The Smite Paladin, often called the Smiter, is a staple build in Diablo 2 for several years. It excels at killing Bosses, especially Ubers. There is no better build to begin farming Hellfiretorches!

Smite is a powerful single-target Skill able to destroy the toughest demons. It always hits no matter Attack Rating, making the build simple to get started. Fanaticism Aura, Crushing Blow, and Increased Attack Speed (IAS) further increase Smite’s damage capabilities.

Not only performs this build have ridiculous damage, but it is also able to tank probably the most dangerous bosses. Smite deals with Physical Damage, taking advantage of Life Tap for Life to sustain. High Resistances, Cannot Be Frozen and Holy Shield (Defense and Chance to Block) are answers to the Smiter’s survivability.

The Smiter concentrates on killing the Ubers with Physical Damage. None of his main targets are Immune to Physical which nullifies the positive effect of Bone Break

Terror Zones

This build doesn't successfully farm the Terror Zones. It excels at killing the Ubers. It is not good at farming large areas with a lot of enemies for Magic Find or Experience.

Skills

Put 1 Point into each one of the following Skills:

1. Cleansing

Vigor

Salvation

Charge

Resist Lightning

Fanaticism

Smite

Holy Shield

Zeal

Attributes

Note: This section gives you the standard Stat Point allocation. Build Variants can need a different allocation!

Strength

Allocate enough Stat Points into Strength to equip all your gear. Take into account just how much Strength your gear provides when equipped.

Dexterity

Allocate enough Stat Points into Dexterity to achieve max Chance to Block (75%). More Dexterity is required at higher character levels. In addition to Dexterity and character level, shield bases also affect the Chance to Block.

Vitality

Allocate any remaining Stat Points into Vitality after meeting Strength, Dexterity, and Energy requirements.

Energy

Don't allocate any Stat Points into Energy. This build gets enough Mana from gear, buffs, Charms, and Mana Potions.

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