Drow Paladin?

Vell · 02-02-2003, 08:14 PM

Pardon me if this has been talked about before, but has anyone considered the idea? I know, it runs contrary to the roleplaying ideal many may have for the Forgotten Realms setting, but if you're looking for an interesting build to rp, or an uber mage-killer, the idea isn't that bad. For roleplay, both Drow and paladins have some interesting dialogue options, which can combine into a very frustrated or noble character striving against the discrimination normally heaped unto his/her race (ala: Drizzt). And for general game purposes, consider: Drow have a bonus to Int, Cha, and Dex I believe. That would normally make them a very wizardly or rogueish character without any other consideration, but since the Paladin is such a difficult class to assign stats for, the extra 4 points from Int and Dex make the process quite a bit easier. Also consider that a fighter-type like the Paladin really doesn't get or use many class skills. Rogue and Bards are much better for that. So the extra Charisma helps as you've essentially have a very very persuasive character. Lastly, has anyone considered the great resistance abilities of a Drow's Spell Resistance, combined with the saving throw bonuses from a Paladin's Wisdom, and the Holy Avenger one can acquire later in the game? Admittedly, it is later on in the game, but who can argue with a SR of over 30 naturally combined with the fantastic saving throws of the paladin class, and the unlimited Dispel capacity of the blade? Add some well-considered feats, and you've got a great well-rounded paladin (possibly with some fighter levels or wizard levels, if you choose either Helm or Mystra paladins, which only increase the versatility) and an excellent anti-mage force.

arion windrider · 02-02-2003, 08:21 PM

welcome to ironworks vell... i never thought to use an drow paladin...lol

Larry_OHF · 02-02-2003, 08:26 PM

You're the first I have heard of to attempt that! What a cool idea! 3rd edition can be prety fun sometimes. It takes away some of the monotony of everyday D&D life, and says.."hey! What if..."...

Welcome to Ironworks. Your new home away from the real world. Or maybe this is the real world. I forget.

Kakero · 02-02-2003, 08:29 PM

yes, I've made a drow paladin before in a 6 drow party. he turn out very powerful. no spell can efeect him. his lay on hand spell is a lifesaver.

arion windrider · 02-02-2003, 08:47 PM

is it possible to have a drow with alignment of lawful good

Kakero · 02-02-2003, 08:54 PM

yes, when you choose paladin, he'll automatically be lawfully good in the alignment section.

arion windrider · 02-02-2003, 08:56 PM

cool,maybe ill try it after the inital boredom wears off..

Luvian · 02-03-2003, 01:04 AM

That's it... I'm making a drow paladin...

9_1_6 · 02-03-2003, 06:11 AM

I played a drow paladin in my earlier game... but I just got bored of the game, so I stopped. I should pick up the game and start playing again [img]smile.gif[/img] ...

Kakero · 02-03-2003, 07:20 AM

too bad, you can't make you paladin to dual wield holy avengers.

02-02-2003, 08:14 PM	#1
Vell Welcomed New User Join Date: January 31, 2003 Location: Placeness Age: 40 Posts: 1	Pardon me if this has been talked about before, but has anyone considered the idea? I know, it runs contrary to the roleplaying ideal many may have for the Forgotten Realms setting, but if you're looking for an interesting build to rp, or an uber mage-killer, the idea isn't that bad. For roleplay, both Drow and paladins have some interesting dialogue options, which can combine into a very frustrated or noble character striving against the discrimination normally heaped unto his/her race (ala: Drizzt). And for general game purposes, consider: Drow have a bonus to Int, Cha, and Dex I believe. That would normally make them a very wizardly or rogueish character without any other consideration, but since the Paladin is such a difficult class to assign stats for, the extra 4 points from Int and Dex make the process quite a bit easier. Also consider that a fighter-type like the Paladin really doesn't get or use many class skills. Rogue and Bards are much better for that. So the extra Charisma helps as you've essentially have a very very persuasive character. Lastly, has anyone considered the great resistance abilities of a Drow's Spell Resistance, combined with the saving throw bonuses from a Paladin's Wisdom, and the Holy Avenger one can acquire later in the game? Admittedly, it is later on in the game, but who can argue with a SR of over 30 naturally combined with the fantastic saving throws of the paladin class, and the unlimited Dispel capacity of the blade? Add some well-considered feats, and you've got a great well-rounded paladin (possibly with some fighter levels or wizard levels, if you choose either Helm or Mystra paladins, which only increase the versatility) and an excellent anti-mage force. __________________ \"So...can I take a golem, hollow it out, and create a mini-control room? Taking into mind, of course, that the magical stability will be..\"<br />\"Whoa whoa...you\'re even starting to TALK like a gnome...\"

02-02-2003, 08:21 PM	#2
arion windrider Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 26, 2001 Location: Vancouver,Wa. Age: 55 Posts: 800	welcome to ironworks vell... i never thought to use an drow paladin...lol __________________ \"if it aint broke dont fix it\" <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dogrun]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dogrun.gif\" /> <br /><b>proud member of the penguin army</b> <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" />

02-02-2003, 08:26 PM	#3
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	You're the first I have heard of to attempt that! What a cool idea! 3rd edition can be prety fun sometimes. It takes away some of the monotony of everyday D&D life, and says.."hey! What if..."... Welcome to Ironworks. Your new home away from the real world. Or maybe this is the real world. I forget. __________________

02-02-2003, 08:47 PM	#5
arion windrider Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 26, 2001 Location: Vancouver,Wa. Age: 55 Posts: 800	is it possible to have a drow with alignment of lawful good __________________ \"if it aint broke dont fix it\" <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dogrun]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dogrun.gif\" /> <br /><b>proud member of the penguin army</b> <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" />

02-02-2003, 08:56 PM	#7
arion windrider Red Wizard of Thay Join Date: May 26, 2001 Location: Vancouver,Wa. Age: 55 Posts: 800	cool,maybe ill try it after the inital boredom wears off.. __________________ \"if it aint broke dont fix it\" <img border=\"0\" alt=\"[dogrun]\" title=\"\" src=\"graemlins/dogrun.gif\" /> <br /><b>proud member of the penguin army</b> <img border=\"0\" title=\"\" alt=\"[Smile]\" src=\"smile.gif\" />

02-02-2003, 08:29 PM	#4
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	yes, I've made a drow paladin before in a 6 drow party. he turn out very powerful. no spell can efeect him. his lay on hand spell is a lifesaver.

02-02-2003, 08:54 PM	#6
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	yes, when you choose paladin, he'll automatically be lawfully good in the alignment section.

02-03-2003, 01:04 AM	#8
Luvian Ironworks Moderator Join Date: June 27, 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Age: 43 Posts: 6,763	That's it... I'm making a drow paladin... __________________ Once upon a time in Canada...

02-03-2003, 06:11 AM	#9
9_1_6 Elminster Join Date: November 2, 2002 Location: ♣♣♣ Age: 38 Posts: 457	I played a drow paladin in my earlier game... but I just got bored of the game, so I stopped. I should pick up the game and start playing again [img]smile.gif[/img] ... __________________ <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!

02-03-2003, 07:20 AM	#10
Kakero 40th Level Warrior Join Date: March 24, 2002 Posts: 10,215	too bad, you can't make you paladin to dual wield holy avengers.

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