Diablo 2 Auradin Paladin Build

Diablo 2 Lord of Destruction has 7 different character types players can choose from. But right now were going to focus on one in general, the Paladin. The Paladin can be made to deal many different types of damage. But right now we are going to focus on a type of Paladin named the Auradin. This specific build of Paladin uses the offensive aura tree to damage a numerous amount of foes at once. Here is how its done.

Equipment for your Auradin Paladin

Helm- Dream Helm (Io + Jah + Pul) Level 15 Holy Shock Aura is granted by this helm which is one of ur main damage dealers as an Auradin.

Armor/Chestpiece- Dragon Armor (Sur + Lo + Sol) Level 14 Holy Fire Aura is granted by this runeword armor. One of your main damage dealers.

Shield(1)- Dream shield (Io + Jah + Pul) Level 15 Holy Shock Aura is granted by this runeword. this shield will coexist with your helm nicely, making you have 2 holy shock auras, which will allow you to dish out tons of damage.

Shield(2)- Monarch Spirit(Runeword Tal + Thul + Ort + Amn) also a perfect secondary shield due to skill points and and resistances.

Weapon(1) -  Hand of Justice (Sur + Cham + Amn + Lo) Level 16 Holy Fire Aura is granted by this weapon, it stacks with your dragon runeword armor. These four runewords together allow you to have 4 separate auras activated at the same time, dealing massive amounts of elemental damage.

Weapon(2) - Flail Call To Arms(Runeword Amn + Ral + Mal + Ist + Ohm) is by far the best secondary weapon for any character. it allows any character to cast Battle Orders, Battle Command,  and Battle Cry. Those shouts grant +1 to skills and drastically increase your health and mana.

Belt- Verdungo's Hearty Cord (Unique item) is the best belt for a Auradin. it adds good life which increases survivability and also it decreases damage done to you by 15%. All around good belt for an Auradin.

Rings(both) - Stone of Jordan (Unique Item) is the best for an Auradin in my opinion. It grants more mana so that you can charge around more frequently. you may also use 2 Raven Frost's (Unique Item) for the dexterity to help your block rate.

Amulet - Mara's Kaleidoscope(Unique Item) gives 1 to all skills and once again increases resistances and damage output of your paladin.

Boots - Waterwalk(Unique Item) Gives lots of life, more life equals more times you are alive.

Gloves- Dracul’s Grasp (Unique Item) Fantastic life leech. Will help you a lot when your auras are eating your foes alive. They will drastically increase your survivability during large fights.

Skills to upgrade for maximum effeciency 

+20 Resist Fire Aura

+20 Resist Lightning Aura

Conviction you should up this skill until you get about -150% enemy resists

+20 to Salvation Aura

+1 Zeal

+1 Vengeance

+1 Charge

+ Enough to Holy Shield to get 75% block rate when activated.

the rest can go into what ever you desire. Prerequisites will also take up a few skill points.

Stat Points

Now that we know what skills to max out for a Auradin, we must now go on to the stat points.

Strength = Enough to use all your gear. (NO MORE)

Dexterity = Enough for max block while Holy Shield is active.

Vitality = Rest of stats into this.

Energy = None

Inventory Items

What your going to want in your inventory is 9 Grand charms that grant +1 to Offensive Auras.

A hellfire torch that gives +3 to Paladin Skills, and an Annialus small charm that give resistances and +1 to all skills.

Conclusion

With all the gear listed above you should be damn well prepared for hell difficulty and you should have no trouble destroying all enemies in your path. If you find yourself dying quickly get resistance small charms to up your survivability.

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Happy Aurading!