Defensive Auras

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Note

Note that all Defensive Auras take no mana to use, except for Prayer, as long as you have one active, it will effect all party members, and minions within its radius of effect. A Paladin can only use one aura at a time, however, multiple auras can be stacked from other Paladins, mercenaries or aura-granting items.

Prayer

Level Requirement: 1

Lore

With this aura the Paladin basks himself and all he deems faithful in a warm, healing light. His prayers for salvation carry him through the direst situations, allowing him to heal even the deepest wounds in time.

Stats

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Radius (Yards)	10.6	12	13.3	14.6	16	17.3	18.6	20	21.3	22.6	24	25.3	26.6	28	29.3	30.6	32	33.3	34.6	36
Heals	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	19	21	23	25
Mana Cost	1	1.1	1.3	1.5	1.7	1.9	2.1	2.3	2.5	2.6	2.8	3	3.2	3.4	3.6	3.8	4	4.1	4.3	4.5

Notes

Note this aura costs mana to maintain. However Prayer gives a synergy bonus to Cleansing and Meditation which heals for the same amount, and costs no mana. Although note that normal synergies work only for the base skill points invested in a skill. With Prayer the synergy bonus works for the total level of Prayer itself (for instance if you have an item which gives +2 to Prayer) so the synergy bonus to Cleansing and Meditation will be at the same healing level as Prayer.

Resist Fire

Level Requirement: 1

Lore

Shrouding himself in his devotions, the fervent servant of the Light can walk a lake of fire and feel only the comforting warmth of his convictions. A Paladin can withstand the might of a fierce conflagration if his piety is strong enough.

Stats

When not active, a Paladin retains a bonus to his Maximum Fire Resistance, only at 50% effectiveness. At level 10, with this aura not active, a Paladin will have a Maximum Fire Resistance limit of 75+5 (80).

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Radius (Yards)	10.6	12	13.3	14.6	16	17.3	18.6	20	21.3	22.6
Bonus Fire Resistance	52%	66%	76%	85%	92%	98%	102%	106%	110%	113%
Bonus to Maximum Fire Resistance	+1	+2	+3	+4	+5	+6	+7	+8	+9	+10

Level	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Radius (Yards)	24	25.3	26.6	28	29.3	30.6	32	33.3	34.6	36
Bonus Fire Resistance	116%	118%	121%	123%	124%	127%	128%	129%	130%	131%
Bonus to Maximum Fire Resistance	+11	+12	+13	+14	+15	+16	+17	+18	+19	+20

Resist Cold

Level Requirement: 6

Lore

The splendor of absolute devotion is all the warmth and comfort a Paladin requires. Embraced deep within the shelter of this aura, the faithful need never fear the frost.

Stats

When not active, a Paladin retains a bonus to his Maximum Cold Resistance, only at 50% effectiveness. At level 10, with this aura not active, a Paladin will have a Maximum Cold Resistance limit of 75+5 (80).

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Radius (yards)	7.3	8.6	10	11.3	12.6	14	15.3	16.6	18	19.3
Bonus Cold Resistance	52%	66%	76%	85%	92%	98%	102%	106%	110%	113%
Bonus to Maximum Cold Resistance	+1	+2	+3	+4	+5	+6	+7	+8	+9	+10

Level	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Radius (yards)	20.6	22	23.3	24.6	26	27.3	28.3	30	31.3	32.6
Bonus Cold Resistance	116%	118%	121%	123%	124%	127%	128%	129%	130%	131%
Bonus to Maximum Cold Resistance	+11	+12	+13	+14	+15	+16	+17	+18	+19	+20

Resist Lightning

Level Requirement: 12

Lore

Even the elements of nature must yield before the glory of the Light. When a knight of Zakarum has manifested this aura, he and his allies undergo a lessening of their body's natural conductivity, protecting them from attacks empowered by electricity.

Stats

When not active, a Paladin retains a bonus to his Maximum Lightning Resistance, only at 50% effectiveness. At level 10, with this aura not active, a Paladin will have a Maximum Lightning Resistance limit of 75+5 (80).

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Radius (Yards)	10.6	12	13.3	14.6	16	17.3	18.6	20	21.3	22.6
Bonus Lightning Resistance	52%	66%	76%	85%	92%	98%	102%	106%	110%	113%
Bonus to Maximum Lightning Resistance	+1	+2	+3	+4	+5	+6	+7	+8	+9	+10

Level	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Radius (Yards)	24	25.3	26.6	28	29.3	30.6	32	33.3	34.6	36
Bonus Lightning Resistance	116%	118%	121%	123%	124%	127%	128%	129%	130%	131%
Bonus to Maximum Lightning Resistance	+11	+12	+13	+14	+15	+16	+17	+18	+19	+20

Defiance

Level Requirement: 6

Lore

Shielding himself and nearby companions within a glow of holy light, the Paladin girds himself to face the unjust in combat. By standing resolute and earnest in the face of opposition, his faith is his shield against harm.

Stats

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Radius (yards)	10.6	12	13.3	14.6	16	17.3	18.6	20	21.3	22.6
Defense Bonus	70%	80%	90%	100%	110%	120%	130%	140%	150%	160%

Level	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Radius (yards)	24	25.3	26.6	28	29.3	30.6	32	33.3	34.6	36
Defense Bonus	170%	180%	190%	200%	210%	220%	230%	240%	250%	260%

Notes

This skill can be acquired via a mercenary and from the runeword Exile.

Cleansing

Level Requirement: 12

Lore

Chaste is the Paladin in the face of all temptations. Pure in body and spirit, he trusts to the splendor of the Light to rid him of all impurities. A Knight of the Faith shall neither be tainted, nor corrupted.

Stats

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Radius (yards)	10.6	12	13.3	14.6	16	17.3	18.6	20	21.3	22.6
Curse and Poison Duration Reduced by	39%	46%	51%	56%	60%	63%	65%	67%	69%	70%

Level	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Radius (yards)	24	25.3	26.6	28	29.3	30.6	32	33.3	34.6	36
Curse and Poison Duration Reduced by	72%	73%	75%	76%	76%	78%	78%	79%	79%	80%

Synergies

Prayer: Same as using an Active Prayer, without the Mana Cost

Notes

This skill is useful to use after being cursed by a monster, or when fighting in areas where monsters deal excessive poison damage.

Vigor

Level Requirement: 18

Lore

A noble knight of Zakarum feels the rapture of his salvation at all times. In his need, the weight of the world lifts from his shoulders, allowing him to march forth without heed to the lamentations of his body.

Stats

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Radius (Yards)	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28
Movement Speed Bonus	13%	18%	22%	25%	28%	30%	32%	33%	35%	36%
Stamina Bonus	50%	75%	100%	125%	150%	175%	200%	225%	250%	275%
Stamina Recovery Bonus	50%	75%	100%	125%	150%	175%	200%	225%	250%	275%

Level	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Radius (Yards)	30	32	34	36	38	40	42	44	46	48
Movement Speed Bonus	37%	38%	39%	40%	40%	41%	41%	42%	42%	43%
Stamina Bonus	300%	325%	350%	375%	400%	425%	450%	475%	500%	525%
Stamina Recovery Bonus	300%	325%	350%	375%	400%	425%	450%	475%	500%	525%

Notes

This skill offers a giant boost to Stamina and Movement Speed. Even at level 1 this is a useful utility skill. Use it to run around the world of Sanctuary!

Meditation

Level Requirement: 24

Lore

With the observance of this aura, the Paladin supplicates himself to the Light with silent utterances of prayers. It is in these times of silent worship that the Paladin is rejuvenated in spirit.

Stats

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Radius (yards)	7.3	8.6	10	11.3	12.6	14	15.3	16.6	18	19.3
Mana Recovery Bonus	300%	325%	350%	375%	400%	425%	450%	475%	500%	525%

Level	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Radius (yards)	20.6	22	23.3	24.6	26	27.3	28.3	30	31.3	32.6
Mana Recovery Bonus	550%	575%	600%	625%	650%	675%	700%	725%	750%	775%

Meditation will not work on mercenaries.

Synergies

Prayer: Same as using an Active Prayer, without the Mana Cost

Notes

Meditation can be acquired via the runeword Spirit. With this aura, it means never running out of Mana, for you or your party.

Redemption

Level Requirement: 30

Lore

A Paladin must be true to his duty and belief that all souls are worthy of attempted salvation. With this aura, the Paladin shares the glory of the Light with his vanquished enemies. With each administration of these final rites, the Paladin is redeemed physically as well as spiritually.

Stats

Will periodically attempt to redeem a corpse. Has a fixed radius of 10.6 yards.

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Chance to Redeem	23%	34%	42%	49%	55%	59%	63%	65%	69%	71%
Life and Mana Recovered	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60	65	70

Level	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Chance to Redeem	73%	75%	77%	79%	80%	82%	82%	83%	84%	85%
Life and Mana Recovered	75	80	85	90	95	100	105	110	115	120

Notes

This is a skill that needs only one point invested in it. Anymore is unnecessary. As long as monsters are falling, you will never run out of mana, or die. This aura can be acquired via the runeword Phoenix

Salvation

Level Requirement: 30

Lore

Trust in the glory of the Light, for its authority supercedes all power in the mortal world. With this aura, the Paladin calls upon the Light to protect his allies from elemental attacks.

Stats

Level	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Radius (yards)	10.6	12	13.3	14.6	16	17.3	18.6	20	21.3	22.6
Bonus Fire, Cold, and Lightning Resistance	60%	68%	75%	80%	85%	88%	91%	93%	96%	97%

Level	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
Radius (yards)	24	25.3	26.6	28	29.3	30.6	32	33.3	34.6	36
Bonus Fire, Cold, and Lightning Resistance	99%	101%	102%	103%	104%	106%	106%	107%	108%	108%

Notes

This skill is useful for any Paladin. Offering a 60% bonus to Fire, Cold, and Lightning Resistances at level one. Note that this skill rarely requires extra points, one is often enough.