Seraph's Hymn

Seraph's Hymn is a Paladin-exclusive unique amulet designed for builds that leverage defensive auras and benefit from demon and undead bonuses. The +2 to All Skills boost applies to every Paladin ability, including crucial defenses like Holy Shield, Resistance Auras, and Salvation. Combined with +1-2 to Defensive Auras, this amulet empowers tanky Paladin variants by increasing aura effectiveness without stat investment.

Demon & Undead Coverage

Since most Hell enemies fall into demon or undead categories—including Diablo, Mephisto, and Baal—Seraph's Hymn provides +20-50% Damage to Demons and +20-50% Damage to Undead with corresponding attack rating bonuses. This dual bonus makes it viable for generalist farming, though the damage increase is modest compared to specialized amulets. The +2 Light Radius is a minor quality-of-life improvement.

Niche vs Mainstream Choices

Seraph's Hymn excels specifically for defensive aura builds—Paladins using Holy Shield stacking or aura-focused playstyles. However, it remains overshadowed by Highlord's Wrath (better damage) and Mara's Kaleidoscope (universal resistances). For pure damage builds like Smiters or Zealots, Highlord's IAS and Deadly Strike are superior. Mara's offers flexibility with +20-30% all resistances, useful for any Paladin struggling with Hell immunities.

When to Use It

Seraph's Hymn works best for players building around defensive utility—Conviction Paladins, Holy Shield tanks, or aura-support variants in group play. Solo players farming Mephisto or Baal typically prefer alternatives. It's a respectable mid-game amulet at level 65, but endgame Paladins rarely keep it long-term. The item remains niche, highly specialized, and generally underused compared to mainstream amulet choices.