Extra Smiting - why +4 BAB prerequisite?

[James McMurray]

In the typical dungeon crawl? Practically never.

Unless you're a halfling on a war dog.

 

[Darklone]

Paladins offensive abilities aren't restricted to their Smite Evil attack. They have a good BAB and usually a not so bad strength, paired with the strongest defense of all classes. Thus they are too dangerous to ignore (like the BBEG could often do with a high save, high AC monk), yet not easy to drop (like some barbarians).

 

[Thanee]

And they have some nice spells which would also add to their combat abilities!

Like bless weapon or holy sword.

Bye
Thanee

 

[Darklone]

Or Divine Favor... it might be weak for a paladin but given the buff possibility (Let's say 50 % of all combats allow one round of preparation for the PCs) it equals out the worse strength compared to the fighter or barbarian.