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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TheGizzard" data-source="post: 4494329" data-attributes="member: 78068">I've played a couple of sessions now as this 1st level STR-based Paladin:16 STR +316 CON +311 DEX +010 INT +014 WIS +213 CHA +1Dwarf, Speed 518 AC (Plate Armor) / 1d10+3 Long Spear / +5 att bonus / HP 31 / 13 surgeFeat: Fast Runner; +2 speed on charge or runDaily: Holy Strike, Valiant StrikeEncounter: Piercing SmiteDaily: Paladin's JudgmentI've noticed a couple things that worry me and so I'm looking for feedback on the build.  The campaign I am playing in has a couple very optimized characters, which end up being the benchmark for effectiveness.  Anyway, what worries me:1) Mediocre synergy between healing and tanking roles.  Hard to heal optimally while in melee.2) All attack powers are melee based; nothing interesting at range.3) No control powers such as a Daze.  4) Very dieroll dependent; only the daily power has an effect on miss, and with an attack bonus of +5 misses are relatively frequent.5) Basic attack and At-Will powers disappointingly similar v. single opponent; lacks flexibility.6) No explicit pushes/pulls in these abilities.So, how can I improve this character?</blockquote>