Build Request: Paladin Tank

[Domacett]

Hello. I'm looking for a paladin tank build to duo with an archer friend. It will be a first-life 32 pt build that needs to be viable to level 28. It does not have to be pure paladin, I have all the other classes unlocked. It can be any race except WF or BF (I don't want a construct).

I understand update 23 will radically change just about everything I'm looking for, so this may be a very short-lived build.


Thanks in advance

[JamesNiels]

Hello. I'm looking for a paladin tank build to duo with an archer friend. It will be a first-life 32 pt build that needs to be viable to level 28. It does not have to be pure paladin, I have all the other classes unlocked. It can be any race except WF or BF (I don't want a construct).

I understand update 23 will radically change just about everything I'm looking for, so this may be a very short-lived build.


Thanks in advance

I strongly suggest keeping ur pally pure because of the sacred defender capstone. It heals u 250 points when u go unconscious but not dead, affected by heal amp. A human or pdk pally can fairly easily obtain an unconsciousness range of -85. I know of one who has it at -125. A pally can also easily obtain well over 100-200% heal amp.

A pally can also get very high prr (and mrr) and the highest saves of all classes. Meaning u will always take half damage from the nasty aoe's and a fraction of nasties like disintigrate, and around half or 40% less physical damage. (Even less with update 23). When u go under 0 HP u will geat healed by at least 500, probably more like 750 dependi g on heal amp. Basicly u will be near immortal unless enemies get a lucky shot in. (A mob hitting for 200 will deal 120 damage (not taking into account ur DR which will be good)). So u will have to be at 35 HP or less to get killed by a mob hitting for 200. This is at epic level by which u can have 1800 HP at least.

OP? Yes. And they decided to beef up the ol' pally by a lot with update 23. Don't fear ur build will not last long, basicly prr will reduce more damage when the update goes live and they will add mrr as well (same as prr but for spell damage).

I cannot (or will not, rather) go into details how to build it, but dont worry its pretty straightforward when going pure. This because i dont play pallies myself but a RL friend of mine has an excellent pally on which im basing this.

Good luck, use the wiki, and enjoy ur OP tank build ^.^

[Domacett]

So here is my first attempt at a tank paladin build to duo with my archer friend. I would appreciate some feedback so I can make meaningful improvements:


Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 04.23.01
DDO Character Planner Home Page (http://www.rjcyberware.com/DDO)

Level 28 Lawful Good Human Male
(20 Paladin \ 8 Epic)
Hit Points: 404
Spell Points: 260
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 18
Reflex: 9
Will: 9

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Base Stats Modified Stats
(32 Point) (Level 1) (Level 28) (Level 28)
Strength 16 23 25
Dexterity 10 10 10
Constitution 16 16 16
Intelligence 10 10 10
Wisdom 10 10 10
Charisma 14 14 14

Starting Ending Feat/Enhancement
Base Skills Base Skills Modified Skills
Skills (Level 1) (Level 28) (Level 28)
Balance 1 9 17
Bluff 2 2 10
Concentration 5 12 20
Diplomacy 2 2 10
Disable Device n/a n/a n/a
Haggle 2 2 10
Heal 2 10 18
Hide 0 0 8
Intimidate 4 12 20
Jump 3 7 15
Listen 0 0 8
Move Silently 0 0 8
Open Lock n/a n/a n/a
Perform n/a n/a n/a
Repair 0 0 8
Search 0 0 8
Spellcraft 0 0 8
Spot 0 0 8
Swim 3 7 15
Tumble 1 1 9
Use Magic Device 3 12 20

Level 1 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+1)
Skill: Concentration (+2)
Skill: Heal (+2)
Skill: Intimidate (+2)
Skill: Tumble (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)
Feat: (Deity) Follower of the Sovereign Host
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Feat: (Human Bonus) Shield Mastery


Level 2 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 3 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Dwarven Waraxe


Level 4 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 5 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 6 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 7 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 8 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)


Level 9 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 10 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 11 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 12 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting


Level 13 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 14 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 15 (Paladin)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Shield Mastery


Level 16 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 17 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)


Level 18 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Concentration (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Feat: (Selected) Shield Deflection


Level 19 (Paladin)
Skill: Balance (+0.5)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+1)


Level 20 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR
Skill: Heal (+1)
Skill: Intimidate (+1)
Skill: Use Magic Device (+0.5)
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Damage Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Human Adaptability: Strength (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Don't Count Me Out (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Don't Count Me Out (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Human - Don't Count Me Out (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Human - Shield Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Shield Mastery (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Human - Shield Mastery (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Holy Bastion (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Divine Righteousness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Redemption (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Glorious Stand (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Eternal Defender (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Armor Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Armor Mastery (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Armor Mastery (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Bulwark Aura (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Inciting Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Inciting Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Inciting Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Shield Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Shield Mastery (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Shield Mastery (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resilient Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resilient Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resilient Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Hardy Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Hardy Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Hardy Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Reinforced Armor (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Reinforced Armor (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Reinforced Armor (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Swift Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Strong Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Strong Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Strong Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Reinforced Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Reinforced Shield (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Reinforced Shield (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Harbored by Light (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Harbored by Light (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Harbored by Light (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - To the Fore! (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Combat (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Vicious Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Specialization I (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - No Weakness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - No Weakness (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Specialization II (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Missile Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Missile Shield (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Missile Shield (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Specialization III (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Reposte (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Reposte (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Reposte (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Strength (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Charge (Rank 1)


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Overwhelming Critical


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Holy Strike


Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Epic Damage Reduction


Level 28 (Epic)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Perfect Two Handed Fighting




The goal is to make an aggro magnet that can deal significant damage as well. I like the new shield enhancement tree and I plan to use the shield charge to chase down my archer buddy when he has a mob on him and is running around like Ricky Bobby on fire.

If you see any glaring holes in the build, or even minor tweaks to improve the effectiveness, please let me know.

[unbongwah]

Hey, didn't realize the builder was already updated! :) Been waiting since U20 for this...

A few general comments: normally I dump DEX & WIS on pallies unless I need to meet feat pre-reqs (e.g., Dodge, TWF chain); the THF chain is backloaded, meaning GTHF provides the biggest DPS boost, which means I think you should take all or none; you should definitely max out Intim on any tank build (I would max Intim / UMD / Concentration; if you take a +2 INT tome, put extra pts into Balance).

Sample 28-pt build:

Character Plan by DDO Character Planner Version 04.23.01
DDO Character Planner Home Page (http://www.rjcyberware.com/DDO)

Level 28 Lawful Good Human Female
(20 Paladin \ 8 Epic)
Hit Points: 376
Spell Points: 260
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 18
Reflex: 9
Will: 9

Starting Feat/Enhancement
Abilities Base Stats Modified Stats
(28 Point) (Level 1) (Level 28)
Strength 16 23
Dexterity 8 8
Constitution 14 14
Intelligence 10 10
Wisdom 8 8
Charisma 16 16

Level 1 (Paladin)
Feat: (Deity) Follower of the Sovereign Host
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Feat: (Human Bonus) Shield Mastery


Level 2 (Paladin)


Level 3 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Shield Bash


Level 4 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 5 (Paladin)


Level 6 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Empower Healing Spell


Level 7 (Paladin)


Level 8 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 9 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Shield Mastery


Level 10 (Paladin)


Level 11 (Paladin)


Level 12 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Piercing Weapons


Level 13 (Paladin)


Level 14 (Paladin)


Level 15 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Quicken Spell


Level 16 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR


Level 17 (Paladin)


Level 18 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Shield Deflection (or Stunning Blow)


Level 19 (Paladin)


Level 20 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR
Enhancement: Human - Human Versatility: Damage Boost (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Human - Improved Recovery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - To the Fore! (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Combat (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Vicious Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Combat II (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Vicious Shield II (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Champion (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Smash (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Smash (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Smash (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Unbalancing Shove (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Brutality (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Brutality (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Brutality (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Stunning Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Stunning Shield (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Stunning Shield (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Missile Shield (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Missile Shield (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Follow Up (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Follow Up (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Follow Up (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Fatal Bulwark (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Reposte (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Reposte (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Vanguard Armor Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Vanguard Armor Mastery (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Vanguard Armor Mastery (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Charge (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Charge (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Charge (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield to the Face (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Disorienting Smash (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Disorienting Smash (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Rush (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Rush (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Shield Rush (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Vanguard (Pal) - Armored Strength (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Holy Bastion (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Divine Righteousness (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Extra Lay on Hands (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Extra Lay on Hands (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Extra Lay on Hands (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Durable Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Armor Mastery (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Armor Mastery (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Sacred Armor Mastery (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resilient Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resilient Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Resilient Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Inciting Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Inciting Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Tenacious Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Swift Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Strong Defense (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Strong Defense (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Sacred Defender (Pal) - Strong Defense (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Slayer of Evil I (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Extra Turning (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Extra Turning (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Extra Turning (Rank 3)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Extra Smite (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Divine Might (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Divine Might (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Exalted Cleave (Rank 1)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Exalted Cleave (Rank 2)
Enhancement: Knight of the Chalice (Pal) - Exalted Cleave (Rank 3)


Level 21 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Overwhelming Critical


Level 22 (Epic)


Level 23 (Epic)


Level 24 (Epic)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Bulwark of Defense (or Shield Deflection)


Level 25 (Epic)


Level 26 (Epic)
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Holy Strike


Level 27 (Epic)
Feat: (Selected) Epic: Blinding Speed


Level 28 (Epic)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Epic Destiny) Epic Destiny: Elusive Target


For 32-pt I would start CON 16.

B/c of feat shortage, I skipped b.sword & THF chain; this build uses rapiers & heavy picks instead. But it could be built for any 1H weapon by swapping Improved Crit feat. [Mornh is a good option.] If you still want to go for GTHF + b.sword (or d.axe), drop Blinding Speed, Bulwark of Defense, Shield Deflection, and Imp Shield Bash to take them instead; and swap IC:Pierce for IC:Slash.

Still trying to work out the sweet spot for enhs, but the goal is 41 APs into Vanguard for T5s and capstone, at least 13 APs into SD for defensive stance and +20% HPs, and at least 8 APs into KotC for Div Might & Exalted Cleave. You can see I put 3 APs into human for Dmg Boost & 10% heal amp; 25 APs into SD for +6 STR and Swift Defense (+10% movement speed); and a few more APs into KotC for better DM & EC.

[Domacett]

The builder is updated, but there is a code error in the SD tree that you need to fix before you can assign the points fully.

So, you think the vanguard capstone is better than the SD capstone for a tank? The other poster suggested it was the ultimate for survivability.

And I do plan to stay with dwarven axe or b.sword for the flavor.

Thanks for the feedback.

Edit: And the builder doesn't have Harper Agent

[unbongwah]

Other poster was talking pre-U23. Vanguard capstone provides "While shield is equipped: +2 attack, +2 damage, +5% doublestrike, +1(W), and shield bash stuns 5% of the time DC(10 + 1/2 Character lvl + strength modifier + stun bonus)." That's a pretty decent boost to DPS.

You may wish to consider khopeshes instead of b.sword / d.axe; you lose glancing blows, but khopesh is 15-20 x4 crits (w/Holy Sword + IC:Slash), while b.sword is 15-20 x3 and d.axe is 17-20 x4 (or 17-18 x4 19-20 x5 w/Headman's Chop). Although the other advantage to b.swords is there are a couple of decent named epic options, namely Nightmare (http://ddowiki.com/page/Item:Nightmare,_the_Fallen_Moon) and EE First Blood (http://ddowiki.com/page/Item:First_Blood_%28Level_27%29) (+15% is highest Enhancement bonus to doublestrike, AFAIK).

You could take Vanguard capstone + Glorious Stand, but that costs 72 APs total, which doesn't leave enough for KotC + human trees. I wish Turbine had put Exalted Cleave into T1 KotC; as-is you have to spend 4 APs on filler to unlock T2. :(

[elg582]

This may be more than you are willing to put into it, but this is my u23 project:

PDK

20 Paladin (requires +1 LR)

STR 14
DEX 8
CON 16
INT 8
WIS 8
CHA 18 + levels


Feats:

Power Attack
Exotic Weapon Proficiency: Bastard Sword
Shield Mastery
Empower Healing
Improved Shield Mastery
Improved Critical: Slashing
Quicken
Tower Shield Mastery

Overwhelming Critical
Epic Toughness
Blinding Speed


Enhancements:

PDK 6-8 AP

Damage Boost
Cormyrian Knight Training (CHA to-hit and damage with long-, short-, great- and bastard swords)
Don't Count Me Out
Improved Recovery (optional)

KotC (No Divine Might! No need) 31-33 AP

Melee Power Boost
Extra Turning
Extra Smite
Exalted Cleave
Exalted Smite
Sealed Life
Avenging Cleave (optional)

SD 41 AP

+20% HP
+6 CON
Eternal Defender
whatever else you like


Between Sealed Life and Eternal Defender, you are basically unkillable. You don't die until you hit -70 HP, and between that and 0, you automatically heal; with max CHA, your saves will be insanely high, and Sacred Defense gives you so much PRR/MRR that you take drastically reduced damage. Add in some DR, and only bosses will do more than scratch you.

KotC gives you enough punch through heroic levels, and the relevant EDs should pick up the slack in epics.


End game and fully geared out, a STR build will be preferable, but on the way there...

[Nuclear_Elvis]

Based on recent changes to the game, is there new advice for this Paladin Tank build?