Although many paladins are devoted to gods of good, a paladin’s power comes as much from a commitment to justice itself as it does from a god. Different paladins focus on various aspects of the cause of righteousness, but all are bound by the oaths that grant them power to do their sacred work.
The Cause of RighteousnessĪ paladin swears to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of the world against the encroaching darkness, and to hunt the forces of evil wherever they lurk. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. Whether sworn before a god’s altar and the witness of a priest, in a sacred glade before nature spirits and fey beings, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witness, a paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. Whatever their origin and their mission, paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of evil. His spear flashes like his eyes as he jabs again and again at a twisted giant, until at last his light overcomes its hideous darkness. Silver hair shining in a shaft of light that seems to illuminate only him, an elf laughs with exultation. Silently, he stalks into their midst and whispers an oath, and two orcs are dead before they even realize he is there.
Divine radiance shines from her hands, the man’s wounds knit closed, and his eyes open wide with amazement.Ī dwarf crouches behind an outcrop, his black cloak making him nearly invisible in the night, and watches an orc war band celebrating its recent victory. If you have already maxed your core skills, sure, go for shield.Create your free Character Paladin Class DetailsĬlad in plate armor that gleams in the sunlight despite the dust and grime of long travel, a human lays down her sword and shield and places her hands on a mortally wounded man. In my experience, athletics or riding are much more useful in keeping you alive. But for a horse archer, one slot is extra one quiver before you have to replenish your arrows, and in most situations, you really want those extra arrows. This said, in most situations a nice saber and a shield is better on horseback than a longsword. The lower speed, and even lower damage can be overcome with player skill, but the reach is invaluable when dealing with spearmen. On the other hand, the two-handers' greater reach is an absolute advantage on horseback, in many situations. The only advantages are that you can use them with a shield, which is, indeed, extremely important, and that you can use and train either proficiency. Originally posted by Indure:In my experience two handers aren't terribly great on horses and I'd rather find a good bastard sword or a long 1 hander.īаsтагd swords have absolutely no offensive advantage compared to two-handers, on horseback or on foot.
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