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Old 08-26-2004, 08:48 PM   #7
NobleNick
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Join Date: February 5, 2002
Location: Huntsville, AL, USA
Age: 65
Posts: 1,045
dragonslayer and Neo the Warrior Cat,
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Yes, I would classify a Pally as Priest-related.

Three very redeeming characteristics to remember about the Paladin:

1.) He has high saving throws. So, while your beefy fighters are in a trancelike state, slobbering on the floor or, worse yet, attacking each other, the Pally is slicing away at the enemy spellcaster.

2.) (spoiler) In Lower Dorn's Deep there is an unbelievable Paladin-only kick-assassin longsword that makes the Pally connect and do damage about as good as the best of Fighters.

3.) Though a so-so character in the beginning ("Why didn't I pick a Fighter, instead?"); as the game progresses (and on harder difficulties) the benefits of the Pally become more apparent. His high saving throws combined with the ability to wear the best of armor make him the choice pick for constructing the most durable tank: The best tank in the late game is a Paladin; and this should be your only choice if your party only has one tank; especially if you are doing the expansions and/or HoF mode.

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