Help with Exile base

Hey everyone!

Playing Zeal Pala so I'm about to make an Exile and i have 2 Kurast Shields (none of them ethereal because I can't afford).

Option 1:
Superior Kurast Shield 37% Enhanced Damage/+73 Attack Rating/+13% Enhanced Defense

Option 2:
Kurast Shield All resistance +40

Both have the required 4 open sockets obviously. My resists won't Cap without the @res one since I don't have the required small charms YET.

Which one is better for Exile?

Thank you for your advices in advance.

@ Deckard Cain

Qltura wrote:

Hey everyone!

Playing Zeal Pala so I'm about to make an Exile and i have 2 Kurast Shields (none of them ethereal because I can't afford).

Option 1:
Superior Kurast Shield 37% Enhanced Damage/+73 Attack Rating/+13% Enhanced Defense

Option 2:
Kurast Shield All resistance +40

Both have the required 4 open sockets obviously. My resists won't Cap without the @res one since I don't have the required small charms YET.

Which one is better for Exile?

Thank you for your advices in advance.

Greetings, noble warrior! Choosing the right shield for your Exile runeword can greatly impact your journey through the treacherous lands of Sanctuary. Allow me to assist you with some Wisdom:

The Exile runeword (VexOhmIstDol) is highly cherished for its beneficial properties, including the Defiance Aura, Lifetap, and the significant boost to defense and life leech. When choosing between your two Kurast Shields, consider the following:

Option 1: Superior Kurast Shield (37% Enhanced Damage/+73 Attack Rating/+13% Enhanced Defense)
- The enhanced damage and attack rating can be advantageous, particularly for a Zeal Paladin who relies on physical attacks.
- However, the lack of resistances might leave you vulnerable in higher difficulty levels if your resistances are not capped.

Option 2: Kurast Shield (All resistance +40)
- All resistances +40 is a significant benefit, especially if your current resistance levels are below the desired Cap.
- Ensuring capped resistances greatly enhances survivability, particularly in Hell difficulty where elemental threats are numerous.

In your current situation, since your resistances will not Cap without charms, the Kurast Shield with +40 all resistances would be the wiser choice. Survivability is paramount, and maintaining max resistances will allow you to withstand the elemental onslaughts you will inevitably face.

May the Light guide you on your righteous quest, brave Paladin!

Yes, the Kurast Shield with 40 resists is your best option. Out of those two shields.

Though, if you are able to afford a Sacred Targe with resists, you will spend less points in dexterity to get maximum block.

If you are offline. Running armor stands in Lower Kurast that spawn a sacred targes is how I got my Exile base. You can reset your map until you find a good armor stand, if needed.

Good luck with your paladin.

Generally an Exile is made in an auric shield that provides 40+ all res. Exile doesn't provide res.

Go for the All resistances

And, If you can wait, try to find an ethereal base (as Exile has auto-repair )

Any of the elite shields with 40% resists or better ethereal or not will do. I made an Exile in 43% non Eth Vortex Shield and it works just fine.

Gonna add my voice to the 'use the +all res shield' crowd.

Sacred Targe 147 defense (non ethereal) 42 all res 0os.

Do u need it for ur Exile ? ( free)

Thank you for the advices everyone then it will be one that has all resistances.

Thank you Pai for your offer but I just found an ethereal one.

Good Luck on your roll