The Neutralidin - From Zero to Absolut(ion) Hero

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The Neutralidin
From Zero to Absolut(ion) Hero


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Hey! I'm GameFan, and I've been playing Median on-and-off for the better part of the last 6-8 years(mostly SP tho). Even from Vanilla D2 my all time favourite class is the paladin, and since 2.0 launched I've been having the time of my life with this build, so I wanted to share it with as many people as possible. I also stream my character on Twitch(https://www.twitch.tv/gamefan310/YouTube(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrYxzLcHqgMca_tyfomobJw). Currently I'm Lv138, somewhat on the min-maxing side, 100% SSF.

The goal of this guide is to go through most, if not all options for items while leveling, mid-game, end-game, skill choices, mercenary and every chance where you have a chance to upgrade your build, or play it differently. Building your character up from just level 1 to your first Uber to farming the hardest content with relative ease.

LEVELING

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This build excels at going through normal/nighmatre. This is thanks to you buffs giving all sorts of useful stats like high regen, defense and life. With Absolution, our new tool to destroy, you'll be able to cut through mobs like hot knife through butter, and bosses don't stand more chance either.
Leveling Gear:

Weapon:
Vindicatress

Vindicatress
Angel Star (4)
One-Hand Damage: 5 to 8
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 55 to 58
Item Level: 12
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
1% Chance to cast level 2 Celerity when Struck
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
10% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(6 to 8)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 30) to Energy
Fire Resist +(21 to 30)%
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(6 to 10)%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 13 to 19
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 26
Required Strength: 80 to 84
Item Level: 29
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 6 Celerity when Struck
+(1 to 2) to Paladin Skill Levels
30% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(11 to 13)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(41 to 50) to Energy
Fire Resist +(41 to 50)%
4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(16 to 20)%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 29 to 39
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 143 to 151
Item Level: 49
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 10 Celerity when Struck
+(2 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
50% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(16 to 18)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(61 to 70) to Energy
Fire Resist +(61 to 70)%
7% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(26 to 30)%
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: 33 to 46
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 265 to 282
Item Level: 85
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 12 Celerity when Struck
+(3 to 4) to Paladin Skill Levels
60% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(18 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(71 to 80) to Energy
Fire Resist +(71 to 80)%
10% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (3)

will be your best option, since it gives everything you need: Skill Level, Phys/Magic dmg, Energy and even some fire res and a reanimate, which can come handy. A decent option could be
Voidstream

Voidstream
Grand Scepter (4)
One-Hand Damage: 6 to 7
Required Level: 4
Required Dexterity: 40
Item Level: 6
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+1 to Amazon Skill Levels
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
5% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(6 to 8)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Lightning Spell Damage
Slows Attacker by (3 to 5)%
Regenerate Mana +(21 to 25)%
Physical Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 13 to 15
Required Level: 23
Required Dexterity: 67
Item Level: 25
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+2 to Amazon Skill Levels
+2 to Paladin Skill Levels
15% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(11 to 13)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
Slows Attacker by (9 to 11)%
Regenerate Mana +(31 to 35)%
Physical Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 20 to 30
Required Level: 41
Required Dexterity: 139
Item Level: 46
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+3 to Amazon Skill Levels
+3 to Paladin Skill Levels
25% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(16 to 18)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Lightning Spell Damage
Slows Attacker by (15 to 17)%
Regenerate Mana +(41 to 45)%
Physical Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: 30 to 35
Required Level: 51
Required Dexterity: 279
Item Level: 80
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+4 to Amazon Skill Levels
+4 to Paladin Skill Levels
30% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(18 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Lightning Spell Damage
Slows Attacker by (18 to 20)%
Regenerate Mana +(46 to 50)%
Physical Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (3)

, as it also gives skill level and spelldamage.

Body Armor:
Lumen Arcana

Lumen Arcana
Body Armors
'Ith'
Runeword Level: 18
+1 to All Skills
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Lightning Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(3 to 8)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(25 to 50)% Enhanced Defense
+2 to Light Radius

is a great starting with +1 All skills, but it doesn't give much else.
Dragon's Blood

Dragon's Blood
Light Plate (4)
Defense: (241 - 284) to (487 - 573)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 33
Item Level: 13
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: 29
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: 50
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)

is my favourite, ads it's a great damage increase, while also giving some Vitality and Life on Demon kill. But using
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)

is also good, since it gives +1 All skills from nightmare, life, stats and even allres.

Helm:
The Allseeing Eye

The Allseeing Eye
Coronet (4)
Defense: 58 to 106
Required Level: 6
Required Dexterity: 17
Item Level: 9
+1 to All Skills
+10% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(31 to 50) Defense
(4 to 5)% to Strength
+3 Mana after each Kill
Socketed (1)
Defense: 144 to 225
Required Level: 23
Required Dexterity: 36
Item Level: 27
+1 to All Skills
+15% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(71 to 90) Defense
(8 to 9)% to Strength
+5 Mana after each Kill
Socketed (2)
Defense: 262 to 399
Required Level: 41
Required Dexterity: 85
Item Level: 48
+2 to All Skills
+20% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(111 to 130) Defense
(12 to 13)% to Strength
+8 Mana after each Kill
Socketed (3)
Defense: 337 to 514
Required Level: 49
Required Dexterity: 183
Item Level: 82
+2 to All Skills
+25% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(131 to 150) Defense
(14 to 15)% to Strength
+10 Mana after each Kill
Socketed (4)

would be your go-to option for damage.
Lavadome

Lavadome
Helm (4)
Defense: (78 - 89) to (115 - 131)
Required Level: 4
Required Strength: 29
Item Level: 7
+(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: 25
+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: 46
+(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: 81
+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)

is also decent, with up to +2 All skills and life,
although the fire res might go to waste since you already have great amounts from
Vindicatress

Vindicatress
Angel Star (4)
One-Hand Damage: 5 to 8
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 55 to 58
Item Level: 12
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
1% Chance to cast level 2 Celerity when Struck
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
10% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(6 to 8)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 30) to Energy
Fire Resist +(21 to 30)%
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(6 to 10)%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 13 to 19
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 26
Required Strength: 80 to 84
Item Level: 29
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 6 Celerity when Struck
+(1 to 2) to Paladin Skill Levels
30% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(11 to 13)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(41 to 50) to Energy
Fire Resist +(41 to 50)%
4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(16 to 20)%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 29 to 39
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 143 to 151
Item Level: 49
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 10 Celerity when Struck
+(2 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
50% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(16 to 18)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(61 to 70) to Energy
Fire Resist +(61 to 70)%
7% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(26 to 30)%
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: 33 to 46
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 265 to 282
Item Level: 85
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 12 Celerity when Struck
+(3 to 4) to Paladin Skill Levels
60% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(18 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(71 to 80) to Energy
Fire Resist +(71 to 80)%
10% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (3)

.

Shield:If you get a bit lucky, a
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

can give a lot until you eventually get your
Thunderhead

Thunderhead
Heraldic Shield (4)
Defense: (172 - 199) to (385 - 438)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 5
Required Strength: 25
Item Level: 9
(11 to 20)% Block Speed
+(21 to 30)% Damage to Vessel of Justice
+(21 to 30)% Damage to Vessel of Retribution
+(31 to 60)% Enhanced Defense
+(51 to 150) Defense
+(51 to 150) Defense vs. Melee
Lightning Resist +25%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (592 - 662) to (992 - 1117)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 23
Required Strength: 50
Item Level: 27
(21 to 30)% Block Speed
+(31 to 40)% Damage to Vessel of Justice
+(31 to 40)% Damage to Vessel of Retribution
+(61 to 90)% Enhanced Defense
+(201 to 300) Defense
+(201 to 300) Defense vs. Melee
Lightning Resist +50%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1309 - 1455) to (2096 - 2346)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 40
Required Strength: 175
Item Level: 47
(31 to 40)% Block Speed
+(41 to 50)% Damage to Vessel of Justice
+(41 to 50)% Damage to Vessel of Retribution
+(91 to 120)% Enhanced Defense
+(351 to 450) Defense
+(351 to 450) Defense vs. Melee
Lightning Resist +75%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (2012 - 2211) to (3183 - 3522)
Chance to Block: 2%
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 49
Required Strength: 350
Item Level: 82
(41 to 50)% Block Speed
+(51 to 60)% Damage to Vessel of Justice
+(51 to 60)% Damage to Vessel of Retribution
+(121 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
+(501 to 600) Defense
+(501 to 600) Defense vs. Melee
Lightning Resist +100%
Socketed (4)

, which is great both for offense with vessel dmg% and defense. Personally, I used
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: 12
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: 29
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: 50
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: 85
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)

, as it gives huge resistance bonus, since damage was covered for me in other itemslots.

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

is really good starting option, mostly because you'll be looking for resist/stat fixing in your belt slot. Most likely you'll get an Honorific Belt to equip your first Sacred items with Strength MOs.
Moonwrap

Moonwrap
Sash (4)
Defense: (16 - 18) to (20 - 21)
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 25
Item Level: 1
5% Cast Speed
+3% to Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(11 to 15)%
Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: (119 - 129) to (131 - 141)
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 50
Item Level: 20
15% Cast Speed
+9% to Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(21 to 25)%
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (331 - 353) to (370 - 395)
Required Level: 35
Required Strength: 125
Item Level: 41
25% Cast Speed
+15% to Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(31 to 35)%
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (493 - 524) to (542 - 576)
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 250
Item Level: 72
30% Cast Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
Lightning Resist +(36 to 40)%
Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)

also comes handy with Spell damage% and Cold-Lighning res.

Gloves: Here I'd also use a pair of Honorific Gloves for Resist/Stat fixing. Using a
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%

is a nice alternative with +2 All skills and max Fire Res%. I also want to mention
Vilehand

Vilehand
Leather Gloves (4)
Defense: 6 to 8
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 25
Item Level: 1
+(3 to 5)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(6 to 10)% to Poison Spell Damage
Poison Length Reduced by (31 to 35)%
Socketed (1)
Defense: 70 to 75
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 50
Item Level: 20
+(0 to 1) to All Skills
+(6 to 8)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(11 to 15)% to Poison Spell Damage
Poison Length Reduced by (36 to 40)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 176 to 184
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 175
Item Level: 40
+1 to All Skills
+(8 to 10)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(16 to 20)% to Poison Spell Damage
Poison Length Reduced by (41 to 45)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 243 to 258
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 350
Item Level: 72
+1 to All Skills
+(11 to 13)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(21 to 25)% to Poison Spell Damage
Poison Length Reduced by (46 to 50)%
Socketed (4)

as it can give you +1 Allskills, but nothing besides that. But it can be socketed/MO'd, so if you want to go hard on Allskills, go for it.

Boots: Either
Rabbit's Foot

Rabbit's Foot
Boots (4)
Defense: 8 to 14
Required Level: 1
Required Strength: 21
Item Level: 1
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+10% to Spell Damage
+5 Maximum Stamina
(1 to 5)% Gold Find
(1 to 5)% Magic Find
Requirements -15%
Socketed (1)
Defense: 75 to 88
Required Level: 17
Required Strength: 35
Item Level: 20
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+12% to Spell Damage
+10 Maximum Stamina
(5 to 10)% Gold Find
(5 to 10)% Magic Find
Requirements -30%
Socketed (2)
Defense: 184 to 215
Required Level: 34
Required Strength: 96
Item Level: 40
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+16% to Spell Damage
+15 Maximum Stamina
(15 to 20)% Gold Find
(15 to 20)% Magic Find
Requirements -45%
Socketed (3)
Defense: 258 to 296
Required Level: 43
Required Strength: 140
Item Level: 71
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
+20% to Spell Damage
+20 Maximum Stamina
(25 to 30)% Gold Find
(25 to 30)% Magic Find
Requirements -60%
Socketed (4)

or
Wake of Destruction

Wake of Destruction
Greaves (4)
Defense: (90 - 102) to (135 - 152)
Required Level: 9
Required Strength: 17
Item Level: 16
+(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: 32
+(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: 51
+(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: 86
+(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)

are great, since both give you spell damage. Getting high movement speed is important(at least for me), since it makes maneuvering easier, but the second item gives potentially more damage with energy and spell focus%, but in leveling, it's most likely not going to get used.

Other items: For rings, you probably just use any ring you find with either resist, or stats/life. If you feel like you have a lot of Crystals to burn or get lucky, a pair of
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%

is nice here. For amulets, Oil of Luck crafting for +1 All skills is the way to go, but with some Crystals and luck, you could get an
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

for up to +3 All skills.

Mystic Orbs: Phys/Magic Spell damage > Resists/Stats.

Sockets: Perfect Diamonds in weapons/gear for strength(mostly for early hell), Perfect gems for resist /Tal runes for damage in every other slot.

Stats:Strength enough to get your gear on, then 40%Vit/60% Energy.

Skills: Vessel of Retribution will be you main passive damage, since it shoots twice as fast as Judgement, maxing that should be your priority. Getting Absolution as soon as possible will let you deal with greater packs of enemies, and melt bosses.Important to know, any damage increase in Vessel of Retribution/Vessel of Judgement will increase your damage for Absolution, Retribution have a 120% damage effect, meaning it's even better to max that. Veneration of Justice and Ward of Fate are going to help you out a lot, but be aware, Ward of Fate will give you -40% movespeed when you don't have points into the respective upgrade passive next to it.

Early Hell

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You'll slowly start to get your early Sacred items(Make sure you do the Gibdin quests in Act 3, as they give shrines which will be useful from this point). But the fact we are in Hell doesn't mean we can't use our Tier Uniques.

Weapon:
Vindicatress

Vindicatress
Angel Star (4)
One-Hand Damage: 5 to 8
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 55 to 58
Item Level: 12
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
1% Chance to cast level 2 Celerity when Struck
+1 to Paladin Skill Levels
10% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(6 to 8)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(21 to 30) to Energy
Fire Resist +(21 to 30)%
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(6 to 10)%
Socketed (1)
One-Hand Damage: 13 to 19
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 26
Required Strength: 80 to 84
Item Level: 29
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 6 Celerity when Struck
+(1 to 2) to Paladin Skill Levels
30% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(11 to 13)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(41 to 50) to Energy
Fire Resist +(41 to 50)%
4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(16 to 20)%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 29 to 39
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 143 to 151
Item Level: 49
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 10 Celerity when Struck
+(2 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
50% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(16 to 18)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(61 to 70) to Energy
Fire Resist +(61 to 70)%
7% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(26 to 30)%
Socketed (3)
One-Hand Damage: 33 to 46
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 265 to 282
Item Level: 85
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
2% Chance to cast level 12 Celerity when Struck
+(3 to 4) to Paladin Skill Levels
60% Cast Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(18 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(18 to 20)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(71 to 80) to Energy
Fire Resist +(71 to 80)%
10% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Requirements -(31 to 35)%
Socketed (3)

is such a good item it'll be your #1 weapon until you get one of your lategame options.

Body Armor:
Dragonheart


Dragonheart
Body Armors
'OhmThulFal'
Runeword Level: 70
+2 to All Skills
30% Attack Speed
30% Cast Speed
30% Block Speed
45% Hit Recovery
+1.625% Enhanced Defense (Based on Character Level)
5% to Dexterity
+(550 to 650) to Life
Cold Resist +25%

is really good with +2 All skills and a huge life bonus. the best would be to 6 socket an item , and use some basic Fal rune Crafted Jewel with with Spell Damage/Life/Vitality stats. Eerie/Enchanted Crafted chest piece is also good +2 All skills, 15+% Phys damage (only when using Enchanted Shrine), Energy and Energy%(Eerie Shrine). From Eerie Shrine craft + Shrine Blessing you can get up to 120 Spell focus, which is a separate 12% damage increase.It is nice to have, but we'll focus on this stat in end-game mostly.

Helm:
The Allseeing Eye

The Allseeing Eye
Coronet (4)
Defense: 58 to 106
Required Level: 6
Required Dexterity: 17
Item Level: 9
+1 to All Skills
+10% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(31 to 50) Defense
(4 to 5)% to Strength
+3 Mana after each Kill
Socketed (1)
Defense: 144 to 225
Required Level: 23
Required Dexterity: 36
Item Level: 27
+1 to All Skills
+15% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(71 to 90) Defense
(8 to 9)% to Strength
+5 Mana after each Kill
Socketed (2)
Defense: 262 to 399
Required Level: 41
Required Dexterity: 85
Item Level: 48
+2 to All Skills
+20% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(111 to 130) Defense
(12 to 13)% to Strength
+8 Mana after each Kill
Socketed (3)
Defense: 337 to 514
Required Level: 49
Required Dexterity: 183
Item Level: 82
+2 to All Skills
+25% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(131 to 150) Defense
(14 to 15)% to Strength
+10 Mana after each Kill
Socketed (4)

is still decent with gems/ MO's but a Eerie/Enchanted Crafted paladin helm will do you wonders, with up to +4 Paladin skills, 10+% Phys Spell damage, Spell Focus, Energy and Energy%(Eerie Craft) / More Phys Spell damage(Enchanted Craft).

Shield:Eerie/Enchanted Crafted with +4 Paladin skills, 10+% Phys Spell damage, Spell Focus, Energy and Energy%(Eerie Craft). You can also get Level 1 Bear stance, which greatly boosts your Phys Resistance, but it's a rare mod, so I'd just go for that stats mentioned above.

Belts: Eerie/Enchanted Crafted belt with +2 Paladin Skills, 10+% Phys Spell damage, Energy is your go to. In case you need Physical Resist,
Truce

Truce
Belts
'Jah'
Runeword Level: 80
5% Combat Speeds
Stun Attack
Slows Attacker by 5%
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
Physical Resist 10%

can help you out with 10%.

Gloves: Either using a
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%

with 4 sockets, 2 Fal Crafted Jewels, or just a pair of Honorific Gloves with Phys Spell damage, Spell Focus, Resist(if needed), Strength(For Sacred items), Energy will do.

Boots:
Wake of Destruction

Wake of Destruction
Greaves (4)
Defense: (90 - 102) to (135 - 152)
Required Level: 9
Required Strength: 17
Item Level: 16
+(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: 32
+(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: 51
+(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: 86
+(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)

is still very good with finally getting a use out of the %Spell Focus stat. Getting a Eerie/Enchanted Crafted pair of Boots with High movement speed, Life, Resist(if needed), Spell Focus, Energy and Energy%(Eerie Craft) or Phys Spell damage(Enchanted Craft) is what will get you further.

Ring: Getting a Rare with +1 Allskills and some Phys Spell damage% is your ideal option. Make sure to use Oil of Luck for that 5% extra spell damage.

Amulet: A Rare amulet with +3-4 All Skills and some Phys Spell damage, maybe even Doom on kill(rare), or a
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)%

with +4 all skills from Oil of Luck. The best is, that this amulet can be made from upgrading amulets with Arcane Crystals, although a bit rare.

Mystic Orbs, Stats, Sockets: Same as before.

Skills. Vessel of Judgement should be maxed out with Solstice and Equinox. When getting to Level 90, you'll get Resurrect which will boost your damage quite nicely. The Ennead Quest will get you Divine Apparition, which is one of the most useful skills we get, as it gives us a low cooldown teleport with freeze. What else do you need from a Teleport? Also getting Ward of Fate to max should be your next priority, as Masteries don't really give us a lot yet(YET!).

With this gearset, you should be able to get into early Ubers, and slowly piece together your End-Game items.

End Game(from SU's to min-maxing)

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We get to the exciting part: Getting our final pieces of items, and starting to put some serious work into the build.Even tho our damage is fine so far, with good gear you'll see your power skyrocket, absolutely wrecking earlier dungeons, speedfarming bosses for trophies. I personally enjoy the

Yaerius' Grey Omen

Yaerius' Grey Omen
(Paladin Neutral Set)

Yaerius' Simulacrum
Yaerius' Mediation
Yaerius' Untruth
Yaerius' Alembic

Set Bonus with 2 or more set items:
+2 to Paladin Skill Levels
+20% to Spell Damage

Set Bonus with 3 or more set items:
+50% Damage to Vessel of Justice
+50% Damage to Vessel of Retribution
50% Bonus to Defense

Set Bonus with complete set:
Vindicate: +200% Duration
+30% Damage to Vessel of Justice
+30% Damage to Vessel of Retribution
+5000 Defense
+250 to all Attributes
+1000 to Life

a lot, since it gives some extra utility such as 90 second Vindicate duration, tons of life and Vessel Damage%, but I'll list some other alternatives as well.

Weapon:
Dead Lake's Lady

Dead Lake's Lady
Grand Scepter (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 36 to 40
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 449
Item Level: 105
Dexterity Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Dexterity)%
+4 to Amazon Skill Levels
+4 to Paladin Skill Levels
+200 Spell Focus
50% Block Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+(21 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(21 to 25)% to Lightning Spell Damage
(21 to 25)% to Strength
(21 to 25)% to Dexterity
(21 to 25)% to Energy
Regenerate Mana +25%
Socketed (3)

. Without a doubt amazing weapon, giving us everything we desire. Other notable options are
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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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: (0.11 per Strength)%
4% Chance to cast level 53 Glacial Nova on Death Blow
4% Chance to cast level 53 Supernova on Death Blow
+(3 to 4) to All Skills
+200 Spell Focus
+(31 to 40)% to Spell Damage
-(28 to 35)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+(200 to 250) to Mana
Requirements +100%
Socketed (3)

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The Angiris Star

The Angiris Star
Angel Star (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 55 to 58
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 602
Item Level: 120
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
Vessel of Retribution: 0.7% Damage Leeched as Life
3% Chance to cast level 40 Death Ripple on Death Blow
+(4 to 6) to Paladin Skill Levels
20% Movement Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+30% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
-50% to Fire Spell Damage
-50% to Lightning Spell Damage
-50% to Cold Spell Damage
-50% to Poison Spell Damage
(5 to 20)% to Vitality
(5 to 20)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Socketed (3)

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Oris' Herald



Oris' Herald
Scepters
'ArcIgnVenFulGlaGul'
Runeword Level: 100
Orb Effects Applied to this Item are Doubled
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
+5% Bonus to Spell Focus
15% Attack Speed
35% Cast Speed
+(15 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(30 to 35) to Magic Missiles
+1000 Defense
25% to Energy
Physical Resist 10%

. These items are all great, but every one of them is missing an important damage stat, either Energy% or Spell Focus, which will turn into an up to 20% overall damage loss.

Body Armor:
Yaerius' Simulacrum

Yaerius' Simulacrum
Breast Plate (Sacred)
Defense: (7484 - 8204) to (8504 - 9329)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 1
20% Cast Speed
+30% Damage to Vessel of Justice
+30% Damage to Vessel of Retribution
+(172 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+500 Defense
Physical Resist (5 to 10)%
+(50 to 100) Life after each Kill
(51 to 75)% Bonus to Defense
Socketed (6)


Yaerius' Grey Omen
(Paladin Neutral Set)

is your go to, because of the set bonus. Try to aim for as close to 10% Phys resist as possible. If you don't go for the set bonus way, you can also Eerie Craft yourself a chest piece with +2 All Skills, Spell Focus, Energy and Energy%. With Shrine blessing you can get up to 120 Spell Focus, which is a great source of damage, and will probably outshine phys/magic spell damage%. You can also try
Natalya's Deception

Natalya's Deception
Quilted Armor (Sacred)
Defense: 2263 to 2331
Required Level: 80
Required Strength: 500
Item Level: 120
Orb Effects Applied to this Item are Quadrupled
Socketed (6)

for funs with spell focus and phys/magic spell damage% MOs, but you are missing out on skill levels, and other useful stats like resist or life.

Helm:
Yaerius' Untruth

Yaerius' Untruth
Great Helm (Sacred)
Defense: (3408 - 3834) to (3722 - 4187)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 781
Item Level: 1
+(1 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
10% Movement Speed
+15% Damage to Vessel of Justice
+15% Damage to Vessel of Retribution
+(140 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
+50 Life Regenerated per Second
Maximum Mana +10%
Requirements +25%
Socketed (4)


Yaerius' Grey Omen
(Paladin Neutral Set)

for the set bonus. Try to get one with +3 All skills roll. Alternative options could be an Eerie Crafted Paladin helm with +4 Paladin Skills, Spell Focus, Energy, Energy%. For uniques,
Veil of the Tainted Sun

Veil of the Tainted Sun
Blackguard Helm (Sacred)
Defense: (3042 - 3434) to (3680 - 4093)
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Dexterity: 387
Item Level: 120
+(3 to 4) to Paladin Skill Levels
+150 Spell Focus
+(35 to 40)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(25 to 30)% to Fire Spell Damage
-(20 to 25)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(10 to 15) to Pentagram
+(160 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
+(500 to 1000) Defense
Physical Resist -6%
1% Reanimate as: Random Monster
Socketed (4)

is an absolute beast with up to +4 Paladin skills, 150 Spell focus and high phys/magic dmg%. The only problem being, that this item is an SSU, meaning it only drops from zones with monster level 119+.

Shields:
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 Annihilation on Death Blow
+(2 to 3) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(30 to 40)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
-(15 to 25)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
+(130 to 170)% Enhanced Defense
(5 to 15)% to Energy
Maximum Mana +(5 to 15)%
Requirements +75%
Socketed (4)

with +3 Paladin skills, 40% Phys Spell damage and as close to 15% energy as possible is a decent enough item, but your Eerie Crafted and Blessed Paladin Shield should be easier to make, and can provide more damage. But the absolute best shield, the MVP here is
The Collector

The Collector
Bone Shield (Sacred)
Defense: 965 to 1119
Chance to Block: Class%
Required Level: 110
Required Dexterity: 527
Item Level: 120
Gematria
(Bonus per Socketed Great/Elemental Runes)
+1 to All Skills
+10 Life after each Kill
+25% Bonus to Defense
+8% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
Orb Effects Applied to this Item are Doubled
Socketed (6)

. This item is insane. Up to 6 Skills, 48% Phys Spell damage(Without MO's), 150% Total Character Defense it just blows every other competitor out of the water. The only downside is that it's an SSU, and a rare one too, so this is one of the must have chase items. You want to get Magic Teganze runes/Ghal Great runes for most damage(i got a really lucky drop while trying Spirit world https://youtu.be/RpmcZv1EeNQ?t=11856).

Belt:
Yaerius' Alembic

Yaerius' Alembic
Light Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (2202 - 2752) to (2286 - 2857)
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 825
Item Level: 1
+(41 to 50) Spell Focus
+15% Damage to Vessel of Justice
+15% Damage to Vessel of Retribution
+(21 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(1 to 3) to Veneration of Justice (Paladin Only)
+(1 to 3) to Ward of Fate (Paladin Only)
+(100 to 150)% Enhanced Defense
(31 to 40)% to Energy
Requirements +50%
Socketed (2)


Yaerius' Grey Omen
(Paladin Neutral Set)

for the set bonus. The rolls don't really matter here, but of course getting higher Spell focus and Spell damage means more damage, simple as that. Easy starter could be an Eerie Crafted Belt with +2 Paladin Skills, Spell Focus, Energy, Energy% and Life.Other honorable mentions for this slot are
Lunar Eclipse

Lunar Eclipse
Light Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (2091 - 2422) to (2171 - 2514)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 550
Item Level: 120
+2 to All Skills
+(51 to 60) Spell Focus
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)

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Ashaera's Armor

Ashaera's Armor
Belt (Sacred)
Defense: 1687 to 1760
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 575
Item Level: 105
+(21 to 25) Spell Focus
+(11 to 15)% to Spell Damage
+500 Defense
(11 to 15)% to Energy
Elemental Resists +(10 to 15)%
Physical Resist 10%
Socketed (2)

or even
Lilith's Temptation

Lilith's Temptation
Plated Belt (Sacred)
Defense: (3680 - 4089) to (4031 - 4479)
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 105
3% Chance to cast level 2 Time Strike on Striking
+(170 to 200)% Enhanced Defense
-100 to Life
(60 to 100)% Magic Find
Requirements -100%
Socketed (2)

for some non-damage MF piece.

Gloves:
Yaerius' Mediation

Yaerius' Mediation
Light Gauntlets (Sacred)
Defense: 336 to 410
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 600
Item Level: 1
+(0 to 1) to Paladin Skill Levels
+(16 to 20)% to Spell Damage
-200 Defense
(16 to 20)% to Strength
Elemental Resists +20%
Socketed (4)


Yaerius' Grey Omen
(Paladin Neutral Set)

for the set bonus. Make sure it has +1 to Paladin skills, as it can roll 0 for that stat. Other decent item for the non-set version could be
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)

, with it's +2 All Skills, Spell focus and Spell damage it is a nice boost, but it's an SSU, so good luck getting one before your set option.

Boots:
Spirit Walker

Spirit Walker
Heavy Boots (Sacred)
Defense: 696 to 737
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 550
Item Level: 120
+1% Physical Resist per 18% Mana Regeneration
+2 to All Skills
+(50 to 100) Spell Focus
(10 to 40)% Movement Speed
Jitan's Gate Cooldown Reduced by 1 seconds
+35% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
-15% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
Socketed (4)

just tops every other pair of boots here, +2 All skills, up to 100 Spell Focus, 35 Phys/Magic spell damage and even the possibility for phys resistance if you are missing some. But it's a rare item, an SSU, so in the meanwhile you can Eerie Craft yourself something like this

Ring: A nice Rare Ring with +1 All Skills, Spell Focus and Phys/Magic Spell damage can beat your super late game item, the
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%

. Because it doesn't naturally roll with +1 All skills, and it has -2% Phys resistance, it might make you less tanky, and is actually less raw damage than a perfect rare ring, but even those are hard to find. A fun farming item could be
Black Hand Sigil

Black Hand Sigil
Ring
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
4% Chance to cast level 50 Shuriken Flurry on Death Blow
4% Chance to cast level 50 Drakemaw on Death Blow
4% Chance to cast level 50 Doom on Death Blow
Elemental Resists -25%

with it's on-death procs scaling from your damage, it can make clearing Duncraig even easier. Be careful with the -25% Elemental Resistance tho.

Amulets:
Vizjerei's Necklace

Vizjerei's Necklace
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 3) to All Skills
+(20 to 30)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
(10 to 20)% to Energy
Maximum Mana +10%
+(25 to 50) Life after each Kill

is your BiS by far here. Try to get one with +3 All Skill base, then upgrade it with an Oil of Greater Luck from Act 1 Side areas. Other options could be
Death Ward

Death Ward
Amulet
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 105
+(1 to 3) to All Skills
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Poison Resist +30%
Poison Length Reduced by 30%
30% Curse Length Reduction

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Lamen of the Archbishop

Lamen of the Archbishop
Amulet
Required Level: 110
Item Level: 120
Orb Effects Applied to this Item are Doubled
+4 to All Skills

or even
In For The Kill

In For The Kill
Amulet
Required Level: 100
Item Level: 120
2% Chance to cast level 20 Widowmaker on Kill
2% Chance to cast level 20 APF-20 'Maelstrom' MkI on Kill
2% Chance to cast level 20 Thunder Hammer Nova on Kill
20% Movement Speed
Elemental Resists -20%
(25 to 50)% Magic Find

for the fun on-death blow proc style.

MOs: Phys-Magic Spell damage > Spell Focus. The rest depends on what you need, it could be hit-recovery for your 86 Breakpoint, or Resist. You could also get some MF here, but with the first two options we already add +40 Req. Levels, which is a lot more than you can "Afford". For uniques MO's , armor ones are
Lodestone

Lodestone
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
+5% to Spell Damage
Requirements +10%
+10 Required Level

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Auriel's Focus

Auriel's Focus
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
+2% Bonus to Spell Focus
+25% Enhanced Defense
+15 to Energy
Poison Length Reduced by 5%
+10 Required Level

, for Weapons it's
Uldyssian's Spirit

Uldyssian's Spirit
Mystic Orb

Right-Click to Apply
+15 Spell Focus
+30% Damage to Demons
+3% to Spell Damage
+10 Required Level

. But these are so rare, that if you play on SSF, you might not consider these as viable options.

Sockets: Fal Rune crafted jewels with +Spell Focus, 3-4% Physical magical Spell damage, Energy% and Life would be perfect, but just getting the first two stats is hard enough on its own. Having Spell focus is more important than having higher phys/magic spell damage. You can also fix your resists from jewels as well as getting Faster Hit Recovery for your breakpoints, but it's totally optional.

Skill tree as of Lv 138: .

Min-Maxing:

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This section is for in what order, and what upgrade you should get, assuming you have the right items to begin with.

Oils: Oil of Conjuration from Act 5 Side ares for the Weapon, giving you 10% Spell damage with 40% upgrade chance. Oil of Greater Luck from Act 1 Side ares for Ring for 5% spell damage, +1 All skills on amulets with 40% upgrade chance. Use this over the ones from the NPCs. Make sure your items don't have the "Already Upgraded" text to use this recipe.

Getting Perfect Early Charms: It's not difficult to get a 10%/20%
Scroll of Kings

Scroll of Kings
Required Level: 110
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(8 to 10)% to Spell Damage
(16 to 20)% to All Attributes

from the Level 110 Binding of Baal, but it makes a difference. It might seem like a small number difference in numbers, but those add up over a lot of imperfect charms.

Early Trophies: Once you get used to running those early dungeons, you might as well farm out some easy but still powerful trophies, like
Tran Athulua Trophy

Tran Athulua Trophy
Cube with the Sunstone of the Gods to Add Bonus
Physical Resist 5%
- Askari Valor -

,
Quov Tsin Trophy

Quov Tsin Trophy
Cube with the Silver Seal of Ureh to Add Bonus
+10% to Spell Damage
- Virtuosity of the Elements -

and
Judgement Day Trophy

Judgement Day Trophy
Cube with the Crystalline Flame Medallion to Add Bonus
5% to All Attributes
- Divine Mandate -

, as these are easily farmable with a bit of experience, and still give a lot to your character.

Perfect Mid-Game Charms: Getting a good
Soul of Kabraxis

Soul of Kabraxis
Required Level: 120
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
Maximum Fire Resist +(1 to 3)%
Maximum Lightning Resist +(1 to 3)%
Maximum Cold Resist +(1 to 3)%
Maximum Poison Resist +(1 to 3)%

won't make a big difference by itself, but again, small differences do add up over the time. Same goes for
The Sleep

The Sleep
Required Level: 125
Cube with Trophy to Awaken
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Maximum Fire Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Lightning Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Cold Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Poison Resist +(0 to 1)%

and
Riftwalker's Eye

Riftwalker's Eye
Required Level: 105
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
+15% to Experience Gained
Bonus Quest I
(cube charm only on completion)
Defeat the Greater Riftwalker
- without taking damage from the Rift Storm
Bonus Quest II
(cube charm only on completion)
Defeat the Ascendant Riftwalker
- with at least one Frozen Shambler alive
- without taking damage from the Rift Storm

with it's bonus quest for extra life.

Good "Early-End" Charms: Some charms, like
The Book of Lies

The Book of Lies
Required Level: 125
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+(100 to 500) to Life
+(50 to 250) to Mana

have high range on one of the rolls, getting a good one will make you a lot stronger, making the rest of your farming a lot more smoother.

"Early-End" Trophies: Getting an
Astrogha Trophy

Astrogha Trophy
Cube with Astrogha's Venom Stinger to Add Bonus
-5% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
- Web of Deception -

for
The Sleep

The Sleep
Required Level: 125
Cube with Trophy to Awaken
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Maximum Fire Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Lightning Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Cold Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Poison Resist +(0 to 1)%

is one of your best options, as it gives +1 all skills, and even some slow target.
The Void Trophy

The Void Trophy
Cube with Books of Kalan to Add Bonus:
+1 to All Skills
- Axioms of Equilibrium -

also gives +1 all skill, but it'll be a challenging grind.

"Possible Charms" - Getting your 130 Charms with this character is possible, but Archbishop Laz and the Ascended Riftwalker will really make you work for your money, especially the upgraded Ascended Riftwalker Charm.

Level 140: You need this level to max out both Phys/Magic Spell damage and Spell Focus Mystic Orbs on every piece of gear you have. Getting Energy MO's is somewhat pointless as it just doesn't give enough for you to go for the extra level req.

Lottery Upgrades: Cubing a
Idol of Vanity

Idol of Vanity
Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Unlocks Mastery Skill: Continuity
15% Combat Speeds

with your Set/Unique armors gives you a small chance to give a bonus +2% Max HP, which could come handy. For Rings this recipe needs
Spirit Trance Herb

Spirit Trance Herb
Required Level: 115
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
10% Attack Speed
10% Cast Speed
(21 to 150)% Bonus to Attack Rating
+(2 to 4) Life Regenerated per Second

+ Unique/Set Ring for +1 All skills. Far amulets it would give you 5% magic resistance, which is not worth it over the +1 All skill. Keep in mind, you have to chose between the Oil of Greater Luck or the Lottery Upgrade, and that only has a 3% chance to succeed, hence the name Lottery Upgrade.

Book of Cain: If you get lucky, Xazax might drop a Book of Cain, which needs all 6 different monster emblems and the
The Glorious Book of Median

The Glorious Book of Median
Required Level: 130
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
+1 to All Skills
Adds 10-15 Damage
+(24 to 45)% Damage to Demons
Elemental Resists +(5 to 15)%

to give you +1 All skills. The problem is, that these emblems are EXTREMELY rare and hard to come by, so you might want to sink in some hundred hours if you want to get those in SP/SSF. But who knows, you might have the luck to get them on your own.

Awakening: Getting
The Awakening

The Awakening
Full Plate Mail (Sacred)
Defense: 11673 to 14304
Required Level: 130
Required Strength: 690
Item Level: 130
Ethereal
When Cubed with The Sleep, Enables an Additional Awakening
(The Armor will be Disenchanted by the Recipe)
5% Chance to cast level 50 Banish on Death Blow
+(1 to 4) to All Skills
50% Combat Speeds
-(31 to 35)% to Enemy Elemental Resistances
+200% Enhanced Defense
+25 Maximum Stamina
Magic Resist +5%
Socketed (6)

will allow you to upgrade your
The Sleep

The Sleep
Required Level: 125
Cube with Trophy to Awaken
Keep in Inventory to Gain Bonus
Maximum Fire Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Lightning Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Cold Resist +(0 to 1)%
Maximum Poison Resist +(0 to 1)%

one more time, making space for the
Yshari Sanctum Trophy

Yshari Sanctum Trophy
Cube with the Ancient Repositories to Add Bonus
Maximum Life and Mana +5%
- Arcane Guidance -

for 15% spell damage. But the chest piece is an SSSU item, so buckle up if want one. Also get ready to farm Fautzinville, Bremmtown, and Scosglen.

100% Deimoss Charm with upgrade: The Top of the mountain. The Impossible. If you have this, Then you my friend, bow to no one.

Summary:
With potential for a lot of upgrades, keeping you busy for tens if not hundreds of hours, this build has a lot of potential, and will get you to all parts of end-game, while not being a mechanically challenging build. Simple, yet powerful. No doubt this is such a popular build, and I hope I could help you find what you need to take this build to the depths of hell to wreck.


THANKS FOR READING THE GUIDE!
SEE YOU IN SANCTUARY!

[aska771]

Thanks for sharing and guiding.
I have practiced level 1-135, T0 level upgrade speed, normal to hell difficulty without great hindrance. The single output is relatively weak. For those seeking maximum output, the piano player switching skills can't last for a pleasant farm

[Darnix]

is this build able to do T9-10 labs? I don't see any in Ladder

[WARBANDIT30]

is this build able to do T9-10 labs? I don't see any in Ladder

build struggles to hit max res but if you get

The Angiris Star

The Angiris Star
Angel Star (Sacred)
One-Hand Damage: 55 to 58
(Paladin Only)
Required Level: 100
Required Strength: 602
Item Level: 120
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.14 per Strength)%
Vessel of Retribution: 0.7% Damage Leeched as Life
3% Chance to cast level 40 Death Ripple on Death Blow
+(4 to 6) to Paladin Skill Levels
20% Movement Speed
+50% Damage to Undead
+30% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
-50% to Fire Spell Damage
-50% to Lightning Spell Damage
-50% to Cold Spell Damage
-50% to Poison Spell Damage
(5 to 20)% to Vitality
(5 to 20)% to Energy
Maximum Elemental Resists +1%
Socketed (3)

you leech a ton so its possible but way slower than holy caster.
Possible yes but patience is key.

[WARBANDIT30]

ps great guide man just on the leveling phase

Herr Donner

Herr Donner
Long Sword (4)
One-Hand Damage: 6 to 7
Required Level: 8
Required Strength: 58 to 72
Item Level: 12
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+1 to All Skills
+(6 to 10)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(11 to 20) to Energy
Physical Resist 1%
1% Reanimate as: Random Monster
(1 to 5)% Magic Find
Requirements -(1 to 20)%
Socketed (2)
One-Hand Damage: 14 to 16
Required Level: 26
Required Strength: 77 to 97
Item Level: 29
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(16 to 20)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(21 to 30) to Energy
Physical Resist 2%
2% Reanimate as: Random Monster
(6 to 10)% Magic Find
Requirements -(11 to 30)%
Socketed (4)
One-Hand Damage: 28 to 33
Required Level: 45
Required Strength: 140 to 181
Item Level: 50
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+2 to All Skills
+(21 to 25)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(31 to 40) to Energy
Physical Resist 3%
3% Reanimate as: Random Monster
(11 to 15)% Magic Find
Requirements -(16 to 35)%
Socketed (5)
One-Hand Damage: 33 to 39
Required Level: 54
Required Strength: 256 to 337
Item Level: 85
Strength Damage Bonus: (0.11 per Strength)%
+3 to All Skills
+(31 to 35)% to Physical/Magic Spell Damage
+(41 to 50) to Energy
Physical Resist 4%
4% Reanimate as: Random Monster
(16 to 20)% Magic Find
Requirements -(21 to 40)%
Socketed (6)

is pretty great aswell slightly higher damage output and slightly better for cows and sunless sea.

[Ldsnus]

How do I know which skills to go for, am I blind or something

[Demigod]

How do I know which skills to go for, am I blind or something

Look at the endgame spoiler, theres a picture of his skills.

[Ldsnus]

How do I know which skills to go for, am I blind or something

Look at the endgame spoiler, theres a picture of his skills.

cheers mate

[Afysr]

haha the lazydin
nice work

[bibel89]

absolution 20% reduced dmg seems pretty bad