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Contents 1 Introduction 2 Spells and Features 3 Character Templates 3.1 The Halfling Guardian 3.2 The Human Guardian 4 Equipment 5 Experience Tables 6 Paladin Guides

Introduction

• Class Tiers: Fighter - Paladin - Guardian
• Requirements: 16 Str, 11 Int, 14 Wis, 16 Chr
• Experience points to level 25: 330 million exp
• Difficulty: Moderate

These holy warriors are not known for their attacking power, but more for their defense. With the ability to equip a wide variety of armor and weapons and the 2nd strongest healing spell in the game, Paladins are hard to knock over but can not knock over much. Their most noted ability is Protect, which enables the Paladin to jump in front of any blows directed at their charge and attempt to save them from attack. Level 25 Paladins may endow weapons and armor with a blessing from their god. Recommended for the kind of player who prefers defense over offense, but still wants the ability to fight back.

Spells and Features

• Curel
• Venin
• Jurgen
• Bless
• Deathbane

• Protect- By using /protect <character> a paladin will defend another player character and step in the way if any strikes are launched at them.

Venin (800g Duskan)(1,000g Trollheim, Elmarae)(1,200g Calael Shyr, Fort Mordu)
Curel (500g Duskan, Trollheim, Elmarae)
Jurgen (1,000g Calael Shyr, Fort Mordu)(4,500g Aghorin)
Deathbane (7,000 Aghorin, Donas, Dragonspire)(9,000g Tiaei)
Bless (50,000 Tiaei, Donas, Dragonspire)

Character Templates

Listed here are popular character templates for Paladins:

The Halfling Guardian

• Halfling Str:16 Int:20 Agi:23 End:17 Wis:17 Chr:16

A popular build to run with a Sorcerer/Enchanter. High Agi to dodge attacks and hit decently.

The Human Guardian

• Human Str: 18 Int:16 Agi:20 End: 20 Wis: 20 Chr: 16

A well rounded build for a protector, with much hp and mana.

Equipment

Paladins can equip almost any armor or weapon in the game, however it is recommended that they wear Heavy Armor, with a helm, and a shield while also wielding a sword. Below is a list of recommended items. For a full list of equipment please see the Equipment page.

Newbie Gear

• Bound Ring Mail - 200 gold
• Bound Short Sword - 60 gold
• Bound Small Shield - 100 gold
• Bound Helmet - 75 gold

Low Budget Gear

• Bastard Sword - 1,200 gold
• Buckler - 700 gold
• Titanium Plate Mail - 5,000 gold
• Bound Helmet - 75 gold

Medium Budget Gear

• Crystal Mail - 55,000 gold
• Steel Sword or Dark Sword or Bone Sword - OAD or Blade of Vengeance - 10,000 gold (In Paladin Hideout)
• Coral Helm - 55,000 gold
• Whale Bone Shield - 40,000 gold

High Budget Gear

• Diamond Armor or Plate of Justice - OAD
• Blade of Light or Scarab Blade - OAD
• Mask of Valest - OAD
• Heaven Shield - OAD

OADs prices depend loosely on current market values but mostly on the person you are buying them from.

New players should not be daunted by Guardians running around the realm wearing Diamond Armor and wielding a Blade of Light. For 5,000 gold, a player can get a Plate of Thorns or Titanium Plate Mail that will give an impressive armor class. Bucklers can be purchased in New Alencia for 700 gold as well and are a wonderful shields until you can afford either a Clam Shell or a Heaven Shield. A Driftwood Blade is a wonderful weapon if an OAD weapon such as a Blade of Light or Scarab Blade is unavailable. They can be purchased in Dar Khandal for 35,000 gold. Alternately, A Steel Sword or Dark Sword make great choices for players with few resources and a fully decked Steel Sword can be purchased normally for less than 20,000 gold. Make sure any equipment you purchase gets soulbound as soon as possible.

If gathering that much gold becomes difficult, then I suggest asking clan leaders if they can help. On the chance that your Paladin is not in a clan, I suggest finding a good one that can help you. Try to make your own way as much as possible but do not be afraid to ask for help if you simply can not get it done on your own.

Ultimately, acquiring a Blade of Light should be your goal. There is no better available weapon for a Paladin. Diamond Armor is the best available OAD armor. Mask of Valest is the best OAD helm you will be able to purchase. Heaven Shield is the best shield but often, players settle for a Clam Shell for only a fraction of the cost at the penalty of only 1 point of armor.

Experience Tables

DO NOT EDIT THIS TABLE DIRECTLY FROM THE ARTICLE. All edits must be done directly through the template here [[1]]. This will edit the tables wherever it appears. As level cost is discovered please feel free to edit them in. If you are unfamiliar with the html code just search the TBA listed (ie TBA22 for lvl 22) and replace it with the amount of gold required.