Core skills and when to take them
Skill trees were reset with 1.0, so every character can respec into this build. The order below follows the Pindrop Radiant Paladin planner. It spends about 22 points in the Warrior tree and 25 in the Mage tree.
| Level | Skill | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Arsonist | +10% fire damage per rank |
| 8 | Radiant Aura | Fire damage to nearby Fell enemies |
| 9 | Counterstrike | Chance to reflect damage as fire |
| 11 | Warrior's Path | +5% one-handed axe, club and sword damage per rank |
| 14 | Veteran | More melee critical strike chance |
| 16 | Heavy Plates | +4% physical armor from gear per rank |
| 20 | Battle Heal | Melee critical strikes heal you |
| 23 | Water Aura | Heals you and injured allies within 5 m |
| 25 | Waters of Life | Stronger Water Aura healing |
Weapons and armor
The build wants a one-handed weapon that deals half cutting and half fire damage, so Arsonist boosts every hit. The Enflamed Sword and later the Pyreblade fit, and Jezmina's Apotheosis is an axe option. Read the best weapons guide for where each one drops.
- Early: Rising Fighter set (item level 5), then the Tank set (item level 10).
- Mid game: Guardian pieces around level 15.
- Late game: Sunpiercer set (item level 40).
Any shield works while you level, since no 1.0 shield is tied to the build yet. Compare sets in the armor guide. Hybrid versions built around an axe with Health Leech also exist, so treat this as a base to adjust.
How to play it
Stand close to enemies so Radiant Aura keeps burning them while you block. Counterstrike pays you back for hits you take, so the build rewards staying in melee. Battle Heal and Water Aura cover your sustain, which makes it a strong pick for solo players.
In co-op, keep allies inside the 5 m Water Aura range during boss fights. A tank who soaks hits there also triggers Counterstrike more often. Compare it with the other setups in the builds guide and the skill tree guide before you commit points.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Paladin a class in Enshrouded?
- No. It is a community hybrid of the Warrior and Mage skill trees built around a one-handed weapon, a shield and auras.
- What level do I need for the full Paladin build?
- The Pindrop planner finishes its 47-point Radiant Paladin by level 25 using level-up points alone.