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http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=50964599&f=87 <-- Here the original guide I made last year, as posted in the comments there were a few flaws in it. Hopefully I fixed it now :)

~~The Dreamer Paladin~~
Note: Pictures taken with perfect gear, ar/life scs and gheeds in MF setup
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Table of Contents:
1. Introduction

2. What does this build makes it a 'Dream Zealer'?

3. Abbreviations meanings

4. Stats and Skills

5. Breakpoints (FCR + FHR)

6. Setup 1: Grief/Fortitude

7. Setup 2: Death/Fortitude

8. Setup 3: MF Setup (Last Wish/Enigma)

9. Setup 4: Grief/Enigma

10. Setup 5: Uber/Diablo Clone Setup

11. Conclusion

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1. Introduction:
Hello everyone! My name is Klaasje, and I really like this build, I have tested lots of possibilities last year(s), and I really want to share some information with you. I hope you will enjoy this one (once again).
I remade the 'old' guide a bit, simply because there were some flaws in it.

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2. What does this build makes it a 'Dream Zealer'?
A Helm or Shield with 3 sockets
Runes: Io + Jah + Pul
Required Level: 65
Result:
10% Chance To Cast Level 15 Confuse When Struck
Level 15 Holy Shock Aura When Equipped
+20-30% Faster Hit Recovery
+30% Enhanced Defense
+150-220 Defense
+10 To Vitality
Increase Maximum Life 5% (Helms Only)
+50 To Life (Shields Only)
+0.625-61.875 To Mana (Based On Character Level)
All Resistances +5-20
12-25% Better Chance of Getting Magic Items

Since aura's will stack (so 15 + 15 = 30!), we will use BOTH shield and helm, and since it can be synergized with Resist Light and salvation, you'll get nice +light damage to your dmg.

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3. Abbreviations meanings:
PVM = Player(s) versus Monsters
PB = Phase Blade
BA = Berserker Axe
LW = Last Wish (Runeword)
RW = Runeword
HP = Hit points a.k.a. Life
FR = Fire Resist
LR = Lightning Resist
CR = Cold Resist
PR = Poison Resist
Dex = Dexterity
Str = Strenght
Vita = Vitality
FHR = Faster Hit Recovery
Scs = Small Charms
gcs = Grand Charms
Anni = Annihilus
SC = Softcore
HC = Hardcore
FRW = Faster run/walk
IAS = Increased Attack Speed
FCR = Faster Cast Rate
EDmg = Enhanced Damage
EDef = Enhanced Defense
MB = Max Block

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4. Stats and Skills
Stats:
Str : Just for equipping full gear
Dex : For getting MB
Vita : Rest of our points
Energy : Nothing

Skills:
20 Sacrifice (Synergy for Zeal)
20 Resist Light (Synergy for Dreams Holy Shock aura)
20 Salvation (Synergy for Holy shock)
1 Holy Shield (optional, if you can not afford CTA with Holy Shield)
1 Redemption (optional)
20 Fanaticism
1 in all required skills
Rest in Zeal

or

20 Sacrifice (Synergy for Zeal)
20 Resist Light (Synergy for Dreams Holy Shock aura)
20 Salvation (Synergy for Holy shock)
1 Holy Shield (optional, if you can not afford CTA with Holy Shield)
1 Redemption (optional)
25 Conviction (After all +skills)
1 in all required skills
Rest in Zeal
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5. Breakpoints:
FCR: 0% (15 frames) (for non tele) / 18% (13 frames) (for tele chars on main hand) or 48% (11 frames) (for tele chars on switch)
FHR: 48% (5 frames)
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6. Setup 1: Grief/Fortitude

Pros: High damage, fast attack speed
Cons: low frw, no teleport, no dr%


Weapon : Grief PB
Armor: Fortitude in elite armor base (300% enhanced damage, resist, life and decent defense)
Helm: Dream in any helm with high res and 25+ fhr
shield: 45@ base dream pala shield with high res and 25+ fhr
gloves: Laying of hands (50 fire res + 350 ed vs demons)
Belt: String of Ears OR Siggurd's Stealth (Bug belt) if you play Europe
Ring 1: Raven Frost (ar, dex and cbf)
Ring 2: Rare with ar, dual leech, res and stats
Amulet: Highlords (ias, skill, lr and deadly strike)

Inventory:
Anni+Pala torch
Pala combat skillers with life
Ar/life scs or max/ar/life scs

Switch: CTA + Spirit

Merc:
If you have Fanaticism as main aura:
Act 2 Might (Nightmare - Offensive)
Infinity in Elite Base (Doesn't really matter in what base imo)
(ethereal) Fortitude OR (ethereal) Treachery
(Ethereal) Andariel's Visage (socketed with 15 ias/30 fire res jewel or Ral rune) OR Vampire Gaze (15 ias/40 EDmg sock)

If you have Conviction as main aura:
Act 1 Cold (or fire, doesnt really matter)
Faith in non amazon bow
(ethereal) Fortitude or (ethereal Treachery) or (ethereal) Chains of Honor
(ethereal) Andariel's Visage (socketed with 15 ias/30 fr jewel or Ral rune) OR Vampire Gaze (15 ias/40 EDmg sock)

Result:
http://imgur.com/a/p36tB
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7. Setup 2: Death/Fortitude

Pros: High damage, 100% Deadly Strike, high Crushing Blow
Cons: 'Slow' attack speed, low FRW, no Teleport, no dr%


Weapon: Ethereal Death BA (Highest damage possible)
Armor: Fortitude in elite armor base (300% enhanced damage, resist, life and decent defense)
Helm: Dream in any helm with high res and 25+ fhr
shield: 45@ base dream pala shield with high res and 25+ fhr
gloves: Laying of hands (50 fire res + 350 ed vs demons)
Belt: Nosfaratu's Coil OR Siggurd's Stealth (Bug belt) if you play Europe
Ring 1: Raven Frost (ar, dex and cbf)
Ring 2: Rare with ar, dual leech, res and stats
Amulet: Highlords (ias, skill, lr and deadly strike)

Inventory:
Anni+Pala torch
Pala combat skillers with life
Ar/life scs or max/ar/life scs

Switch: CTA + Spirit

Merc:
If you have Fanaticism as main aura:
Act 2 Might (Nightmare - Offensive)
Infinity in Elite Base (Doesn't really matter in what base imo)
(ethereal) Fortitude OR (ethereal) Treachery
(Ethereal) Andariel's Visage (socketed with 15 ias/30 fire res jewel or Ral rune) OR Vampire Gaze (15 ias/40 EDmg sock)

If you have Conviction as main aura:
Act 1 Cold (or fire, doesnt really matter)
Faith in non amazon bow
(ethereal) Fortitude or (ethereal Treachery) or (ethereal) Chains of Honor
(ethereal) Andariel's Visage (socketed with 15 ias/30 fr jewel or Ral rune) OR Vampire Gaze (15 ias/40 EDmg sock)

Result:
http://imgur.com/a/pQLKn
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8. Setup 3: MF Setup (LW+Enigma):

Pros: Extra res/dr% from Fade, high crushing blow, teleport, good frw, good MF
Cons: 'Low' damage


Weapon: Last Wish PB (High MF, cb and decent ed)
Armor: Enigma in any base
Helm: Dream in any helm with high res and 25+ fhr
shield: 45@ base dream pala shield with high res and 25+ fhr
gloves: Laying of hands (50 fire res + 350 ed vs demons)
Belt: String of Ears OR Siggurd's Stealth (Bug belt) if you play Europe OR upped Goldwrap (MF+ias+GF)
Ring 1: Raven Frost (ar, dex and cbf)
Ring 2: Rare with ar, dual leech, res and stats
Amulet: Highlords (ias, skill, lr and deadly strike)

Inventory:
Anni+Pala torch
Pala combat skillers with life
Ar/life scs or max/ar/life scs
Switch: CTA + Spirit

Merc:
If you have Fanaticism as main aura:
Act 2 Might (Nightmare - Offensive)
Infinity in Elite Base (Doesn't really matter in what base imo)
(ethereal) Fortitude OR (ethereal) Treachery
(Ethereal) Andariel's Visage (socketed with 15 ias/30 fire res jewel or Ral rune) OR Vampire Gaze (15 ias/40 EDmg sock)

If you have Conviction as main aura:
Act 1 Cold (or fire, doesnt really matter)
Faith in non amazon bow
(ethereal) Fortitude or (ethereal Treachery) or (ethereal) Chains of Honor
(ethereal) Andariel's Visage (socketed with 15 ias/30 fr jewel or Ral rune) OR Vampire Gaze (15 ias/40 EDmg sock)

Result:
http://imgur.com/a/1lp5E

This post was edited by Klaasje123 on Sep 25 2016 02:01pm
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9. Setup 4: Grief/Enigma

Pros: Fast attack speed, some dr%, good frw, teleport, decent damage
Cons: 'lower' dmg then grief/fort and death/fort setups, 'low' resistance (PR)


Weapon : Grief PB
Armor: Enigma in any base
Helm: Dream in any helm with high res and 25+ fhr
shield: 45@ base dream pala shield with high res and 25+ fhr
gloves: Laying of hands (50 fire res + 350 ed vs demons)
Belt: Arach's (FCR+Skill)
Ring 1: Raven Frost (ar, dex and cbf)
Ring 2: Rare with ar, dual leech, res and stats
Amulet: Highlords (ias, skill, lr and deadly strike)

Inventory:
Anni+Pala torch
Pala combat skillers with life
Ar/life scs or max/ar/life scs
Switch: CTA + Spirit

Merc:
If you have Fanaticism as main aura:
Act 2 Might (Nightmare - Offensive)
Infinity in Elite Base (Doesn't really matter in what base imo)
(ethereal) Fortitude OR (ethereal) Treachery
(Ethereal) Andariel's Visage (socketed with 15 ias/30 fire res jewel or Ral rune) OR Vampire Gaze (15 ias/40 EDmg sock)

If you have Conviction as main aura:
Act 1 Cold (or fire, doesnt really matter)
Faith in non amazon bow
(ethereal) Fortitude or (ethereal Treachery) or (ethereal) Chains of Honor
(ethereal) Andariel's Visage (socketed with 15 ias/30 fr jewel or Ral rune) OR Vampire Gaze (15 ias/40 EDmg sock)

Result:
http://imgur.com/a/pFKLF
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10. Setup 5: Uber/Diablo Clone Setup

Pros: High damage, Deadly strike and Crushing Blow, Life tap, Open Wounds, Fire and cold absorb (and light if using Tgods), mdr (if using soe)
Cons: 'slow' attack speed


Weapon: Ethereal Death BA (CB)
Helm: Dream in any base
Armor: Fortitude in elite base (Damage, life, max lr)
Shield: Dream in 45 all resist paladin shield base
Gloves: Dracul's (OW+Life tap)
Ring 1: Raven Frost
Ring 2: Dwarf Star
Belt: Strings of Ears or Thunder Gods
Amulet: Highlords
Boots: Goblin Toes (upped if want)

Inventory:
Anni+Pala torch
Pala combat skillers with life
Ar/life scs or max/ar/life scs
Switch: CTA + Spirit

No merc, otherwise Act 1 Faith merc (cold/fire):
Faith in non amazon bow
(ethereal) Fortitude or (ethereal Treachery) or (ethereal) Chains of Honor
(ethereal) Andariel's Visage (socketed with 15 ias/30 fr jewel or Ral rune) OR Vampire Gaze (15 ias/40 EDmg sock) OR Giant Skull w/ 2x 15 ias/15 all res or 15 ias/40 EDmg jewels

*Using Conviction as main aura may be better, since Infinity's Conviction gets broken by higher level conviction from Uber Mephisto.

Result:
http://imgur.com/a/qEyXR
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11. Conclusion:
This was my (updated) guide for the Dream Zealer. I can't really tell wich setup is the #1, but I would say a setup with grief/death. (LW setup is obiously weaker then the others, damage wise)
I hope this will be helpfull for y'all!

Regards,
Klaasje

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This post was edited by Destiny010 on Sep 25 2016 02:23pm
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Quote (Destiny010 @ 25 Sep 2016 22:07)


thx!

Dreamgrief = Grief/fort setup
Dreamdeath = Death/fort setup
DreamLW = MF Setup (LW+Enigma)
DreamEni = Grief/enigma setup
UberDreamer = Uber setup

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Can you add all info about equip breaks?
fhr / fbr / block / fcr / ias bp / dmg phys / dmg dream / DR / LL .. etc..



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Quote (Arhimond @ 26 Sep 2016 05:41)
Can you add all info about equip breaks?
fhr / fbr / block / fcr / ias bp / dmg phys / dmg dream / DR / LL .. etc..



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Fhr is given
Fcr too
Fbr doesnt rly matter since with holy shield youll have 2 frames orso
Ias bps Ill look into later. Thought 54 was the bp for pb, and some less for ba.
Dmg phys and dmg dream.... dream damage is ~7k, thus rest is physical.
Dr isnt that important, most have between 8 and 22 dr
Ll is given on the rare ring, grief has life after each kill and eni too.
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Quote (Klaasje123 @ Sep 26 2016 10:29am)
Fhr is given
Fcr too
Fbr doesnt rly matter since with holy shield youll have 2 frames orso
Ias bps Ill look into later. Thought 54 was the bp for pb, and some less for ba.
Dmg phys and dmg dream.... dream damage is ~7k, thus rest is physical.
Dr isnt that important, most have between 8 and 22 dr
Ll is given on the rare ring, grief has life after each kill and eni too.


fhr/fcr - no written, not showed on pics.
fbr:
Quote
Paladin (With Holy shield)
FBR Frames
0% 2
86% 1

info: http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=68168823&f=276
other needs to. If you think that it is not iportatn - you are wrong. When play on HC - all important. (and with realy good guide- you can add info about farming possibility.. what locations prefere to this char.. and maybe any locations what might be scipped cus many immunes/hard/anythink else..)
*dont answer like you made at ur prev message. Just calculate, and add that info into the first topic post. :hail:
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Quote (Arhimond @ 26 Sep 2016 08:57)
fhr/fcr - no written, not showed on pics.
fbr:

info: http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=68168823&f=276
other needs to. If you think that it is not iportatn - you are wrong. When play on HC - all important. (and with realy good guide- you can add info about farming possibility.. what locations prefere to this char.. and maybe any locations what might be scipped cus many immunes/hard/anythink else..)
*dont answer like you made at ur prev message. Just calculate, and add that info into the first topic post. :hail:


See
5. BREAKPOINTS

Fhr and fcr are given ^^

And u cant get 86 fbr, or atleast its not worth it (1 frame better fbr)
Only shield and ga can spawn with fbr, and u need dream shield (build is based on that item ^^)

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Quote (Klaasje123 @ Sep 26 2016 11:07am)
See
5. BREAKPOINTS

Fhr and fcr are given ^^

And u cant get 86 fbr, or atleast its not worth it (1 frame better fbr)
Only shield and ga can spawn with fbr, and u need dream shield (build is based on that item ^^)


add info in setups.. cause storng to see what and where..
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