Paragon player build based on skills available to players using the Beginner Team.
Starting Build[]
This is a starter build which you can play as soon as you reach level 5. It will evolve from a damage build to a powerful supporter for the entire party.
NightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 4Spear of LightningSpear AttackIf this attack hits, it deals +11 lightning damage. This attack has 25% armor penetration.56
NightfallParagon. Leadership Anthem of FlameChantFor 10 seconds, the next attack Skill used by each party member within earshot also causes Burning for 1..3..3 seconds.5110
NightfallParagon. Motivation Signet of SynergySignetTarget other ally is healed for 40..88..104 Health. If you are not under the effects of an Enchantment, you are also healed for 40..88..104 Health.110
NightfallNo Profession. Sunspear rank Sunspear Rebirth SignetSignetResurrect target dead party member at your location with full health and 10% energy for each Sunspear rank you have attained. This signet can only be used once per mission unless recharged by a morale boost. PvE only.3
NightfallParagon. Leadership Signet of ReturnSignetResurrect target party member with 5..13..16% Health and 1..3..4% Energy for each party member within earshot.55
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Acquiring skills
Sunspear Rebirth SignetNightfallNo Profession. Sunspear rank Sunspear Rebirth SignetSignetResurrect target dead party member at your location with full health and 10% energy for each Sunspear rank you have attained. This signet can only be used once per mission unless recharged by a morale boost. PvE only.3 is granted by Runduk in Sunspear Great Hall if your sunspear rank is at least 2. Until you get this skill you can use Resurrection Signet.
Mighty ThrowNightfallParagon. Spear Mastery Mighty ThrowSpear AttackYour spear moves three times faster. If it hits, you deal +10..34..42 damage.23 at Pikin in Kamadan.
Signet of ReturnNightfallParagon. Leadership Signet of ReturnSignetResurrect target party member with 5..13..16% Health and 1..3..4% Energy for each party member within earshot.55 at Shiloh in Sunspear Great Hall.
Attributes
Invest your attribute points primarily into spear mastery.
Spend 4 attribute points into leadership.
Put leftover attribute points into motivation.
Usage
Spread bleeding on multiple foes using Barbed SpearNightfallParagon. Spear Mastery Barbed SpearSpear AttackIf this attack hits, your target begins Bleeding for 5..17..21 seconds.2.
Pressure priority targets with Mighty ThrowNightfallParagon. Spear Mastery Mighty ThrowSpear AttackYour spear moves three times faster. If it hits, you deal +10..34..42 damage.23 and Spear of LightningNightfallParagon. Spear Mastery Spear of LightningSpear AttackIf this attack hits, it deals +8..18..21 lightning damage. This attack has 25% armor penetration.56
Under the effect of "For Great Justice!"CoreWarrior. Unlinked"For Great Justice!"ShoutFor 20 seconds, whenever you gain adrenaline, you gain 100% more.545 you can use Barbed Spear or Mighty Throw on every attack.
Use Anthem of FlameNightfallParagon. Leadership Anthem of FlameChantFor 10 seconds, the next attack Skill used by each party member within earshot also causes Burning for 1..3..3 seconds.5110 for minor additional pressure.
Heal allies in need with Signet of SynergyNightfallParagon. Motivation Signet of SynergySignetTarget other ally is healed for 40..88..104 Health. If you are not under the effects of an Enchantment, you are also healed for 40..88..104 Health.110.
NightfallParagon. Command 11"Fall Back!"ShoutFor 8 seconds, all allies within earshot gain 12 Health per second while moving and move 33% faster. "Fall Back!" ends on an ally affected by this Shout when that ally successfully hits with an attack. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 5 energy).1020
NightfallParagon. Command 11"Go for the Eyes!"ShoutFor 10 seconds, the next time each ally within earshot makes an attack, that attack has an additional 81% chance to critical. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 5 energy).4
NightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 13Vicious AttackSpear AttackIf this attack hits, you deal +18 damage. If you land a critical hit with this attack, target foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 14 seconds.58
NightfallParagon. Leadership 10Anthem of FlameChantFor 10 seconds, the next attack Skill used by each party member within earshot also causes Burning for 2 seconds. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 5 energy).5110
NightfallParagon. Sunspear rank "There's Nothing to Fear!"ShoutFor 4 seconds and 1 second for every 2 ranks in Leadership, all party members within earshot take 20..35% less damage. Affected party members are healed for 35..60 Health when this Shout ends. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 5 energy). PvE only.1520
NightfallParagon. Leadership 10Aggressive RefrainEchoFor 18 seconds, you attack 25% faster but have -20 armor. This echo is reapplied every time a chant or shout ends on you.25220
NightfallParagon. Leadership 10Signet of ReturnSignetResurrect target party member with 12% Health and 3% Energy for each party member within earshot.55
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Acquiring skills
"There's Nothing to Fear!"NightfallParagon. Sunspear rank "There's Nothing to Fear!"ShoutFor 4 seconds and 1 second for every 2 ranks in Leadership, all party members within earshot take 20..35% less damage. Affected party members are healed for 35..60 Health when this Shout ends. PvE only.1520 at Shiloh in Sunspear Great Hall.
"Fall Back!"NightfallParagon. Command "Fall Back!"ShoutFor 4..9..10 seconds, all allies within earshot gain 5..13..16 Health per second while moving and move 33% faster. "Fall Back!" ends on an ally affected by this Shout when that ally successfully hits with an attack.1020 can be purchased from Medando in Yohlon Haven.
"Go for the Eyes!"NightfallParagon. Command "Go for the Eyes!"ShoutFor 10 seconds, the next time each ally within earshot makes an attack, that attack has an additional 30..86..105% chance to critical.4 can be purchased from Medando.
Vicious AttackNightfallParagon. Spear Mastery Vicious AttackSpear AttackIf this attack hits, you deal +5..17..21 damage. If you land a critical hit with this attack, target foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 5..13..16 seconds.58 can be purchased from Medando.
Blazing SpearNightfallParagon. Spear Mastery Blazing SpearSpear AttackIf this attack hits, it deals +5..21..26 damage and sets target foe on Fire for 1..3..3 seconds.6 can be purchased from Medando.
Aggressive RefrainNightfallParagon. Leadership Aggressive RefrainEchoFor 5..21..26 seconds, you attack 25% faster but have -20 armor. This echo is reapplied every time a chant or shout ends on you.25220 can be purchased from Medando.
Usage
Maintain Aggressive RefrainNightfallParagon. Leadership 10Aggressive RefrainEchoFor 18 seconds, you attack 25% faster but have -20 armor. This echo is reapplied every time a chant or shout ends on you.25220.
During combat it will be renewed by using "Go for the Eyes!"NightfallParagon. Command 11"Go for the Eyes!"ShoutFor 10 seconds, the next time each ally within earshot makes an attack, that attack has an additional 81% chance to critical.4 and Anthem of FlameNightfallParagon. Leadership 10Anthem of FlameChantFor 10 seconds, the next attack Skill used by each party member within earshot also causes Burning for 2 seconds. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 5 energy).5110.
Outside of combat you have to use Anthem of Flame whenever "Fall Back!"NightfallParagon. Command 11"Fall Back!"ShoutFor 8 seconds, all allies within earshot gain 12 Health per second while moving and move 33% faster. "Fall Back!" ends on an ally affected by this Shout when that ally successfully hits with an attack.1020 ends.
Increase your team's movement speed outside of combat with "Fall Back!".
Protect your party from damage with "There's Nothing to Fear!"NightfallParagon. Sunspear rank "There's Nothing to Fear!"ShoutFor 4 seconds and 1 second for every 2 ranks in Leadership, all party members within earshot take 20..35% less damage. Affected party members are healed for 35..60 Health when this Shout ends. PvE only.1520.
Combine Vicious AttackNightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 13Vicious AttackSpear AttackIf this attack hits, you deal +18 damage. If you land a critical hit with this attack, target foe suffers from a Deep Wound for 14 seconds.58 with "Go for the Eyes!". Use the shout while activating the attack skill to avoid that your previous spear triggers its effect.
Deal additional pressure with Blazing SpearNightfallParagon. Spear Mastery 13Blazing SpearSpear AttackIf this attack hits, it deals +22 damage and sets target foe on Fire for 3 seconds.6.
Equipment
Buy a rune of minor spear mastery and minor command. Insert them into a different piece of armour each.
Upgrade in Tihark Orchard[]
"Incoming!"NightfallParagon. Command 11"Incoming!"Elite ShoutFor 8 seconds, all allies within earshot move 33% faster, and gain 12 Health while moving.520 can be captured from Render. Replace Anthem of FlameNightfallParagon. Leadership 10Anthem of FlameChantFor 10 seconds, the next attack Skill used by each party member within earshot also causes Burning for 2 seconds. Gain 2 energy per affected ally (maximum of 5 energy).5110.
Use it alternating with "Fall Back!"NightfallParagon. Command 11"Fall Back!"ShoutFor 8 seconds, all allies within earshot gain 12 Health per second while moving and move 33% faster. "Fall Back!" ends on an ally affected by this Shout when that ally successfully hits with an attack.1020. Incoming can also be used mid-combat to improve the performance of melees including minions and help casters with running from hostile melees.
Upgrade in Gate of Torment[]
"Stand Your Ground!"NightfallParagon. Command 11"Stand Your Ground!"ShoutFor 16 seconds, all party members within earshot receive +24 armor when not moving.1020 can be purchased from Zendeht in Gate of Torment. It replaces Signet of ReturnNightfallParagon. Leadership 10Signet of ReturnSignetResurrect target party member with 12% Health and 3% Energy for each party member within earshot.55.
Use it in combat to further improve your team's survivability.
Notes[]
As a paragon your damage output is dependent on the weapon you are using. Make sure that you keep upgrading your wielded spear with better items looted from foes. The maximum damage range for spears is 14–27.