Where Blocking is (Shield Blocking + Holy Shield bonus) if you are using Holy Shield. Â€œTotal Blocking = (Blocking * (Dexterity – 15)) / (Character Level * 2) Quoting from Ragnarod’s 1.10 Paladin FAQ: The actual chance to block is calculated using your paladin’s dexterity, your shield’s stated chance to block, and your paladin’s level. says that Herald of Zakarum has an 82% chance to block. My recommendation is to use math to find the least amount of dexterity required to maintain 75% blocking.

You will need it.ĭexterity: enough to maintain a 75% chance to block with Holy Shield active. Go slow with the strength so you can build up your vitality. Having 89 base strength will also ensure you can pick up all your items off of your corpse should you die. This shield gives +4 skills to hammer and is the only shield I recommend. Last, but certainly not least, make your strength 89 by level 42 so you can use the unique shield Herald of Zakarum. Then 60 by level 29 so you can wear Frostburn unique gloves. I recommend 30 by level 15 so you can wear Treads of Cthon unique boots at level 15. Use equipment and charms to increase your mana pool. I recommend utilizing the bare minimum required strength, dexterity, and energy, dumping everything else into vitality.Įnergy: nothing.

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