Mage of the Chalice (Paladin 15/Wizard 5)

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I'm afraid I might be getting known for trying strange build concepts and I might even be getting a bad rep for it...

Personally I have a hard time planning a "pure" build of anything. I'm often calling for more versatility, and supporting niche style builds.

In the same style... Here I'm trying to build a multiclass elf paladin.

I try to build my class around my race while ignoring Monks and Warforged as I never want to have to pay for them.

Builds I have planned are my TR'd dwarf fighter into warchanter, my pure human FvS, drow 13 assassin/6 fighter/1 barbarian, and now I'm trying to make an elf.

Here's what I've come up with. 32 point elf build by the way. The build does require a +2 charisma tome (as most paladin builds do) but the other +2 tomes were worked in because they are sure to be had sooner or later.

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Level 20 Lawful Good Elf Male
(15 Paladin \ 5 Wizard) 
Hit Points: 322
Spell Points: 555 
BAB: 17\17\22\27\27
Fortitude: 19
Reflex: 12
Will: 14

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
Abilities        Base Stats         Base Stats         Modified Stats
(32 Point)       (Level 1)          (Level 20)           (Level 20)
Strength             16                 22                   22
Dexterity            10                 10                   10
Constitution         14                 16                   16
Intelligence         12                 12                   12
Wisdom                8                  8                    8
Charisma             15                 18                   20

Tomes Used
+2 Tome of Strength used at level 20
+2 Tome of Constitution used at level 20
+2 Tome of Charisma used at level 20

                  Starting            Ending          Feat/Enhancement
                 Base Skills        Base Skills        Modified Skills
Skills           (Level 1)          (Level 20)          (Level 20)
Balance               1                 11                   11
Bluff                 2                  5                    5
Concentration         2                  4                    4
Diplomacy             2                  5                    5
Disable Device        n/a               n/a                   n/a
Haggle                2                  5                    5
Heal                 -1                 -1                   -1
Hide                  0                  0                    0
Intimidate            2                  5                    5
Jump                  5                 17                   17
Listen               -1                 -1                    1
Move Silently         0                  0                    0
Open Lock             n/a               n/a                   n/a
Perform               n/a               n/a                   n/a
Repair                1                  1                    1
Search                1                  1                    3
Spot                 -1                 -1                    1
Swim                  3                  6                    6
Tumble                1                  1                    1
Use Magic Device      4                 16                   16

Level 1 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Toughness


Level 2 (Paladin)


Level 3 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Two Handed Fighting


Level 4 (Paladin)


Level 5 (Paladin)


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


Level 7 (Paladin)


Level 8 (Paladin)


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


Level 10 (Wizard)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Extend Spell


Level 11 (Wizard)


Level 12 (Wizard)
Feat: (Selected) Power Attack


Level 13 (Wizard)


Level 14 (Wizard)
Feat: (Wizard Bonus) Mental Toughness


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


Level 16 (Paladin)


Level 17 (Paladin)


Level 18 (Paladin)
Feat: (Selected) Stunning Blow


Level 19 (Paladin)


Level 20 (Paladin)
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity I
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity II
Enhancement: Elven Arcane Fluidity III
Enhancement: Elven Arcanum I
Enhancement: Elven Arcanum II
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Attack II
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage I
Enhancement: Valenar Elf Melee Damage II
Enhancement: Undying Call
Enhancement: Follower of the Undying Court
Enhancement: Paladin Courage of Good I
Enhancement: Paladin Courage of Good II
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Righteousness I
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Sacrifice I
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Sacrifice II
Enhancement: Paladin Exalted Smite I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Lay on Hands II
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil I
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil II
Enhancement: Paladin Extra Smite Evil III
Enhancement: Paladin Knight of the Chalice I
Enhancement: Paladin Knight of the Chalice II
Enhancement: Racial Toughness I
Enhancement: Racial Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Energy of the Templar I
Enhancement: Paladin Energy of the Templar II
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma I
Enhancement: Paladin Charisma II
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness I
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness II
Enhancement: Paladin Toughness III
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Might I
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Might II
Enhancement: Paladin Divine Might III

Here's his spells

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Level 20 Lawful Good Elf Male
(15 Paladin \ 5 Wizard) 
Hit Points: 322
Spell Points: 555 
BAB: 17\17\22\27\27
Fortitude: 19
Reflex: 12
Will: 14

Level 1 (Paladin)


Level 2 (Paladin)


Level 3 (Paladin)


Level 4 (Paladin)
Spell (1): Bless
Spell (1): Cure Light Wounds
Spell (1): Divine Favor
Spell (1): Lesser Restoration
Spell (1): Lionheart
Spell (1): Protection From Evil
Spell (1): Resistance
Spell (1): Seek Eternal Rest
Spell (1): Virtue


Level 5 (Paladin)


Level 6 (Paladin)


Level 7 (Paladin)


Level 8 (Paladin)
Spell (2): Angelskin
Spell (2): Bull's Strength
Spell (2): Eagle's Spendor
Spell (2): Owl's Wisdom
Spell (2): Remove Paralysis
Spell (2): Resist Energy


Level 9 (Paladin)


Level 10 (Wizard)
Spell (1): Nightshield
Spell (1): Tumble
Spell (1): Jump
Spell (1): Detect Secret Doors


Level 11 (Wizard)
Spell (1): Mage Armor
Spell (1): Niac's Cold Ray


Level 12 (Wizard)
Spell (2): Invisibility
Spell (2): Blur


Level 13 (Wizard)
Spell (2): See Invisibility
Spell (2): Repair Moderate Damage


Level 14 (Wizard)
Spell (3): Haste
Spell (3): Rage


Level 15 (Paladin)


Level 16 (Paladin)
Spell (3): Cure Moderate Wounds
Spell (3): Magic Circle Against Evil
Spell (3): Prayer
Spell (3): Remove Blindness
Spell (3): Remove Curse


Level 17 (Paladin)


Level 18 (Paladin)


Level 19 (Paladin)
Spell (4): Break Enchantment
Spell (4): Cure Serious Wounds
Spell (4): Deathward
Spell (4): Holy Sword
Spell (4): Neutralize Poison
Spell (4): Restoration
Spell (4): Stalwart Pact
Spell (4): Zeal


Level 20 (Paladin)

The idea is that with an elf I can wear some armor, have haste and allot of other goodies from paladin making me a versatile buffer and just above average melee fighter. As this is BOTH the first arcane and first paladin I've tried to make, I'm sure I may have made some mistakes. By the way, if you are going to suggest Sorcerer I'll have to say it doesn't quite fit the 15 paladin as I'd have to go 6 sorc and lose out of divine might 3 and holy sword or zeal. Plus extend is a given for paladins.

On missed opportunities I guess this could have been a ranged paladin arcane archer. The investment of feats to make arcane archer good on such a build is very frustrating though. With the Undying Court investment, it seemed to me to be a cheap way to get the ability to raise dead without investing in the lines for redemption. I don't plan on using scimitars much, but it seemed like a logical path to go.

Now some obvious disadvantages are no heavy armor, but as I don't focus on armor class that's not that big of a deal. Although with a +2 in tome I could probably focus on armor class in some unique ways with the self only arcane buffs, combat expertise, and paladin enhancements.

Another disadvantage is hit points. It is kind of squishy but with the lay on hands at level 15 paladin won't be terrible, and his saves aren't bad, he looks like he could survive pretty well.

I think I really may try this build, so if you could give me any tips on "must get arcane spells" or "must get enhancements" I'd like to hear them.