Paladin Combat Skills in Diablo 2 is one of the three skill trees available for the Paladin, alongside Defensive Auras and Offensive Auras.
Paladin Combat Skills mostly revolve around dealing damage with the equipped weapon.
Paladin Combat Skills in Diablo 2
Paladin Combat Skills

Sacrifice
Increased damage at the cost of health
- Lvl Req: 1

Smite
Shield bash that does damage and knock back
- Lvl Req: 1

Holy Bolt
Bolt of energy that damages undead, or heals friendly units.
- Lvl Req: 6

Zeal
Quickly attacks multiple adjacent enemies
- Lvl Req: 12

Charge
Effect: Closes the distance with an enemy, delivering a bash on contact.
- Lvl Req: 12

Vengeance
Adds Elemental (Fire, Lightning and Cold) damage to all melee attacks.
- Lvl Req: 18

Blessed Hammer
A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage.
- Lvl Req: 18

Conversion
A successful attack has a chance to convert the target to fight evil.
- Lvl Req: 24

Holy Shield
Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses.
- Lvl Req: 24

Fist of the Heavens
Lightning attack from the sky that releases Holy Bolts.
- Lvl Req: 30
All Paladin Skills Comparison Table
Name |
LVL Req |
Effect |
First Level |
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1 | Increased damage at the cost of health
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Damage to Self: 8% Attack Rating +%: 20 Damage %: 180 |
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1 | Shield bash that does damage and knock back | Mana Cost: 2 Damage +%: 15 Stun (seconds): 0.6 |
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6 | Bolt of energy that damages undead, or heals friendly units. | Mana Cost: 2 Magic Damage: 8-16 Healing: 1-6 |
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12 | Quickly attacks multiple adjacent enemies | Mana Cost: 2 Attack +%: 10 Number of Hits: 2 Damage +%: 0 |
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12 | Effect: Closes the distance with an enemy, delivering a bash on contact. | Mana Cost: 9 Damage +%: 100 Attack Mod +%: 50 |
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18 | Adds Elemental (Fire, Lightning and Cold) damage to all melee attacks. | Mana Cost: 4 Cold Length: 1.2 Elem Damage +%: 70 Attack Bonus +%: 20 |
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18 | A summoned Hammer spirals outward, damaging enemies. The Undead take additional damage. | Mana Cost: 5 Damage: 12-16 150% Damage To Undead |
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24 | A successful attack has a chance to convert the target to fight evil. | Mana Cost: 4 Chance to Convert %: 7 Duration 16 Seconds |
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24 | Magically enhances shield to give defense bonuses. | Mana Cost: 35 Duration (seconds): 30 Defense +%: 25 Successful Blocking +%: 14 Smite Damage +: 3-6 |
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30 | Lightning attack from the sky that releases Holy Bolts. | Mana Cost: 25 Lightning Damage: 150-200 Holy Bolt Damage: 40-50 |