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Message: <blockquote data-quote="smootrk" data-source="post: 2521049" data-attributes="member: 28583">Be sure to take some of the divine feats, like divine shield or divine might, and extra turning to allow you to do those feats often.  As a paladin, you will never measure up to the standard party fighter in the typical fight (although against certain foes you can be very effective), so you should do what you can to bolster that front line.  You will shine more as the character that empowers and protects rather than one who tries to be the driving combat force.Don't count on a Holy Avenger, as in my experience most DM's are as loathe to give these out as the old Vorpal or Sword of Sharpness weapons.  Do make a point to have ties to a temple or religious organization that can provide you with holy powered items.    Depending on your DM's campaign style, buying magic items might be like going to Walmart, or you may have to roleplay it.  Much easier to RP titheing to your religious organization, and therefore having access to the Holy, Sanctified, or otherwise religious type items.  Even if your DM restricts item buying, you will likely have good chances of getting appropriate items if you RP the relationship between your character and the organization.</blockquote>