Alas, I cannot decide

[Nerigazh]

Alas, I cannot decide

I want to make a non-hammerdin Paladin, but cant decide whether to make a zealot or an avenger. I d like to make something hell-viable, of course. Opinions or thoughts?

 

[sirpoopsalot]

If you don't have a good weapon, the avenger will be tougher to do. Have a look at the Asmodeous' Avenger guide - it's very thorough.

Edit: Found it - I wonder why this one isn't in the stickies.
http://forums.diabloii.net/showthread.php?t=462229

 

[pancakeman]

I'd do a zealot. Get him a b-star, or better yet a stormlash, and he can kick butt. RWs are of course much better, but if you are poor like me the Eus are a bit more realistic.

 

[smilts]

Depends on what you would prefer if you want a build that you can easily lvl and kill with go zealot(I did), If you want a bit more challenge along with style points go avenger show em how its done

 

[Black Rat]

Avengers are very hard even with decent gear, however one of the funnest paladins ive ever built is a ranger... might be worth a shot

 

[diablo loves donutz]

Yea go with the zealot, you will be much happier with him

 

[Shagsbeard]

I like the tesla-din... I've played two to Guardian. In the first one I went only holy shock, in the second I split between holy shock and holy freeze. I didn't notice much of a speed difference, but the versatility of the second get's my vote. 5 or so in Zeal,12+ in Holy Shield, 20's in HF, HS, LR (synergy), the rest in synergies for HF and HShock. Your main weapon can be a 'cresentmoon' phaseblade, with a 'Sanctuary' sacred targe or rondo. Guardian Angel is a nice armor, but can be substituted for.

 

[lpblasch]

I like the tesla-din... I've played two to Guardian. In the first one I went only holy shock, in the second I split between holy shock and holy freeze. I didn't notice much of a speed difference, but the versatility of the second get's my vote. 5 or so in Zeal,12+ in Holy Shield, 20's in HF, HS, LR (synergy), the rest in synergies for HF and HShock. Your main weapon can be a 'cresentmoon' phaseblade, with a 'Sanctuary' sacred targe or rondo. Guardian Angel is a nice armor, but can be substituted for.

O.K., o.k., you convinced me! I decided to make one- now lvl 21 in Act 2. I'm not sure how to handle Oblivion Knights in CS before I can weild a BStar, and I'm trying to do it HC like you did. So far, so :laugh: good!

 

[Hoop76]

if your going tesladin, on the ob knights you dont have to worry too much about IM if you have a wand or something on switch that does hardly no damage. The lightning does all the killing for you against them. At least thats how i remember getting by them

 

[Timinator]

The answer is simple dont decide, play both! they both rock in their own way. with patience, practise and knowledge from guides they are both quite doable

 

[diablo loves donutz]

just give in to peer pressure and be part of the "cool club" and make a hammerdin....lol, j/k stick with which ever you feel will be more fun to play

 

[Nerigazh]

Thanks for the input, everyone

I decided to go with the zealot and save the avenger for a future project. He's one of the fastest characters I've seen through normal, level 40 atm. We'll see if he slows down here pretty quick...