19 sorc/1 pally or 18 sorc /2 pally?

[Brynn]

I'm playing a WF 14 sorc / 1 pally right now and wondering if the second level of pally is worth it or just keep going to 19 with sorc? This is my highest level character so I'm not sure what the benefits/tradeoffs at end game will be. Any advice?

[FestusHood]

I'm playing a WF 14 sorc / 1 pally right now and wondering if the second level of pally is worth it or just keep going to 19 with sorc? This is my highest level character so I'm not sure what the benefits/tradeoffs at end game will be. Any advice?

I believe its at the second level of pally that you get your charisma bonus added to your saves. So yeah, it's worth it.

[Brynn]

I believe its at the second level of pally that you get your charisma bonus added to your saves. So yeah, it's worth it.

You are correct. A lay on hands or two as well. So the saves are worth losing the extra sp and spells?

[nibel]

Since you already splashed a level, I don't see how splashing a second level would be worse. The main feature of a paladin splash is the charisma-to-save bonus.

What were you intending to get when you splashed the first paladin level?

[nibel]

And just listing what you will get/lose on the end, depending on your choice:

Sorc 19/Pally 1

+1 Spell Penetration and caster level
+1 8th level spell (for 3 total)
+1 9th level spell (for 2 total)

Sorc 18/Pally 2

+ Charisma modifier to saves
+1 BAB
+1 Fortitude
Lay on hands

[Brynn]

Since you already splashed a level, I don't see how splashing a second level would be worse. The main feature of a paladin splash is the charisma-to-save bonus. What were you intending to get when you splashed the first paladin level?

I created a bladeforged pally which starts with 1 level of pally.

[FestusHood]

You are correct. A lay on hands or two as well. So the saves are worth losing the extra sp and spells?

Yes. I was thinking about it one day, and i realized that probably 80% of the times i have died in this game could be traced back to a failed save of some sort.

[Brynn]

Yes. I was thinking about it one day, and i realized that probably 80% of the times i have died in this game could be traced back to a failed save of some sort.

It seems the higher I go the more critical saving throws are. I just hate getting 1 shotted by some **** floor spikes or something. I think I will pick up that 2nd pally level.

[mithiirym]

And just listing what you will get/lose on the end, depending on your choice:

Sorc 19/Pally 1

+1 Spell Penetration and caster level
+1 8th level spell (for 3 total)
+1 9th level spell (for 2 total)

Sorc 18/Pally 2

+ Charisma modifier to saves
+1 BAB
+1 Fortitude
Lay on hands

You'll also gain some spell points based on your wisdom. Not much, but it's something.