Diablo 4: Deep Dive into the Zeal Paladin's Power Grid

Beyond skills and gear, the true end-game power of the Arbiter’s Zeal Paladin in Diablo 4 is unlocked through the Paragon Board and passive skill tree. This intricate web of bonuses is where the build’s damage scaling and legendary survivability are fully realized. Planning this progression requires careful point allocation. For those looking to experiment with different board setups without an endless grind for gold and materials, the U4GM game items shop offers solutions. Go to the page to support your character's deep progression.

The passive tree prioritizes maxing Zeal, Onguard, and Discipline. Key notables include Zealot’s Legacy, Heavyweight, Break the Line, and Giant Slayer. The keystone passive Code of Arms is the linchpin, scaling your damage reduction directly from your block chance and armor—stats this build accumulates in spades. Points in Fanaticism and Defiance Aura enhance your offensive and defensive auras further.

The Paragon Board strategy is methodical. The Starter Board often holds the Chip glyph for robust defenses. The Castle board is critical, using the Spirit glyph to convert massive armor bonuses into pure damage. The Fervent board, with the Feverous glyph, delivers a huge chunk of critical strike chance. Finally, the Preacher board doubles down on attack speed, which feeds into more damage through its legendary node. Glyph choices like Outmatch (for life and attack speed) or Embber (for potion-based damage) offer customization based on your playstyle. Following this optimized path ensures every Paragon point contributes meaningfully to your dominance in Sanctuary.