Paladin Pit Push Build for Diablo 4

Welcome, Sanctuary seekers! Tired of sifting through complex, end-game-focused guides that assume you have perfect gear, unlimited playtime, or the need to buy D4 Gold to compete? You’re not alone. As a casual player, you need a build that works now, with the gear you have, to tackle high-level content like The Pit. After testing numerous popular builds from Max Roll, Rob, Makuna, and others, one stood out for its power, simplicity, and reliability: Roxy's Paladin Build. Full credit for this incredible foundation goes to Roxy. My goal here is to break it down in simple, actionable steps so you can start clearing Pit 125+ without needing a full set of sanctified gear or feeling pressured to buy Diablo 4 Gold to expedite your progress.

Part 1: The Core Concept – Dynamite and Detonation

Forget complex rotations for a moment. This build works on a beautifully simple principle:

· Spear of the Heavens = Sticks of Dynamite. Your goal is to spam as many spears into the same spot as possible. Each spear on the ground is a charge of holy explosive energy.

· Judgment = The Pile of Dynamite. The more spears you cluster, the more powerful the resulting Judgment effect becomes.

· Blessed Hammer = The Lighter. When you cast Blessed Hammer, you ignite the entire pile of "dynamite," causing massive, screen-clearing explosions.

· The Goal: Cluster enemies, pile up spears, and watch them vanish in a holy conflagration.

Part 2: Skill Rotation & Gameplay – Spam Smart, Not Hard

This is a true "button-masher" build, but with a bit of order for maximum effect.

1. The Opener (The Buff):

· Always start with Arbiter of Justice. Your #1 priority is to never let this buff fall off. Manage this through cooldown reduction, increasing its duration (more on this later), and recasting it whenever possible.

2. The Engagement (The Pull):

· Find a mob and press Condemn to yank enemies toward you.

· Activate Fanaticism Aura to weaken them.

3. The Spam (The Explosion):

· Now, unleash: Spam Spear of the Heavens and Blessed Hammer relentlessly.

· The only skill to use with slight tactical thought is Consecration. It increases your damage and weakens enemies, so try to cast it when you’ve pulled a large group together. But don’t overthink it—spamming is the name of the game.

4. The Golden Rule: POSITIONING IS LIFE.

· At high Pit levels, enemy effects can one-shot you. Watch your health bar closely.

If it starts dipping dangerously low, disengage immediately. Run away, let enemies chase you, and restart your rotation in a safer spot. A tactical retreat is always faster than a death and respawn.

Part 3: Critical Pit Strategy – Avoid The Knight

This is non-negotiable for efficient runs:

· DO NOT SUMMON THE BLOOD KNIGHT. Your main objective upon entering is to avoid all altars.

· Why? This build excels against bosses with minions (more fodder for explosions). The Blood Knight has no minions, is significantly tougher, and will slow you down dramatically.

If the map forces you to activate a knight or two, skillfully navigate around the ice zones. Do not interact with them.

Part 4: Gear & Stats – The Two Non-Negotiables

My gear is solid but not perfect—missing sanctifications and with room for improvement. You can see the full setup [here in my planner]. In Season of Abundance, having 2-3 Greater Affix (GA) items is the new norm, but you don't need them to start.

However, two gear aspects are absolutely essential for the build to function:

1. THE BOOT TEMPER:

· You MUST have the temper that "Increases Arbiter of Justice Duration.*" Use Scrolls of Restoration until you get this, and ideally, keep rolling until it's a Greater Affix. This is critical for maintaining your key buff.

2. THE BOOT AFFIX:

· You MUST have "Attacks Reduce Evade's Cooldown by 1.5 Seconds.*"

· Why? It activates the Paragon node Relentless, which gives you an insane +80% Increased Damage and 30% Cooldown Reduction as long as you move every 2 seconds. This affix makes that condition effortless to maintain and gives you a vital "oh crap" escape button.

3· Other Gear Notes:

· Mythics: Shroud of the False Death, Aegis of Prediction.

· Uniques: Seal of the Second Trumpet (farm Grigoire), Griswold's Opus (farm Andariel).

· Runestones: Use Hook Ax for damage, and Yull's Fool for crowd control/survivability.

· Gems: Prioritize Diamonds in armor and amulet for all-resist to survive.

· Followers: Use Eyre to save you in a pinch and Vinya to boost your attack speed.

Part 5: Paragon & Survival Tip

· Invigorator Glyph: This glyph boosts your damage when you're low on health potions. It's powerful but makes you vulnerable. My advice: try never to drop below 4 potions. The extra damage isn't worth the risk of getting one-shot in a hectic moment.

Final Words

This build is powerful, forgiving, and incredibly fun to play. It turns you into a mobile holy artillery platform, achievable without needing to hunt for cheap Diablo 4 Items from uncertain sources; for secure and reliable progression, I recommend MMOEXP. A final, massive thank you to Roxy for the original guide. Give it a try and share your results! With this setup, Pit 125 is just the beginning. Thank you for reading! Good luck, and may your spears always find their mark.

MMOexp Diablo 4 Team