"Diablo 4's Paladin is a fascinating mix of old and new. While the class bears the Paladin name from Diablo 2, it arguably shares just as much, if not more, in common with the Crusader from Diablo 3, with a number of similar abilities and over-the-top holy magic. Taken all together, the Diablo 4 Paladin is a new concotion combining two different flavors of light-slinging, with a splash of originality tossed in for good measusre."
"Though I would have loved it if the class embraced its Diablo 2 inspirations a bit more, but there is still plenty here to enjoy for old-school Paladin fans. You can, of course, make a Hammerdin, warping around the battlefield and wiping out packs of demons with dozens of swirling hammers. Zeal is back as well, as are powerful auras, a defining feature of the class from Diablo 2."
"The Zealot Oath focuses on unrelenting offense based around the iconic Zeal ability from Diablo 2, encouraging players to stack attack speed and crit chance. For those looking to stand their ground and become a fortress unto themselves, the Juggernaut Oath allows for a tank playstyle that focuses on shield-based abilities and overwhelming defense. The flashiest of the bunch, the Judicator Oath revolves around huge area-of-effect holy damage, applying Judgement to enemi"
Diablo 4 adds a playable Paladin class via a shadowdrop tied to the Lord of Hatred expansion and preorder early access, with a second new class planned. The Paladin blends Diablo 2 Paladin elements such as Zeal, Hammerdin builds, and powerful auras with Diablo 3 Crusader-style abilities and over-the-top holy magic. The class offers four main build paths through its Oaths mechanic. The Zealot Oath emphasizes high attack speed and critical chance for relentless offense. The Juggernaut Oath specializes in shield-based tanking and defense. The Judicator Oath centers on large-area holy damage and Judgement effects.
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