Paladins, holy swords, and steeds

[Sir Kenyth]

I seem to vaguely remember Paladins getting a special Holy Sword when reaching 7th level? I seem to remember it being pretty neat. There was also something about a special steed that could be summoned too. Anybody remember about this? Did the rules change in 3rd edition?

[Wulfere]

Yes it has changed somewhat in 3E.

Origianlly Posted by: Sir Kenyth I seem to vaguely remember Paladins getting a special Holy Sword when reaching 7th level? I seem to remember it being pretty neat.

Nope forget about the special sword. No longer a class fearture. Now however you may "Smite Evil". Once per day a Paladin of 2nd level or higher may Smite Evil with one normal melee attack. They add their Charsima modifier to the attack roll and
additionally add 1 point of damage for each level they have attained. This stacks with all bonuses for Strength, Magic and Feats.

Origianlly Posted by: Sir Kenyth There was also something about a special steed that could be summoned too.

You still may call for a special mount starting at 5th level. This is generally a Heavy Warhorse. But, you may call for other things with a DM who allows it.
They are Tougher, smarter and generally the best trained.

At level 5-7 they have... +2HD Natural Armor 4 Str +1 Int. 6
Improved Evasion: They take no damage from attacks that allow a Reflex saving throw, provided they make the save.If they do not then they take only half damage.
Empathic link with the rider: They have a mental link with the rider that extends to one mile. They communicate telepathically with the Paladin.
Share Spells: as long as they are within 5' of the rider at the time of casting.
Share Saving Throws: using which ever is higher.

Level 8-10 +4HD Natural Armor 6 Str +2 Int 7

Level 11-14 +6HD Natural Armor 8 Str +3 Int 8
Command other creatures of the same type: Once per day. In other words they make themselves understood and can direct other warhorses, ponies, mules and donkeys.

Level 15-20 +8HD Natural Armor 10 Str +4 Int 9
Spell Resistance: Equal to the Paladins level +5.

Sounds kinda special to me. But the longer you wait the better the Mount. If your mount dies you must wait a Year and One Day to call another. It gains all the bonuses due your new levels etc...

[Dreamer128]

Originally posted by Sir Kenyth: I seem to vaguely remember Paladins getting a special Holy Sword when reaching 7th level? I seem to remember it being pretty neat. There was also something about a special steed that could be summoned too. Anybody remember about this? Did the rules change in 3rd edition?

Ahem.. your sig is a bit too large. According to Zirocs new rules, its three lines of text, max...

[9_1_6]

Do you actually get a War Horse in the Official campaign?
Or did I misread something.. and you guys are talking about a mod!?!?!

[Wulfere]

I was refering to PnP 3E. No, you don't get horses in NWN.