Best Zeal Paladin Build in Diablo 4

Zeal is one of the most iconic Paladin abilities in Diablo 4 Items the Diablo franchise, and in Diablo 4, it has been completely reimagined. No longer a simple attack-speed modifier like in Diablo 2, Zeal is now a high-impact Core skill that spends resources to unleash devastating melee damage. When properly optimized, Zeal allows Paladins to annihilate dense enemy packs and melt boss health bars in Torment difficulties.

This guide covers the best Zeal Paladin build in Diablo 4, starting with an early endgame setup and evolving into a powerful endgame variant that leverages key Unique items. 

How the Zeal Paladin Build Works

Zeal is a close-range, high-damage skill with two main drawbacks: limited reach and heavy resource (Faith) costs during sustained combat. This build minimizes those weaknesses through mobility, cooldown synergies, and Unique item interactions that remove Faith management entirely in the endgame.

The result is a fast-paced Paladin that feels closer to a Whirlwind Barbarian or automated Aura build-especially once Argent Veil enters the picture.

Early Endgame Zeal Paladin Build

This version is ideal for players entering Torment 1 or farming gear before completing the full endgame setup.

Active Skills

Advance - Wave Dash: Mobility tool and primary way to generate Faith and Resolve
Zeal - Cull the Wicked: Main damage skill for both AoE and single-target fights
Fanaticism Aura - Rite of Vengeance: Increases critical stats and weakens enemies
Defiance Aura - Rite of Prayer: Improves survivability with passive healing
Rally - Words of Rejuvenation: Boosts movement speed and helps Faith generation
Arbiter of Justice - Seraph's Wings: Mobility burst that applies Vulnerable

Gameplay Tips

The gameplay loop is simple: spam Zeal until Faith runs low, then regenerate it with Advance and Rally. Activate Auras as needed, and use Arbiter of Justice both defensively and offensively. The Path of the Penitent capstone passive is recommended here, as it significantly boosts damage while actively using Zeal and Advance.

This setup is more than enough to D4 materials for sale clear early Torment tiers and farm the Diablo 4 Items needed for the final version of the build.