Should A Paladin's Holy Weapon Be Limited To Swords?

[Quantum]

Should a Paladin's Holy Weapon be limited to swords only?

I personally don't see why it should be limited to swords only. While I really can't see a Holy Shuriken (just an example), but I can see a Holy Halberd or a Holy Bow.

 

[Vorput]

Should a Paladin's Holy Weapon be limited to swords only?

No. I think applying it to other weapons is perfectly reasonable.

 

[billd91]

Powerful magical swords are certainly iconic in historical mythology as well as literature, so I can see why someone might decide that most holy weapons are swords. But there's no particular reason in D&D why holy weapons should be swords only.

Why the question, if I may ask?

 

[Theo R Cwithin]

I see no reason to limit holy weapons to swords: Holy Sword, Holy Lance, Holy Warhammer, Holy Scythe, Holy Hand Grenade... it's all good!

 

[Moogleproof]

I see no reason for swords-only... Maces and hammers come off easily as Holy Weapons. I don't see any other reasons for banning other types except for setting reasons.

 

[Quantum]

Why the question, if I may ask?

I was thinking of creating an Elvish Paladin for the next 3e campaig a friend is planning. I've never run one before, so I was thinking of making a Dex based Paladin instead of a Strength based Paladin, and be really good with a bow instead of melee weapons. My friend encourages us to be creative and does reward creativity, so I was thinking of asking him to let my character have a holy bow.

 

[Crothian]

I usually limit it to the favored weapon of the diety being worshiped.

 

[Nightson]

Swords, Axes, and Hammers I'd all allow with question. Other weapons I would require it to be asked for for thematic reasons and not a min/maxing reason.

 

[blargney the second]

Swords ONLY. It was once printed, therefore it must always be the exclusive truth!

(Of course any weapon can be holy! I still kind of want some blessed golf clubs.)
-blarg

 

[Theo R Cwithin]

I still kind of want some blessed golf clubs.
-blarg

And a celestial eagle familiar. With a portable hole-in-one.