Technomage wrote on Dec 19
th, 2017 at 12:18am:
Just confirmed this with a PDK. Disappointing.
I don't know whether that 1.5x Damage would work with a Bastard Sword or Dwarven War Axe. I think you actually need a Two-Handed Weapon to get the 1.5 x STR modifier to damage.
The extra 1.5 x Whatever Stat to Damage from the GSWF would absolutely work though. It would also add and additional 30% to weapon attack speed.
So, for the purposes of my build, I will have to stick with the Bastard Sword + Orb and SWF feat line.
As a slightly lesser alternate, you can get up to a 20% attack speed bonus plus several other goodies by going through the Vanguard cores.
Shortly after the last paladin pass, I ran a pure paladin with bastard sword and shield with the THF feats and shield stuff. Went capstone in Vanguard and then a mix of KotC and Sacred Defender.
It did respectable even if not top-notch DPS and was damned near unkillable. Was actually a pretty enjoyable build for just chilling since you didn't have to stay ultra focused to stay alive.
Still have the build. I'm sure it's a bit outdated, but might give you a good starting point if you're interested.
Paladin - BSword & Board
Paladin 20
Lawful Good Human
Stats
32pt Tome Level Up
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Strength 16 +5 4: CHA
Dexterity 13 +5 8: CHA
Constitution 14 +5 12: CHA
Intelligence 9 +5 16: CHA
Wisdom 8 +5 20: CHA
Charisma 16 +5 24: CHA
28: CHA
Skills
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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Heal 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 23
Balance 1 ½ 1 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 11
Jump ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ½ ½ 11
Concent 1 2 4 7
Tumble 1 1
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8 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5
Feats
1 : Exotic Weapon: Bastard Sword
1 Human : Tower Shield Proficiency
1 Deity : Follower of: Sovereign Host
3 : Shield Mastery
6 : Precision
6 Deity : Unyielding Sovereignty
9 : Improved Critical: Slashing
12 : Two Handed Fighting
15 : Improved Shield Mastery
18 : Quicken Spell
21 Epic : Improved Two Handed Fighting
24 Epic : Improved Shield Bash
26 Destiny: Perfect Two Handed Fighting
27 Epic : Epic Damage Reduction
28 Destiny: Perfect Two Weapon Fighting
29 Destiny: Harbinger of Chaos
30 Epic : Greater Two Handed Fighting
30 Legend : Scion of: Arborea
Spells
1. Divine Favor, Protection from Evil, Bless, Resistance
2. Resist Energy, Remove Paralysis, Owl's Wisdom, Eagle's Splendor
3. Cure Moderate Wounds, Prayer, Magic Circle Against Evil, Remove Curse
4. Holy Sword, Zeal, Death Ward, Cure Serious Wounds
Enhancements (80 AP)
Vanguard (41 AP)
• To the Fore!, Shield Combat I, Vicious Shield I, Shield Combat II, Vicious Shield II, Shield Champion
1. Shield Specialization, Armor Training III
2. Shield Specialization, Missile Shield III, Melee Power Boost III
3. Shield Specialization, Fatal Bulwark, Shield Riposte II, Strength
4. Shield Specialization, Myrmidon's Edge III, Strength
5. Shield to the Face, Disorienting Smash III, Armored Strength
Sacred Defender (22 AP)
• Holy Bastion, Sacred Defense, Divine Righteousness, Redemption
1. Extra Lay On Hands II, Durable Defense III
2. Bulwark Aura II, Resilient Defense III
3. Resistance Aura II, Hardy Defense III, Charisma
4. Swift Defense
Knight of the Chalice (17 AP)
• Slayer of Evil
1. Extra Turning I, Extra Remove Disease III
2. Divine Might III, Exalted Cleave III
3. Improved Restoration III
Destiny (24 AP)
Divine Crusader
1. Endless Turning III, Purge the Wicked, Charisma
2. Charisma
3. Blessed Blades, Charisma
4. No Regret, Charisma
5. Castigation, Heavenly Presence, Celestial Champion, Charisma
Twists of Fate (6 fate points)
1. Rejuvenation Cocoon (Tier 1 Primal)
2. Legendary Shield Mastery (Tier 2 Sentinel)