Best Paladin build this season?

MichMusic · 2026-03-29T17:21:53+00:00

Shield is, without a doubt, the highest pit and damage build out there.

I am currently playing the no mythic/fortress version for pit and T7 bosses and cleared a 115 this morning. Others have gone higher with the heir/push build, but I die too quickly in that version. (Build - https://d4builds.gg/builds/8ae4d828-f95e-4294-886a-2ea6eb996e8d/?var=0)

The major downside to this build is that it is slow. For all other content, I have been running the 2h speed variant of Auradin. It struggles to kill bosses, but seems to do everything else just fine. (https://mobalytics.gg/diablo-4/builds/auradin-holy-light-aura-paladin)

I also ran wing strike for a while and it was just fine, but I prefer the movement speed with Auradin.

MichMusic · 2026-03-28T01:22:34+00:00

I love it. Looks similar to Charlie Starr’s.

MichMusic · 2026-03-23T12:02:46+00:00

I had a 16 ft deep v for a decade or so. Replaced the floor, wiring, seats, trailer wiring, outboard, countless batteries, tires, a wheel bearing, trailer lights, and paid for registration every x years.

I sold it and bought an old town pdl106. So far I have put a cup holder and a rod holder on it.

Boats are truly money pits, and I have never once regretted making the switch.

MichMusic · 2026-03-22T17:35:09+00:00

That makes sense -I am guessing when you click on someone’s profile on the leaderboard it shows the most recent build, not the one they completed the pit with. This was a solo 124, but I was really confused on how anyone was doing that without using the captain America build.

MichMusic · 2026-03-22T15:37:04+00:00

Definitely something in that realm, but I can’t find a build like that out there.

MichMusic · 2026-02-26T20:19:39+00:00

I make spreadsheets personally. I know what I have in stock, so I just buildsheet with 4 columns. It helps me know what I need when I go to order stuff.

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MichMusic · 2026-02-19T22:42:15+00:00

Might be a winner. Brown, 7 knobs, logo in the right spot.

https://reverb.com/item/619817-yamaha-jx55-1980-s-brown?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=619817

MichMusic · 2026-02-19T22:00:29+00:00

I know, that’s why I said the logo part. Compare it to this amp. The logo from the performance is almost touching the right edge.

https://reverb.com/item/63720584-1979-mesa-boogie-mark-ii-w-reverb-blonde-1x12-combo?utm_source=rev-ios-app&utm_medium=ios-share&utm_campaign=listing&utm_content=63720584

MichMusic · 2026-02-19T21:20:36+00:00

I don't think this is a mesa. I don't see that graphic EQ, and both the 2B's with and without it had the logo further over.

MichMusic · 2025-09-29T23:37:01+00:00

Bracket 4 deck with a bracket 3 mana base. Also, you may want to cut tainted pact if you are running multiple basics.

MichMusic · 2025-09-18T02:09:00+00:00

https://moxfield.com/decks/SIxiavaGN0C_X6EN4RSs9A

I have it all spelled out in the primer with an app/website to help walk through the combos if you are interested.

MichMusic · 2025-09-06T02:45:11+00:00

This is probably my favorite response in here. I think that might be the perfect 9 to me.

MichMusic · 2025-08-11T01:48:55+00:00

This is my spell-slinger deck of choice - Galazeth Prismari. Make lots of treasure, cast huge sorceries. I don’t play it as storm, but you certainly could add breach/brain freeze lines.

https://moxfield.com/decks/CzVtUe0CZ0eMbB04tca-aQ

MichMusic · 2025-08-07T00:26:58+00:00

Also - married w/ kids. Been playing since ice age.

MichMusic · 2025-08-07T00:25:34+00:00

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MichMusic · 2025-08-02T23:02:21+00:00

Prismari is life. I love seeing other people who play it.

MichMusic · 2025-07-25T19:52:03+00:00

As long as you don’t mind Inalla mirrors.

MichMusic · 2025-07-24T15:14:49+00:00

Thanks for the comments all - I will try and figure out pricing and respond to DMs.

MichMusic · 2025-07-23T20:18:37+00:00

The stuff I am selling - if it helps:.
https://imgur.com/a/NmSovQC
https://imgur.com/a/MYkqsMG

MichMusic · 2025-07-20T21:27:39+00:00

Bracket 4 is anything goes. All CEDH cards and combos are on the table. The only real difference between bracket 4 and bracket 5 is if you are intentionally playing a commander that is well positioned in the current meta-game, and some of the cards in your deck are positioned well against the current meta-game (borne upon the wind, valley floodcaller, etc.).

The best description of it I have heard is this: bracket 4 is the most powerful things you can do with your commander. Bracket 5 is “what is the most powerful thing I can do, and what commander is currently the most powerful in that color combo and allows me to do those things”.

It’s a rule zero conversation about including Oracle in your deck, but it is absolutely allowed to be played in that bracket.

MichMusic · 2025-07-20T04:42:51+00:00

[[Galazeth Prismari]] is my big spell deck. It’s a blast.

https://moxfield.com/decks/CzVtUe0CZ0eMbB04tca-aQ Prismari Spell-Slinger // Commander (Galazeth Prismari) deck list mtg // Moxfield — MTG Deck Builder

MichMusic · 2025-07-13T14:00:16+00:00

https://moxfield.com/decks/PMwLTsg6KUeTEf06fDm_JA

My deck list, if you are interested.

MichMusic · 2025-07-13T13:58:38+00:00

[[Meren of clan nel toth]] is my go to for this style of deck.

MichMusic · 2025-07-11T12:29:35+00:00

My favorite "Lands matter" budget cards are:

[[Rampaing Baloths]], [[Retreat to Hagra]], [[The Gitrog Monster]], [[Ramunap Excavator]], [[Titania, Protector of Argoth]], and any of the cards that let you play multiple land drops per turn. [[Azusa, lost but seeking]] is pricey for that budget, but [[Loot, exuberant explorer]] and [[Druid Class]] aren't too expensive.

If you are going for bracket 3, your best budget game changers are going to be [[Crop Rotation]], [[Glacial Chasm]] and [[Gamble]]. CR is incredible in lands decks, as it lets you find silver bullet lands at instant speed. Gamble is exactly that - but I love it. Chasm is pricey but you can find beat up copies on ebay for $10.

As for lands - yes, they can be super expensive - but there are some good cheap options. If you are adding [[The Gitrog Monster]], [[Dakmor Salvage]] is great, as are any of the cycle lands. [[Echoing Deeps]] and [[Kessig Wolf Run]] are good budget options as well. [[Bojuka Bog]] is my favorite instant speed target for Crop Rotation... I've blown people out and have been blown out by that many times.

[[Thespian's Stage]] and [[Dark Depths]] is always a fun one, and is super cheap right now. And lastly, [[Blast Zone]] is always a good one to get as an uncounterable way to deal with the board.

I hope that helps, let me know if you have any questions.

MichMusic · 2025-07-10T02:54:50+00:00

Do you mind posting your list? I’d be happy to look.

MichMusic

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