With the launch of the “Lord of Hatred” expansion, the long-awaited Paladin class has arrived in Sanctuary. This guide provides an efficient and sturdy leveling build to help you master the divine power quickly.

Diablo IV

Phase 1: Levels 1-25 (Establishing Core Loop)

Goal: Unlock core damage skills and resource generation.

  • Basic Skill (Generates 「Conviction」):

    • Swinging Strike (3/3): Your starting skill. Good area. Enhanced -> Combat Swinging Strike for extra healing. Your primary Conviction generator early on.

  • Core Skill (Spends 「Conviction」):

    • Blessed Hammer (5/5): Primary leveling skill. Excellent area damage for clearing packs. Max this first.

    • Take Enhanced -> Sacred Blessed Hammer (bonus damage to Crowd Controlled enemies).

  • Defensive/Mobility Skill:

    • Shield Bash (1 point): Core defensive and mobility tool. Provides dash, damage, and Block Chance. Enhanced Shield Bash (grants Block Chance) is crucial.

  • Key Passives:

    • Divine Mission (Utility): Heal when using skills. Essential for survival while leveling.

    • Fanaticism (Core): Increases maximum Conviction, allowing more consecutive Blessed Hammers.

Leveling Order: Swinging Strike 3 -> Blessed Hammer 1 -> Shield Bash 1 -> Enhanced/Sacred Blessed Hammer -> Key Passives -> Max Blessed Hammer.

Phase 2: Levels 26-50 (Enhancing Defense & Covenant Synergy)

Goal: Integrate the “Covenant” system and add crowd control/utility.

  • Justice Skills (Control/Utility):

    • Consecration (1 point): Powerful ground-based healing and damage zone. Enhanced Consecration (Damage Reduction while standing in it) is a big survival boost.

    • Purify (1 point): Strong crowd control to confuse groups of enemies. Great for elite packs.

  • Courage Skills (Defensive/Team):

    • Sanctuary (1 point): Key survival skill, grants high Block Chance and taunts enemies. Get Enhanced Sanctuary (Damage Reduction on successful Block).

  • Aura Skill:

    • Aura of Resistance (1 point): Passively grants Armor and Resistances. Active provides short “Unstoppable”. The most practical aura for leveling.

  • Covenant Choice – Inquisitor:

    • Recommended leveling Covenant. Your Basic Skill (Swinging Strike) applies Judgment to enemies.

    • Using a Core Skill (Blessed Hammer) on judged enemies detonates the Judgment early for extra area damage and grants you a buff. This synergy greatly increases clear speed and burst.

Phase 3: Level 51+ (Ultimate Skill & Endgame Direction)

Goal: Unlock your Ultimate and plan initial Paragon path.

  • Ultimate Skill:

    • Immovable Cardinal (Recommended): Grants 3 seconds of Immunity and creates a defensive zone. A “panic button” for lethal damage or mechanics, offering high leveling safety.

  • Starting Paragon Board:

    • Choose an initial board that benefits Holy Damage, Block, or Strength.

    • Prioritize nodes that increase core stats, survivability, and Blessed Hammer damage.

    • Key Glyphs: Look for Holy Damage or Area Damage glyphs.

Gear & Stat Priority

  • Early-Codex Aspects (Priority Unlocks):

    • Offensive: “Increased Blessed Hammer Damage”, “Core skills deal more damage to Crowd Controlled enemies”.

    • Defensive: “Damage Reduction after using Shield Bash”, “Heal on Successful Block”.

    • Utility: “Core Skill costs less Resource after using a Basic Skill”.

  • Stat Priority:

    • Weapon: Damage > Strength > All Stats > Vulnerable Damage

    • Armor: Life > Armor > All Resistances > Block Chance

    • Jewelry: Holy Damage > Cooldown Reduction > Resource Generation > Critical Strike Chance

  • Class Unique Targets (Late-Game Goals):

    • Pioneer’s Morning Star (1H Mace): Significantly boosts Blessed Hammer damage and chance to spawn additional hammers. Core item.

    • Baron Matthias’s Bastion (Shield): Blocking attacks has a chance to trigger a Shield Bash. Perfect for Block-focused builds.

Leveling Tips & Playstyle

  1. Combat Loop: Use Swinging Strike to attack and apply Judgment (Inquisitor Covenant) -> Activate Aura of Resistance -> Use Blessed Hammer as main damage and detonate Judgments -> Use Shield Bash for positioning and Sanctuary/Consecration for survival in tough fights.

  2. Resource Management: Monitor your 「Conviction」, don’t run completely dry. Use Basic skills to regenerate.

  3. Positioning & Block: Don’t just stand still. Avoid major ground effects. Leverage Block and Immovable Cardinal for “oh-shit” moments.

  4. Class Quest: Complete the exclusive Paladin class quest early for story and potential rewards.

Summary: The Paladin leveling journey, centered on Blessed Hammer, the Inquisitor Covenant, and robust defensive skills, offers a balanced path of damage, toughness, and utility. Take up your hammer and shield, and let the Light cleanse Sanctuary!

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