PALADIN: 34 pt build,help needed

[soulsalvager]

Hey guys,

I'm about to TR into a pally (my first life was pally too), i'm going to make him exactly the same (THF,KOTC,pure DPS,with medium hitpoints,around 600)
Now since i started out as 28pt build,i would like someone to suggest where i could put my extra points.
Also i believe balance and umd are the best skills for a pally?
I'm fine item-wise,just dont want to mess up my stats.

Thank you for your time.

[whomhead]

I'd recommend putting 16 (max) build points in strength, 10-13 in charisma (enough ideally would be enough to hit 18 with tomes), and the rest in constitution.

[Teharahma]

I would consider going TWF.
But that's just me.

(Possible layout)
16str
15dex
14con
08int
08wis
16cha

2 Levelups in Cha (or 1-0 depeding on +3/4tome)
Rest in STR
Khopesh, you can holy sword those anyway.

Yes, a band-wagon build

[soulsalvager]

Thanks for your answers guys,much appreciated.
I have some +2 tomes that i'll be using when i tr,also hitting 20th shroud today so there is a pretty good chance for
a +3 tome.

So i decided to invest my points like this:

STR: 17 base (+6 enhanced,+2 tome,+2 ship buff,+4 madstone rage)=31,a bit more if i get a +3 tome and perhaps a +7 enhancement.
CON: 16 base (+7 enhanced,+2 tome,+2 ship buff,+4 madstone rage)=31, that number is quite alright,thinking that i also have hp greensteel item,epic augment for toughness (+20hp), and + superior false life.
DEX: 8 .Won't be a TWF so don't need dexterity
Int: 8 base.
WIS: 8 base (+6 enhanced,+2 tome,+2 ship buff)=18,enough for me.
CHA:16 base (+7 enhanced,+2 tome,+2 ship buff,+2 from action points)=29,even up to 30 if i get my hands on a +3 tome.

So would you think this build is ok? My current build is great at epics/raids/high level quests.

[elujin]

I'd recommend putting 16 (max) build points in strength, 10-13 in charisma (enough ideally would be enough to hit 18 with tomes), and the rest in constitution.

isn't the last dm at 20 cha ?

[Teharahma]

isn't the last dm at 20 cha ?

10 to 13 build points.
Thats 16 or 17.

[xJx]

I went with

STR 17 (all level ups)
DEX 8
CON 14
INT 10
WIS 8
CHA 17 (had +3 tome from my first life so was able to hit CHA 20 for Divine Might IV)

If you don't have +3 CHA tome, put 1 level up to CHA instead of STR if you go with these stats.

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Khalines / Pharleona / Neitoen

[elujin]

i am going to tr my ranger into a twf pally and i am considering drow for easyer stats but i guess for thf the +2 dex is a waste

10 to 13 build points.
Thats 16 or 17.

got confused cous i saw 16 base cha

[whomhead]

isn't the last dm at 20 cha ?

It is indeed, but in my opinion the 2 extra damage is not worth the investment on a THF character given that bumps to strength give nearly the same damage boost while also adding to-hit. Other's mileage may vary, of course, and there is certainly nothing wrong with getting DMIV if you can swing it.

I was also hedging my advice a little bit since the OP did not say what class they were planning to play, which can make a large difference in how much you want to invest in charisma.

EDIT:

Thanks for your answers guys,much appreciated.
I have some +2 tomes that i'll be using when i tr,also hitting 20th shroud today so there is a pretty good chance for
a +3 tome.

So i decided to invest my points like this:

STR: 17 base (+6 enhanced,+2 tome,+2 ship buff,+4 madstone rage)=31,a bit more if i get a +3 tome and perhaps a +7 enhancement.
CON: 16 base (+7 enhanced,+2 tome,+2 ship buff,+4 madstone rage)=31, that number is quite alright,thinking that i also have hp greensteel item,epic augment for toughness (+20hp), and + superior false life.
DEX: 8 .Won't be a TWF so don't need dexterity
Int: 8 base.
WIS: 8 base (+6 enhanced,+2 tome,+2 ship buff)=18,enough for me.
CHA:16 base (+7 enhanced,+2 tome,+2 ship buff,+2 from action points)=29,even up to 30 if i get my hands on a +3 tome.

So would you think this build is ok? My current build is great at epics/raids/high level quests.

That lay-out looks great. Enjoy it!

[Irongutz2000]

Most ppl aim for divine might 4, which is expensive both in tomes/build pionts an action pionts. I personally prefer just running DM3 an put the extra pionts into str or con.

[eonfreon]

Most ppl aim for divine might 4, which is expensive both in tomes/build pionts an action pionts. I personally prefer just running DM3 an put the extra pionts into str or con.

Completely agree for a THF build. Because THF benefits from Str x 1.5 to damage. So every Str bracket you go up by +1.5 damage and +1 to hit. While every DM bracket goes up 2 damage. So another bracket in DM is only .5 more dmg than another bracket in Str. Just too expensive and not worth it for a THF Paladin.

[Darlor]

Charisma is not only about divine might, you know. Bumps up your saving throws and UMD skill, so while I wouldn't go crazy over it I'd personally go with at least 14 (16 being what I went with on my 34 point human paladin) charisma, even if you have access to a +3 or +4 charisma tome.