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<blockquote data-quote="lkwpeter" data-source="post: 8730567" data-attributes="member: 6804713"><p>Hey,</p><p></p><p>I am creating a Paladin for the first time and need some help. First of all:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In all that years, I learned that I really need a character that is <strong>versatile in combat</strong> and has <strong>good damage output</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I like min-maxing.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Realistically, I am planning to play this character <strong>until level ~12-15</strong>.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">We are using almost all optional rule books that are reasonable for Faerûn.</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>Considering options:</u></span></strong></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>How to early get a use for my Bonus Action? And should I play with Polearm Mastery?</strong><br /> I noticed, this seems really critical, as the Paladin doesn't have much options for his Bonus Action (BA). So, Polearm Mastery (PM) comes into play.<br /> <br /> </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Should I use a shield or a 2H-Polearm for reach?</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I could go for a <u><em>S</em></u><em><u>pear + Shield + Dueling Style </u></em><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pros: +2 Armor, +2 Dmg.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cons: No reach to trigger a lot of reaction attacks</li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">or use a <em><u>2H-Polearm + GWF or Defense</u></em><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pros: Reach to trigger reaction attacks w ith PA(!), higher Damage</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cons: -1/-2 armor compared to 1H/Shield (depending of the chosen Fighting Style).</li> </ul></li> </ul></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>Which race: Human (Variant) vs. Aasimar?</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><u>Human</u><strong>: </strong>Extra Feat, worse stats (2x +1), extra skill</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><u>Aasimar</u><strong>: </strong>No Feat, but better stats (+2/+1), Darkvision, Celestial Resistances, Healing Hands, Clestial Revelation</li> </ul></li> </ol><p></p><p></p><p><strong><span style="font-size: 18px"><u>(My) Conclusion:</u></span></strong></p><p></p><p>Finally, I am always ending up with these "rough character sketches" of an early level 5 character:</p><p></p><p><u><em>Build 1: Aasimar, 2H Polearm Master</em></u></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">STR 15+1, DEX 10, CON 14, WIS 10, CHA 14+2</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Race: Darkvision, Celestial Resistances, Healing Hands, Clestial Revelation</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fighting Style: Defensive Style (+1 Armor)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">ASI: Polearm Mastery (for Bonus Action + Reach)</li> </ul><p></p><p><em><u>Build 2: </u></em><u><em>Human (Variant), 2H Polearm Master</em></u></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">STR 15+1, DEX 10, CON 13(ASI: +1), WIS 10, CHA 15+1</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Race Feat: Polearm-Mastery (for Bonus Action + Reach)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fighting Style: Defensive Style (+1 Armor)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">ASI: Resilient CON</li> </ul><p></p><p><u><em>Build 3: </em></u><em><u>Aasimar, 1H-Polearm Duelist</u></em></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">STR 15+1, DEX 10, CON 14, WIS 10, CHA 14+2</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Race: Darkvision, Celestial Resistances, Healing Hands, Clestial Revelation</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Fighting Style: Dueling (+2 Damage)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">ASI: Polearm Mastery (for Bonus Action, but <u>no reach</u>!)</li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong><u>My Questions: </u></strong></span></p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Did I forget to take anything into account?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">What would you prefer/recommend and why?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Which Oath would you go for?</li> </ol><p></p><p>Thanks in advance!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lkwpeter, post: 8730567, member: 6804713"] Hey, I am creating a Paladin for the first time and need some help. First of all: [LIST] [*]In all that years, I learned that I really need a character that is [B]versatile in combat[/B] and has [B]good damage output[/B]. [*]I like min-maxing. [*]Realistically, I am planning to play this character [B]until level ~12-15[/B]. [*]We are using almost all optional rule books that are reasonable for Faerûn. [/LIST] [B][SIZE=5][U]Considering options:[/U][/SIZE][/B] [LIST=1] [*][B]How to early get a use for my Bonus Action? And should I play with Polearm Mastery?[/B] I noticed, this seems really critical, as the Paladin doesn't have much options for his Bonus Action (BA). So, Polearm Mastery (PM) comes into play. [*][B]Should I use a shield or a 2H-Polearm for reach?[/B] [LIST] [*]I could go for a [U][I]S[/I][/U][I][U]pear + Shield + Dueling Style [/U][/I] [LIST] [*]Pros: +2 Armor, +2 Dmg. [*]Cons: No reach to trigger a lot of reaction attacks [/LIST] [*]or use a [I][U]2H-Polearm + GWF or Defense[/U][/I] [LIST] [*]Pros: Reach to trigger reaction attacks w ith PA(!), higher Damage [*]Cons: -1/-2 armor compared to 1H/Shield (depending of the chosen Fighting Style). [/LIST] [/LIST] [*][B]Which race: Human (Variant) vs. Aasimar?[/B] [LIST] [*][U]Human[/U][B]: [/B]Extra Feat, worse stats (2x +1), extra skill [*][U]Aasimar[/U][B]: [/B]No Feat, but better stats (+2/+1), Darkvision, Celestial Resistances, Healing Hands, Clestial Revelation [/LIST] [/LIST] [B][SIZE=5][U](My) Conclusion:[/U][/SIZE][/B] Finally, I am always ending up with these "rough character sketches" of an early level 5 character: [U][I]Build 1: Aasimar, 2H Polearm Master[/I][/U] [LIST] [*]STR 15+1, DEX 10, CON 14, WIS 10, CHA 14+2 [*]Race: Darkvision, Celestial Resistances, Healing Hands, Clestial Revelation [*]Fighting Style: Defensive Style (+1 Armor) [*]ASI: Polearm Mastery (for Bonus Action + Reach) [/LIST] [I][U]Build 2: [/U][/I][U][I]Human (Variant), 2H Polearm Master[/I][/U] [LIST] [*]STR 15+1, DEX 10, CON 13(ASI: +1), WIS 10, CHA 15+1 [*]Race Feat: Polearm-Mastery (for Bonus Action + Reach) [*]Fighting Style: Defensive Style (+1 Armor) [*]ASI: Resilient CON [/LIST] [U][I]Build 3: [/I][/U][I][U]Aasimar, 1H-Polearm Duelist[/U][/I] [LIST] [*]STR 15+1, DEX 10, CON 14, WIS 10, CHA 14+2 [*]Race: Darkvision, Celestial Resistances, Healing Hands, Clestial Revelation [*]Fighting Style: Dueling (+2 Damage) [*]ASI: Polearm Mastery (for Bonus Action, but [U]no reach[/U]!) [/LIST] [SIZE=5][B][U]My Questions: [/U][/B][/SIZE] [LIST=1] [*]Did I forget to take anything into account? [*]What would you prefer/recommend and why? [*]Which Oath would you go for? [/LIST] Thanks in advance! [/QUOTE]
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