Hammer Paladin
Paladin skills and blocking make this a strong shield choice.
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UNIQUE ITEM
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Herald of Zakarum
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Last checked 2026-09-10 Builds & value
What this item is for
A unique Auric Shields for Paladin characters.
- Usable from character level 42.
- This item counts toward your Holy Grail collection.
- Compare its bonuses with your current gear. An item can be useful while levelling even when it is absent from the published build lists.
Bonuses to compare (5)
- Enhanced defense: 150–200%
- Strength: 20
- Vitality: 20
- Attack rating: 20%
- All resistances: 50%
Top-end means one of the best choices for the build shown. The right choice still depends on your other gear and what you want to farm.
Builds that list this item
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Avenger Paladin
Listed for shield under “Budget Build Items” in this build’s equipment guide.
Read build guideSmiter Paladin
Listed for shield under “Budget Build” in this build’s equipment guide.
Read build guideSmiter Paladin
Listed for shield under “Damage Build” in this build’s equipment guide.
Read build guideZealot Paladin
Listed for shield under “Budget Build Items” in this build’s equipment guide.
Read build guideTrading interest: Steady interest
A broad estimate based on regular build use.
This is a rough guide, not a live price. Compare recent trades for your ladder or non-ladder mode, platform, Hardcore setting, and item rolls.
Rolls and details to check
- Enhanced defense varies from 150–200%; also check sockets and whether it has been upgraded.
BEST SOURCE
Baal
The Worldstone Chamber
Nightmare · Monster level 75
About 2,378 kills per drop
This is an average, not a guarantee. Travel and time to kill are not compared.
Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
Resurrected · One player · 300% Magic Find · Repeat kills. Terror Zones, when included, assume you created the game at level 92.
Ranked by average drops per kill. Travel time, kill speed, Find Item and chest drops are not included.
OTHER PLACES
2832 compared
Other sources
Andariel
Catacombs Level 4
Hell
About 2,384 kills per drop
Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
Diablo
The Chaos Sanctuary
Nightmare
About 2,400 kills per drop
Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
Mephisto
Durance of Hate Level 3
Hell
About 2,702 kills per drop
Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
Diablo
The Chaos Sanctuary
Hell
About 2,802 kills per drop
Per named enemy. Minions are not counted.
Baal
The Worldstone Chamber
Hell
About 2,845 kills per drop
Per named enemy. Minions are not counted. ITEM DETAILSBase item, requirements, and properties
- Base item
- Gilded Shield
- Required level
- 42
- Quality level
- 50
- Treasure class
- 51
- How it is made or found
- Drops from monsters
Selected properties
- Enhanced defense: 150–200%
- Strength: 20
- Vitality: 20
- Attack rating: 20%
- All resistances: 50%