The Paladin Scout

[RavenStormclaw]

If you can't tell I realy like Paladins. I keep coming up with new and interesting ways to make one. This is yet another attempt. What I was looking for here was a character that was mostly Paladin could dual wield, had evasion, a decent if not stellar AC and would be effective in a number of forms of combat and capable of getting around undetected if need be. The Scout part refers to one of a rangers numerous duties of actng as a scout.

Suggestions always welcome

The Paladin Scout
Leve 16 Dwarf Male 8/6/2 Paladin/Ranger/Monk

Starting Stats
Str 14
Dex 16
Con 10
Intel 10
Wis 12
Char 14

Ending Stats:
Str 28 (4 lvl up + +6 item + 2 tome +2 rams)
Dex 24 (2 enh and +6 item)
Con 18 (2enh and +6 item)
Int 10
Wis 20 (1 enh + +1 tome and +6 item)
Chr: 22 (2enh and +6 item)

HP: 351 (base + con bonus + draconic + GFL + Minos + Toghness and Paladin and Racial Tougness II)

Saves: 20/19/13
BAB: 15/15/20/25/25

AC: Base 10
Wis 5
Dex 7
Prot 5
Armor 7 (AC 7 bracers)
Nat 3
dodge 3
Aura 3
Shield 2 (tempest revision)
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Total 45
Shield spell +2
Haste +1

AC 48(60 with common raid buffs and shield clickie)
Note: This does not include shroud insight item or the possibility of multipple dodge bonus
Add another 8 if icy rainment is acquired and shroud insight item so Total 56 (68)

Relevenat Skill ranks listed at level 16
Balance 14
Hide 14
Jump 16
MS 10
spot 14
Swim 8
Tumble 8

Feats: only selected feats not granted are listed
Level 1: Favored Enemy Undead
Power Attack

Level 2 (Monk bonus) Dodge

Level 3: Mobility

Level 4: Monk Bonus (Tougness)

Level 6: Spring Attack

Level 8: Ranger FE bonus: evil outsider

Level 9: IC Slashing

Level 12: Oversized TWF

Level 15: IC Ranged

Notable Enhancements:
Paladin and Racial Toungess II
Tempest I
Divne Sacrafice I
Exhalted Smite I
Divne Might I
Ranger Dex II
Pali Chr II
Monk Wis I
BoG II

There are a few others but that covers the most impotant ones.

Combined with Knight of the Chalice or Hunter of the Undead the combined power of the Ranger FE focus and Paladin specialization should synergize quite well.

Ultimate Plan is 12/6/2 Paladin/Ranger/Monk

Level up guide:
Level 1 Ranger
level 2 Monk
Level 3 Ranger
Level 4 Monk
Level 5 Paladin
Level 6-9 Ranger take tempest at 9
Level 10-16 Paladin

Between Divine Sacrafice/Exhalted Smite/Many Shot this is probably not newbie friendly but will bring Paladin strengths with a few good side benefits.

[kingfisher]

[QUOTE=RavenStormclaw;2171315]

Ultimate Plan is 12/6/2 Paladin/Ranger/Monk

QUOTE]

14/6/2 when we get the 2 epic levels for zeal, tempest and evasion ftw

[RavenStormclaw]

[quote=kingfisher;2171321]

Ultimate Plan is 12/6/2 Paladin/Ranger/Monk

QUOTE]

14/6/2 when we get the 2 epic levels for zeal, tempest and evasion ftw

You've know idea how much I will wait for epic levels for just such a combination

[Thrudh]

14/6/2 when we get the 2 epic levels for zeal, tempest and evasion ftw

Heh, this build alone means Turbine will never be able to give us epic levels.

[kingfisher]

[QUOTE=RavenStormclaw;2171323]

You've know idea how much I will wait for epic levels for just such a combination

i have one as well....waiting....

[Geonis]

Except for Hide /Move Silently, this character would be much better off as a 14 Pally/2 Monk, of which I currently have 2.

One is Halfling Dex based TWF, and the other is a WF Str based THF. Either approach works well (though the WF is still on his way up, but at level 10 is flourishing).

Either way would be better I think than the build you propose, but would not be able to sneak.......if that is more important than effectiveness, then go ahead with your proposed build.

[RavenStormclaw]

Except for Hide /Move Silently, this character would be much better off as a 14 Pally/2 Monk, of which I currently have 2.

One is Halfling Dex based TWF, and the other is a WF Str based THF. Either approach works well (though the WF is still on his way up, but at level 10 is flourishing).

Either way would be better I think than the build you propose, but would not be able to sneak.......if that is more important than effectiveness, then go ahead with your proposed build.

Ok... I'll bite educate me. With this build I get tempest, two FE, and TWF for free. Diehard for free, Bow str for free, many shot for free. I am not being snippy.... I truly don't see how your statement is true so please provide example how. The name implies the builds designs. Other then being a melee combatant I can range with a bow when need be and the ability to sneak passed things has its ususes as well.

[Thrudh]

Except for Hide /Move Silently, this character would be much better off as a 14 Pally/2 Monk, of which I currently have 2.

One is Halfling Dex based TWF, and the other is a WF Str based THF. Either approach works well (though the WF is still on his way up, but at level 10 is flourishing).

Either way would be better I think than the build you propose, but would not be able to sneak.......if that is more important than effectiveness, then go ahead with your proposed build.

Well, both builds (14/2) and (8/6/2) get 10% attack speed, and evasion. Paladin spells mostly suck, so he doesn't miss much there...

14/2 gets
Holy Sword spell
Divine Might II
Divine Sacrifice II
Exalted Smite II

8/6/2 gets
Ram's Might
TWF and ITWF for free
Manyshot
Bow Strength
Rapid Shot
2 FE (+6 to damage)

So I wouldn't say that 14/2 beats the other one completely.. 8/6/2 is pretty good too...

Edited: Forgot Favored Enemies! That's definitely makes the 8/6/2 pretty nice..

[kingfisher]

Well, both builds (14/2) and (8/6/2) get 10% attack speed, and evasion. Paladin spells mostly suck, so he doesn't miss much there...

14/2 gets
Holy Sword spell
Divine Might II
Divine Sacrifice II
Exalted Smite II

8/6/2 gets
Ram's Might
TWF and ITWF for free
Manyshot
Bow Strength
Rapid Shot
2 FE (+6 to damage)

So I wouldn't say that 14/2 beats the other one completely.. 8/6/2 is pretty good too...

Edited: Forgot Favored Enemies! That's definitely makes the 8/6/2 pretty nice..

plus the mutt is about (tm) to get a nice boost when the cap goes up too

[RavenStormclaw]

The other upside as I mentioned when cap goes up he will be able to get first two tiers of any of the three paladin lines + tempest. Either KoTC or Hunter of the Undead will synergize beautfiully with the two FE's I chose: undead and evil outsider.

Currently at work and lunch is over so i can't run the numbers on combining KoTC and FE but I suspect they are very very good.

Edit: Quick Look FE Evil Outsider with KOTC: damage 6 + 1-2d6, to hit +2-3 (KoTC I-KoTC II)

Yeah I think the Ranger is well worth it.