S-TIER | BUILD PALADIN DIVINE SHIELD SPEED FARM (@Rob2628) | SEASON 12

ENDGAME | SPEED FARM PALADIN

Build Overview

This divine shield paladin build — the "Captain America" version by Rob2628 — is a devastating speed farm variant that requires no mythics. Thanks to the synergy between the God Slayer Crown and the Sam / Vat runes, the build automatically pulls all enemies together and destroys them in the blink of an eye.

The result is impressive: Pit 100 runs in under 90 seconds, without a single mythic equipped. The rotation is extremely simple — dodge, attack, dodge, attack — and the build automatically triggers Blessed Shield via the Veil of Steel, making the gameplay incredibly fluid and accessible.

Strengths and Weaknesses

Recommended Equipment

The God Slayer Crown is the cornerstone of this speed farm build. Every crowd control attempt triggers the Vat rune, constantly pulling enemies toward the Paladin. Combined with the Sam rune, repeated dodges permanently trigger the pull effect, creating a devastating monster vacuum.

The Veil of Steel is absolutely essential: it automatically triggers Blessed Shield (the only main skill equipped) without spending any resources. That's what makes the build so fluid — no Ring of Starless Skies or other mythics needed to function. Griswold's Sword and the Ward of the White Dove form a formidable offensive duo that doubles damage output.

On boots, the "Attacks reduce Dodge cooldown" affix is an absolute must — without it, the dodge/attack rotation simply doesn't work. Ideally, place duration on gloves and dodge cooldown reduction on boots for the optimal setup. The amulet carries max stacks of Resolve and Celestial Drive.

For runes, the Sam + Vat combo is the heart of the pull system. If you don't have the Heir of Perdition, the Gar rune compensates for the lack of crit chance with an additional 25% bonus.

Build Variants

The variant presented here is the Speed Godslayer without mythics version, optimized for speed farming. Rob2628 also offers a version with uber items to push even further in the Pit, but this no-mythics version is already capable of clearing Pit 100 in 90 seconds.

If you own the Heir of Perdition, you can replace the Gar rune and benefit from much higher crit chance without any extra effort. The Aspect of Ascension is a viable option for pushing, but it slows down the speed farm pace and is not recommended for this speed variant.

Alternatively, you can replace Consecration with Aegis based on personal preference. Consecration helps weaken enemies, which is particularly useful in the no-mythics version where crit chance is more limited.

Gameplay Tips

The rotation is remarkably simple: switch to Avatar form, then alternate dodge and attack on repeat. The Veil of Steel automatically triggers Blessed Shield on every attack, so you never need to press that skill manually.

Use Clash as your main attack skill. A crucial setting: in the game options, go to Controls, then "Hold Position" and assign it to Shift + your Clash key. This forces the game to attack in place instead of walking toward enemies, which is essential for maintaining the dodge rhythm.

For pre-buffing, use an Iron Elixir, Ancient Times, Soothing Spices, and Thorns. At the start of each run, activate Avatar then immediately begin the dodge/attack rotation. Move through enemy packs when the God Slayer Crown groups them to maximize area damage.

Arbre des Talents

L'arbre de talents maximise Choc et les multiplicateurs de degats. Épines et chardons et La meilleure attaque sont des multiplicateurs majeurs. Renouveau assure la fortification passive, tandis que les talents de fortification renforcent la survie globale du build.

Mercenaire

Paragon and Glyphs

The Paragon Board uses the Spirit, Chip, Castle, and Sentinel boards. The build permanently maintains Resolve stacks thanks to the Veil of Steel which prevents them from being spent. Shieldbearer and Arbiter Relentless bring considerable multipliers (18x and 12x). The Outmatch glyph further amplifies damage against controlled enemies, synergizing perfectly with the constant pull from the God Slayer Crown.

Combat Rotation

The rotation breaks down into three phases. First, activate Avatar to enter combat form. Then, hold the Clash key set to "Force Attack" and alternate: dodge, attack, dodge, attack. Each dodge triggers the Sam rune which activates the God Slayer Crown via Vat, grouping enemies. Each attack consumes Resolve stacks via the Juggernaut to double damage, while the Veil of Steel fires Blessed Shield for free.

"Hold Position" Setup

This setting is absolutely critical for the build to function correctly. Without it, Clash makes your character walk toward enemies instead of attacking in place. To enable it: Options > Controls > "Hold Position" > assign Shift + your Clash key (for example Shift+Q). Once configured, the game forces attacks in a fixed position even without holding Shift, allowing you to chain dodges and attacks without interruption.