The second one is used for the Runeword Lore later on. The first Helmet is used to put Ral Rune s into. This Shield is used for Ancient's Pledge. Tip: Their Quantity can be restored to maximum by selling and repurchasing them from a Vendor. Used for re-rolling Magic Scepters later.

After acquiring all Runes, make your way to the Catacombs Level 4, where you face the first Act boss, Andariel - Maiden of Anguish.

Be ready for the high Mana cost of Charge by filling up your inventory with Potions.

zeal becomes your primary attack while Charge is used for mobility. At Level 12 you gain access to zeal and Charge.This optional Runeword increases your damage output until the respec, but the el rune is fairly rare, even from The Countess. Also look for a 2 Socketed Scimitar to create Steel at Level 13. Put the Runes into your Stash for storage.Ĭheck Charsi for the 2 Socketed Body Armor, and 2 Socketed Helmet at the start of each run. Find the Waypoint and start farming The Countess inside the Forgotten Tower for the Runes listed in Gear Checklist.

Activate Holy Fire and equip a scimitar in the main Weapon Swap. At Level 6, equip Strangling Gas Potion s into your second Weapon-Swap and throw before you engage Elite Groups.Don't waste your time with individual monsters. From this point onwards, Elite Groups are your primary focus when it comes to killing monsters.Pick up Paladin Shields and check them for 3 Sockets and Resistances.Also check all Ring s and Amulet s for +10% Faster Cast Rate. You need them to re-roll Magic Scepter s later. Important: Pick up every Chipped Gem you come across and put them into your Stash.Add both the Tome of Town Portal, and the Tome of Identify if possible. Return to town, sell the items to Charsi and purchase a Scepter and equip it.Start using Might at Level 2 and Sacrifice against tanky monsters at Level 3. Clear out the Den of Evil and pick up items to sell, like Rings, Amulets, Charms, etc.

Diablo 2 vanilla hardcore paladin build