Okay, so I’ve been messing around with this paladin build in the game, right? And I gotta say, figuring out the best weapon for these holy warriors is quite a journey. Let me walk you through what I’ve been up to.
First off, I started by looking at what makes a paladin tick. It’s all about that Strength and Charisma, you know? Strength is the bread and butter for those who like to get up close and personal, boosting up those melee attacks. And then Charisma, that’s where the magic happens, powering up spells and all that jazz. Plus, it helps when you’re trying to talk your way out of a sticky situation.
So, with that in mind, I dived into the weapon choices. My initial thought was, “Swords, right? It has to be swords.” I mean, when you think of a paladin, you picture them wielding a shiny blade. I even had this image of the Holy Avenger sword in my head. It just feels right, you know, like those classic paladins such as Roland with his Durandal.
I went ahead and tried a few sword builds. I found some interesting options, like the Sword of Zariel. It’s like every paladin’s dream to be worthy of wielding that thing. The damage was pretty good, and it felt awesome to swing around.
But then, I thought, “Why limit myself?” Some folks were talking about hammers, saying they’re more of a cleric thing. But hey, I’m all about experimenting. I crafted a few hammers, went out, and bashed some heads. They were okay, I guess, but it didn’t quite click with me. It felt a bit off, not that paladin vibe I was going for.
Then someone mentioned this combo for Zeal Paladins: the “Grief” runeword in a Phase Blade, paired with the Herald of Zakarum shield. Sounded fancy, so I gave it a shot. I also threw on a Raven Frost ring for that “Cannot be Frozen” thing, which seemed pretty useful.
- I gathered the materials for the “Grief” runeword. It was a bit of a grind, but hey, nothing good comes easy, right?
- I found a Phase Blade. It had to be indestructible, which took some time.
- I socketed the runes into the blade. Felt like a real blacksmith for a moment there.
- I equipped the Herald of Zakarum shield. It looked pretty badass, not gonna lie.
- Finally, I got my hands on a Raven Frost ring. That “Cannot be Frozen” effect is a lifesaver, trust me.
After all that work, I took this setup for a spin. Man, it was like night and day! The damage output was insane. I was slicing through enemies like butter. The combination of the Grief’s damage, the shield’s bonuses, and the ring’s protection made me feel unstoppable. It felt like I finally found what I was looking for.
So, after all this experimenting and tweaking, I think I’ve cracked the code, at least for my playstyle. That Grief Phase Blade and Herald of Zakarum combo, along with the Raven Frost ring, is where it’s at. It just feels right, you know? It’s got that power, that holy warrior vibe, everything I want in a paladin weapon.
Of course, your mileage may vary. Some people might prefer other weapons, and that’s cool. But for me, this is it. This is the best weapon setup I’ve found for my paladin. It’s been a fun ride, and I’m stoked to keep exploring and refining my build. Who knows what other awesome combos are out there waiting to be discovered?
