Paladin Oath System - Revision history

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	! Juggernaut		! Juggernaut
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	\|Casting a [[Paladin Juggernaut ~~Skill~~\|Juggernaut Skill] consumes 8 stacks of Resolve, giving your [[Paladin Juggernaut Skills\|Juggernaut Skills]] x 60% increased damage and gain 20% increased size for 5 seconds.<br><br>Your Minimum Resolve is increased by 1 and is no longer consumed when getting hit.		\|Casting a [[Paladin Juggernaut Skills\|Juggernaut Skill]] consumes 8 stacks of Resolve, giving your [[Paladin Juggernaut Skills\|Juggernaut Skills]] x 60% increased damage and gain 20% increased size for 5 seconds.<br><br>Your Minimum Resolve is increased by 1 and is no longer consumed when getting hit.
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	The Juggernaut Oath converts durability into offensive value.		The Juggernaut Oath converts durability into offensive value.

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	Zealot gameplay rewards constant attacking and maintaining momentum. Rather than relying on short bursts or isolated hits, Zealot builds are structured around keeping attacks flowing and benefiting from effects that trigger through repeated contact.		Zealot gameplay rewards constant attacking and maintaining momentum. Rather than relying on short bursts or isolated hits, Zealot builds are structured around keeping attacks flowing and benefiting from effects that trigger through repeated contact.

	Skills such as Zeal exemplify this approach, encouraging committed close-range combat where uptime matters more than timing a single large hit.		Skills such as [[Zeal]] exemplify this approach, encouraging committed close-range combat where uptime matters more than timing a single large hit.

	:<span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who enjoy high attack frequency and continuous melee engagement.		:<span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who enjoy high attack frequency and continuous melee engagement.


	===Juggernaut ===		===Juggernaut ===
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			! Juggernaut
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			\|Casting a [[Paladin Juggernaut Skill\|Juggernaut Skill] consumes 8 stacks of Resolve, giving your [[Paladin Juggernaut Skills\|Juggernaut Skills]] x 60% increased damage and gain 20% increased size for 5 seconds.<br><br>Your Minimum Resolve is increased by 1 and is no longer consumed when getting hit.
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	The Juggernaut Oath converts durability into offensive value.		The Juggernaut Oath converts durability into offensive value.

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	: <span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who prefer survivability, control, and deliberate pacing.		: <span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who prefer survivability, control, and deliberate pacing.


	=== Judicator===		=== Judicator===

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			! Judicator
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			\|Your [[Paladin Basic Skills\|Basic Skills]] now apply [[Judgement]]. Judgement can now be detonated early by your [[Paladin Core Skills\|Core Judicator Skills]], dealing 181% weapon damage in a small area and gaining Judicator skill benefits.<br><br>Each time you [[Judgement\|Judge]] an enemy, increase the damage they take from you by x 8%, up to x 80% until they die.
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	The Judicator Oath is built around applying and detonating Judgment.		The Judicator Oath is built around applying and detonating Judgment.

	Judicator gameplay is structured and methodical. Enemies are marked, then punished through specific follow-up actions. This creates a rhythm of setup and execution rather than constant output.		Judicator gameplay is structured and methodical. Enemies are marked, then punished through specific follow-up actions. This creates a rhythm of setup and execution rather than constant output.

	Skills such as Blessed Shield and Spear of the Heavens are commonly used to trigger Judgment interactions, making positioning and timing more important than raw attack speed.		Skills such as [[Blessed Shield]] and [[Spear of the Heavens]] are commonly used to trigger Judgment interactions, making positioning and timing more important than raw attack speed. [[Arbiter Form]] is also viable with this Oath through the [[Arbiter of Justice]] upgrade that will apply Judgements with its wings.

	: <span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who prefer structured combat and planned damage spikes.		: <span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who prefer structured combat and planned damage spikes.


	===Disciple===		===Disciple===
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			! Disciple
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			\|Casting a [[Paladin Disciple Skills\|Disciple Skill]] with a cooldown grants [[Arbiter Form\|Arbiter]] for 4.5 seconds. Wing Strikes gain Disciple Skill benefits.<br><br>While in Arbiter, form your Disciple Skills deal x 50% increased damage.
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	The Disciple Oath centres on Arbiter Form, an angelic transformation that alters how the Paladin moves and fights.		The Disciple Oath centres on Arbiter Form, an angelic transformation that alters how the Paladin moves and fights.

	Disciple gameplay is driven by ability usage and cooldown management. Maintaining access to Arbiter Form is key, rewarding builds that can chain abilities efficiently rather than relying on sustained basic attack loops.		Disciple gameplay is driven by ability usage and cooldown management. Maintaining access to Arbiter Form is key, rewarding builds that can chain abilities efficiently rather than relying on sustained basic attack loops.

	While Arbiter Form enhances mobility and damage, it functions as a temporary state rather than a permanent shift, requiring careful planning to maximise its impact.		While [[Arbiter Form]] enhances mobility and damage, it functions as a temporary state rather than a permanent shift, requiring careful planning to maximise its impact.

	: <span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who enjoy transformation mechanics and ability-driven play.		: <span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who enjoy transformation mechanics and ability-driven play.

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	===Zealot===		===Zealot===

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	! ~~style="background:#151312;"\|<span style="color:#cc7822;">~~Zealot~~</span>~~		! Zealot
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	\|Casting [[Paladin Zealot Skills\|Zealot Skills]] grants Fervor for 2 seconds. [[Critically Striking]] with these skills echoes the attack for an additional 17% of the damage, repeating for each stack of Fervor.<br><br>While at Maximum Fervor, additionally [[fortify]] for 1% of your Maximum Life.		\|Casting [[Paladin Zealot Skills\|Zealot Skills]] grants Fervor for 2 seconds. [[Critically Striking]] with these skills echoes the attack for an additional 17% of the damage, repeating for each stack of Fervor.<br><br>While at Maximum Fervor, additionally [[fortify]] for 1% of your Maximum Life.

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	==Oath Doctrines==		==Oath Doctrines==

			Each Oath represents a distinct approach to combat. While some overlap exists, their mechanical focus is clearly defined.

			===Zealot===

	~~Each Oath represents a distinct approach to combat. While some overlap exists, their mechanical focus is clearly defined.~~		{\| class="aspects" style="width:33%; padding:20px!important; float:right;"
	{\| class="aspects" style="width:33%; padding:~~30px~~!important; float:right;"		! style="background:#151312;"\|<span style="color:#cc7822;">Zealot</span>
	!Zealot
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	\|Casting [[Paladin Zealot Skills\|Zealot Skills]] grants Fervor for 2 seconds. [[Critically Striking]] with these skills echoes the attack for an additional 17% of the damage, repeating for each stack of Fervor.<br><br>While at Maximum Fervor, additionally [[fortify]] for 1% of your Maximum Life.		\|Casting [[Paladin Zealot Skills\|Zealot Skills]] grants Fervor for 2 seconds. [[Critically Striking]] with these skills echoes the attack for an additional 17% of the damage, repeating for each stack of Fervor.<br><br>While at Maximum Fervor, additionally [[fortify]] for 1% of your Maximum Life.
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	~~===Zealot===~~

	The Zealot Oath focuses on sustained melee pressure through repeated strikes.		The Zealot Oath focuses on sustained melee pressure through repeated strikes.

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	Each Oath represents a distinct approach to combat. While some overlap exists, their mechanical focus is clearly defined.		Each Oath represents a distinct approach to combat. While some overlap exists, their mechanical focus is clearly defined.
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	!Zealot		!Zealot
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	==Oath Doctrines==		==Oath Doctrines==



	Each Oath represents a distinct approach to combat. While some overlap exists, their mechanical focus is clearly defined.		Each Oath represents a distinct approach to combat. While some overlap exists, their mechanical focus is clearly defined.
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			!Zealot
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			\|Casting [[Paladin Zealot Skills\|Zealot Skills]] grants Fervor for 2 seconds. [[Critically Striking]] with these skills echoes the attack for an additional 17% of the damage, repeating for each stack of Fervor.<br><br>While at Maximum Fervor, additionally [[fortify]] for 1% of your Maximum Life.
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	===Zealot===		===Zealot===
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	Zealot gameplay rewards constant attacking and maintaining momentum. Rather than relying on short bursts or isolated hits, Zealot builds are structured around keeping attacks flowing and benefiting from effects that trigger through repeated contact.		Zealot gameplay rewards constant attacking and maintaining momentum. Rather than relying on short bursts or isolated hits, Zealot builds are structured around keeping attacks flowing and benefiting from effects that trigger through repeated contact.

	Skills such as Zeal exemplify this approach, encouraging committed close-range combat where uptime matters more than timing a single large hit.		Skills such as Zeal exemplify this approach, encouraging committed close-range combat where uptime matters more than timing a single large hit.

	: <span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who enjoy high attack frequency and continuous melee engagement.		:<span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who enjoy high attack frequency and continuous melee engagement.

	===Juggernaut===		===Juggernaut ===

	The Juggernaut Oath converts durability into offensive value.		The Juggernaut Oath converts durability into offensive value.
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	: <span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who prefer survivability, control, and deliberate pacing.		: <span style="color:#2e7d32; font-weight:700; font-size:110%;">✔</span> Suited to players who prefer survivability, control, and deliberate pacing.

	===Judicator===		=== Judicator===

	The Judicator Oath is built around applying and detonating Judgment.		The Judicator Oath is built around applying and detonating Judgment.
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	Oaths are not a statement of role so much as a statement of mechanical preference.		Oaths are not a statement of role so much as a statement of mechanical preference.

	* Players who value constant melee pressure often gravitate toward Zealot		*Players who value constant melee pressure often gravitate toward Zealot
	* Players who prioritise survivability and control tend to prefer Juggernaut		*Players who prioritise survivability and control tend to prefer Juggernaut
	* Players who enjoy structured execution usually favour Judicator		*Players who enjoy structured execution usually favour Judicator
	* Players drawn to transformation and cooldown-driven gameplay often choose Disciple		*Players drawn to transformation and cooldown-driven gameplay often choose Disciple

	While hybrid builds are possible, most Paladin builds perform most consistently when their skills, passives, and items reinforce the same Oath doctrine.		While hybrid builds are possible, most Paladin builds perform most consistently when their skills, passives, and items reinforce the same Oath doctrine.
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	== Related Pages ==		==Related Pages==

	{{:Template:Paladin Navigation}}		{{:Template:Paladin Navigation}}

	[[Category:Paladin]]		[[Category:Paladin]]

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	== Related Pages ==		== Related Pages ==

	* [[Paladin~~\|Paladin Overview]] - introduction to the Paladin class~~		{{:Template:Paladin Navigation}}
	* [[Paladin Skill Tree]] – complete list of Paladin skills
	* [[Arbiter Form]] – how Arbiter form works and how it changes gameplay
	* [[Paladin Legacy and Inspiration]] – historical influences and class lineage

	[[Category:Paladin]]		[[Category:Paladin]]

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	==Oath System==		==Oath System==

	The Oath system is the defining class mechanic for the [[Paladin]] class in Diablo IV. Rather than acting as a passive bonus, an Oath reinforces a specific combat doctrine and shapes how a ~~Paladin’s~~ skills, passives, and supporting mechanics interact.		The Oath system is the defining class mechanic for the [[Paladin]] class in Diablo IV. Rather than acting as a passive bonus, an Oath reinforces a specific combat doctrine and shapes how a [[Paladin Skill Tree\|Paladin's skills]], passives, and supporting mechanics interact.

	Oaths do not restrict access to skills. Instead, they determine which mechanics a build naturally revolves around and which interactions are most strongly rewarded.		Oaths do not restrict access to skills. Instead, they determine which mechanics a build naturally revolves around and which interactions are most strongly rewarded.

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	==Oath System==		==Oath System==

	The Oath system is the defining class mechanic for the Paladin in Diablo IV. Rather than acting as a passive bonus, an Oath reinforces a specific combat doctrine and shapes how a Paladin’s skills, passives, and supporting mechanics interact.		The Oath system is the defining class mechanic for the [[Paladin]] class in Diablo IV. Rather than acting as a passive bonus, an Oath reinforces a specific combat doctrine and shapes how a Paladin’s skills, passives, and supporting mechanics interact.

	Oaths do not restrict access to skills. Instead, they determine which mechanics a build naturally revolves around and which interactions are most strongly rewarded.		Oaths do not restrict access to skills. Instead, they determine which mechanics a build naturally revolves around and which interactions are most strongly rewarded.

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	\|Casting [[Paladin Zealot Skills\|Zealot Skills]] grants Fervor for 2 seconds. [[Critically Striking]] with these skills echoes the attack for an additional 17% of the damage, repeating for each stack of Fervor.<br><br>While at Maximum Fervor, additionally [[fortify]] for 1% of your Maximum Life.		\|Casting [[Paladin Zealot Skills\|Zealot Skills]] grants Fervor for 2 seconds. [[Critically Striking]] with these skills echoes the attack for an additional 17% of the damage, repeating for each stack of Fervor.<br><br>While at Maximum Fervor, additionally [[fortify]] for 1% of your Maximum Life.
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	The Zealot Oath focuses on sustained melee pressure through repeated strikes.		The '''Zealot Oath''' focuses on sustained melee pressure through repeated strikes.

	Zealot gameplay rewards constant attacking and maintaining momentum. Rather than relying on short bursts or isolated hits, Zealot builds are structured around keeping attacks flowing and benefiting from effects that trigger through repeated contact.		Zealot gameplay rewards constant attacking and maintaining momentum. Rather than relying on short bursts or isolated hits, Zealot builds are structured around keeping attacks flowing and benefiting from effects that trigger through repeated contact.
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	\|Casting a [[Paladin Juggernaut Skills\|Juggernaut Skill]] consumes 8 stacks of Resolve, giving your [[Paladin Juggernaut Skills\|Juggernaut Skills]] x 60% increased damage and gain 20% increased size for 5 seconds.<br><br>Your Minimum Resolve is increased by 1 and is no longer consumed when getting hit.		\|Casting a [[Paladin Juggernaut Skills\|Juggernaut Skill]] consumes 8 stacks of Resolve, giving your [[Paladin Juggernaut Skills\|Juggernaut Skills]] x 60% increased damage and gain 20% increased size for 5 seconds.<br><br>Your Minimum Resolve is increased by 1 and is no longer consumed when getting hit.
	\|}		\|}
	The Juggernaut Oath converts durability into offensive value.		The '''Juggernaut Oath''' converts durability into offensive value.

	Juggernaut builds revolve around Resolve, shield use, and mitigation. Rather than treating defence as a fallback, Juggernauts actively leverage survivability to maintain pressure and trigger retaliation effects.		Juggernaut builds revolve around Resolve, shield use, and mitigation. Rather than treating defence as a fallback, Juggernauts actively leverage survivability to maintain pressure and trigger retaliation effects.
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	\|Your [[Paladin Basic Skills\|Basic Skills]] now apply [[Judgement]]. Judgement can now be detonated early by your [[Paladin Core Skills\|Core Judicator Skills]], dealing 181% weapon damage in a small area and gaining Judicator skill benefits.<br><br>Each time you [[Judgement\|Judge]] an enemy, increase the damage they take from you by x 8%, up to x 80% until they die.		\|Your [[Paladin Basic Skills\|Basic Skills]] now apply [[Judgement]]. Judgement can now be detonated early by your [[Paladin Core Skills\|Core Judicator Skills]], dealing 181% weapon damage in a small area and gaining Judicator skill benefits.<br><br>Each time you [[Judgement\|Judge]] an enemy, increase the damage they take from you by x 8%, up to x 80% until they die.
	\|}		\|}
	The Judicator Oath is built around applying and detonating Judgment.		The '''Judicator Oath''' is built around applying and detonating Judgment.

	Judicator gameplay is structured and methodical. Enemies are marked, then punished through specific follow-up actions. This creates a rhythm of setup and execution rather than constant output.		Judicator gameplay is structured and methodical. Enemies are marked, then punished through specific follow-up actions. This creates a rhythm of setup and execution rather than constant output.
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	\|Casting a [[Paladin Disciple Skills\|Disciple Skill]] with a cooldown grants [[Arbiter Form\|Arbiter]] for 4.5 seconds. Wing Strikes gain Disciple Skill benefits.<br><br>While in Arbiter, form your Disciple Skills deal x 50% increased damage.		\|Casting a [[Paladin Disciple Skills\|Disciple Skill]] with a cooldown grants [[Arbiter Form\|Arbiter]] for 4.5 seconds. Wing Strikes gain Disciple Skill benefits.<br><br>While in Arbiter, form your Disciple Skills deal x 50% increased damage.
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	The Disciple Oath centres on Arbiter Form, an angelic transformation that alters how the Paladin moves and fights.		The '''Disciple Oath''' centres on Arbiter Form, an angelic transformation that alters how the Paladin moves and fights.

	Disciple gameplay is driven by ability usage and cooldown management. Maintaining access to Arbiter Form is key, rewarding builds that can chain abilities efficiently rather than relying on sustained basic attack loops.		Disciple gameplay is driven by ability usage and cooldown management. Maintaining access to Arbiter Form is key, rewarding builds that can chain abilities efficiently rather than relying on sustained basic attack loops.