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<blockquote data-quote="Kalendraf" data-source="post: 1576356" data-attributes="member: 3433">I think it's viable, and you won't be losing a lot in terms of hit points or BAB.&nbsp; At higher levels, the BAB and hit points will begin to be noticed.&nbsp; However, by then you'll have a much larger base of spells to work with which should hopefully compensate.One problem I foresee is the broad problem that many front-line characters with spellcasting abilities encounter - do you attack or cast?&nbsp; If the party is relying on you to attack, you may not have the opportunity to cast as many spells in combat as a normal cleric might be able to.&nbsp; You will be faced with the choice of casting helpful buff or summon spells vs. making melee attacks.&nbsp; If you can handle that issue, then you'll be fine.&nbsp; Of course as a Lawful Good cleric, you can always pitch spells after the battle for healing, but that isn't always the most efficient use of resources.The only other multiclass options that seem to fit with a paladin would seem to be fighter or ranger, both of which would enable you to continue being a fairly solid front-row fighter type, but would give you additional feats for combat.&nbsp; A dual wielding Paladin/Ranger certainly seems novel, though the armor restriction might be too severe for you.&nbsp; If you are focused on the roleplay aspect, which seems to be the case with maximized diplomacy, then the cleric option is probably better.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Kalendraf, post: 1576356, member: 3433"] I think it's viable, and you won't be losing a lot in terms of hit points or BAB. At higher levels, the BAB and hit points will begin to be noticed. However, by then you'll have a much larger base of spells to work with which should hopefully compensate. One problem I foresee is the broad problem that many front-line characters with spellcasting abilities encounter - do you attack or cast? If the party is relying on you to attack, you may not have the opportunity to cast as many spells in combat as a normal cleric might be able to. You will be faced with the choice of casting helpful buff or summon spells vs. making melee attacks. If you can handle that issue, then you'll be fine. Of course as a Lawful Good cleric, you can always pitch spells after the battle for healing, but that isn't always the most efficient use of resources. The only other multiclass options that seem to fit with a paladin would seem to be fighter or ranger, both of which would enable you to continue being a fairly solid front-row fighter type, but would give you additional feats for combat. A dual wielding Paladin/Ranger certainly seems novel, though the armor restriction might be too severe for you. If you are focused on the roleplay aspect, which seems to be the case with maximized diplomacy, then the cleric option is probably better. [/QUOTE]

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