

Unfortunately I'll have to wait for the PS5 version, but the above is the plan. Quick Description This is what I would consider the 'baseline' build, and the gear setup that works for just about every situation Helm: Ber'd Shako Ammy: Maras Weapon: Grief Zerk, MUST BE 40IAS Armor: Enigma, at least a Dusk Shroud, ideally an Archon Plate Shield: Ber'd Upped HoZ Gloves: Fully upped Bloodfist Ring 1: Ravenfrost Ring 2: Open. If you want max defense, get a Vortex Exile. Below, youll find the four best Paladin builds for Diablo:2 Resurrected.

Heres the thing: All of the elite paladin shield bases have effectively the same average damage. Leveling Skills: Start out by using Smite then Zeal as your main attacking skills. For BM smite vs smite, youre gambling on lifetap procs so Cats Eye/ Highlords, exile, and dracs. That's what I always go for in RPGs: character concept first, mechanical advantage/disadvantage considerations second (and only a few considerations for the latter). For GM smite vs smite (no lifetap) the Shako variant is the optimal build. I have a relatively clear vision of who the character is as a person, his/her background, what he/she stands for, etc. This isn't a build based on min/max but instead based on character concept for actual roleplaying motivation. This is a very high Charisma design (I always go for high CHA characters). At Warlock Level 2 I'll choose the Eldritch Invocation "Beguiling Influence", so that I can also get the Persuasion proficiency (I want the latter badly).

Other #2: Starting proficiency will include Intimidation. Sex/Gender & Sexual Preferences: probably male, maybe female, but into girls anyway
