I don't think that this would be diablo without the Paladin available to play, even if it is given in the expansion. Our Warrior option in the beginning forged the path for the Paladin availability in D2. Especially in a game with grounds based on "good vs. evil", the Paladin is the choice of holy spells whereas the Monk is a person of balance. There are similiarities for each, but I would not say they are the same character. A second character follow along with is hard to think of, since other combinations of characters are in current ones. (ie. witch doctor)
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