanctuary

Malthael's Sanctuary
Paladin Unholy Melee Set

Malthael's Wrath
Malthael's Halo
Malthael's Crown
Malthael's Ward

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
10% Chance to cast level 34 Flamestrike on Melee Attack
+150 Life on Attack

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
10% Chance to cast level 34 Hailstorm on Melee Attack
20% to Vitality

Set Bonus with complete set:
+3 to Paladin Skill Levels
+12 to Warp Armor
20% to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life and Mana 15%
Elemental Resists +50%

. This includes all Rifts.

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STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
For:

• 20k+ hp easily reachable in set
• Awesome regeneration from Tainted Blood, Sacred Shield and Vindicate
• Innate fire + cold pierce from skill tree, tied to max hp. -200 pierce with easily reachable 20k hp (this is the main selling point of the build)
• Great single target damage potential (Lemures) or good clear with still respectable singe target damage (Blood Thorns)
• Built in teleport, full screen freeze + good damage on 3 second timer (Divine Apparition)

Against:

• 9 class buffs to cast, and at least one of them has to be recasted every 30 seconds. Another one every 60 seconds.
• Takes a somewhat big investment to stash a properly jeweled and mo'ed set behind. But thats only because how good it is.

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LEMURES OR BLOOD THORNS

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While Lemures boast slightly higher single target damage over Blood Thorns they are very awkward to clear packs with. Blood Thorns is very consistent with its damage, and might stack even better on a target with a big hitbox. For example Act bosses and many uber bosses. Before the mid season nerf to Divine Apparition damage (Still strong, just not strong enough to one shot Harpylisk packs without building just for it) I was going to build solely around it, but alas its not happening.

For the moment I believe Blood Thorns build will do its job more consistently, with Lemures not far behind. Remember there's nothing stopping you from trying both as respec methods are cheap and plenty.

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HOW TO PLAY
Buff up. Preferably starting with Superbeast, because it has much better FCR frames. Kill with either Blood Thorns or Lemures. Later on use Divine Apparition to reposition/clear screens depending on your skill build choice.
My keybinds with an added explanation below

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LEFT CLICK: Sanguine Covenant - Duration is one minute. Activates your pierce. Needs 100% uptime
RIGHT SIDE:
Q: Divine Apparition - Travel, Crowd Control and damage all in one.
E: Bloodthorns OR Lemures - your main kill button.
F1: Vindicate - Duration is 30 seconds. minor damage and % hp regen per second. Important.
F2: Rapture - Duration with base level 1 is 30 seconds. Becomes 10 minutes when MAX'ed.
F3: Superbeast - Cast this before all other long duration buffs for better casting frames.
F4: Vessel of Retribution - Surprisingly Quite good single target damage if Sanguine Covenant is maxed.
F5: Symphony of Destruction - as above.
F6: Tainted Blood - one of your most potent buffs for regen and defense.
F7: Grim Presence - Allows you to cast Sanguine Covenant
F8: Sacred Armour - Might save your hide with additional defense and regen. Long cooldown

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ATTRIBUTES
Str: Enough for gear early on. Later on Stormlord will cover your your Str/Dex needs.
Dex: 0
Vita: Max
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:

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Superbeast: 1
Divine Apparition: 1
Blessed Life: As much as you need to hit 50% Physical Damage Reduction. This is important, because you rely on regeneration more than you rely on defense.

Grim presence: MAX (if you enjoy clearing screens with Divine Apparition, else 1)
Tainted Blood: MAX
Symphony of Destruction: 1
Bloodthorns OR Lemures (pick one): MAX
Possession:1
Sanguine Covenant: 1

Vessel of Retribution: 1
Rapture: 1 is okay, but I love MAX'ing this skill for movement speed it provides. Points invested might also depend on what gear you are wearing and what combat speed breakpoints you want to hit.
Sacred Armor: 1. Worth it for the additional regen. It might save your hide, but mind the cooldown

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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:
FCR & FHR:

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Whatever FCR you get will be enough. Buff with superbeast before casting rest of the buffs, as the frames are much better than on Paladin. For FHR i feel 200 is good enough, but some people swear at 414 which is easily reachable

IAS:

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This one depends on three factors:

• Your base weapon speed - consult https://docs.median-xl.com/doc/items/baseitems look for Attack Speed Modifier
• IAS on your gear
• IAS from buffs (Rapture, A5 merc Gift of The Wild for another example)

To make number crunching less of headache I suggest downloading D2StatsReader and Speed Calculator in Java from https://www.median-xl.com/tools.php.

Below a sample calculation using only the stats of

Malthael's Wrath

Malthael's Wrath
Malthael's Sanctuary Set
Holy Lance (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 49 to 85
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 514
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.26 per Strength)%
Amazing Grace
+(3 to 6) to Paladin Skill Levels
75% Attack Speed
10% Movement Speed
+(21 to 40)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 40)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(76 to 125) to Vitality
Socketed (6)

Attack Speed Modifier: 10
Bonus IAS: 75%

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EARLY GAME GEAR

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Weapon:

Gnarled Root

Gnarled Root
Club (4)
One-Hand Damage: 4 to 6
Required Level: 1
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
25% Attack Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
10% to All Attributes
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 2%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 9 to 11
Required Level: 18
Required Strength: 18
Item Level: 20
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
45% Attack Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
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: 41
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
65% Attack Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
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: 73
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
75% Attack Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
30% to All Attributes
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 8%
Socketed (3)

- 0 WSM, great IAS, Whopping 30% All Attributes and Physical Resist 8%. Amazing weapon for this build.

Dies Metus

Dies Metus
Goedendag (4)
One-Hand Damage: (9 - 11) to (15 - 22)
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 6
Required Strength: 46
Item Level: 9
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
4% Chance to cast level 1 Ice Elementals on Death Blow
5% Attack Speed
+(18 to 40)% Enhanced Damage
+(3 to 7) to Maximum Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
Stun Attack
+(4 to 6)% to Spell Damage
+(11 to 20)% to Summoned Minion Life
+10% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Slow Target (3 to 5)%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: (24 - 27) to (45 - 53)
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 24
Required Strength: 81
Item Level: 27
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
5% Chance to cast level 5 Ice Elementals on Death Blow
15% Attack Speed
+(64 to 86)% Enhanced Damage
+(11 to 14) to Maximum Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
Stun Attack
+(7 to 9)% to Spell Damage
+(21 to 30)% to Summoned Minion Life
+15% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Slow Target (9 to 11)%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: (50 - 55) to (84 - 96)
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 169
Item Level: 47
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
6% Chance to cast level 10 Ice Elementals on Death Blow
25% Attack Speed
+(109 to 132)% Enhanced Damage
+(18 to 22) to Maximum Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
Stun Attack
+(10 to 12)% to Spell Damage
+(31 to 40)% to Summoned Minion Life
+20% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Slow Target (15 to 17)%
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: (67 - 73) to (112 - 124)
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 339
Item Level: 82
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
8% Chance to cast level 16 Ice Elementals on Death Blow
30% Attack Speed
+(132 to 154)% Enhanced Damage
+(22 to 25) to Maximum Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
Stun Attack
+(13 to 15)% to Spell Damage
+(41 to 50)% to Summoned Minion Life
+30% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Slow Target (18 to 20)%
Socketed (3)

Alternative choice if you want to focus on lemures.

Armor:

Werecat

Werecat
Breast Plate (4)
Defense: (203 - 224) to (379 - 422)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 55
Item Level: 8
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: 81
Item Level: 27
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: 170
Item Level: 47
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: 353
Item Level: 83
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)

- IAS, All Attributes, Physical Resist. Low str req - My choice

Queen of Glass

Queen of Glass
Ancient Armor (4)
Defense: (286 - 313) to (572 - 625)
Required Level: 11
Required Strength: 82 to 86
Item Level: 19
15% Cast Speed
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(151 to 250) to Mana
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Durability -90%
Requirements -(11 to 15)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (817 - 881) to (1562 - 1684)
Required Level: 30
Required Strength: 107 to 112
Item Level: 34
25% Cast Speed
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(351 to 450) to Mana
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Durability -90%
Requirements -(21 to 25)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1894 - 2021) to (3555 - 3794)
Required Level: 47
Required Strength: 195 to 207
Item Level: 55
35% Cast Speed
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(551 to 650) to Mana
Cold Resist +(41 to 45)%
Lightning Resist +(41 to 45)%
Durability -90%
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (2738 - 2910) to (5136 - 5459)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 373 to 398
Item Level: 90
40% Cast Speed
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(651 to 750) to Mana
Cold Resist +(46 to 50)%
Lightning Resist +(46 to 50)%
Durability -90%
Requirements -(36 to 40)%
Socketed (6)

- Pierce, Resists,

Iceshell

Iceshell
Plate Mail (4)
Defense: (253 - 285) to (518 - 581)
Required Level: 6
Required Strength: 67
Item Level: 10
5% Chance to cast level 7 Ice Bolt Nova on Melee Attack
2% Chance to cast level 5 Glacial Nova when Attacked
15% Hit Recovery
Adds 20-30 cold damage
+(11 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 50) Defense
Maximum Cold Resist +1%
(11 to 15)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
Socketed (2)
Defense: (802 - 880) to (1511 - 1657)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 99
Item Level: 27
6% Chance to cast level 14 Ice Bolt Nova on Melee Attack
3% Chance to cast level 15 Glacial Nova when Attacked
25% Hit Recovery
Adds 65-75 cold damage
+(16 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+(101 to 200) Defense
Maximum Cold Resist +(1 to 2)%
(21 to 25)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1867 - 2024) to (3345 - 3633)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 207
Item Level: 49
7% Chance to cast level 21 Ice Bolt Nova on Melee Attack
4% Chance to cast level 25 Glacial Nova when Attacked
35% Hit Recovery
Adds 130-150 cold damage
+(21 to 25)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(201 to 300) Defense
Maximum Cold Resist +2%
(31 to 35)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
Socketed (5)
Defense: (3017 - 3231) to (5347 - 5737)
Required Level: 50
Required Strength: 429
Item Level: 84
8% Chance to cast level 28 Ice Bolt Nova on Melee Attack
4% Chance to cast level 30 Glacial Nova when Attacked
45% Hit Recovery
Adds 260-300 cold damage
+(26 to 30)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(141 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(301 to 400) Defense
Maximum Cold Resist +3%
(36 to 40)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
Socketed (6)

- nice for lemures build, cute proc.

Dragon's Blood

Dragon's Blood
Light Plate (4)
Defense: (241 - 284) to (487 - 573)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 79
Item Level: 13
4% Chance to cast level 8 Wrath on Melee Attack
15% Cast Speed
+(31 to 50)% Damage to Demons
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Physical/Magic 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: 116
Item Level: 29
6% Chance to cast level 18 Wrath on Melee Attack
25% Cast Speed
+(71 to 90)% Damage to Demons
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Physical/Magic 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: 244
Item Level: 50
8% Chance to cast level 32 Wrath on Melee Attack
35% Cast Speed
+(111 to 130)% Damage to Demons
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Physical/Magic 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: 506
Item Level: 85
10% Chance to cast level 45 Wrath on Melee Attack
40% Cast Speed
+(131 to 150)% Damage to Demons
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 60) to Vitality
+(66 to 75) Life after each Demon Kill
Socketed (6)

- okay for bloodthorns build, fire/phys proc

Shield:

Catechumen

Catechumen
Aerin Shield (4)
Defense: (188 - 198) to (368 - 389)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 12
5% Chance to cast level 6 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (4 to 7)-(8 to 13) damage
+(31 to 50)% Damage to Undead
+(61 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(11 to 20)%
Lightning Resist +(11 to 20)%
Fire Resist +(11 to 20)%
Poison Resist +(11 to 20)%
+20 Life on Attack
2% Reanimate as: Crimson Templar
Socketed (2)
Defense: (573 - 600) to (1027 - 1076)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 53
Item Level: 29
9% Chance to cast level 18 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (9 to 12)-(18 to 23) damage
+(71 to 90)% Damage to Undead
+(91 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(21 to 30)%
Lightning Resist +(21 to 30)%
Fire Resist +(21 to 30)%
Poison Resist +(21 to 30)%
+40 Life on Attack
3% Reanimate as: Crimson Templar
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1341 - 1396) to (2362 - 2458)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 112
Item Level: 50
13% Chance to cast level 30 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (14 to 17)-(28 to 33) damage
+(111 to 130)% Damage to Undead
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(31 to 40)%
Lightning Resist +(31 to 40)%
Fire Resist +(31 to 40)%
Poison Resist +(31 to 40)%
+60 Life on Attack
4% Reanimate as: Crimson Templar
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1985 - 2060) to (3489 - 3620)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 232
Item Level: 85
15% Chance to cast level 36 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (17 to 19)-(33 to 38) damage
+(131 to 150)% Damage to Undead
+(141 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(41 to 50)%
Lightning Resist +(41 to 50)%
Fire Resist +(41 to 50)%
Poison Resist +(41 to 50)%
+80 Life on Attack
5% Reanimate as: Crimson Templar
Socketed (4)

- Great proc, resistances, life on attack, only req str. - My choice

Sangreal

Sangreal
Paladin Shields
'Lo'
Runeword Level: 59
Level 1 Demon Blood Aura
25% Attack Speed
25% Hit Recovery
-10% Base Block Chance
+33 Defense
Lightning Resist +20%

- Aura will give you a lot of life, but the extra life gained from it won't give you more pierce. Either bug or intended behaviour.

The Ivory Tower

The Ivory Tower
Tower Shield (4)
Defense: (205 - 233) to (404 - 459)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 22
Required Dexterity: 43
Item Level: 12
+1 to All Skills
+(4 to 5)% Bonus to Energy Factor
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: 30
Required Dexterity: 58
Item Level: 29
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(8 to 9)% Bonus to Energy Factor
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: 59
Required Dexterity: 113
Item Level: 50
+2 to All Skills
+(12 to 13)% Bonus to Energy Factor
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: 109
Required Dexterity: 210
Item Level: 85
+2 to All Skills
+(14 to 15)% Bonus to Energy Factor
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)

- Okay for bloodthorns build, low req.

Wheel of Fortune

Wheel of Fortune
Large Shield (4)
Defense: 85 to 162
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 22
Required Dexterity: 45
Item Level: 6
+(21 to 30) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(6 to 10)%
Cold Absorb 1%
Lightning Absorb 1%
Fire Absorb 1%
(8 to 10)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
(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: 32
Required Dexterity: 67
Item Level: 25
+(31 to 40) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Elemental Resists +(11 to 20)%
Cold Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Fire Absorb 2%
(14 to 16)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
(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: 68
Required Dexterity: 139
Item Level: 46
+(41 to 50) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(21 to 30)%
Cold Absorb 2%
Lightning Absorb 2%
Fire Absorb 2%
(20 to 22)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
(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: 141
Required Dexterity: 288
Item Level: 80
+(51 to 60) to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Cold Absorb 3%
Lightning Absorb 3%
Fire Absorb 3%
(23 to 25)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
(17 to 19)% Gold Find
(31 to 40)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)

- Best elemental protection, vitality, mf.

Helm:

Lavadome

Lavadome
Helm (4)
Defense: (78 - 89) to (115 - 131)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 39
Item Level: 7
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
+(41 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
(3 to 5)% to Vitality
+15 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: 25
+1 to All Skills
+(71 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
(6 to 10)% to Vitality
+30 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: 120
Item Level: 46
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(101 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
(11 to 15)% to Vitality
+45 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: 250
Item Level: 81
+2 to All Skills
+(131 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
(16 to 20)% to Vitality
+60 to Vitality
+(201 to 240) to Life
Fire Resist +(71 to 90)%
Socketed (4)

- Absolutely massive boost to vitality and life. Best all around choice

Lanterne Rouge

Lanterne Rouge
Great Helm (4)
Defense: (109 - 126) to (161 - 185)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 67
Item Level: 13
4% Chance to cast level 10 Flamefront on Melee Attack
10% Attack Speed
-3% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(12 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+15 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (1)
Defense: (388 - 430) to (536 - 594)
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 99
Item Level: 29
6% Chance to cast level 16 Flamefront on Melee Attack
20% Attack Speed
-6% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(47 to 63)% Enhanced Defense
+20 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (3)
Defense: (990 - 1077) to (1343 - 1461)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 207
Item Level: 50
8% Chance to cast level 22 Flamefront on Melee Attack
30% Attack Speed
-9% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(81 to 97)% Enhanced Defense
+25 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1481 - 1600) to (1999 - 2161)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 429
Item Level: 85
10% Chance to cast level 28 Flamefront on Melee Attack
40% Attack Speed
-12% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(98 to 114)% Enhanced Defense
+30 Life Regenerated per Second
Socketed (4)

- Pick this if you enjoy going all out with offense. With
Gnarled Root

Gnarled Root
Club (4)
One-Hand Damage: 4 to 6
Required Level: 1
Item Level: 1
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
25% Attack Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
10% to All Attributes
+10 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 2%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 9 to 11
Required Level: 18
Required Strength: 18
Item Level: 20
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
45% Attack Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
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: 41
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
65% Attack Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
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: 73
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
75% Attack Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
30% to All Attributes
+40 Life Regenerated per Second
Physical Resist 8%
Socketed (3)

and
Catechumen

Catechumen
Aerin Shield (4)
Defense: (188 - 198) to (368 - 389)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 7
Required Strength: 36
Item Level: 12
5% Chance to cast level 6 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (4 to 7)-(8 to 13) damage
+(31 to 50)% Damage to Undead
+(61 to 70)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(11 to 20)%
Lightning Resist +(11 to 20)%
Fire Resist +(11 to 20)%
Poison Resist +(11 to 20)%
+20 Life on Attack
2% Reanimate as: Crimson Templar
Socketed (2)
Defense: (573 - 600) to (1027 - 1076)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 25
Required Strength: 53
Item Level: 29
9% Chance to cast level 18 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (9 to 12)-(18 to 23) damage
+(71 to 90)% Damage to Undead
+(91 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(21 to 30)%
Lightning Resist +(21 to 30)%
Fire Resist +(21 to 30)%
Poison Resist +(21 to 30)%
+40 Life on Attack
3% Reanimate as: Crimson Templar
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1341 - 1396) to (2362 - 2458)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 42
Required Strength: 112
Item Level: 50
13% Chance to cast level 30 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (14 to 17)-(28 to 33) damage
+(111 to 130)% Damage to Undead
+(121 to 130)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(31 to 40)%
Lightning Resist +(31 to 40)%
Fire Resist +(31 to 40)%
Poison Resist +(31 to 40)%
+60 Life on Attack
4% Reanimate as: Crimson Templar
Socketed (3)
Defense: (1985 - 2060) to (3489 - 3620)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 51
Required Strength: 232
Item Level: 85
15% Chance to cast level 36 Flamefront on Melee Attack
Adds (17 to 19)-(33 to 38) damage
+(131 to 150)% Damage to Undead
+(141 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(41 to 50)%
Lightning Resist +(41 to 50)%
Fire Resist +(41 to 50)%
Poison Resist +(41 to 50)%
+80 Life on Attack
5% Reanimate as: Crimson Templar
Socketed (4)

you will go over IAS breakpoint for Paladin. High str req.

The Celestial Crown

The Celestial Crown
Circlet (4)
Defense: 22 to 47
Required Level: 4
Required Dexterity: 14
Item Level: 7
+30 Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(7 to 12)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(11 to 20) to Energy
Cold Resist +30%
Socketed (1)
Defense: 61 to 113
Required Level: 22
Required Dexterity: 29
Item Level: 25
+60 Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(15 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(5 to 6)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(21 to 30) to Energy
Cold Resist +60%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 126 to 225
Required Level: 39
Required Dexterity: 69
Item Level: 46
+90 Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(23 to 28)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(7 to 10)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(31 to 40) to Energy
Cold Resist +90%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 173 to 304
Required Level: 48
Required Dexterity: 147
Item Level: 81
+120 Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(31 to 36)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(41 to 50) to Energy
Cold Resist +120%
Socketed (4)

- Another choice for Lemures build.

Belt:

Aerin Orbiter

Aerin Orbiter
Belt (4)
Defense: (88 - 96) to (121 - 132)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 45
Item Level: 8
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: 67
Item Level: 26
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: 139
Item Level: 46
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: 288
Item Level: 80
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)

- Spell damage, resists. All around good choice.

Rainbow

Rainbow
Belts
'Eth'
Runeword Level: 15
+3 to Maximum Damage
+3% to Spell Damage
+(6 to 10)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Elemental Resists +(16 to 20)%
(6 to 8)% Magic Find
+2 to Light Radius

- Suprisingly good. Plenty of MO space.

Gloves:

Pollice Verso

Pollice Verso
Gauntlets (4)
Defense: (48 - 54) to (90 - 102)
Required Level: 10
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 16
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
+(11 to 25) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -8%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (216 - 239) to (333 - 369)
Required Level: 27
Required Strength: 81
Item Level: 32
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
+(41 to 55) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -16%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (583 - 635) to (854 - 930)
Required Level: 44
Required Strength: 155
Item Level: 52
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
+(71 to 85) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -24%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (875 - 946) to (1274 - 1378)
Required Level: 52
Required Strength: 287
Item Level: 86
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
+(86 to 100) Mana after each Kill
Requirements -32%
Socketed (4)

- Great sustain, somewhat low req and +str for heavier gear. All around best choice.

Featherclaw

Featherclaw
Chain Gloves (4)
Defense: (28 - 30) to (49 - 54)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 38
Item Level: 8
5% Attack Speed
(21 to 50)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(6 to 10) to Dexterity
Socketed (1)
Defense: (149 - 161) to (203 - 218)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 56
Item Level: 26
15% Attack Speed
(81 to 110)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 20) to Dexterity
Socketed (2)
Defense: (393 - 420) to (519 - 554)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 118
Item Level: 46
25% Attack Speed
(141 to 170)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(26 to 30) to Dexterity
Socketed (3)
Defense: (581 - 617) to (759 - 807)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 244
Item Level: 80
30% Attack Speed
(171 to 200)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Dexterity
Socketed (4)

- If you feel you miss a lot against bosses.

Boots:

Lionpaw

Lionpaw
Chain Boots (4)
Defense: (49 - 54) to (71 - 78)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 44
Item Level: 7
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(7 to 10) to all Attributes
+(31 to 50) to Life
+(31 to 50) to Mana
Total Character Defense (3 to 5)%
10% Gold Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: (203 - 218) to (267 - 288)
Required Level: 22
Required Strength: 65
Item Level: 25
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(15 to 18) to all Attributes
+(71 to 90) to Life
+(71 to 90) to Mana
Total Character Defense (9 to 11)%
15% Gold Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: (519 - 554) to (667 - 712)
Required Level: 39
Required Strength: 137
Item Level: 46
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(23 to 26) to all Attributes
+(111 to 130) to Life
+(111 to 130) to Mana
Total Character Defense (15 to 17)%
20% Gold Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: (759 - 807) to (974 - 1036)
Required Level: 48
Required Strength: 282
Item Level: 79
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to all Attributes
+(131 to 150) to Life
+(131 to 150) to Mana
Total Character Defense (18 to 20)%
25% Gold Find
Socketed (4)

- All attributes, defense, life, mana. Pretty self-explanatory.

Rabbit's Foot

Rabbit's Foot
Boots (4)
Defense: 8 to 14
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 10
Item Level: 1
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+10% to Spell Damage
+5 Maximum Stamina
(6 to 8)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
(1 to 5)% Gold Find
(1 to 5)% Magic Find
Socketed (1)
Defense: 75 to 88
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 18
Item Level: 20
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+12% to Spell Damage
+10 Maximum Stamina
(10 to 12)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
(5 to 10)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Socketed (2)
Defense: 184 to 215
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 37
Item Level: 40
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+16% to Spell Damage
+15 Maximum Stamina
(14 to 16)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
(15 to 20)% Gold Find
(15 to 20)% Magic Find
Socketed (3)
Defense: 258 to 296
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 77
Item Level: 71
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+20 Maximum Stamina
(18 to 20)% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
(25 to 30)% Gold Find
(25 to 30)% Magic Find
Socketed (4)

- Offensive choice with a uninterruptible attack and dash of mf.

Wake of Destruction

Wake of Destruction
Greaves (4)
Defense: (90 - 102) to (135 - 152)
Required Level: 9
Required Strength: 60
Item Level: 16
+(3 to 5)% Bonus to Energy Factor
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Physical/Magic 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: 84
Item Level: 32
+(9 to 11)% Bonus to Energy Factor
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(10 to 12)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(10 to 12)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(15 to 17)% to Physical/Magic 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: 164
Item Level: 51
+(15 to 17)% Bonus to Energy Factor
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(14 to 16)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(14 to 16)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(19 to 21)% to Physical/Magic 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: 292
Item Level: 86
+(18 to 20)% Bonus to Energy Factor
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(23 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(109 to 126)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
Requirements -40%
Socketed (4)

- Valid choice for blood thorns build. Pairs nicely with
Dragon's Blood

Dragon's Blood
Light Plate (4)
Defense: (241 - 284) to (487 - 573)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 79
Item Level: 13
4% Chance to cast level 8 Wrath on Melee Attack
15% Cast Speed
+(31 to 50)% Damage to Demons
+(11 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Physical/Magic 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: 116
Item Level: 29
6% Chance to cast level 18 Wrath on Melee Attack
25% Cast Speed
+(71 to 90)% Damage to Demons
+(16 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 20)% to Physical/Magic 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: 244
Item Level: 50
8% Chance to cast level 32 Wrath on Melee Attack
35% Cast Speed
+(111 to 130)% Damage to Demons
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Physical/Magic 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: 506
Item Level: 85
10% Chance to cast level 45 Wrath on Melee Attack
40% Cast Speed
+(131 to 150)% Damage to Demons
+(26 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(26 to 30)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(138 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(56 to 60) to Vitality
+(66 to 75) Life after each Demon Kill
Socketed (6)

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Amulet:

Rare with +Skills, Vitality, Life, Fire/Cold/Spell damage.
Angel Heart

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

will work too. Not the most important slot early on

Rings:

Empyrean Band

Empyrean Band
Ring
Empyrean Band
Required Level: 40
Item Level: 40
1% Chance to cast level 7 Singularity on Kill
(3 to 5)% to All Attributes
Increase Maximum Life and Mana 10%
(5 to 15)% Gold Find

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Ring of Regha

Ring of Regha
Ring
Ring of Regha
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 with +skill, cold/fire/spell damage and stats

Switch:

Pax Mystica

Pax Mystica
Staves
'Nef'
Runeword Level: 13
+1 to All Skills
+15% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
Elemental Resists +(11 to 15)%
(11 to 13)% Magic Find
Level 1 Blink (20/20 Charges)

- for blink. Often underestimated and forgotten it really does make your leveling faster and easier

Socketables:

Ral/Thul runes for Fire/Cold dmg, later on Ohm runes for 5% vita - this also gives more dmg.

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MIDGAME GEAR

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Malthael's Sanctuary

Malthael's Sanctuary

Malthael's Sanctuary
Paladin Unholy Melee Set

Malthael's Wrath
Malthael's Halo
Malthael's Crown
Malthael's Ward

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
10% Chance to cast level 34 Flamestrike on Melee Attack
+150 Life on Attack

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
10% Chance to cast level 34 Hailstorm on Melee Attack
20% to Vitality

Set Bonus with complete set:
+3 to Paladin Skill Levels
+12 to Warp Armor
20% to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life and Mana 15%
Elemental Resists +50%

Malthael's Crown

Malthael's Crown
Malthael's Sanctuary Set
Blackguard Helm (Sacred)
Defense: (2347 - 2640) to (2474 - 2783)
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 80
Required Dexterity: 387
+(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
(16 to 20)% to Vitality
+(21 to 40) Life on Attack
Socketed (4)

Malthael's Halo

Malthael's Halo
Malthael's Sanctuary Set
Field Plate (Sacred)
Defense: (6477 - 7287) to (7694 - 8656)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 353
+(2 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(11 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 20)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(31 to 50)%
Fire Resist +(31 to 50)%
Requirements -40%
Socketed (6)

Malthael's Sanctuary

Malthael's Sanctuary
Paladin Unholy Melee Set

Malthael's Wrath
Malthael's Halo
Malthael's Crown
Malthael's Ward

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
10% Chance to cast level 34 Flamestrike on Melee Attack
+150 Life on Attack

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
10% Chance to cast level 34 Hailstorm on Melee Attack
20% to Vitality

Set Bonus with complete set:
+3 to Paladin Skill Levels
+12 to Warp Armor
20% to Vitality
Increase Maximum Life and Mana 15%
Elemental Resists +50%

Malthael's Ward

Malthael's Ward
Malthael's Sanctuary Set
Sash (Sacred)
Defense: 1013 to 1027
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 361
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
+(11 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(51 to 75)% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(21 to 40) to Vitality
10% Chance of Uninterruptable Attack
Total Character Defense (11 to 20)%
Requirements -20%
Socketed (2)

Malthael's Wrath

Malthael's Wrath
Malthael's Sanctuary Set
Holy Lance (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 49 to 85
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 514
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.26 per Strength)%
Amazing Grace
+(3 to 6) to Paladin Skill Levels
75% Attack Speed
10% Movement Speed
+(21 to 40)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 40)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(76 to 125) to Vitality
Socketed (6)

The set is absolutely amazing. It only requires level 80 to wear. Try to get good rolls on +skill and fire/cold damage. Fill the sockets with Ohm's then Zod crafted jewels. Aim for +spell damage, energy factor, all attributes, vitality. I MO'ed mine with +fire spell damage and +mf. It absolutely destroys fautz and duncraig.

As I said earlier, the set should be easily available to anyone playing on the realm, and probably not all that hard to get yourself from K3K. There are only few quests in 120-130 range that will give you trouble

QUIET CRAFTS
Another option is to go with Quiet crafts. Be aware it might take well over hundred shrines spent to beat the set and even thats not guaranteed

JEWERLY
Early game choices stay valid as ever.

Teganze Pendant

Teganze Pendant
Amulet
Teganze Pendant
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 (10 to 15)%
Maximum Mana (20 to 30)%
Elemental Resists +10%
+(25 to 75) Mana after each Kill

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Witchcraft

Witchcraft
Ring (Sacred)
Witchcraft
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
20% Cast Speed
-5% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Maximum Mana (-5 to 5)%
Total Character Defense 20%

become amulet options

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LATE GAME GEAR
Radiance setup

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Weapon:

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: (0.18 per Strength)%
+30 Second Cooldown to Jinn
15% Chance to cast level 60 Jinn on Melee Attack
+(4 to 5) to All Skills
+(150 to 180)% Enhanced Damage
Adds 1000-2000 fire damage
0.5% to Fire Spell Damage (Based on Character Level)
+1 to Jinn
+200% to Summoned Minion Life
Maximum Cold Resist -2%
+200 Life on Attack
Socketed (6)

- Skills, Fire Spell Damage, Life on Attack - First choice.

Adjudicator

Adjudicator
Goedendag (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 53 to 54
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 574
Item Level: 120
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
Holy: Plague Deals 150% More Total Damage
Unholy: Blood Thorns Deal 40% More Total Damage
Neutrality: +50% Total Vessel Damage Bonus from Passives
+50% Damage to Undead
Adds 350-650 fire damage
Adds 1-1200 lightning damage
Adds 400-500 cold damage
+800 poison damage over 1 seconds
-(15 to 25)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Socketed (3)

- Highest possible Blood Thorns damage is possible with this weapon. It just doesnt bring anything else to the table.

Ensi (Xis)

Ensi
Paladin Spears
'SoXis'
Runeword Level: 120
40% Chance to cast level 60 Cataclysm on Melee Attack
100% Attack Speed
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Damage
Adds 250-375 fire damage
+3% to Poison Spell Damage
Hit Blinds Target +(2 to 3)
Cannot be Unsocketed

- A powerful farming weapon

Aurumvorax

Aurumvorax
War Sword (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 46 to 50
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 581
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
30% Cast Speed
+(15 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
-(15 to 25)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(10 to 19) to Pentagram
+20% to Summoned Minion Resistances
+(50 to 100) Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Fire Resist +(1 to 2)%
Elemental Resists +20%
-10% Gold Find
+(5 to 10) to Light Radius
Socketed (3)

- A close to perfect roll will do adequate if you don't have
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: (0.18 per Strength)%
+30 Second Cooldown to Jinn
15% Chance to cast level 60 Jinn on Melee Attack
+(4 to 5) to All Skills
+(150 to 180)% Enhanced Damage
Adds 1000-2000 fire damage
0.5% to Fire Spell Damage (Based on Character Level)
+1 to Jinn
+200% to Summoned Minion Life
Maximum Cold Resist -2%
+200 Life on Attack
Socketed (6)

yet.

Eternal Vigil

Eternal Vigil
War Sword (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 46 to 50
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 1162
Item Level: 120
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
+200 Strength Factor to Spell Damage
3% Chance to cast level 53 Supernova on Death Blow
3% Chance to cast level 53 Glacial Nova on Death Blow
3% Chance to cast level 53 Cataclysm on Death Blow
+(3 to 4) to All Skills
+(31 to 40)% to Spell Damage
-(28 to 35)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(400 to 500) to Mana
Requirements +100%
Socketed (3)

- Interesting farming weapon. Beware the str req!

Astral Blade

Astral Blade
Crystal Sword (Sacred)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 510
Item Level: 120
45% of Dexterity Added as Cold Damage to Weapon
+1 Hunting Banshee/Elemental Projectile
+(100 to 125) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
15% Chance to cast level 60 Elemental on Melee Attack
15% Chance to cast level 60 Hunting Banshee on Melee Attack
5% Chance to cast level 13 Mythal on Kill
100% Attack Speed
Adds 375-500 cold damage
+(20 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(20 to 25)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
Socketed (6)

- Good all around stats. Potent, very flashy procs.

Vizjerei Fury

Vizjerei Fury
Short Spear (Sacred)
Throw Damage: 69 to 80
One-Hand Damage: 45 to 50
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 1386
Item Level: 120
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.17 per Dexterity)%
You may Only use Melee, Summon and Support Skills
25% Chance to cast level 60 Trinity Beam on Melee Attack
Ignore Target's Defense
-33% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-33% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-33% to Enemy Cold Resistance
(20 to 25)% to Dexterity
(20 to 25)% to Vitality
Maximum Elemental Resists +2%
Physical Resist 10%
+(60 to 100) Life after each Kill
Requirements +200%
Socketed (3)

- Interesting choice for single target damage. Beware the dex req!
Quiet Crafted War Scepter with Cata proc, +5 pala skill, vita and other good stuff.

Armor:

Robe of Steel

Robe of Steel
Full Plate Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (6084 - 6876) to (7456 - 8427)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 428
Item Level: 105
+(11 to 20)% Bonus to Energy Factor
25% Cast Speed
+(21 to 30)% to Spell Damage
+(115 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
+100 to Strength
+100 to Energy
Elemental Resists +20%
Total Character Defense 50%
+250 Life after each Demon Kill
Requirements -33%
Socketed (6)

- Propably the best all around choice. Helps with otherwise hard to get EF.

Victory (Xis)

Victory
Body Armors
'ShXis'
Runeword Level: 120
10% Chance to cast level 63 Countdown on Melee Attack
250% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(26 to 38)% to Spell Damage
+(51 to 70) to Strength
+(41 to 60) to Dexterity
+(41 to 60) to Vitality
+(41 to 60) to Energy
(41 to 60)% Magic Find
+3 to Light Radius
Cannot be Unsocketed

- Decent proc. Huge spell damage boost possible, skills, mf. Probably the best choice for farming.

Arkaine's Valor

Arkaine's Valor
Splint Mail (Sacred)
Defense: (9532 - 10839) to (12577 - 14093)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 563
Item Level: 120
50% of Your Total Character Defense Bonus Added as Vitality
+1 to All Skills
50% Hit Recovery
+(150 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+(3000 to 5000) Defense
Physical Resist 10%
Socketed (6)

- Very desirable, an armour tailored for UHM. The yellow text works with Tainted Blood bonus.

Elemental Disciple

Elemental Disciple
Light Plate (Sacred)
Defense: (6034 - 7131) to (7246 - 8564)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 602
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 4) to Druid Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Paladin Skill Levels
1% Base Block Chance
+(15 to 35)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(15 to 35)% to Lightning Spell Damage
-5% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-5% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
+(120 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana +30%
20% Gold Find
Socketed (6)

- A godly rolled one will do.

Shield:

Quiet Aerin/Heraldic Shield - This can roll really nice with +5 Paladin skills. Energy factor, spell damage, vitality and so on. Most likely the best choice if you go 1h.

Ignis Demonia

Ignis Demonia
Crown Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (4319 - 5070) to (5198 - 6102)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 782
Item Level: 105
6% Chance to cast level 40 Dragon Wyrms on Death Blow
+(2 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
-(15 to 25)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(30 to 40)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(130 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(5 to 15)% to Energy
Maximum Mana (5 to 15)%
Requirements +75%
Socketed (4)

- A decent shield to farm with. Decent proc.

Orationis Tenebris

Orationis Tenebris
Rondache (Sacred)
Defense: (3669 - 4503) to (4048 - 4968)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 440
Item Level: 105
Sanguine Covenant Regenerates 3.5% of Maximum Life per Second
+(2 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
40% Hit Recovery
+(120 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
Cannot Be Frozen
Socketed (4)

- Might be interesting to toy around with.

Myrrhbearer

Myrrhbearer
Paladin Shields
'Auhe'
Runeword Level: 100
+2 to Paladin Skill Levels
1% Base Block Chance
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
2% Deadly Strike
+20 to Body of the Savior
+50% to Summoned Minion Damage
+(115 to 143)% Enhanced Defense

- Decent.

Derweze

Derweze
Shields
'Shaad'
Runeword Level: 100
20% Chance to cast level 27 Lava Pit on Melee Attack
15% Chance to cast level 27 Pentagram when Attacked
1% Base Block Chance
+250% Damage to Demons
+(118 to 146)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Fire Resist +6%
Fire Resist +150%

- Cheap, with decent eye candy proc.

Helm:

Radiance

Radiance
Tiara (Sacred)
Defense: 725 to 820
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 392
Item Level: 120
+4 Energy Factor per 1 Light Radius
+3% Fire Spell Damage per 1 Light Radius
-1% Cold Spell Damage per 1 Light Radius
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Physical Resist 10%
Cannot Be Frozen
-5% to All Vendor Prices
Socketed (4)

- The glue that keeps the setup together. Key item.

Belt:

Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse
Light Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (2091 - 2422) to (2171 - 2514)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 490
Item Level: 120
+(51 to 60) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+2 to All Skills
25% Cast Speed
30% Hit Recovery
+(10 to 15)% to Spell Damage
+(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(40 to 50) to Energy
+100 to Life
Elemental Resists +15%
+5 to Light Radius
Socketed (2)

- First choice.

Rainbow (Xis)

Rainbow
Belts
'EtXis'
Runeword Level: 120
+3 to Maximum Damage
+13% to Spell Damage
+(41 to 50)% to Summoned Minion Resistances
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
50% Magic Find
+7 to Light Radius
Cannot be Unsocketed

- Good farming choice.

Ashaera's Armor

Ashaera's Armor
Belt (Sacred)
Defense: 1687 to 1760
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 529
Item Level: 105
+(21 to 25) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(11 to 15)% to Spell Damage
(11 to 15)% to Energy
+500 Defense
Elemental Resists +(10 to 15)%
Physical Resist 10%
Socketed (2)

- Will do in a pinch. Free's skill points from blessed life.

Gloves:

Iblis (Xis)

Iblis
Gloves
'NeXis'
Runeword Level: 120
+(31 to 35)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(33 to 38)% to Fire Spell Damage
(25 to 35)% to Energy
Fire Absorb 4%
+10 to Light Radius
Cannot be Unsocketed

- First choice
Quiet Crafted Light Gauntlets - +2 Pala, Fire spell damage

Lorekeeper

Lorekeeper
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1018 - 1179) to (1159 - 1342)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 272
Item Level: 120
+3 to All Skills
20% Combat Speeds
+(5 to 10) to Firedance
+(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana +(40 to 60)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

- Fire dance provides massive boost to spell damage, but its clunky to use.

Lamha Na Draoithe

Lamha Na Draoithe
Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1339 - 1506) to (1567 - 1763)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 574
Item Level: 120
+150 Strength Factor to Spell Damage
+2 to All Skills
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)

- We don't scale str.

Retribution


Retribution
Gloves
'FiFiFiFi'
Runeword Level: 100
1% Chance to cast level 3 Pagan Rites on Death Blow
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
Adds 52-100 fire damage
+(20 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(171 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Fire Resist +4%
Fire Resist +50%
Physical Resist 5%

- Will do in a pinch

Boots:

Rodeo's Tramplers

Rodeo's Tramplers
Greaves (Sacred)
Defense: (1819 - 2315) to (2052 - 2612)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 595
Item Level: 105
You may Only use Melee, Summon and Support Skills
+1 to All Skills
(20 to 60)% Movement Speed
+(10 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
-(5 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(15 to 25) to Death Blossom
+(120 to 180)% Enhanced Defense
+(400 to 500) to Mana
Maximum Fire Resist +1%
Socketed (4)

- Default choice.

Binding Treads

Binding Treads
Light Plated Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (2224 - 2538) to (3909 - 4256)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 561
Item Level: 105
+200% Duration to Solar Flare Buff
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
(10 to 50)% Movement Speed
25% Hit Recovery
5% Life stolen per Hit
+(5 to 20)% to Spell Damage
+(120 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(500 to 2000) Defense
Socketed (4)

- A close to max roll will push them over
Rodeo's Tramplers

Rodeo's Tramplers
Greaves (Sacred)
Defense: (1819 - 2315) to (2052 - 2612)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 595
Item Level: 105
You may Only use Melee, Summon and Support Skills
+1 to All Skills
(20 to 60)% Movement Speed
+(10 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
-(5 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(15 to 25) to Death Blossom
+(120 to 180)% Enhanced Defense
+(400 to 500) to Mana
Maximum Fire Resist +1%
Socketed (4)

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Akarat's Trek

Akarat's Trek
Light Plated Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (1960 - 2352) to (2170 - 2604)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 561
Item Level: 120
2% Chance to cast level 30 Thunder Hammer Nova on Melee Attack
2% Chance to cast level 30 Thunder Wave on Melee Attack
2% Chance to cast level 30 Hammertime on Melee Attack
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(15 to 20) to Charged Strike
Enhanced Weapon Damage +(100 to 150)%
+(150 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
10% to All Attributes
+10 to Light Radius
Socketed (4)

- Unorthodox choice for spell damage build that will work with
Radiance

Radiance
Tiara (Sacred)
Defense: 725 to 820
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 392
Item Level: 120
+4 Energy Factor per 1 Light Radius
+3% Fire Spell Damage per 1 Light Radius
-1% Cold Spell Damage per 1 Light Radius
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Physical Resist 10%
Cannot Be Frozen
-5% to All Vendor Prices
Socketed (4)

. 3 flashy procs to entertain you during the grind.

Spirit Walker

Spirit Walker
Heavy Boots (Sacred)
Defense: 696 to 737
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 492
Item Level: 120
+1% Physical Resist per 18% Mana Regeneration
+(50 to 100) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+2 to All Skills
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 1 seconds
-15% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+35% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
Socketed (4)

- Not that spectacular for this build.
Quiet Craft Light Gauntlets - possible +2 pala, Spell/Fire spell damage, Energy factor, vita, life. Light Gauntlets over Gauntlets, because they have fingers.

Amulet:

Locket of Dreams

Locket of Dreams
Amulet (Sacred)
Locket of Dreams
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 105
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
+100 to Vitality
+(40 to 50)% Increased Healing Rate from Apples
+(150 to 200) Life when Struck by an Enemy
25% Gold Find
+10 to Light Radius

- Another key item in
Radiance

Radiance
Tiara (Sacred)
Defense: 725 to 820
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 392
Item Level: 120
+4 Energy Factor per 1 Light Radius
+3% Fire Spell Damage per 1 Light Radius
-1% Cold Spell Damage per 1 Light Radius
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Physical Resist 10%
Cannot Be Frozen
-5% to All Vendor Prices
Socketed (4)

setup.

Rings:

Sigil of 7 Deadly Sins - Void Quest item. They roll with up to 50 all attributes, 200 mana, 200 life and up to 15 light radius. Best in slot for
Radiance

Radiance
Tiara (Sacred)
Defense: 725 to 820
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 392
Item Level: 120
+4 Energy Factor per 1 Light Radius
+3% Fire Spell Damage per 1 Light Radius
-1% Cold Spell Damage per 1 Light Radius
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
Physical Resist 10%
Cannot Be Frozen
-5% to All Vendor Prices
Socketed (4)

setup. Farming them will probably make you question the existence of a merciful God.

Ras Algethi

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

- If you would rather keep your sanity try these. They only really shine with lottery roll though.

Switch:

Pax Mystica (Xis)

Pax Mystica
Staves
'NeXis'
Runeword Level: 120
+13 to All Skills
+15% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(20 to 37) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(55 to 66)%
(61 to 80)% Magic Find
Cannot be Unsocketed

- +all skills for prebuff.

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: (0.1 per Dexterity)%
+(150 to 200) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
5% Chance to cast level 50 Slayer on Death Blow
+(9 to 10) to All Skills
+(10 to 20)% Bonus to Energy Factor
50% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(21 to 25)% to Spell Damage
15% to Energy
+2.5 to Energy (Based on Character Level)
+100 Life Regenerated per Second
+(30 to 50) Mana after each Kill
Socketed (4)

- +all skills for prebuff.

Shamanka

Shamanka
Long Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 56 to 58
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 203
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.1 per Dexterity)%
+(3 to 6) to Sorceress Skill Levels
45% Cast Speed
45% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(6 to 16) to Bloodlust
Maximum Life (31 to 40)%
Lightning Resist +(50 to 70)%
Fire Resist +(50 to 70)%
Socketed (4)

- but its better to just keep
Qarak's Will

Qarak's Will
Giant Sword (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: (150 - 163) to (233 - 246)
Two-Hand Damage: (206 - 225) to (285 - 305)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 480
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.26 per Strength)%
6% Chance to cast level 40 Pentagram on Melee Attack
15% Chance to cast level 34 Spike Nova on Melee Attack
10% Chance to cast level 36 Bloodlust on Kill
+(50 to 100)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
Adds 50-125 damage
Adds 167-334 fire damage
+(26 to 38)% to Fire Spell Damage
5% Reanimate as: Flesh Clan
+(100 to 250) Life after each Kill
Socketed (4)

on mercenary.

Socketables:

Godly Rolled Zod jewels.

Lemures setup

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Weapon:

Darkfeast

Darkfeast
Goedendag (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 53 to 54
Required Strength: 574
Required Level: 100
(Paladin Only)
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.18 per Strength)%
+(0 to 2) Projectile to Hunting Banshee
+(50 to 200) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+50% Damage to Undead
+(30 to 50)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(10 to 25)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(18 to 30) to Hunting Banshee
+50 Life Regenerated per Second
Total Character Defense (30 to 60)%
+50 Life after each Kill
Socketed (3)

- The
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: (0.18 per Strength)%
+30 Second Cooldown to Jinn
15% Chance to cast level 60 Jinn on Melee Attack
+(4 to 5) to All Skills
+(150 to 180)% Enhanced Damage
Adds 1000-2000 fire damage
0.5% to Fire Spell Damage (Based on Character Level)
+1 to Jinn
+200% to Summoned Minion Life
Maximum Cold Resist -2%
+200 Life on Attack
Socketed (6)

of Lemures build. It can roll up to 200 EF (Hard to get otherwise) and up to 50% cold damage

Astral Blade

Astral Blade
Crystal Sword (Sacred)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 510
Item Level: 120
45% of Dexterity Added as Cold Damage to Weapon
+1 Hunting Banshee/Elemental Projectile
+(100 to 125) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
15% Chance to cast level 60 Elemental on Melee Attack
15% Chance to cast level 60 Hunting Banshee on Melee Attack
5% Chance to cast level 13 Mythal on Kill
100% Attack Speed
Adds 375-500 cold damage
+(20 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(20 to 25)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
Socketed (6)

- Stats speak for themselves, also mentioned in Radiance Setup

Endor (Xis)

Endor
Scythes
'JaXis'
Runeword Level: 120
25% Chance to cast level 60 Hunting Banshee on Melee Attack
5% Chance to cast level 41 Doom on Melee Attack
+205% Enhanced Damage
+(100 to 125) to Maximum Damage
+(31 to 35)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(31 to 35)% to Poison Spell Damage
Cannot be Unsocketed

- Interesting item for farming. Only requires 208 total ias to reach 5fpa. On paper it should proc at least once per second.

Armor:

Icetomb

Icetomb
Field Plate (Sacred)
Defense: (5937 - 7017) to (7053 - 8335)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 589
Item Level: 105
+50 Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(20 to 30)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(20 to 25)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(120 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 40) to all Attributes
Maximum Fire Resist -1%
Cannot Be Frozen
Total Character Defense 30%
5% Reanimate as: Frozen Lord
Attacker Takes Cold Damage of 1000
Socketed (6)

- Everything we are looking for.

Victory (Xis)

Victory
Body Armors
'ShXis'
Runeword Level: 120
10% Chance to cast level 63 Countdown on Melee Attack
250% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(26 to 38)% to Spell Damage
+(51 to 70) to Strength
+(41 to 60) to Dexterity
+(41 to 60) to Vitality
+(41 to 60) to Energy
(41 to 60)% Magic Find
+3 to Light Radius
Cannot be Unsocketed

- Also mentioned in Radiance setup. Good piece all around

Shield:

Quiet/Sacred Crafted Paladin Shield - Can roll +5 Paladin, Cold Spell damage and other goodies.

Witch Drum

Witch Drum
Small Shield (Sacred)
Defense: (2638 - 3298) to (2841 - 3552)
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 277 to 324
Required Dexterity: 299 to 349
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 4) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(1 to 4) to Amazon Skill Levels
+(15 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(15 to 30)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(25 to 40)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(60 to 100)% Enhanced Defense
+1 to Energy (Based on Character Level)
Cannot Be Frozen
Requirements -(30 to 40)%
Socketed (4)

- Won't hold a handle to a good craft though.

Helm:

Quiet/Sacred Crafted Paladin Helmet - Can roll +5 Paladin, Cold spell damage and other goodies.

Shiverhood

Shiverhood
Full Helm (Sacred)
Defense: (3596 - 4141) to (4218 - 4803)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 273
Item Level: 105
You may Only use Melee, Summon and Support Skills
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(20 to 30)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(15 to 25)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(15 to 20) to Winter Avatar
+(25 to 50)% to Summoned Minion Life
+(120 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(600 to 1000) Defense
Maximum Mana (10 to 20)%
+100 Life on Attack
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

- Everything we are looking for and easy to get.

Wintermute

Wintermute
Circlets
'Qor'
Runeword Level: 100
+2 to All Skills
+(16 to 20)% to Spell Damage
+(1 to 9) to Mana Coil
+750 to Mana
Elemental Resists +(31 to 40)%
Total Character Defense (21 to 30)%
Requirements -40%

- Try for the above, will work in a pinch though.

Belt:

Quiet/Sacred Crafted Paladin Belt - Possible +2 Paladin, Cold spell damage

Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse
Light Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (2091 - 2422) to (2171 - 2514)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 490
Item Level: 120
+(51 to 60) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+2 to All Skills
25% Cast Speed
30% Hit Recovery
+(10 to 15)% to Spell Damage
+(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(40 to 50) to Energy
+100 to Life
Elemental Resists +15%
+5 to Light Radius
Socketed (2)

- Not as good as in Radiance setup.

Gloves:

Quiet/Sacred Crafted Paladin Gloves - Possible +2 Paladin, Cold spell damage

Lorekeeper

Lorekeeper
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1018 - 1179) to (1159 - 1342)
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 272
Item Level: 120
+3 to All Skills
20% Combat Speeds
+(5 to 10) to Firedance
+(90 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
Regenerate Mana +(40 to 60)%
Requirements -50%
Socketed (4)

- Firedance provides a massive boost, if you dont mind recasting it every few seconds.

Lamha Na Draoithe

Lamha Na Draoithe
Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: (1339 - 1506) to (1567 - 1763)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 574
Item Level: 120
+150 Strength Factor to Spell Damage
+2 to All Skills
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)

- Third choice.

Boots:

Binding Treads

Binding Treads
Light Plated Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (2224 - 2538) to (3909 - 4256)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 561
Item Level: 105
+200% Duration to Solar Flare Buff
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
(10 to 50)% Movement Speed
25% Hit Recovery
5% Life stolen per Hit
+(5 to 20)% to Spell Damage
+(120 to 160)% Enhanced Defense
+(500 to 2000) Defense
Socketed (4)

- Require a good spell damage roll to shine.

Angel's Wrath

Angel's Wrath
Chain Boots (Sacred)
Defense: (1625 - 2217) to (1762 - 2403)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 527
Item Level: 120
+(0 to 2) to Assassin Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Amazon Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Barbarian Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Necromancer Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Sorceress Skill Levels
+(0 to 2) to Paladin Skill Levels
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
+(120 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Maximum Life 10%
Physical Resist 10%
Socketed (4)

- Possibly one of better choices for this setup. You need the max life and 10% Physical resist free points from Blessed Life

Spirit Walker

Spirit Walker
Heavy Boots (Sacred)
Defense: 696 to 737
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 492
Item Level: 120
+1% Physical Resist per 18% Mana Regeneration
+(50 to 100) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+2 to All Skills
(0 to 40)% Movement Speed
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 1 seconds
-15% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+35% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
Socketed (4)

- Not the best in this setup.

Amulet:

Rare with +Skill, Energy Factor, Cold Spell damage

Black Dwarf

Black Dwarf
Amulet (Sacred)
Black Dwarf
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 105
+2 to All Skills
20% Cast Speed
20% Hit Recovery
+(15 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(15 to 25)% to Cold Spell Damage
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-(15 to 20)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
+(21 to 29) to Supernova
Total Character Defense (30 to 40)%
-5 to Light Radius

- skills, cold damage

The Tesseract

The Tesseract
Amulet (Sacred)
The Tesseract
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 105
+2 to All Skills
25% Cast Speed
+(1 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(1 to 30)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(1 to 30)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(1 to 30)% to Poison Spell Damage
-(1 to 20)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(1 to 20)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-(1 to 20)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(1 to 20)% to Enemy Poison Resistance

- skills, cold damage

Rings:

Rare with: Skill, Energy Factor, Cold Spell damage

Ouroboros

Ouroboros
Ring (Sacred)
Ouroboros
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 120
+1 to All Skills
(-15 to 25)% to Strength
(-15 to 25)% to Dexterity
(-15 to 25)% to Energy
(-15 to 25)% to Vitality

- With good Vita and Energy roll (Divine Apparition Damage doesnt scale with Vita, but energy)

Switch:

Pax Mystica (Xis)

Pax Mystica
Staves
'NeXis'
Runeword Level: 120
+13 to All Skills
+15% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(20 to 37) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(55 to 66)%
(61 to 80)% Magic Find
Cannot be Unsocketed

- +all skills for prebuff.

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: (0.1 per Dexterity)%
+(150 to 200) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
5% Chance to cast level 50 Slayer on Death Blow
+(9 to 10) to All Skills
+(10 to 20)% Bonus to Energy Factor
50% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(21 to 25)% to Spell Damage
15% to Energy
+2.5 to Energy (Based on Character Level)
+100 Life Regenerated per Second
+(30 to 50) Mana after each Kill
Socketed (4)

- +all skills for prebuff.

Shamanka

Shamanka
Long Staff (Sacred)
Two-Hand Damage: 56 to 58
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 203
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.1 per Dexterity)%
+(3 to 6) to Sorceress Skill Levels
45% Cast Speed
45% Hit Recovery
+50% Damage to Undead
+(21 to 25)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(6 to 16) to Bloodlust
Maximum Life (31 to 40)%
Lightning Resist +(50 to 70)%
Fire Resist +(50 to 70)%
Socketed (4)

- but its better to just keep
Qarak's Will

Qarak's Will
Giant Sword (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: (150 - 163) to (233 - 246)
Two-Hand Damage: (206 - 225) to (285 - 305)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 480
Item Level: 105
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.26 per Strength)%
6% Chance to cast level 40 Pentagram on Melee Attack
15% Chance to cast level 34 Spike Nova on Melee Attack
10% Chance to cast level 36 Bloodlust on Kill
+(50 to 100)% Bonus Damage to Bloodlust
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Damage
Adds 50-125 damage
Adds 167-334 fire damage
+(26 to 38)% to Fire Spell Damage
5% Reanimate as: Flesh Clan
+(100 to 250) Life after each Kill
Socketed (4)

on mercenary.

Socketables: Zod crafted jewels

[bapcja]

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

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[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)

Ensi
Paladin Spears
'SoXis'
Runeword Level: 120
40% Chance to cast level 60 Cataclysm on Melee Attack
100% Attack Speed
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Damage
Adds 250-375 fire damage
+3% to Poison Spell Damage
Hit Blinds Target +(2 to 3)
Cannot be Unsocketed

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)

Victory
Body Armors
'ShXis'
Runeword Level: 120
10% Chance to cast level 63 Countdown on Melee Attack
250% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(26 to 38)% to Spell Damage
+(51 to 70) to Strength
+(41 to 60) to Dexterity
+(41 to 60) to Vitality
+(41 to 60) to Energy
(41 to 60)% Magic Find
+3 to Light Radius
Cannot be Unsocketed

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)

Pax Mystica
Staves
'NeXis'
Runeword Level: 120
+13 to All Skills
+15% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(20 to 37) to Blink
Elemental Resists +(55 to 66)%
(61 to 80)% Magic Find
Cannot be Unsocketed

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: (0.1 per Dexterity)%
+(150 to 200) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
5% Chance to cast level 50 Slayer on Death Blow
+(9 to 10) to All Skills
+(10 to 20)% Bonus to Energy Factor
50% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(21 to 25)% to Spell Damage
15% to Energy
+2.5 to Energy (Based on Character Level)
+100 Life Regenerated per Second
+(30 to 50) 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)

Demhe
Maces, Scepters
Except Hammers
'ZoXis'
Runeword Level: 120
25% Chance to cast level 55 Plague Avatar on Melee Attack
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Damage
+(126 to 250) to Maximum Damage
Stun Attack
+(39 to 45)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(39 to 45)% to Poison Spell Damage
-(39 to 45)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(39 to 45)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
Slows Melee Target by 5%
+(101 to 250) Mana on Striking
Cannot be Unsocketed

for this build ? seems decent for pierce

[TheError]

are u recomend

Demhe (Xis)

Demhe
Maces, Scepters
Except Hammers
'ZoXis'
Runeword Level: 120
25% Chance to cast level 55 Plague Avatar on Melee Attack
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Damage
+(126 to 250) to Maximum Damage
Stun Attack
+(39 to 45)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(39 to 45)% to Poison Spell Damage
-(39 to 45)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(39 to 45)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
Slows Melee Target by 5%
+(101 to 250) Mana on Striking
Cannot be Unsocketed

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.