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<blockquote data-quote="Jhaelen" data-source="post: 4243591" data-attributes="member: 46713"><p>Well, of course I have no way to prove it since we do not have the complete rules yet, but I'm convinced all classes will have to make similar choices:</p><p></p><p>Ideally, to cover the widest range of abilities and powers you'll want to have three high ability scores.</p><p>If you are willing to slightly restrict your choices or don't think the bonus is worth it, you can make do with two high ability scores.</p><p></p><p>There's a Paladin at will power that only requires Charisma: Bolstering Strike. If Bolstering Strike is going to be your default attack, then you won't need to have a high Strength score.</p><p></p><p>You've also got a choice when you look at the Class features:</p><p>Divine Challenge and Lay on Hands are improved by a high Wisdom stat. Channel Divinity is improved by either Str or Cha. Here's your choice: Concentrate on two stats (either Wis & Cha or Wis & Str) or try to cover all bases by having three high stats.</p><p></p><p>I expect all classes to have choices available that will allow them to fullfill their role with just two high ability scores. Having three high ability scores will give you more options but will not ultimately be required to fullfill your role.</p><p></p><p>You may still be right that some classes may seem to require a larger number of high ability scores than others, but it's too early to tell.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jhaelen, post: 4243591, member: 46713"] Well, of course I have no way to prove it since we do not have the complete rules yet, but I'm convinced all classes will have to make similar choices: Ideally, to cover the widest range of abilities and powers you'll want to have three high ability scores. If you are willing to slightly restrict your choices or don't think the bonus is worth it, you can make do with two high ability scores. There's a Paladin at will power that only requires Charisma: Bolstering Strike. If Bolstering Strike is going to be your default attack, then you won't need to have a high Strength score. You've also got a choice when you look at the Class features: Divine Challenge and Lay on Hands are improved by a high Wisdom stat. Channel Divinity is improved by either Str or Cha. Here's your choice: Concentrate on two stats (either Wis & Cha or Wis & Str) or try to cover all bases by having three high stats. I expect all classes to have choices available that will allow them to fullfill their role with just two high ability scores. Having three high ability scores will give you more options but will not ultimately be required to fullfill your role. You may still be right that some classes may seem to require a larger number of high ability scores than others, but it's too early to tell. [/QUOTE]
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