Dual Wield Paladin

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#1

Athanasi

Nov 20, 2014 10:42:20

If I allowed a Paladin to take the Dual Wield fighting style at level 2, how would that stack up with GWF/sword and board? Ignoring spell focus/somatic issues.

#2

randl

Nov 20, 2014 10:56:32

Athanasi wrote:
#3

FrogReaver

Nov 20, 2014 11:10:46

I don't think it's a probem to allow it.  

 

It's comparable to a polearm master paladin.  But it doesn't require a feat (well some players may feel dual wielder is almost required). 

 

For the same feat investment compared to a polearm master you will get 1 extra AC and 1d8 (assuming longswords) on all three attacks instead of 1d10 on two attack and 1d4 on the other.  The damage will be very simliiar at this point and the polearm character can attack guys that move close to him (part of the polearm master feat) vs the two weapon fighters +1 AC.

 

That's assuming variant human at level 1 and both characters taking a feat.  Seems pretty comparable to me with some nice tradeoffs.

#4

Ghost_Gallus

Nov 20, 2014 16:16:59

Improved Divine Smite may be an issue.

(Reply to #4)

FrogReaver

nah. Polarm master Gets same benefit

 

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