D2R Defiance Merchanics Guide

D2R Defiance Guide

Required Level: 6
Prerequisites: None

Shielding himself and nearby companions within a glow of holy light, the Paladin girds himself to face the unjust in combat. By standing resolute and earnest in the face of opposition, his faith is his shield against harm.

Effect: Boosts the Defense of all party members.

D2R Defiance Build Example

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D2R Defiance Build: Zeal

Source: D2R 1.12 PC PTR(Public Test Realm).

Defensive Auras Offensive Auras Combat Skills

D2R Zeal Defensive Auras

  • Prayer [6], Cleansing [6]
  • Defiance [15], Vigor [6]
  • Resist Lightning [15]

D2R Zeal Offensive Auras

  • Might [8], Blessed Aim [8], Concentration [8], Fanaticism [27]

D2R Zeal Combat Skills

  • Sacrifice [25], Zeal [25]
  • Holy Bolt [6], Blessed Hammer [6]
  • Smite [6], Charge [6], Holy Shield [25]

Zeal Receives Bonuses From:

  • Sacrifice: +12% Damage Per Level

Attribute Build

Strength: 139, Dexterity: 168, Vitality: 401, Energy: 55.

D2R Zeal Attribute Build

Defiance Damage

Level Radius (yards) Defense +%
1 10.6 70
2 12 80
3 13.3 90
4 14.6 100
5 16 110
6 17.3 120
7 18.6 130
8 20 140
9 21.3 150
10 22.6 160
11 24 170
12 25.3 180
13 26.6 190
14 28 200
15 29.3 210
16 30.6 220
17 32 230
18 33.3 240
19 34.6 250
20 36 260

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