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==Description==
==Description==


Paladins are a plate wearing melee fighter focused primarily on defensive capabilities.  Paladins gain some healing, protective, and stun spells, they can be considered a hybrid of Warrior and Cleric.
Paladins are a plate wearing melee fighter focused primarily on defensive capabilities.  Paladins gain some healing, protective, and stun spells, they can be considered a hybrid of Warrior and Cleric.
*While not as good of a Tank as a Warrior, Paladins can hold their own. They are expected to tank, and off tank.


==Paladin Quests==
==Paladin Quests==
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Updated Paladins - The Paladin class got a few added Perks
Updated Paladins - The Paladin class got a few added Perks
Divine Might (spell adding a proc to attacks)
*A new line of Auras, that help abosorb some incoming damage (for the group also)
Instrument of Knife (spell adding a huge undead damage proc to attacks)
*Divine Might (spell adding a proc to attacks)
A self only haste spell
*Instrument of Knife (spell adding a huge undead damage proc to attacks)
A healing over time spell "HoT"
*A self only haste spell
The class gained Paladin only quests and items to help them become more useful
*A healing over time spell "HoT"
*The class gained Paladin only quests and items to help them become more useful


=Grouping=
=Grouping=
You have one real roll in a group: to tank the bad guy!
*You have one real role in a group: to tank the bad guy!
Make use of the agro generating spells (stuns, root, rarely-flash of light)
*Your DPS isn't great, so ensure you konw how to keep Aggro
  You have very minor healing capabilities, but they can be useful in a pinch. (don't be affraid to heal yourself with the HoT)
*Make use of the aggro generating spells (stuns, root, rarely-flash of light)
*You have "Taunt" use it, keep the skill maxed. Use taunt when the enemy faces away from you!
*If you root an enemy make sure you are standing closest to it.
*You have very minor healing capabilities, but they can be useful in a pinch. (don't be affraid to heal yourself with the HoT)
*Also do not ignore your bash skill!  You can crit with a shield bash for 256 dmg in the 50s, as well as stun!


=Raiding=
=Raiding=
 
*Most often you will be an Off tank, though when warriors are absent your next in line to main tank!


=IxiQuest Spells & Abilities=
=IxiQuest Spells & Abilities=


The following is a list of spells available on IxiQuest (or modified here) that are not available on strictly classic servers
The following is a list of spells available on IxiQuest (or modified here) that are not available on strictly classic servers
*[[Paladin Spells]]
*Divine Prayer (dmg proc)
*Instrument of Knife (undead dmg proc)
*Aura of Holy Pi I through IV  (dmg mitigation buff)
*Lesser Incite Riot
*Shield of the Faithful (targeted dmg mitigation buff)
*Cease
*Desist


=Alternate Advancement=
=Alternate Advancement=
In addition, all classes get access to some general abilities such as Origin, Run Speed, Bandolier Slots, Improved Stats and Stat Caps, Increased Max Buffs, Improved Regen, and more.
[[Kunark General AA]]
'''Kunark Archtype AA'''
* Combat Fury 1
* Fear Resistance 1
* finishing Blow 1
* Healing Adept 1
* Healing Gift 1
* Mental Clarity 1
* Natural Healing 1
* Spell Casting Fury 1
* Spell Casting Reinforcement 1


The following is a partial list of AAs available to the class. 
'''Kunark Class AA'''
* Halt the Dead


In addition, all classes get access to some general abilities such as Origin, Run Speed, Bandolier Slots, Improved Stats and Stat Caps, Increased Max Buffs, Improved Regen, and more.
== Paladin Auras ==
Auras can be purchased from Researcher Brinn in the hub with a version every 10 levels starting at level 25.
Auras do not stack with the same aura, higher level auras will overwrite lower level auras. Auras that are different will stack up to 6 (a full group).
 
Paladin - Aura of Holy Pi - Allows you and your companions to absorb a portion of incoming melee damage.

Latest revision as of 13:06, 6 November 2022

Noob Paladin.jpg

Classes (back)

Description

Paladins are a plate wearing melee fighter focused primarily on defensive capabilities. Paladins gain some healing, protective, and stun spells, they can be considered a hybrid of Warrior and Cleric.

  • While not as good of a Tank as a Warrior, Paladins can hold their own. They are expected to tank, and off tank.

Paladin Quests

Paladin Quests

Stengths/Weaknesses

Pros - tank - heal - rez - Brells (HP buff that stacks with most other buffs)

Cons - gear dependent, dps could be better

Updated Paladins - The Paladin class got a few added Perks

  • A new line of Auras, that help abosorb some incoming damage (for the group also)
  • Divine Might (spell adding a proc to attacks)
  • Instrument of Knife (spell adding a huge undead damage proc to attacks)
  • A self only haste spell
  • A healing over time spell "HoT"
  • The class gained Paladin only quests and items to help them become more useful

Grouping

  • You have one real role in a group: to tank the bad guy!
  • Your DPS isn't great, so ensure you konw how to keep Aggro
  • Make use of the aggro generating spells (stuns, root, rarely-flash of light)
  • You have "Taunt" use it, keep the skill maxed. Use taunt when the enemy faces away from you!
  • If you root an enemy make sure you are standing closest to it.
  • You have very minor healing capabilities, but they can be useful in a pinch. (don't be affraid to heal yourself with the HoT)
  • Also do not ignore your bash skill! You can crit with a shield bash for 256 dmg in the 50s, as well as stun!

Raiding

  • Most often you will be an Off tank, though when warriors are absent your next in line to main tank!

IxiQuest Spells & Abilities

The following is a list of spells available on IxiQuest (or modified here) that are not available on strictly classic servers

  • Paladin Spells
  • Divine Prayer (dmg proc)
  • Instrument of Knife (undead dmg proc)
  • Aura of Holy Pi I through IV (dmg mitigation buff)
  • Lesser Incite Riot
  • Shield of the Faithful (targeted dmg mitigation buff)
  • Cease
  • Desist

Alternate Advancement

In addition, all classes get access to some general abilities such as Origin, Run Speed, Bandolier Slots, Improved Stats and Stat Caps, Increased Max Buffs, Improved Regen, and more.

Kunark General AA

Kunark Archtype AA

  • Combat Fury 1
  • Fear Resistance 1
  • finishing Blow 1
  • Healing Adept 1
  • Healing Gift 1
  • Mental Clarity 1
  • Natural Healing 1
  • Spell Casting Fury 1
  • Spell Casting Reinforcement 1

Kunark Class AA

  • Halt the Dead

Paladin Auras

Auras can be purchased from Researcher Brinn in the hub with a version every 10 levels starting at level 25. Auras do not stack with the same aura, higher level auras will overwrite lower level auras. Auras that are different will stack up to 6 (a full group).

Paladin - Aura of Holy Pi - Allows you and your companions to absorb a portion of incoming melee damage.