28 pt Paladin KotC

[PyLethius]

Here is my paladin, my effort to make a melee effective paladin with 28 points. Cleave is there for fun, might swap later for something more "efficient". Feedback welcome, especially on skills. So few points, not sure what to do with them. Other than that, pretty satisfied so far.

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Lethius Valorien
Level 20 Lawful Good Human Male
(2 Fighter \ 18 Paladin) 
Hit Points: 344
Spell Points: 272 
BAB: 20\20\25\30\30
Fortitude: 23
Reflex: 14
Will: 14

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats          Modified Stats
(28 Point)       (Level 1)             (Level 20)
Strength             15                    20
Dexterity            12                    12
Constitution         14                    14
Intelligence          8                     8
Wisdom               12                    12
Charisma             14                    16

                  Starting          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills         Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)            (Level 20)
Balance               2                     8
Bluff                 2                     3
Concentration         2                     6
Diplomacy             2                     3
Disable Device       n/a                   n/a
Haggle                2                     3
Heal                  1                     1
Hide                  1                     1
Intimidate            6                     7
Jump                  3                     6
Listen                1                     1
Move Silently         1                     1
Open Lock             n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a                   n/a
Repair               -1                    -1
Search               -1                    -1
Spot                  1                     1
Swim                  2                     5
Tumble                n/a                   n/a
Use Magic Device      n/a                  14

Level 1 (Fighter)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack
Feat: (Human Bonus) Toughness
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Two Handed Fighting


Level 2 (Paladin)


Level 3 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Weapon Focus: Slashing Weapons


Level 4 (Paladin)


Level 5 (Paladin)


Level 6 (Fighter)
Feat: (Fighter Bonus) Cleave
Feat: (Selected) Extend Spell


Level 7 (Paladin)


Level 8 (Paladin)


Level 9 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Two Handed Fighting


Level 10 (Paladin)


Level 11 (Paladin)


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


Level 13 (Paladin)


Level 14 (Paladin)


Level 15 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Improved Critical: Slashing Weapons


Level 16 (Paladin)


Level 17 (Paladin)


Level 18 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 19 (Paladin)


Level 20 (Paladin)
Enhancement: Unyielding Sovereignty
Enhancement: Follower of the Sovereign Host
Enhancement: Human Adaptability Strength I
Enhancement: Human Improved Recovery I
Enhancement: Paladin Item Defense I
Enhancement: Paladin Courage of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Courage of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Bulwark of Good III
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Resistance of Good III
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Sacrifice I
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Sacrifice II
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite I
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite II
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite III
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite IV
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 Extra Smite Evil IV
Enhancement: Paladin Knight of the Chalice I
Enhancement: Paladin Knight of the Chalice II
Enhancement: Paladin Knight of the Chalice III
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Devotion I
Enhancement: Paladin Devotion II
Enhancement: Paladin Energy of the Templar I
Enhancement: Paladin Energy of the Templar II
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Light I
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Might I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Turning I

[Shishizaru]

I would suggest dropping WIS to 8 and relying on +WIS items to get to 14 (shouldn't be too bad to get the items). This gives you a couple more points to play around with. Maybe put on more into STR, then pump your CON or CHA with the rest.

Skill point wise, UMD every level. Balance is a good choice for your second skill. With a lower STR then traditional melee, you'll get knocked off your feet a few times. Balance will help you get back up to continue the fight. Consider taking a couple points out of Balance at first level to throw into one rank of Tumble. It's a situationally useful skill, so having one rank (which allows you to actually tumble) and a +Tumble (or DEX) item might come in handy sometimes.

Enhancement wise, I'd try to get the full Divine Sacrifice line as well as Diving Might II. Third tier Toughness might also be nice. Would drop Item Defense, Divine Light, Extra Turning or the Bulwark enhancements to make room. I doubt your AC is going to be significant if you're going KoTC and aren't taking the AC related Feats, so I don't think the Bulwark line is going to help much.

You could also consider dropping the second Toughness feat for something like Skill Focus: UMD. You'll be able to push your UMD closer to that 39 (Heal scrolls) or 35 (Raise Dead).

[whomhead]

In addition to dropping Wis to 8, as Shish recommended, I would suggest dropping Dex to 8. Put the points in either strength, con, or charisma. With a 28-point paladin, you're just not going to be able to achieve meaningful AC, so there isn't much point in trying.

THF gets double the strength mod added to each attack, so something like 18/8/14/8/8/14 would deal solid damage, get at least DM2 (with a +2 tome or +1 plus a level-up) and have a good pool of HP.

Otherwise, you're definitely on the right track!

[PyLethius]

Thanks for the advice, the points on dex and wis especially. I never feel comfortable having stats in penalties, but what you have said makes sense.

[Goldeneye]

Read my Human Paladin: 28pt New Player Friendly - Standard KotC THF Build
It should give you some solid ideas.

[Goldeneye]

I never feel comfortable having stats in penalties, but what you have said makes sense.

That is why you have items. Don't waste base stat increases in useless stats.