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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Lord Pendragon" data-source="post: 2941840" data-attributes="member: 707">I tend to try and combine necessary qualities into as few backup weapons as possible.  I'd rather not carry a golfbag full of weapons, after all.  You mentioned getting a silver or cold-iron spiked gauntlet.  I think this is an excellent idea.  I'd go with Cold Iron, since you can always pick up silversheen later on if you find yourself facing devils.  So the cold iron spiked gauntlets serve as several backup weapons in one: cold-iron DR backup, grappled light weapon backup, piercing DR backup, and primary weapon disarmed backup.That leaves you with a bludgeoning weapon.  I'd suggest a masterwork morningstar.  Between the morningstar, spiked gauntlet, and your trusty longsword, you should be prepared for most situations.You can just replace the gauntlets.I favor Protection from Evil at the low levels.  +2 saves, +2 to AC against a lot of foes, can't be approached by summoned critters, no mind control...  It's a fantastic spell, and only starts to lose it's shine somewhat as you gain items that supercede it's benefits (such as picking up a +2 or higher Ring of Protection, a Vest of Resistance, etc.)+1 Vest of Resistance, 1000gp.  After that, I'd start tacking "+1" onto all of my primary gear.  i.e. sword, shield, armor, amulet of health, etc.Well, you've made a great choice.  A paladin is a very strong survivor. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /></blockquote>

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