DPS Pally

[Destil]

Wrath of the Gods, likewise, is a 'pesuto striker' power (add a second ability score to damage). Only it affects you and all your allies in a close burst 1. Good stuff.

 

[twilsemail]

Is there any reason you need to be a paladin? 'Cause this advice, right here...

Be an avenger

Is pretty decent advice.

 

[Lionheart]

Thanks for all the help thus far, but yes i have to be either a human or Half-elf pally, primarily because i lost a bet and the winner got to choose my race/class >.< Also I don't know how far we're going to get in this campaign, though the DM just said more than likely end before lvl 7...so if theres anything that'll be great early but not so great later on then i'll be glad to know.

 

[Destil]

Human Str paladin with a big weapon would be both useful as an off-tank and a really good low-level damage dealer.

 

[Herschel]

That all being said... your party is lacking a leader, and Sir Smashalot here isn't a suitable replacement for that role. I suspect you prefer a CHA-based Paladin, mechanically, for the emphasis on the leader-secondary role. It'll be a harder battle to create a Defender|Leader|Striker than just a Defender|Striker.

This. Maybe a Paladin/Cleric hybrid (Str/Wis) would get you by but a straight up battle cleric can do some kick butt damage and be a good leader.

 

[Destil]

Here's the best I could do, damage wise, with a Cha Paladin at level 7. The strength builds have better access to high [W] powers, but this guy isn't bad.

If I were planning on playing him into paragon/epic I'd even out Str and Con a little more for better access to Axe feats.

The nice thing is in addition to dealing decent damage he's got very good off-tanking and a little bit of off-healing, both of which will help your group a lot.

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Adran, level 7
Half-Elf, Paladin

FINAL ABILITY SCORES
Str 11, Con 16, Dex 8, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 19.

STARTING ABILITY SCORES
Str 11, Con 14, Dex 8, Int 10, Wis 15, Cha 16.


AC: 22 Fort: 18 Reflex: 15 Will: 19
HP: 67 Surges: 13 Surge Value: 16

TRAINED SKILLS
Religion +8, Diplomacy +14, Intimidate +12, Endurance +9

UNTRAINED SKILLS
Acrobatics, Arcana +3, Bluff +7, Dungeoneering +6, Heal +6, History +3, Insight +8, Nature +6, Perception +6, Stealth, Streetwise +7, Thievery, Athletics +1

FEATS
Level 1: Weapon Proficiency (Execution axe)
Level 2: Axe Expertise
Level 4: Disciple of Divine Wrath
Level 6: Group Defense

POWERS
Dilettante: Demoralizing Strike
Lay on Hands: Lay on Hands
Paladin at-will 1: Virtuous Strike
Paladin at-will 1: Ardent Strike
Paladin encounter 1: Fearsome Smite
Paladin daily 1: Majestic Halo
Paladin utility 2: Bless Weapon
Paladin encounter 3: Righteous Smite
Paladin daily 5: Unyielding Faith
Paladin utility 6: Wrath of the Gods
Paladin encounter 7: Blade of Light

ITEMS
Execution axe, Plate Armor
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[MrMyth]

Most of this has already been covered, but here are my tips nonetheless:

1) Make sure to wield a big weapon. Fullblade, Executioner's Axe or Mordenkrad tend to be the best. Greatsword, Greataxe or Maul might be good to start with if you are shy on feats. A Greatspear or Gouge could be good for a charging build.

2) At-Will options: Ardent Strike gives you a strong Charisma-based at-will around which you could design a charging-based build. Holy Strike is the best raw damage if you've got good Str and Wis, while Valiant Strike can be really accurate.

3) Ardent Vow, instead of Lay on Hands, can be a nice damage approach if you've got decent Wisdom.

4) If you end up having more options as far as race goes, Dwarves and Razorclaw Shifters can make some really strong paladins.

6) Overall, I'd say either go with a Str/Wis Paladin using a big weapon and relying on Ardent Vow/Holy Strike, or a Cha/Wis Paladin using a Greatspear or Gouge who can charge one enemy for good direct damage, or use effective bursts against multiple enemies.