Looking for a total noob cookie-cutter pally build

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I'm giving my Trapassin a break for awhile since I don't have the right
polearm to make Insight (might make one with Zonfire if one doesn't come
along while playing my other characters).

Note: I'm playing 1.10 in SP with big, juicy ATMA stashes with a good
spread of elite gear.

I have NEVER played pally's before. Not only do I not know how to build
them, I don't have a clue how to actually play them. By that I mean I don't
even understand how the Auras are used. Can you use Offensive and Defensive
ones at the same time? When I say total noob, I mean I'm as green as grass.
I wouldn't have the first clue as to how to apply the function keys to what
skills!

But I want a change of pace from all these Trapassins, Bowzons, and
Skellimancers. Does the Arreat Summit actually describe what keystrokes to
use? Can you recommend a certain build or guide that will explain the
bleeding obvious? That's what I need. I mean stuff so basic that you don't
even think about it anymore.

Elessar wants to save the world from evil, and you can help the king return!

Dave S.

 

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On Sat, 03 Sep 2005 18:08:28 GMT, "David Simmons" <xenobuzz@earthlink.net>
wrote:

>I'm giving my Trapassin a break for awhile since I don't have the right
>polearm to make Insight (might make one with Zonfire if one doesn't come
>along while playing my other characters).
>
>Note: I'm playing 1.10 in SP with big, juicy ATMA stashes with a good
>spread of elite gear.
>
>I have NEVER played pally's before. Not only do I not know how to build
>them, I don't have a clue how to actually play them. By that I mean I don't
>even understand how the Auras are used. Can you use Offensive and Defensive
>ones at the same time? When I say total noob, I mean I'm as green as grass.
>I wouldn't have the first clue as to how to apply the function keys to what
>skills!

One aura at a time only. Auras from different characters (such as act 2 mercs or
other paladins) stack and are in effect simultaneously.

Try a classic Avenger build, found here:
http://strategy.diabloii.net/news.php?id=510

Don't worry too much about the Holy Shield. I usually only go 5 points holy
shield + skills equipment. You can max it out at the end if you really want to;
i think the main reason to max it later is for the defense rating.

>But I want a change of pace from all these Trapassins, Bowzons, and
>Skellimancers. Does the Arreat Summit actually describe what keystrokes to
>use? Can you recommend a certain build or guide that will explain the
>bleeding obvious? That's what I need. I mean stuff so basic that you don't
>even think about it anymore.

1) Normal Attack, then Zeal [left button]
2) Sacrifice, then Vengeance [left button]
3) Shield Bash, then Conviction [left button for Shield Bash, right button for
Conviction]
4) Might, then Holy Freeze, then Redemption [right button]
5) Vigor [right button]
6) Holy Freeze, then Resist Fire [right button]
7) Cleansing [right button]
8) Resist Lightning [right button]
9) Holy Shield [right button]
0) Town Portal [right button]

Other than that -- paladin doesn't have much crowd control, so either be able to
take the punishment, or string the enemy out so you can divide and conquer!

>Elessar wants to save the world from evil, and you can help the king return!

hope this helps.

eudas
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