I'm very excited for the Ladder reset on the 28th. I have never participated in a fresh reset. I have a question regarding leveling.

Which build would have best survivability and leveling speed as either a Necro or Paladin? I assume Summoner for Necro and Zealer for Pally.

Good luck playing summoner untwinked and expect if any leveling speed.

Levelling speed? They're no worse than any other character if you pick the right spots to grind. They're also much more capable untwinked if you pick up your curses and a few points in corpse explosion as you go along. I always pick a summoner when the ladder resets.

Of course, most people spend their time with their sorcs begging for rushes and farming bosses in nightmare for their REAL character.

I've already decided to make a shield paladin, no exceptions.

I got my fingers crossed for great Holy items.