Polearm/Spear Paladin?

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ChaoticMind

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Polearm/Spear Paladin?

Is there a viable Paladin build that could Utilise a Spear or Polearm?

I assume that a two-handed wep wouldn't work with Zeal, and I was interested in what other builds might work(Avenger etc.)

Any suggestions or tips are most welcome.
 
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ChaoticMind

Diabloii.Net Member
Ah, thanks. That atleast gives me an idea. Just checked the guides thread, nothing mentioning a Crusader guide - can someone point me in the right direction?

Any other build suggestions?
 
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Angry

Banned
you could always make a zealot, zeal is uninterruptible now and while your speed is capped somewhere at like 6 frames you'll hit pretty hard if you max zeal and sacrifice. fanat is probably the aura of choice
 
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Vesio

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IMO you can really use any melee character with a two handed weapon (cept for smite for obvious reasons). I made a two handed avenger and made it through hell so it is definately possible to do, but it is much more difficult to pull off. I would suggest giving it a try at whichever build you are wanting to try this way and go from there. the worst that you have to do is scrap your idea.
 
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LovelyGods

Banned
one thing i was itching to try, still might..

PvP 2 handed Crusader..

since u have no block, you may not want to add dex. all to vita....for the simple reason, you dont block, so u need all the life u can get..

20 Charge
20 Fant

20 Vigor
20 Might
20 Aim.

this would give maximum charge damage. along with 100% more ar..

the idea of the build would be to do 1 hit ko's

maybe use a Eth Botd War PIKE for style points. and angelic ring(2) and ammy.

Since defense isn't a issue, use a Gore Riders with Guilmenes face for 30% Ds.

Is there some unique weapon that adds + DS and do insane damage?
i'll check into that.

Cuz think about it.. if u did 15k charge damage x 2 = 30 k damage... Holy Cow that would rock out, pending u dont get hit too bad..

this build would definatly be all offensive no defense. This might be a project i would try in the future.... just for giggles..

Jousting pala.... Hehe.... that could be the varient... a Jouster..

like from the middle ages? You get it?? Jousting...... blah anyways... i'll check to see if there is a unique weapon worthy of a jouster.. if not . BotD seems a good choice.
 
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HandofElysium

Diabloii.Net Member
LovelyGods said:
one thing i was itching to try, still might..

PvP 2 handed Crusader..

since u have no block, you may not want to add dex. all to vita....for the simple reason, you dont block, so u need all the life u can get..

20 Charge
20 Fant

20 Vigor
20 Might
20 Aim.

this would give maximum charge damage. along with 100% more ar..

the idea of the build would be to do 1 hit ko's

maybe use a Eth Botd War PIKE for style points. and angelic ring(2) and ammy.

Since defense isn't a issue, use a Gore Riders with Guilmenes face for 30% Ds.

Is there some unique weapon that adds + DS and do insane damage?
i'll check into that.

Cuz think about it.. if u did 15k charge damage x 2 = 30 k damage... Holy Cow that would rock out, pending u dont get hit too bad..

this build would definatly be all offensive no defense. This might be a project i would try in the future.... just for giggles..

Jousting pala.... Hehe.... that could be the varient... a Jouster..

like from the middle ages? You get it?? Jousting...... blah anyways... i'll check to see if there is a unique weapon worthy of a jouster.. if not . BotD seems a good choice.
Click to expand...
Jousting you would actually need a horse and there is already name for this build and it's called a Crusader. :D
 
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LovelyGods

Banned
ok possible weapon
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Arioc's Needle
Hyperion Spear

+(180-230)% Enhanced Damage
50% Chance of Deadly Strike
Ignores Target's Defense
+(2-4) to All Skills
+30% Increased Attack Speed
+390 Poison Damage over 10 Seconds

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if u got this Etherel Zod'ed with nearly perfect Ed and maybe +4 skills. this might be worth your while to charge with..

i checked out the others... but i think polearm's might not work too well.. and it would loose the "Lance" look.. which is o so pro..

but with this build i would strongly suggest getting higher then 30+k Attackrating... i think its well needed..

also since this weapon alerady has 50% Ds. you can use Hsaru's Boots / Belt for added AR!...

then u just can use Guielemes Face for 15% more. and then magnus skin gloves for the set bonus... Sure it might look sorta queer. but hey. its worth a try....

only problem will be vs foh / caster.... your resistance might be -100 this might have to be worked on....maybe try a differnt setups vs differnet people..
 
essojay

essojay

Diabloii.Net Member
Polearms would probably be better because according to the Strategy Compendium, the Paladin gets a slower FHR rate when he equips a spear or a staff.
 
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LLD-Vampire

Banned
I'de say for a charger a wep with less range is better. You can't charge if your in range so if you have bigger range it's easier for someone with shorter range to just keep close. I've dueled some chargers with polearms and huge range they can sometimes 1 hit ko me but if I can charge lock them I'll win because I can charge them before they can charge me once were both close. (5 to 2 range difference?)
 
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xpumafangx

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I would go with a pole arm as well. Only if you use zeal other wise go with a warpike. You can only get a 5 fps zeal rate with a any weapon that stabs like daggers and spears.
 
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Vesio

Diabloii.Net Member
tomb reaver cryptic axe might not be a bad choice. it doesn't have any inherent ds bonus but you can get one with up to three sockets. then with the ias, resists, huge damage it could be very nice and if you can get an eth three socket on might be even nicer (can zod lo lo it). Reapers toll wouldn't be all bad either. though if you pop of decrepify people might not be to happy with you. Steel pillar might be nice since it is already indestructible unfortunately you can't get that ethereal, but it has some very nice mods (ias, extra defense, cb and LOTS of damage.) spire of honor might be a lesser choice, but could do well. another you might want to check out is hone sundan yari. i believe that there was a picture of an ethereal one upgraded on d2.net a long while back, but if i remember right it was a sick weapon. especially with the three sockets.
 
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