Cursed Paladin
Cursed Paladin is an Act 1 Elite with 100 HP. It buffs itself with Strength and delivers heavy single hits, requiring early aggression or strong Block.
Stats
- Act
- 1
- HP
- 100
- Tier
- Elite
Actions
| Intent | Effect |
|---|---|
| Attack | Deal 15 damage |
| Defend | Gain 12 block |
| Attack | Deal 22 damage |
| Buff | Apply 3 Strength (self) |
Pattern
Strategy & Tips
This Act 1 Elite opens with Strength +3, then attacks 15, attacks 15, then Strength +3 again, then heavy 22 attack. The double Strength buff means damage escalates dangerously — after both buffs, the base 15 becomes 21, and the 22 becomes 28. Block aggressively after the buffs land.
Weakness is the single most important counter here since it directly reduces the amplified damage. Apply it before the Paladin attacks. Chill also helps against the individual high-damage strikes.
Use the buff turns to set up your own offense. Kill the Paladin before the second Strength application if possible. The Burning Candle relic helps apply pressure with Vulnerable from the start.
Poison provides consistent damage while you focus on blocking heavy hits.
