Help Me Make a Paladin [Archive] - Wizards Community

Help Me Make a Paladin [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Fiery_Fighter_Drake
10-25-04, 08:51 AM Hey all. After my rogue's recent adventures concerning him risking his life for the good of the world without a second thought to his own safety (at least until the glacier over the lost city began to cave in) despite being Chaotic Neutral, I've decided to play a Paladin as soon as I get the chance to retire the rogue.

The campaign I'm playing uses a 28pt buy. For races, I'll choose either Human, Elf or Half-Elf. Racial choice will depend on how you guys advice me to buy my stats. Also, I need to know if I should invest skill points into Listen and Spot or just rely on my AC and HP to see me through.
Faragon
10-25-04, 10:56 AM I'd use the following layout for a 28 PB setup.

15 Str
10 Dex
14 Con
10 Int
12 Wis
14 Cha

Boost Str at 4th and put 2 in wisdom when needed to get appropriate wisdom for spellcasting. Other points go to Charisma.

Race would be human. You could put two points from Int in Dex, but I prefer to be able to have at least Diplomacy and Sense motive maxed with a Paladin. Alternatively, you could put two points from Con into Dex, a fair tradeoff if you ask me. As for Listen and Spot, you can do without. Maybe boost those with items?
Sir Neil
10-28-04, 02:26 PM I think I'd spend them like this.
14
10
14
10
14
14

And put every ability score increase into Charisma. Dwarf and human are both good choices, but only human is on your list. Forget cross-class skills: take Diplomacy, Ride, and Sense Motive.

Paladins are a strong defensive class. You'll get to add two ability scores to every save and, effectively, to each hit die as well using lay on hands.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Fiery_Fighter_Drake 10-25-04, 08:51 AM	Hey all. After my rogue's recent adventures concerning him risking his life for the good of the world without a second thought to his own safety (at least until the glacier over the lost city began to cave in) despite being Chaotic Neutral, I've decided to play a Paladin as soon as I get the chance to retire the rogue. The campaign I'm playing uses a 28pt buy. For races, I'll choose either Human, Elf or Half-Elf. Racial choice will depend on how you guys advice me to buy my stats. Also, I need to know if I should invest skill points into Listen and Spot or just rely on my AC and HP to see me through.
Faragon 10-25-04, 10:56 AM	I'd use the following layout for a 28 PB setup. 15 Str 10 Dex 14 Con 10 Int 12 Wis 14 Cha Boost Str at 4th and put 2 in wisdom when needed to get appropriate wisdom for spellcasting. Other points go to Charisma. Race would be human. You could put two points from Int in Dex, but I prefer to be able to have at least Diplomacy and Sense motive maxed with a Paladin. Alternatively, you could put two points from Con into Dex, a fair tradeoff if you ask me. As for Listen and Spot, you can do without. Maybe boost those with items?
Sir Neil 10-28-04, 02:26 PM	I think I'd spend them like this. 14 10 14 10 14 14 And put every ability score increase into Charisma. Dwarf and human are both good choices, but only human is on your list. Forget cross-class skills: take Diplomacy, Ride, and Sense Motive. Paladins are a strong defensive class. You'll get to add two ability scores to every save and, effectively, to each hit die as well using lay on hands.