Overview
- Preordering the Lord of Hatred expansion unlocks the Paladin now, with the full expansion set for April 28, 2026 and adding reworked skill trees, a loot filter, an endgame overhaul, and the Horadric Cube.
- Early hands-on coverage describes a class that feels powerful and approachable, highlighted by the Disciple Oath’s Arbiter transformation for buffs and mobility.
- Community reaction has been strongly positive, with players praising the class’s feel, synergy, and Diablo II nostalgia.
- Content creator Rob2628 reports “100s of trillions” in damage tied to fully uncapped Paladin Paragon Legendary Nodes, noting other classes’ nodes cap around 45–60% damage.
- The four Oaths define playstyles: Zealot for rapid offense around Zeal, Juggernaut for shielded tanking, Judicator for large area holy damage via Judgement detonations, and Disciple for sustained Arbiter form.