Paladin

9_1_6 · 11-28-2002, 11:15 AM

Are paladins useful in IW2... i mean, i created one and he looks pretty good and fights good but because i am not familiar with IW2, I'd like to know if there are good items for them and if they are a useful character...
so...?

Paladin2000 · 11-28-2002, 11:26 AM

Except for their lay on hands (or something) which gets more powerful at higher level, I find the Paladin class a bit too irritating, especially the part where they would refuse to accept payments for quests and etc.

Desdicado · 11-28-2002, 11:43 AM

I always have a Paladin as my "main" character. From a role play point of view I think they are a lot of fun.
The limitations in IWD2 compared to a fighter are, 1 - you can only take two points in any weapon. 2 - You get less feats.

The advantages are, some clerical spells, immune to fear and disease, lay on hands.

So for a pure tank you are better with a pure fighter, but I like Paladins.

SpiritWarrior · 11-28-2002, 12:07 PM

Yup I agree Paladins are very useful good Fighters and partial Clerics when you need them!

Luvian · 11-28-2002, 01:57 PM

And yes, paladin will get a cool item.

Gimli · 11-28-2002, 06:36 PM

Paladins get some nice perks, their Cha bonus to all of their saving throws is great; also if you check their special abilities button, they get to "smite evil", which does extra damage, also based on their Cha. At 2nd level they also radiate a protection from fear spell which helps allies within 10'. If you want to feel more like a fighter with a paladin, make him a paladin of helm for the order, and take 4 levels of fighter - then you can specialize in weapons (large sword just might be a nice choice...).

Zoltan · 11-29-2002, 04:06 PM

Paladins are GREATT! Specially Paladin/Fighter multi-class combo. +4 to all saves (if your cha is 18) cleric spells lots of paladin abilities and..

the HOLY AVENGER!!!!

Yggdrasil · 11-29-2002, 04:22 PM

I have a multi paladin/cleric (illmater); he does VERY well as the leader. Plus there is a holy sword (only usable by paladins) in the game. Their 'cure disease' ability is nice, and so is laying hands and the extra spells. Not accepting rewards is no big thing for me, but of course there are differing opinions. Also, paladins have great saving throws.

If you have a paladin as your leader, s/he will need some intelligence to be able to dialogue properly. An important note: you can't really buff any one ability without sacrificing another, and paladins use virtually every ability score in the game. A very good class; while lacking the punch of a pure cleric or fighter class, they make the best of both. A very good class, IMO.

SomeGuy · 11-29-2002, 04:43 PM

I like paladins.They are cool and get to use the holy avenger.

Axl of Darkness · 12-19-2002, 08:28 AM

I like Paladins. Since my second time playing IWD 1 and BG 2 I have always made a paladin as a second character.

On IWD 2 I made the main character a PALADIN and I suggest you that after you fullfill a quest and BEFORE reporting use another character to talk to the CHIEF and than you will be able to request the paye in GOLD ...not in words....

He has a nice CHA and is pretty easy to him to get nice replies.....buy diplomacy skills and it will work better.

IN IWD 1 --- I had the great PALE JUSTICE - their version for the Holy Avenger... It paid to have this great sword !!

Best wishes and happy holidays
ED

11-28-2002, 11:15 AM	#1
9_1_6 Elminster Join Date: November 2, 2002 Location: ♣♣♣ Age: 38 Posts: 457	Are paladins useful in IW2... i mean, i created one and he looks pretty good and fights good but because i am not familiar with IW2, I'd like to know if there are good items for them and if they are a useful character... so...? __________________ <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> 9_1_6 <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dancing]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dancing.gif\" /> <br />LIQUID STICK PEOPLE!

11-28-2002, 11:26 AM	#2
Paladin2000 Fzoul Chembryl Join Date: February 19, 2002 Location: Your guess is as good as mine. Age: 52 Posts: 1,728	Except for their lay on hands (or something) which gets more powerful at higher level, I find the Paladin class a bit too irritating, especially the part where they would refuse to accept payments for quests and etc. __________________ (This is an invisible sig.)

11-28-2002, 11:43 AM	#3
Desdicado Zhentarim Guard Join Date: March 30, 2001 Location: Scotland Age: 47 Posts: 335	I always have a Paladin as my "main" character. From a role play point of view I think they are a lot of fun. The limitations in IWD2 compared to a fighter are, 1 - you can only take two points in any weapon. 2 - You get less feats. The advantages are, some clerical spells, immune to fear and disease, lay on hands. So for a pure tank you are better with a pure fighter, but I like Paladins. __________________ \"We will welcome them with Bullets and Shoes\" Mohhamed Sa\'id Al Shahaf

11-28-2002, 12:07 PM	#4
SpiritWarrior Jack Burton Join Date: May 31, 2002 Location: Ireland Posts: 5,854	Yup I agree Paladins are very useful good Fighters and partial Clerics when you need them! __________________ Still I feel like a child when I look at the moon, maybe I grew up a little too soon...

11-28-2002, 01:57 PM	#5
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	And yes, paladin will get a cool item. __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

11-28-2002, 06:36 PM	#6
Gimli Emerald Dragon Join Date: January 12, 2002 Location: Moria Posts: 912	Paladins get some nice perks, their Cha bonus to all of their saving throws is great; also if you check their special abilities button, they get to "smite evil", which does extra damage, also based on their Cha. At 2nd level they also radiate a protection from fear spell which helps allies within 10'. If you want to feel more like a fighter with a paladin, make him a paladin of helm for the order, and take 4 levels of fighter - then you can specialize in weapons (large sword just might be a nice choice...). __________________ There\'s one dwarf left in Moria that still draws breath!

11-29-2002, 04:06 PM	#7
Zoltan Symbol of Cyric Join Date: August 17, 2001 Location: Waterdeep Age: 43 Posts: 1,222	Paladins are GREATT! Specially Paladin/Fighter multi-class combo. +4 to all saves (if your cha is 18) cleric spells lots of paladin abilities and.. the HOLY AVENGER!!!! __________________ I can feel the touch of wind on my face. Strong wind was slapping my face. I can feel the ground shake. The sky roars with vengeance and fury. From the shadows, I heard the Archmage's words:"İbne Fenner!" And then..I can't remember the rest..

11-29-2002, 04:22 PM	#8
Yggdrasil Dungeon Master Join Date: November 26, 2001 Location: Home Posts: 94	I have a multi paladin/cleric (illmater); he does VERY well as the leader. Plus there is a holy sword (only usable by paladins) in the game. Their 'cure disease' ability is nice, and so is laying hands and the extra spells. Not accepting rewards is no big thing for me, but of course there are differing opinions. Also, paladins have great saving throws. If you have a paladin as your leader, s/he will need some intelligence to be able to dialogue properly. An important note: you can't really buff any one ability without sacrificing another, and paladins use virtually every ability score in the game. A very good class; while lacking the punch of a pure cleric or fighter class, they make the best of both. A very good class, IMO.

11-29-2002, 04:43 PM	#9
SomeGuy Unicorn Join Date: May 14, 2002 Location: Oklahoma, USA Age: 33 Posts: 4,238	I like paladins.They are cool and get to use the holy avenger. __________________ \"I firmly believe that any man\'s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.\"<br />-Vince Lombardi

12-19-2002, 08:28 AM	#10
Axl of Darkness Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: January 8, 2002 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 45	I like Paladins. Since my second time playing IWD 1 and BG 2 I have always made a paladin as a second character. On IWD 2 I made the main character a PALADIN and I suggest you that after you fullfill a quest and BEFORE reporting use another character to talk to the CHIEF and than you will be able to request the paye in GOLD ...not in words.... He has a nice CHA and is pretty easy to him to get nice replies.....buy diplomacy skills and it will work better. IN IWD 1 --- I had the great PALE JUSTICE - their version for the Holy Avenger... It paid to have this great sword !! Best wishes and happy holidays ED __________________ Wealth is not compared to power.

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