Hanging up my Paladin hat. A wise move?

NiffumAgar · 08-26-2004, 12:24 AM

I've just levelled a paladin upto 11 and am seriously considering giving up on being a paladin and switch to being a plain old fighter as he is the main front line stalwart and doesn't have time to cast spells usually. His paladining skills come in handy all the time, is it so bad if I give up on advancing them any further?

Bozos of Bones · 08-26-2004, 09:33 AM

Give it 4 levels of fighter, but be sure to be Paladin of Helm. Else, you'll lose your chance at leveling in the paladin, so you'll have to stick with figher.

Raffin · 09-03-2004, 03:38 PM

IMHO, Paladins get the best of their bonuses in the first 3 levels or so. After that, they get fewer spells than clerics, and no fighter bonus feats.

My personal favorite Paladin combo is Pal 3/Sorcerer X-get three levels of Paladin, then switch to sorcerer. Great hit points, some cool spells, etc. And if you max your Charisma, each bonus point is +1 all saves, plus you get some cool bonus spells. The main downside is that they will refuse any rewards for questions, so they make lousy speakers.

-Raffin

E.Bill · 09-18-2004, 10:31 AM

Sometimes in key battles spells like holy power and divine shell can serve you far better than the extra feats a fighter gets. I am not totally sure about paladins, but i know my battleguard is a better melee unit than my barbarian in terms of damage when i use his excellent self boost spells. A paladin has the same amount of HP as a fighter, and aside from weapons specialisation which you could just get 4 levels of fighter for, there arent really much else going for the fighter.

If he is a paladin of helm, get WS, then go back to paladin. Otherwise stick with the paladin. That is my humble recommendation.

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E.Bill

Kakero · 09-18-2004, 08:05 PM

I agree with Bozo, change to 4 level of fighter to get weapon specilization. Sometime later in the game you can use the paladin only weapon which make you kick butt.

Micah Foehammer · 09-28-2004, 09:59 PM

Paladins are a matter of choice. I wouldn't create a party without one and routinely play them in solo adventures or even PnP. But if they aren;t your cup of tea, by all means drop them and go for a straight class fighter.

You WILL miss out on the best weapon in the game however as it a paladin only. And don't argue unless you have the HOF version of the weapon! lol

08-26-2004, 12:24 AM	#1
NiffumAgar Welcomed New User Join Date: March 8, 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 49 Posts: 1	I've just levelled a paladin upto 11 and am seriously considering giving up on being a paladin and switch to being a plain old fighter as he is the main front line stalwart and doesn't have time to cast spells usually. His paladining skills come in handy all the time, is it so bad if I give up on advancing them any further? __________________ By the time you read this, it will be already written.

08-26-2004, 09:33 AM	#2
Bozos of Bones Apophis Join Date: July 29, 2003 Location: The Underdark cavern of Zagreb Age: 37 Posts: 4,679	Give it 4 levels of fighter, but be sure to be Paladin of Helm. Else, you'll lose your chance at leveling in the paladin, so you'll have to stick with figher. __________________ MAKE LOVE, NOT SPAM!

09-18-2004, 10:31 AM	#4
E.Bill Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: May 26, 2004 Location: Mars Age: 42 Posts: 18	Sometimes in key battles spells like holy power and divine shell can serve you far better than the extra feats a fighter gets. I am not totally sure about paladins, but i know my battleguard is a better melee unit than my barbarian in terms of damage when i use his excellent self boost spells. A paladin has the same amount of HP as a fighter, and aside from weapons specialisation which you could just get 4 levels of fighter for, there arent really much else going for the fighter. If he is a paladin of helm, get WS, then go back to paladin. Otherwise stick with the paladin. That is my humble recommendation. ----------------- E.Bill __________________ _ ___________ _ <br />E.Bill

09-28-2004, 09:59 PM	#6
Micah Foehammer Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: November 15, 2001 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 3,253	Paladins are a matter of choice. I wouldn't create a party without one and routinely play them in solo adventures or even PnP. But if they aren;t your cup of tea, by all means drop them and go for a straight class fighter. You WILL miss out on the best weapon in the game however as it a paladin only. And don't argue unless you have the HOF version of the weapon! lol __________________ “Every tavern’s an opportunity, I say.”

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09-03-2004, 03:38 PM	#3
Raffin Dungeon Master Join Date: July 17, 2004 Location: US Age: 44 Posts: 69	IMHO, Paladins get the best of their bonuses in the first 3 levels or so. After that, they get fewer spells than clerics, and no fighter bonus feats. My personal favorite Paladin combo is Pal 3/Sorcerer X-get three levels of Paladin, then switch to sorcerer. Great hit points, some cool spells, etc. And if you max your Charisma, each bonus point is +1 all saves, plus you get some cool bonus spells. The main downside is that they will refuse any rewards for questions, so they make lousy speakers. -Raffin

09-18-2004, 08:05 PM	#5
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	I agree with Bozo, change to 4 level of fighter to get weapon specilization. Sometime later in the game you can use the paladin only weapon which make you kick butt.

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