Build Help

[Deus1107]

I was toying around with the idea of making a Paladin/Fighter build and needed help. Is it ideal to have an even split between these two levels or would I only need a few levels of Fighter and put the rest into Paladin. Can I get some help in what feats I should be taking or level enhancements. I wanted to have a self buffing offensive Fighter/Paladin that uses Bastard swords.

Thanks

[Balkas]

I'd either go 18 Paladin/2 Fighter, or just 20 Paladin.

Most Paladin/Fighters are made for tanking. Fighter allows intimidate as a class skill and gives you tower shield proficiency for free. Combine that with the upcoming Defender of Siberys prestige enhancement, and you have a good tank.

Since you're wanting to go offensive, you may want to go pure Paladin for the lvl 20 Capstone enhancement. I like the enhancement more than the 2 extra feats (although you could definitely put those 2 feats to good use) that you get from the fighter levels (plus your smites will do more damage ).

What race do you want to be? I'd probably suggest human if you want to use bastard swords. If you want to be offensive; you pretty much have to go two weapon fighting.

Do you have 32 point builds? Drow?

[Ralmeth]

I agree with Balkas...If you want a defensive tank with limited offensive capabilty then go for a Defender with a 18 Paladin / 2 Fighter split. We still don't know in the next mod if this type of character is needed or not, and I suppose we'll have to wait for mod 9 to come out. They are putting this prestige class into the game, so you would think it will be useful, but sometimes you can never tell.

If you want offense, then go pure paladin. If you want a bit more survivability at the expense of some DPS then you can splash 2 monk levels for two extra feats and evasion. If you want a bit more utility at the expense of a bit of DPS then splash 2 Rogue for evasion, UMD and some extra skill points.

Definitely go TWF on an offensive build. You will be disappointed any other way.

[hu-flung-pu]

Definitely go TWF on an offensive build. You will be disappointed any other way.

My thf warforged paladin takes exception to this.

Two weapon fighting will be nice. But different weapons for different needs. Exaulted smites for 500+ damage is very nice.

[Thelmallen]

This is my main, which is a very fun, very utilitarian build. At lvl 20, will have DoS II as well as tempest I. Great DPS, great UMD, can pick locks but not do much else rogue-wise.

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Thelmallen Aranel
Level 16 Lawful Good Drow Male
(8 Paladin \ 2 Rogue \ 6 Ranger) 
Hit Points: 408
Spell Points: 304
BAB: 15\15\20\25\25
Fortitude: 30
Reflex: 35
Will: 20

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
Abilities        (Level 1)          (Level 16)           (Level 16)
Strength             14                 16                   24/26
Dexterity            14                 16                   28
Constitution         14                 18                   24
Intelligence         10                 10                   12
Wisdom               12                 14                   20
Charisma             14                 15                   22

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 1
+1 Tome of Dexterity used at level 1
+1 Tome of Constitution used at level 1
+1 Tome of Wisdom used at level 1
+1 Tome of Charisma used at level 1
+3 Tome of Dexterity
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 16
+2 Tome of Wisdom
+2 Tome of Strength

                   Ending           Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 16)           (Level 16)
Intimidate           18                    34 buffed w/+10 item
Use Magic Device     14                    38 buffed

Level 1 (Rogue)
Feat: (Selected) Dodge


Level 2 (Rogue)


Level 3 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Reptillian
Feat: (Selected) Mobility


Level 4 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: CON


Level 5 (Ranger)
Enhancement: Ranger Sprint Boost I
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Defense I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity I


Level 6 (Ranger)
Feat: (Selected) Spring Attack


Level 7 (Ranger)
Feat: (Favored Enemy) Favored Enemy: Evil Outsider


Level 8 (Ranger)
Ability Raise: CON
Enhancement: Drow Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Drow Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Improved Drow Spell Resistence I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity II
Enhancement: Ranger Favored Damage I
Enhancement: Ranger Tempest I
Enhancement: Ranger Move Silently I
Enhancement: Rogue Open Lock I
Enhancement: Ranger Search I
Enhancement: Ranger Energy of the Wild I
Enhancement: Ranger Dexterity II


Level 9 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 10 (Paladin)


Level 11 (Paladin)


Level 12 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: STR
Feat: (Selected) Toughness
Enhancement: Follower of the Silver Flame
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil I
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness II


Level 13 (Paladin)


Level 14 (Paladin)
Enhancement: Silver Flame Exorcism
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil II


Level 15 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 16 (Paladin)
Ability Raise: WIS
Enhancement: Improved Drow Spell Resistence II
Enhancement: Improved Drow Spell Resistence III
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Heal I
Enhancement: Paladin Heal II
Enhancement: Paladin Devotion I
Enhancement: Paladin Devotion II
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness III

[Balkas]

Here's what I would do...

Drow

Str 16 <- All stat bonuses.
Dex 16 (You'd have to eat a +1 Dex Tome by lvl 6)
Con 12
Int 10
Wis 8
Cha 16

1) Fighter - Two Weapon Fighting, Bastard Sword Proficiency
2) Paladin
3) Paladin - Oversized Two Weapon Fighting
4) Paladin
5) Paladin
6) Paladin - Improved Two Weapon Fighting
7) Paladin
8) Paladin
9) Paladin - Improved Critical: Slashing
10) Paladin
11) Fighter - Greater Two Weapon Fighting
12) Paladin - Power Attack
13) Paladin
15) Paladin - Extend
16) Paladin
17) Paladin
18) Paladin - Toughness
19) Paladin
20) Paladin

If you want to focus on DPS, you should probably take Knight of the Chalice, although I like the versatility of Defender of Siberys. The last 3 feats can pretty much be taken in any order you prefer.