Best Runewords for Paladin Leveling
Runewords are not mandatory for Diablo 4 Items Paladin, but they add noticeable value.
Recommended Setup
Lith + Zid
Grants 25 Offering when standing still briefly
Fires a copy of Blessed Spear using Offering
Optional Secondary Setup
Cir + Vex
Grants 300 Offering after casting five Skills
Consumes 100 Offering to grant +1 to all Skills for 10 seconds
Both setups offer strong synergy with aura-based playstyles.
Divine Gifts Setup for Season 11
Divine Gifts are Season 11's core progression modifiers, obtained by defeating manifestations of Lesser Evils in:
Helltides
Pit of the Artificer
Kurast Undercity
World Boss encounters
These slottable rewards modify how activities behave and should be adjusted as your build evolves. Early on, prioritize Gifts that enhance AoE damage, survivability, and resource sustain to complement Judgement detonations.
Best Mercenaries for Paladin Leveling
Mercenaries, introduced in Vessel of Hatred, are available to all Lord of Hatred owners and provide massive support while leveling.
Primary Mercenary - Raheir
Ground Slam
Raheir's Aegis
Bastion
Inspiration
Raheir provides defensive buffs and crowd control, allowing you to stay in melee range safely.
Reinforcement Mercenary - Varyana
Bloodthirst (Triggers when you cast Skills in combat)
This setup dramatically improves sustain and buy d4 mats overall combat flow.