Proficiency Points

david_m11 · 03-10-2002, 07:01 AM

I am creating a Paladin (Cavalier) and I have 6 proficiency points to spend.

I intend to put 2 against 2 handed sword and 2 against 2 handed weapon style.

I am not sure whre to put the remaining 2 i.e., short sword, mace, sword and shield style..............

Any advice (No spoilers please).

Sir Exxon · 03-10-2002, 07:26 AM

If I were you, I would have putted one proficiency in some blunting-weapon, like Warhammer, and one on Single Weapon Style.
That way, you can be good with a blunt-weapon, and be used to only use one weapon at the time.

see ya!

david_m11 · 03-10-2002, 07:29 AM

Thanks, I was thinking that a crashing type weapon would help me against undead and golems etc.

Sir Exxon · 03-10-2002, 07:34 AM

quote:
Originally posted by david_m11:
Thanks, I was thinking that a crashing type weapon would help me against undead and golems etc.

Ahh, then you should go for a Mace.
Maybe you know why, maybe you dont. But that's my tip if you want a good weapon vs Undead.

see ya!

WhirlingDervish · 03-10-2002, 09:11 AM

Are you planning to solo?

If not, I would put 3 stars in two handed sword, 2 in two handed weapon, and 1 in mace or flail. The extra star in 2 handed will get you where you want to be (5stars) a little faster, and ensures you will make use out of that star. Every player has their own tastes, but in my experience paladins generally use 2 handed swords almost exlusively, as there are several powerful ones available.

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Sir Exxon · 03-10-2002, 09:16 AM

quote:
Originally posted by WhirlingDervish:
Are you planning to solo?

If not, I would put 3 stars in two handed sword, 2 in two handed weapon, and 1 in mace or flail.

Cant do this.
A Paladin can only put 2 points on each weapon or style.
IMO, that really sucks... [img]graemlins/1disgust.gif[/img]

see ya!

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david_m11 · 03-10-2002, 09:25 AM

quote:
Cant do this.
A Paladin can only put 2 points on each weapon or style.
IMO, that really sucks...

I had noticed that 2 points per slot is the maximum during character creation - I hope that I can increase this as I move up levels??

Please dont tell me that 2 per slot is the maximum forever!!!

J'aran · 03-10-2002, 09:31 AM

quote:
Originally posted by david_m11:
Please dont tell me that 2 per slot is the maximum forever!!!

I'm afraid it is. Only single-classed Fighters will be able to go beyond 2 stars. For Paladins, Rangers, Barbarians and multiclassed Fighters, 2 is the max. This is because those classes have other bonuses, like spellcasting etc., which a Fighter doesn't have.

uss · 03-10-2002, 10:20 AM

yeah, if paladins would get 5 slots, that would be unfair. don`t worry, the first two slots affect your skills most, you get much less bonuses with the other 3 extra slots, plus you can spend them on other good weapons. david_m11,i think the best idea is to place your extra 2 slots on war hammer. and since you don`t want me to spoil you, just play on, till you get a really good war hammer

Jim · 03-10-2002, 10:28 AM

quote:
Only single-classed Fighters will be able to go beyond 2 stars

Don't forget that dual classed fighters can also advance to grandmastery

03-10-2002, 07:01 AM	#1
david_m11 Dungeon Master Join Date: September 9, 2001 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 65	I am creating a Paladin (Cavalier) and I have 6 proficiency points to spend. I intend to put 2 against 2 handed sword and 2 against 2 handed weapon style. I am not sure whre to put the remaining 2 i.e., short sword, mace, sword and shield style.............. Any advice (No spoilers please). __________________ Does my gut look big in this???<br />:monster5:

03-10-2002, 07:29 AM	#3
david_m11 Dungeon Master Join Date: September 9, 2001 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 65	Thanks, I was thinking that a crashing type weapon would help me against undead and golems etc. __________________ Does my gut look big in this???<br />:monster5:

03-10-2002, 07:34 AM	#4
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	quote: Originally posted by david_m11: Thanks, I was thinking that a crashing type weapon would help me against undead and golems etc. Ahh, then you should go for a Mace. Maybe you know why, maybe you dont. But that's my tip if you want a good weapon vs Undead. see ya!

03-10-2002, 09:16 AM	#6
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	quote: Originally posted by WhirlingDervish: Are you planning to solo? If not, I would put 3 stars in two handed sword, 2 in two handed weapon, and 1 in mace or flail. Cant do this. A Paladin can only put 2 points on each weapon or style. IMO, that really sucks... [img]graemlins/1disgust.gif[/img] see ya! [ 03-10-2002: Message edited by: Sir Exxon ]

03-10-2002, 09:25 AM	#7
david_m11 Dungeon Master Join Date: September 9, 2001 Location: Manchester, England Posts: 65	quote: Cant do this. A Paladin can only put 2 points on each weapon or style. IMO, that really sucks... I had noticed that 2 points per slot is the maximum during character creation - I hope that I can increase this as I move up levels?? Please dont tell me that 2 per slot is the maximum forever!!! __________________ Does my gut look big in this???<br />:monster5:

03-10-2002, 07:26 AM	#2
Sir Exxon Zartan Join Date: October 15, 2001 Location: Oslo, Norway Age: 36 Posts: 5,367	If I were you, I would have putted one proficiency in some blunting-weapon, like Warhammer, and one on Single Weapon Style. That way, you can be good with a blunt-weapon, and be used to only use one weapon at the time. see ya!

03-10-2002, 09:11 AM	#5
WhirlingDervish Dungeon Master Join Date: September 10, 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 62	Are you planning to solo? If not, I would put 3 stars in two handed sword, 2 in two handed weapon, and 1 in mace or flail. The extra star in 2 handed will get you where you want to be (5stars) a little faster, and ensures you will make use out of that star. Every player has their own tastes, but in my experience paladins generally use 2 handed swords almost exlusively, as there are several powerful ones available. [img]graemlins/1druid.gif[/img] [ 03-10-2002: Message edited by: WhirlingDervish ] [ 03-10-2002: Message edited by: WhirlingDervish ]

03-10-2002, 09:31 AM	#8
J'aran Mephistopheles Join Date: December 12, 2001 Location: Fryslân, The Netherlands Age: 46 Posts: 1,493	quote: Originally posted by david_m11: Please dont tell me that 2 per slot is the maximum forever!!! I'm afraid it is. Only single-classed Fighters will be able to go beyond 2 stars. For Paladins, Rangers, Barbarians and multiclassed Fighters, 2 is the max. This is because those classes have other bonuses, like spellcasting etc., which a Fighter doesn't have.

03-10-2002, 10:20 AM	#9
uss 20th Level Warrior Join Date: November 16, 2001 Location: Estonia Age: 36 Posts: 2,775	yeah, if paladins would get 5 slots, that would be unfair. don`t worry, the first two slots affect your skills most, you get much less bonuses with the other 3 extra slots, plus you can spend them on other good weapons. david_m11,i think the best idea is to place your extra 2 slots on war hammer. and since you don`t want me to spoil you, just play on, till you get a really good war hammer

03-10-2002, 10:28 AM	#10
Jim Quintesson Join Date: May 1, 2001 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire, England Age: 45 Posts: 1,088	quote: Only single-classed Fighters will be able to go beyond 2 stars Don't forget that dual classed fighters can also advance to grandmastery

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