Newbie Pally first build

[Radulanken]

This is my first DDO toon. She is lvl 12 at the moment. Wondering if there is anything i can do to help make her a better tank for our small trio of players. Me, my wife(tempest ranger lvl 12) and our roomy(lvl 10 AA/Ranger) I've been trying to Intim/tank and it has worked well so far. just don't want to gimp myself in the long game any advice would be appreciated.

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Level 20 Lawful Good Elf Female
(20 Paladin) 
Hit Points: 342
Spell Points: 293 
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 25
Reflex: 20
Will: 19

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             16                    18
Dexterity            12                    16
Constitution         12                    14
Intelligence         12                    14
Wisdom               12                    14
Charisma             14                    24

Tomes Used
+1 Tome of Strength used at level 1
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 7
+2 Tome of Dexterity used at level 7
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 7
+2 Tome of Intelligence used at level 7
+2 Tome of Wisdom used at level 7
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 7

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               1                     9.5
Bluff                 2                     7
Concentration         1                     5
Diplomacy             2                     7
Disable Device        n/a                   n/a
Haggle                4                    18.5
Heal                  1                     2
Hide                  1                     3
Intimidate            4                    18.5
Jump                  3                     4
Listen                1                     4
Move Silently         1                     3
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair                1                     2
Search                1                     4
Spot                  1                     4
Swim                  3                     4
Tumble                n/a                   n/a
Use Magic Device      4                    21.5

Level 1 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Paladin)


Level 3 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Tower Shield Proficiency


Level 4 (Paladin)


Level 5 (Paladin)


Level 6 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 7 (Paladin)


Level 8 (Paladin)


Level 9 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Combat Expertise


Level 10 (Paladin)


Level 11 (Paladin)


Level 12 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting


Level 13 (Paladin)


Level 14 (Paladin)


Level 15 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Greater Two Handed Fighting


Level 16 (Paladin)


Level 17 (Paladin)


Level 18 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Skill Focus: Use Magic Device


Level 19 (Paladin)


Level 20 (Paladin)
Enhancement: Paladin Armor Class Boost I
Enhancement: Paladin Weapons of Good
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity I
Enhancement: Elven Dexterity II
Enhancement: Undying Call
Enhancement: Follower of the Undying Court
Enhancement: Paladin Courage of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good III
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good IV
Enhancement: Paladin Focus of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good III
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Righteousness I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands II
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands III
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil II
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil III
Enhancement: Paladin Defender of Siberys I
Enhancement: Paladin Defender of Siberys II
Enhancement: Paladin Defender of Siberys III
Enhancement: Paladin: Rally
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma I
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma II
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma III
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness III
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness IV

[gavagai]

Here's my two cents. These ideas are focusing on improving your DPS and hate generation, not so much on Intim and AC issues.

I'd try to work in at least the first two levels of Divine Sacrifice and Exalted Smite. For 6 AP they give you fantastic situational damage bursts. I'd recommend dropping that last Paladin Charisma, since at 6 AP its VERY pricey.

There's nice synergy between Elven Valenar boosts for Falchions/Scimitars and the impressive crits that Divine Sac & Exalted Smite offer. If you could find 2 AP for +1 to damage with Falchions/Scims, I think you'd like it.

Divine Might I is only 1 AP, and gives +2 to damage; and if you get a +2 tome you can get DM II at a good 2AP bargain price as well.

For your feats, you could probably get more oomph by dropping ITHF and GTHF and taking Power Attack and Improved Critical: Slashing. Without the KotC damage bonus to glancing blows, I don't think the upper levels give you that much. And IC:Slash will provide more crits on Smites and Divine Sacrifices, insane amounts with the Falchion. When mixed with the Defender's hate bonus, it should make the mobs extremely ****ed at you. Which means you're doing your job.

[Radulanken]

First of all thank you for your advice. Let me see if i understand, and a few questions:

I have used the +2 tome of supreme abilities from the DDO store. Does that qualify me for the Enhancement?

I am also using a +2 Acid Falcon of pure Good as my primary 2hand weapon. (a good choice i hope from your comments)

So drop the 6AP from cha3 and pick up Ex Smite and DS? I can do that. What does DM do for me as a far as hate generation and tanking?

Again thank you for taking the time to read and reply.