Diablo 2: Fist in the Heavens Paladin Guide

The Fist from Heaven's Paladin (FoHdin) is an amazingly versatile Elite Sniper and Density Destroyer with powerful support capabilities. Fist in the Heavens might be cast at max range and allows you to name-lock your target until they drop below your onslaught. The Holy Bolts launch out clear MASSIVE swaths of Demons and Undead!

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Access with a max effectiveness Conviction Aura breaks every naturally sourced Lightning Immune monster. Holy Bolt makes short work related to Undead Elites you encounter, even if they are Immune to Magic. Your Mercenary allows you to clean up packs if you activate your Fanaticism Aura.

This build's high Faster Cast Rate, Max Block Chance, and Magic Find potential truly stand out at all stages in the late game.

Best

Flayer Jungle + Flayer Dungeon - High Density, Easy Mobility, Many Elite Groups, No Immunities

Tal Rasha's Tombs - High Density, Many Elite Groups, No Immunities

Chaos Sanctuary - High Density, Easy Mobility, Many Elite Groups, No Immunities

Worldstone Keep + Throne of Destruction - High Density, Many Elite Groups, No Immunities

The Tower Cellar- High Density, Many Elite Groups, No Immunities

Worst

The Secret Cow Level - Immunities

Lost City + Valley of Snakes + Claw Viper Temple - Immunities

Far Oasis - Immunities

Kurast Bazaar + Ruined Temple + Disused Fane - Immunities, Tanky enemies

Spider Forest + Spider Cavern - Immunities

Skills

Put 1 Skill Point into each one of the following Skills:

1. Vigor

2. Salvation

3. Fanaticism

4. Holy Shield

Max the next Skills in this order:

1. First in the Heavens

2. Holy Bolt

3. Holy Shock

4. Conviction (Enough to attain -150 Resistance)

6. Resist Fire/ Resist Lightning (In pairs of 2 Skill Points)

This setup allows you to Elite Snipe anywhere in addition to clearing all quality Undead/Demon-heavy Areas effortlessly. Prioritize +x to Skills, +xx to Lightning Skill Damage, and -xx to Enemy Lightning Resistance after reaching the 125% Faster Cast Rate Breakpoint. You can also swap out some +x to Skills and add high amounts of Magic Find for your kit.

Equip your Mercenary with Insight Giant Thresher for Meditation to help manage your Mana. Andariel's Visage and Fortitude Sacred Armor increases his DPS and survivability.

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