Even if you plan to create a Righteous Fire build, it is more efficient to level up using this guide. Fire Skills lack the synergy with its Ailment when played as an on-hit build and the damage is usually lower. We also would not choose Fire Damage over Lightning. Attacks, in general, are the domain of classes that start at the bottom of the Skill Tree. We wouldn't recommend pursuing the Attack specialization.

Cast Speed and Maximum Life passives are too conveniently spread all across the top. The Ailment caused by Lightning is Shock, it simply increases Damage. Lightning Damage is the type of Elemental Damage defining the upper part of a Passive Skill Tree, so it's very accessible for a Templar - you can comfortably source enough damage from Skill Tree only, without much investment into gear or Support Gems. This guide will cover all the basics for leveling with a Templar that uses Lightning Spells. Guardian is a tank class for party play, Minion, or other specific builds. Hierophant is the best pick for Totem users or generalist Spell casters that derive their power from Mana. Inquisitor is an excellent class for a well-rounded Elemental Damage dealer that utilizes Critical Strikes and is predisposed to protect itself with Life as well as Energy Shield. Its most recognizable trait, seen across all ascendancies, is its proficiency in making use of Elemental Spells (especially Fire and Lightning types) and quite good defensive features. Templar is one of the most popular characters that may be summarised as a paladin archetype. Scion Leveling Guide using Chaos DoT with Bows.

Duelist Leveling Guide using Melee/Impale.

Ranger Leveling Guide - Classic Bow/Elemental Attacks version.

Ranger Leveling Guide using Bows and Chaos DoT Skills.

Shadow Leveling Guide using Trap Spells.

Templar Leveling Guide using Totem Spells.

Witch Leveling Guide with Cold DoT Spells.

Witch Leveling Guide using Ignite/Fire DoT Spells.

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