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Paragon Point Planner

Interactive Paragon board planner to allocate points, socket glyphs, and optimize your endgame character build.

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Paragon Boards

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💡 Quick Tips

  • Start from center: Allocate points outward from the glyph socket for maximum efficiency
  • Gates connect boards: Activate gate nodes to attach additional Paragon boards
  • Legendary nodes: High-value nodes near the center provide the best bonuses
  • Glyph radius: Points within glyph radius get bonus effects when glyph is socketed
  • Plan ahead: Map your path to important nodes before spending points

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Understanding Paragon Boards

What are Paragon Boards?

Paragon boards unlock at level 50 and provide endgame character progression. Each board contains nodes that grant stat bonuses, and you earn Paragon points through gaining experience beyond level 50. You can earn up to 200 Paragon points, with additional points available through Renown and seasonal rewards.

Node Types

Normal Nodes

+5 to a single stat. The most common node type.

Magic Nodes

+10 to a single stat. Better value than normal nodes.

Rare Nodes

+15 to a single stat or provides multiple smaller bonuses.

Legendary Nodes

+25 to a stat or powerful unique bonuses. Always worth pathing to.

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Glyph Socket

Center of each board. Socket glyphs here for powerful radius effects.

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Gate Nodes

Connect boards together. Activate to attach a new Paragon board.

Glyphs

Glyphs are special items that socket into the center of Paragon boards. When socketed, glyphs affect all nodes within their radius (typically 3-4 nodes from center). Glyphs can be leveled up through Nightmare Dungeons, increasing their effectiveness and radius. Higher level glyphs provide significantly more power.

Board Attachment Strategy

You can attach up to 8 Paragon boards total (including the starting board). Each class has access to different boards with unique themes and bonuses. Choose boards that complement your build - for example, a Vulnerable-focused Rogue should prioritize boards with Vulnerable damage and Critical Strike bonuses.

Optimization Strategies

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Path Efficiency

Always calculate the most efficient path to legendary nodes. Sometimes taking a longer route through magic/rare nodes provides better total value than a shorter path through normal nodes. Use the glyph socket as your starting point and work outward.

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Glyph Synergy

Choose glyphs that amplify your build's strengths. If you're building Vulnerable damage, socket Exploit glyphs. For Critical Strike builds, use glyphs that boost crit chance or damage. Level glyphs to at least 15 for radius increase - this dramatically expands their effectiveness.

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Balance Stats

Don't tunnel vision on one stat type. Balance offensive stats (damage, crit, vulnerable) with defensive stats (life, armor, resistances). A dead character does zero DPS. Aim for at least 20-30% of your points in defensive nodes for survivability.

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Board Selection

Research which Paragon boards are best for your class and build. Some boards are universally good (offering multiplicative damage or defensive layers), while others are build-specific. Don't randomly attach boards - have a plan for what stats and legendary nodes you're targeting.

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Respec Freely

Paragon respec is cheap (gold cost only), so don't be afraid to experiment. Try different paths, test various glyphs, and adjust as you acquire better gear. Your optimal Paragon setup will change as your build evolves.

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Diminishing Returns

Remember that most damage bonuses in Diablo 4 are additive. If you already have 200% Vulnerable damage from gear, adding 50% more from Paragon is less impactful than adding a new damage multiplier category. Diversify your damage sources for maximum effectiveness.

Class-Specific Guidance

🪓 Barbarian Paragon Priority

Key Stats: Strength, Vulnerable Damage, Damage to Close Enemies, Critical Strike, Damage Reduction

Best Glyphs: Exploit (Vulnerable), Wrath (Close Enemies), Territorial (Elites), Might (Berserking)

Barbarians benefit most from Vulnerable and Close Enemy damage as they're always in melee. Prioritize defensive stats since you're tanking hits constantly. Blood Rage glyph is excellent for Overpower builds.

🗡️ Rogue Paragon Priority

Key Stats: Dexterity, Critical Strike Chance/Damage, Vulnerable Damage, Core Skill Damage

Best Glyphs: Exploit (Vulnerable), Combat (Close), Ambush (Crit Damage), Turf (Shadows)

Rogues are crit-focused, so maximize Critical Strike nodes. Vulnerable damage is crucial for all builds. Melee Rogues want Combat glyph, while ranged builds prefer Sniper. Balance offense with some defensive nodes.

🔮 Sorcerer Paragon Priority

Key Stats: Intelligence, Critical Strike, Vulnerable Damage, Elemental Damage, Damage Reduction

Best Glyphs: Exploit (Vulnerable), Control (CC), Destruction (Crit), Winter/Charged (Element)

Sorcerers are glass cannons - invest heavily in defensive nodes (30%+ of points). Elemental-specific glyphs (Winter for Ice, Charged for Lightning) boost focused builds. Control glyph works well with CC-heavy builds.

🐻 Druid Paragon Priority

Key Stats: Willpower, Critical Strike, Vulnerable Damage, Damage to Close Enemies, Maximum Life

Best Glyphs: Exploit (Vulnerable), Spirit (Werebear), Fang and Claw (Werewolf), Earthen (Earth Skills)

Druids have two main archetypes: Werebear (tanky melee) and Werewolf (fast attacks). Werebear builds want more defensive stats, Werewolf wants crit. Spirit builds focus on Willpower and elemental damage.

💀 Necromancer Paragon Priority

Key Stats: Intelligence, Critical Strike, Vulnerable Damage, Minion Damage, Damage Reduction

Best Glyphs: Exploit (Vulnerable), Control (CC), Essence (Bone), Scourge (Minions)

Necromancers vary widely by build. Bone builds want crit and Vulnerable, Blood builds want AoE and sustain, Minion builds stack Scourge glyph and minion damage. All builds benefit from Intelligence and defensive layers.

⚡ Spiritborn Paragon Priority

Key Stats: Dexterity/Willpower, Attack Speed, Critical Strike, Vulnerable Damage, Core Skill Damage

Best Glyphs: Exploit (Vulnerable), Harmony (Spirit Skills), Ferocity (Attack Speed), Ancestral (Core)

Spiritborn benefits from rapid-hit builds, so attack speed scales well. Balance between Dexterity and Willpower based on your Spirit Hall choice. Guardian glyph amplifies Spirit Hall bonuses significantly.

Common Mistakes

Ignoring Defensive Nodes

All damage means nothing if you're dead. Even glass cannon builds need 20-30% of points in Life, Armor, or Damage Reduction nodes to survive endgame content.

Not Leveling Glyphs

Glyphs at level 1 provide minimal benefit. Push them to level 15+ for increased radius, and to 21 for maximum power. The difference between a level 1 and level 21 glyph is massive.

Wasting Points on Inefficient Paths

Taking 10 normal nodes to reach a legendary isn't always worth it. Calculate if the legendary bonus plus the path nodes provide better value than using those points elsewhere.

Random Board Attachment

Don't just attach any board. Research which boards have legendary nodes and glyphs that synergize with your build. A bad board can waste 40+ points with minimal benefit.

Ignoring Main Stat

Your primary stat (Strength/Dex/Int/Willpower) scales all damage. Don't skip these nodes. They may seem boring, but main stat provides multiplicative scaling.

Overcommitting to One Damage Type

Stacking 500% Vulnerable damage has diminishing returns. Diversify into Critical Strike, Close/Distant damage, and other multiplier categories for better overall scaling.

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Pro Tip: Seasonal Resets

Each season, Paragon boards reset and you may need to re-plan your path. Use this planner to theory-craft your optimal route before the season starts. Some boards and glyphs get rebalanced between seasons, so always check patch notes for changes. Popular streamers and content creators often share optimized Paragon paths for meta builds - use these as starting templates.

Want to optimize your entire build? Check out our other Diablo 4 calculators for weapon comparison, defense optimization, and more.