What is the best build focus for paladin

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Hi all, 

What is the best build focus for pala?

What build focus do you use?

 

I know it’s pretty much the jack of all trades but master of none. So I’m not sure what I should focus on. 

I thought tank but now I’m second guessing it.

 

Thanks everyone.

[Gladiator 1145]

I wouldn't focus too much on being a tank, although Paladin can be one of the better tanks if done well, since unlike Wardens, Pala can also be useful as a damage dealer and support at the same time. But it's hard to be a strong enough tank and keep those qualities (pretty expensive).

 

For PvE, I'd rather recommend a 2 handed magic build that will deal a massive amount of AoE damage and play a role of a healer, enough to not need an explicit healer that could reduce the overall damage of the party, and since that build has a strong support, it would also hold its own pretty well in tanking not-so-strong bosses/mobs especially with lifesteal. And the good thing about a good 2h magic hammer, like craft or rage hammers, is that you can use it for PvP as well, even if it doesn't have ferocity since Paladins major role in PvP is to support damage dealers and AoE control, not necessarily deal a lot of damage itself.

 

So the magic route is definitely the most versatile if you only wanna focus on 1 single build. And if you can't pull off a 2h magic hammer because you think you'll die a lot, you can also do 1h magic hammer + shield, which is the tankiest build that you can make as a paladin. Because it can be hard to survive in end game content with 2h hammer if you're not using top gears like mermen gear with high amp levels.

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29 minutes ago, Gladiator said:

I wouldn't focus too much on being a tank, although Paladin can be one of the better tanks if done well, since unlike Wardens, Pala can also be useful as a damage dealer and support at the same time. But it's hard to be a strong enough tank and keep those qualities (pretty expensive).

 

For PvE, I'd rather recommend a 2 handed magic build that will deal a massive amount of AoE damage and play a role of a healer, enough to not need an explicit healer that could reduce the overall damage of the party, and since that build has a strong support, it would also hold its own pretty well in tanking not-so-strong bosses/mobs especially with lifesteal. And the good thing about a good 2h magic hammer, like craft or rage hammers, is that you can use it for PvP as well, even if it doesn't have ferocity since Paladins major role in PvP is to support damage dealers and AoE control, not necessarily deal a lot of damage itself.

 

So the magic route is definitely the most versatile if you only wanna focus on 1 single build. And if you can't pull off a 2h magic hammer because you think you'll die a lot, you can also do 1h magic hammer + shield, which is the tankiest build that you can make as a paladin. Because it can be hard to survive in end game content with 2h hammer if you're not using top gears like mermen gear with high amp levels.

Thanks for the reply!

 

I've been using a 2h hammer tbh, but I barely do any dmg. When I go to dg, I'm usually the weakest there. 

I'll try focus on getting my magic up.

 

Would you be able to look at my gear and tell me what you think of it please? - https://imgur.com/a/gMqX6Xl

It's been ages since I've last played and I think my equipment is a bit of mess. I'm a lvl 24 paladin. 

[Fynn 129]

Sadly, paladin needs the same skill build he has used for years, there's really no way to vary this, at least in my opinion.

 

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On 1/7/2023 at 2:25 PM, Mary seto said:

Sadly, paladin needs the same skill build he has used for years, there's really no way to vary this, at least in my opinion.

 

What is that skill build? Is it the one in the guide?

[Fynn 129]

On 1/14/2023 at 6:33 AM, FNBWarspear said:

What is that skill build? Is it the one in the guide?

The classic,  4/4 sacred shield, 5/5 heal, 4/4 banner, The rest, you apply it as you want,  doesn't matter. 

 

As for phy build, The only thing that varies, is to add  points to repellent strike

 

In magic build everyone expect that u can heal, do aoe, or shield the tank.. (yes of course, not even you are the tank)  

 

In phy build, you rarely is going to be invited, And if they do, they expect you to be able to tank. Or simply collaborate with something, either with damage or simply dedicate yourself to applying shield to whoever can tank

 

Yes, the paladin can act as a tank, but for that you lose points in useful skills, only to add to the aggression, and maybe to inner forces, and add all the possible life points, this means building a false warden

If it is possible, buy mermen gear, for the skill that it gives, And surprise, you get a tank