Paladin Guide

[BoomJa]

<P>Guide last updated on January 17th, 2005. </P>**Added since last update**-Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Starfall Quest (Thanks Monaghan of Runnyeye ) -Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Moved Smite Prayer to its post-patch level of 36.-Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Shining Beacon to Spell / Ability List (Level 20.6)-Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Updated cast, cool down and concentration numbers on most 30+ spells/abilities. <P>A quick reminder that the following guides are also there for your Paladin perusing pleasure on the site that hosts my Paladin guide, EQ2.TenTonHammer.com .</P><P>-Tweaking Your Display Settings-Heroic Opportunities Guide-City Writs Guide-Must Know Tips-and for those Evil types who want to be Paladins, Betraying your City Guides. Thanks to everyone who is contributing and reading the guide. It makes the time spent so much more worthwhile!--Original Message Below--Hello folks,I have been putting together what is turning out to be a very long guide to being a Paladin. I will post the introduction and Table of Contents below. If you have time to contribute I know that every up and coming Paladin would appreciate it. If they don't appreciate it, then some lessons in Paladin etiquette are in order aren't they? =)The guide is posted at: http://eq2.tentonhammer.com/index.php?module=ContentExpress&file=index&func=display&ceid=12&meid=53I have asked the guys to setup forums, which I linked in the guide so that we easily communicate new information to be added. I also put my own personal e-mail address in there just in case some of you Paladin types are too bashful to post in the forum, but want to contribute. The guide is in HTML, so jumping between sections is pretty easy. ---start Introduction Blurb---"All Paladin. All The Time."The Definitive Paladin GuideSo you want to be a holy warrior? Things are not always as easy they could be for the those that fight for what is right and good. This guide was created, and is updated with the hope that it will help those that wish to follow the Path of the Paladin. I am hoping that message forums, setup by the guys at EQ2.TenTonHammer.com will act as a breeding ground for more content for this guide. Get in there and share your information! The forums are right at the bottom of the list, under get this, All Paladin. All The Time.</P><P>Message Edited by BoomJack on <SPAN class=date_text>12-20-2004</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>11:20 AM</SPAN> <P>Message Edited by BoomJack on <SPAN class=date_text>12-27-2004</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>07:33 AM</SPAN> <P>Message Edited by BoomJack on <SPAN class=date_text>12-29-2004</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>08:53 AM</SPAN> <P>Message Edited by BoomJack on <SPAN class=date_text>12-31-2004</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>08:10 AM</SPAN> <P>Message Edited by BoomJack on <SPAN class=date_text>01-03-2005</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>08:44 AM</SPAN></P><P>Message Edited by BoomJack on <SPAN class=date_text>01-06-2005</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>08:12 AM</SPAN></P><p>Message Edited by BoomJack on <span class=date_text>01-11-2005</span> <span class=time_text>08:16 AM</span><p>Message Edited by BoomJack on <span class=date_text>01-17-2005</span> <span class=time_text>06:56 AM</span>

[BoomJa]

The Guide has been updated:**Added since last update**Added explanation of Cast-Through Added 8.1 Your U.I. Setup Added info. to 10.0 Where to Hunt? Added info. to Method and Technique./bugged Knight's Stance. It does not appear to make a difference in the damage we take. **I can't seem to edit my original post to show the update, so I posted here. Mods, please let me know if there is a means for me to edit, or if this is the proper way to show the updates.**Thanks!

[Dankster]

<DIV>Thanks for the site, keep up the great work   :smileyhappy:</DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Dankster wrote:<DIV>Thanks for the site, keep up the great work :smileyhappy:</DIV><hr></blockquote>It's a labour of love. The Paladin is just so much fun to play. I'll keep the guide going even if nobody reads it but me. Thanks for the kind words.

[Paladin776]

<DIV>Just a minor correction and a additional info for you.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>When you mention Caltorsis Knights, they can also be found near Fangbreaker Keep, located to the east above Windstalker Village.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Giant Kodiaks are found north of Fangbreaker and east of Windstalker.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[jef]

<DIV>Thanks for the guide, it's nice work.  One thing atm.  I think you really need to explicitly state who to get the Paladin quest from: Delacar Mithanson in North Qeynos.</DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Paladin776 wrote:<DIV>Just a minor correction and a additional info for you.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>When you mention Caltorsis Knights, they can also be found near Fangbreaker Keep, located to the east above Windstalker Village.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Giant Kodiaks are found north of Fangbreaker and east of Windstalker.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><hr></blockquote>Super!Thank you! I have made the correction and addition. It will be in the next update. Thanks again!

[Kriterian]

<DIV>Here is updated information for your guide on the armor quests:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>All of the quests are named "Ian's Forgetfull Family - Part ___", so part two is "Ian's Forgetful Family - Part II"</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Armor quest 5 is located in Thundering Steppes:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Kill 10 corpse feeders (located in the dry river bed)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Kill sabertooth looters (can't remember exact number, in crater at Qeynos Tower 1 near Antonica zone in)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Kill 10 (again can't remember exact number) unearthed settlers (these can be found by the docks on other side of hill)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Reward = Hearth Forged Greaves (Stats can be found on my web page but I'll post better ones when I get home from work).</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Armor quest 6 is also located in Thundering Steppes:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Kill 10 drowned troopers (these are out near the burned out forest close to Qeynos tower 4)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Kill (12 I think) centaur hunters (these spawn every 10 minutes at Qeynos tower 4 in a group, you get one or two hunters in the group) they also roam behind the tower but are much more rare and all the centaurs are placeholders.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Kill the named giant Ott Stompgutt (I don't have the exact location but it's fairly close to Qeynos Tower 4, there is a valley leading towards a bridge that is filled with giants. 3 giants spawn at the entrance of the valley so clear those first. When you walk into the valley and get near the rock Ott automatically spawns along with two bear guards. He was yellow at 22 (I think he's 24 with two up arrows). Make sure you have a good group with two healers, he was fairly tough. NOTE: Adding people from a second group to form a raid makes the encounter trivial and it doesn't count. Has to be done with one group only.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Reward is heart forged breastplate which I don't have the stats for at the moment.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Also, part IV quest for the shoulders requires level 22 to wear them. Part V quest for the leggings requires level 23 to wear and part VI for the breastplate requires level 24 to wear.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I wish I could be more detailed but after completing the quests I can't see exactly how many I had to kill hehe.</DIV><p>Message Edited by Kriterian on <span class=date_text>11-28-2004</span> <span class=time_text>01:35 PM</span>

[Kriterian]

<DIV>I just thought of something else that would be useful in the guide. Since spells are different in EQ2 and some area effect spells only affect the encounter it would be useful to know the following:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><EM><STRONG>Which spells/abilities hit every mob around the paladin, whether part of the encounter or not?</STRONG> </EM>I know assault hits everything in the area.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><EM><STRONG>Which spells/abilities hit only the mobs in the encounter and are safe to use around other non-encounter mobs?</STRONG></EM> I know Cry of Conviction only hits encounter based mobs, not everything in the area.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><EM><STRONG>Which spells/abilities don't hit or wake up mezz'd mobs?</STRONG></EM> I know the taunts don't wake them up.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I'll try and test later but I rarely have an enchanter in my group and when I do it's not wise to wake up the mezz'd mobs hehe.</DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Kriterian wrote:<DIV>Here is updated information for your guide on the armor quests:</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>All of the quests are named "Ian's Forgetfull Family - Part ___", so part two is "Ian's Forgetful Family - Part II"</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Armor quest 5 is located in Thundering Steppes:</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Kill 10 corpse feeders (located in the dry river bed)</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Kill sabertooth looters (can't remember exact number, in crater at Qeynos Tower 1 near Antonica zone in)</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Kill 10 (again can't remember exact number) unearthed settlers (these can be found by the docks on other side of hill)</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Reward = Hearth Forged Greaves (Stats can be found on my web page but I'll post better ones when I get home from work).</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Armor quest 6 is also located in Thundering Steppes:</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Kill 10 drowned troopers (these are out near the burned out forest close to Qeynos tower 4)</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Kill (12 I think) centaur hunters (these spawn every 10 minutes at Qeynos tower 4 in a group, you get one or two hunters in the group) they also roam behind the tower but are much more rare and all the centaurs are placeholders.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Kill the named giant Ott Stompgutt (I don't have the exact location but it's fairly close to Qeynos Tower 4, there is a valley leading towards a bridge that is filled with giants. 3 giants spawn at the entrance of the valley so clear those first. When you walk into the valley and get near the rock Ott automatically spawns along with two bear guards. He was yellow at 22 (I think he's 24 with two up arrows). Make sure you have a good group with two healers, he was fairly tough. NOTE: Adding people from a second group to form a raid makes the encounter trivial and it doesn't count. Has to be done with one group only.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Reward is heart forged breastplate which I don't have the stats for at the moment.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Also, part IV quest for the shoulders requires level 22 to wear them. Part V quest for the leggings requires level 23 to wear and part VI for the breastplate requires level 24 to wear.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>I wish I could be more detailed but after completing the quests I can't see exactly how many I had to kill hehe.</DIV><p>Message Edited by Kriterian on <span class=date_text>11-28-2004</span> <span class=time_text>01:35 PM</span><hr></blockquote>Thank you!Adding this information now. Very useful stuff!

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Kriterian wrote:<DIV>I just thought of something else that would be useful in the guide. Since spells are different in EQ2 and some area effect spells only affect the encounter it would be useful to know the following:</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV><EM><STRONG>Which spells/abilities hit every mob around the paladin, whether part of the encounter or not?</STRONG> </EM>I know assault hits everything in the area.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV><EM><STRONG>Which spells/abilities hit only the mobs in the encounter and are safe to use around other non-encounter mobs?</STRONG></EM> I know Cry of Conviction only hits encounter based mobs, not everything in the area.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV><EM><STRONG>Which spells/abilities don't hit or wake up mezz'd mobs?</STRONG></EM> I know the taunts don't wake them up.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>I'll try and test later but I rarely have an enchanter in my group and when I do it's not wise to wake up the mezz'd mobs hehe.</DIV><hr></blockquote>This would be good to know. As I test them out I will add them. I added the three you mentioned. They will appear in the next update. Thanks again!

[Kriterian]

<DIV>Here are all the items from the armor quest, I'll give all the in game stats since the players website seems to be wrong.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>All pieces are attunable / no trade</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Armor quest 1: Hearth Forged Gloves (AC 82 (92 at level 25) +2 agi, +5 wis, +11 health, +13 power, +84 disease, +67 heat)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Armor quest 2: Hearth Forged Bracer (AC 122 (143 at level 26) +5 int, +2 str, +13 health, +12 power, +67 divine, +84 poison)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Armor quest 3: Hearth Forged Boots (AC 82 (92 at level 27) +3 sta, +5 agi, +11 health, +16 power, +84 magic, +67 mental)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <DIV>Armor quest 4: Hearth Forged Spaulders (AC 122 (154 at level 2<img src="/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> +2 sta, +6 wis, +13 health, +16 power, +84 cold, +67 heat)</DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Armor quest 5: Hearth Forged Greaves (AC 122 (160 at level 29) +5 int, +4 str, +13 health, +17 power, +101 cold, +67 poison)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Armor quest 6: Hearth Forged Breastplate (AC 204 (276 at level 30) +4 agi, +5 str, +18 health, +14 power, +84 disease, +84 magic)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>They are all heavy armor, and all pieces weigh 4.0 each</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Kriterian wrote:<DIV>Here are all the items from the armor quest, I'll give all the in game stats since the players website seems to be wrong.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>All pieces are attunable / no trade</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Armor quest 1: Hearth Forged Gloves (AC 82 (92 at level 25) +2 agi, +5 wis, +11 health, +13 power, +84 disease, +67 heat)</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Armor quest 2: Hearth Forged Bracer (AC 122 (143 at level 26) +5 int, +2 str, +13 health, +12 power, +67 divine, +84 poison)</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Armor quest 3: Hearth Forged Boots (AC 82 (92 at level 27) +3 sta, +5 agi, +11 health, +16 power, +84 magic, +67 mental)</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV><DIV>Armor quest 4: Hearth Forged Spaulders (AC 122 (154 at level 2<img src="/smilies/b2eb59423fbf5fa39342041237025880.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> +2 sta, +6 wis, +13 health, +16 power, +84 cold, +67 heat)</DIV></DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Armor quest 5: Hearth Forged Greaves (AC 122 (160 at level 29) +5 int, +4 str, +13 health, +17 power, +101 cold, +67 poison)</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Armor quest 6: Hearth Forged Breastplate (AC 204 (276 at level 30) +4 agi, +5 str, +18 health, +14 power, +84 disease, +84 magic)</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>They are all heavy armor, and all pieces weigh 4.0 each</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><hr></blockquote>Got it!Thank you! Added and credited. It will be in the next update.

[Glott]

<DIV>What is this spell you are writing about in your guide, BoomJack:</DIV> <DIV>"At level 13 you get your DD spell, which is great for pulling. Not only can you now pull from distance, but the damage makes the baddies hate you, which is the whole point of you being the Main Tank or MT."</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I'm a lvl 17 crusader and dont see this spell anywhere.</DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Glottis wrote:<DIV>What is this spell you are writing about in your guide, BoomJack:</DIV><DIV>"At level 13 you get your DD spell, which is great for pulling. Not only can you now pull from distance, but the damage makes the baddies hate you, which is the whole point of you being the Main Tank or MT."</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>I'm a lvl 17 crusader and dont see this spell anywhere.</DIV><hr></blockquote>Righteous Anger is the name. For some reason it doesn't pop into the hotbar for many people. Load it, love it, live it! =)

[Glott]

<DIV>Thanks for the fast reply, I was about to edit my post because i found out it's a ranged spell o.O</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>It's says NOTHING about it's range in the spell description.</DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Glottis wrote:<DIV>Thanks for the fast reply, I was about to edit my post because i found out it's a ranged spell o.O</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>It's says NOTHING about it's range in the spell description.</DIV><hr></blockquote>The spell descriptions are a bit off sometimes. For you, the biggest non-intuitive spell related piece of information I can think of is that your ward, Demonstration of Faith, generates big aggro. I use it as the first spell cast on a pull, ahead of even Inflame. The mobs will stick to you, and if your group acts appropriately they will stay there the whole fight if you do keep hitting Inflame when it lights. All the best!

[kazekaje]

<blockquote><hr>Grouping as an Off-TankAn off-tank is a fighter class that is not currently playing the role of main tank. Paladins were built, in my humble opinion, to be the best off-tank there is.As an off-tank, your job is to watch for mobs that are attacking anyone BUT the main tank. The second you see a group member taking a beating you need to peel that mob from them by warding them, taunting it, and getting it focused on you by any means necessary.Your secondary job is to make the main tank stronger, and this is where we shine. You can ward the main tank, give them your AC, give them Vigor of Trust, etc., all which make them a stronger front line of defense.<hr></blockquote>Don't mean to be difficult, but in my experience the best bet for an offtank is to avoid taking aggro -- if aggro flip-flops, it's handy to have only your main tank trying to get Aggro back because he's going to be the closest one to the top of the mobs hate list Ideally.The healing/buffing and damaging role of the paladin makes us wicked offtanks too <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> But after playing EQ1 for long time, I've been of the opinion that it's best to just let the MainTank worry about aggro, and have everyone focus on getting the MainAssist's mob dead as fast as possible. ~Slissik, unrest<p>Message Edited by kazekaje on <span class=date_text>12-01-2004</span> <span class=time_text>01:20 PM</span>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>kazekaje wrote:<blockquote><hr>Grouping as an Off-TankAn off-tank is a fighter class that is not currently playing the role of main tank. Paladins were built, in my humble opinion, to be the best off-tank there is.As an off-tank, your job is to watch for mobs that are attacking anyone BUT the main tank. The second you see a group member taking a beating you need to peel that mob from them by warding them, taunting it, and getting it focused on you by any means necessary.Your secondary job is to make the main tank stronger, and this is where we shine. You can ward the main tank, give them your AC, give them Vigor of Trust, etc., all which make them a stronger front line of defense.<hr></blockquote>Don't mean to be difficult, but in my experience the best bet for an offtank is to avoid taking aggro -- if aggro flip-flops, it's handy to have only your main tank trying to get Aggro back because he's going to be the closest one to the top of the mobs hate list Ideally.The healing/buffing and damaging role of the paladin makes us wicked offtanks too <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> But after playing EQ1 for long time, I've been of the opinion that it's best to just let the MainTank worry about aggro, and have everyone focus on getting the MainAssist's mob dead as fast as possible. ~Slissik, unrest<p>Message Edited by kazekaje on <span class=date_text>12-01-2004</span> <span class=time_text>01:20 PM</span><hr></blockquote>I wasn't very clear. In situations where there is more than one mob, the off tank should be picking up the mobs that break onto groupmembers that are NOT the main target.

[BoomJa]

**Guide Updated December 6th, 2004****Added since last update**2500+ Paladins a day now visit the guide. Thank you for your support and continued contributions! Added more information to Ian's Forgetful Family VI Quest [Thanks Kelvin of Toxxulia]Added more information to Blessing of the Penitent (level 24 spell) Added Thunderous Steppes Giants to Where to Hunt Levels 20 - 30. [Thanks Kebia of Oggok] Added more information to Holy Steed (Level 20 Spell), regarding it's speed, look and cost. Added Info. to grouping as an off-tank. Added info to Method and Technique regarding holding aggro. Is your healer dying? Read this.A Templar Guide, not written by me of course... has also been added to the site.

[Reev]

<DIV>Wanted to say nice guide, I used it often during AQ20 thank you, look forward to future updates, and thanks for taking the time to share such valuable info. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Reevah wrote:<DIV>Wanted to say nice guide, I used it often during AQ20 thank you, look forward to future updates, and thanks for taking the time to share such valuable info. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV><hr></blockquote>Thank you kindly! On that note!!!**Guide Updated December 7th, 2004****Added since last update**-2500+ Paladins a day now visit the guide. Thank you for your support and continued contributions! -Put Spell / Skill List into an easier to read table.-Added Power Cost, Cast Time and Recast time to Spell / Skill list for spells up to level 25 (my current level) Higher level Paladins I need your help to fill in the rest, including screenshots of the icons.-Added Intervene to the Spell / Skill list. -Fixed an error in Cry of Conviction description.

[Rol]

Great stuff.One thing I discovered the other night was that I could inflame and shout while moving. It might be nice to metnion this in the spell listings.Rolie

[Rumblebore]

<DIV>Just a minor point.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>On your chart, you have Knights Stance set at 0 Concentration.  If memory serves, it takes 3 or 4 concentration to maintain that buff.  </DIV>

[BoomJa]

Rolie and Rumblecore,Thanks and thanks!Fixed on both counts. I had the right number for KS in my notes, but typoed it while copy pasting the tables I guess. Thanks!!

[Kalvarin]

<DIV> <LI>Additional info.<EM> [Thanks to Kelvin of Toxx ] ** For the bonesplitter quest requirement, you have to kill undead until one of the undead RANDOMLY triggers the bonesplitter quest requirement. You may get the bonesplitter on the first unearthly settler you kill or it may be the 482nd. Generally, everybody has gotten it from killing settlers because they are the easiest undead to kill. My guild was frustrated because we killed about 150 settlers before we got credit. I've heard of other folks who got credit in the first 5 they killed. ** </EM></LI> <LI>You need to be level 24 to equip this item.</LI> <UL></UL></DIV> <P>You have that listed under AQVI, and I believe it should be the last part of AQ V ?</P> <P> </P> <P> </P>

[BoomJa]

Fixed!My thanks... cut and paste will be the death of me!

[BoomJa]

**Guide Updated December 9th, 2004****Added since last update**-Broke the guide into more manageable and readable parts. -Fixed Knight's Stance Concentration Cost [Thanks Rumblebore] -Added Info. to Shout and Inflame. [Thanks Rolie]-Info. that I incorrectly posted as part of Armour Quest VI has been moved to its proper place in Armour Quest V [Thanks Kalvarin] -Added a Guide to Hunting in Vermin Snye (Solo 18-20) [Many Thanks to Standish of Oggok] -Added Targeting and mob selection as the Main Assist to Chapter 6 - Paladin Guide - Technique - U.I.-** Added fancy pants forums dedicated to each chapter of the guide. Get in there and register to reserve your name. The "First Post!" could be yours! The forums are linked at the top of their respective chapters and at the top of this page. **

[BoomJa]

**Guide Updated December 13th, 2004****Added since last update**Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo:19-22 [ Thanks Dankster ] Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo: 22-23 [Thanks Anon ] Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo: 24-25 [Thanks Anon ] Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo: 24-25 [Thanks Dankster ]Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Grouped: 20-28 [Thanks Xodius]**Forums dedicated to each chapter of the guide are now up. Get in there and register to reserve your name. The "First Post!" could be yours! The forums are linked at the top of their respective chapters and at the top of this page. **

[BoomJa]

<DIV>Guide Updated December 15th, 2004</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>**Added since last update**</DIV> <DIV>Added information to Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests (Specifically to the AQ6 quest)</DIV> <DIV>Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo:9-10 [ Thanks Hieronymus ]</DIV> <DIV>Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo:10-11 [ Thanks Hieronymus ]</DIV> <DIV>Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo:19-22 [ Thanks Dankster ] </DIV> <DIV>Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo: 22-23 [Thanks Anon ] </DIV> <DIV>Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo: 24-25 [Thanks Anon ] </DIV> <DIV>Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo: 24-25 [Thanks Dankster ]</DIV> <DIV>Added information to Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Grouped: 20-28 [Thanks Xodius]</DIV> <DIV>**Forums dedicated to each chapter of the guide are now up. Get in there and register to reserve your name. The "First Post!" could be yours! The forums are linked at the top of their respective chapters and at the top of this page. ** </DIV>

[Tyddu]

<DIV>Thanks for the Guide Boomjack!</DIV>

[BoomJa]

**Guide Updated December 17th, 2004****Added since last update**Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Ghoulbane Quest!Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List for Divine Vengeance.Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List for Charge.Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List for Penitent Sacrament.Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List for Faithful Zeal.Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List for Blinding Bash.**Forums dedicated to each chapter of the guide are now up. Get in there and register to reserve your name. The "First Post!" could be yours! The forums are linked at the top of their respective chapters and at the top of this page. **

[BoomJa]

Guide Updated December 20th, 2004**Added since last update** * Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Corrected Information to Ghoulbane Quest! [Thanks P.Calvert] * Chapter 4 - Paladin Guide - Trainers - Weapons - Armour - Added Spectral Dragoon Belt [Thanks Crem] * Chapter 4 - Paladin Guide - Trainers - Weapons - Armour - Added Palladium Band [Thanks Crem] * Chapter 4 - Paladin Guide - Trainers - Weapons - Armour - Added Garden Bracelet [Thanks Crem] * Chapter 4 - Paladin Guide - Trainers - Weapons - Armour - Added Softly Glowing Nightstone [Thanks Crem] * Chapter 4 - Paladin Guide - Trainers - Weapons - Armour - Added Spectral Dragoon Earcuff [Thanks Crem] * Chapter 4 - Paladin Guide - Trainers - Weapons - Armour - Added Plate Gauntlets of Hate [Thanks Crem] * Chapter 4 - Paladin Guide - Trainers - Weapons - Armour - Added Heavy Circlet of the Betrayert [Thanks Crem] * **Forums dedicated to each chapter of the guide are now up. Get in there and register to reserve your name. The "First Post!" could be yours! The forums are linked at the top of their respective chapters and at the top of this page. **

[LordUlr]

<DIV>Excellent site!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Ulric</DIV>

[BoomJa]

Tyddus and Lord U,You are welcome. Thanks for helping make it a success.

[BoomJa]

Paladins continue to work tirelessly to keep the guide up to date. Thank you!**Added since last update**Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added section to list where our Adepts drop. Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added drop location for Oath Strike.Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added drop location for Inflame. Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo 17-18 [Thanks Gieese of Blackburrow ] Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo 18-20 location added. Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo 28-30 locations added. Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo 30-32 locations added. Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo 33 location added. Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? Solo34 locations added. [Thanks HeraklesMolten from the EQ2 Boards] **Forums dedicated to each chapter of the guide are now up. Get in there and register to reserve your name. The "First Post!" could be yours! The forums are linked at the top of their respective chapters and at the top of this page. **

[Numskul]

<DIV>I read this elsewhere but I'm 99% sure that it's true; blue background aoe spells affect everything in the area while green background aoe spells affect only mobs in your encounter.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Tegra, 26 paladin</DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Numskul wrote:<DIV>I read this elsewhere but I'm 99% sure that it's true; blue background aoe spells affect everything in the area while green background aoe spells affect only mobs in your encounter.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Tegra, 26 paladin</DIV><hr></blockquote>I believe you are correct; Shout affects only the encounter mobs, but our "blue" spells hit anything in the area. Have I made a mistake on this in the guide? It is getting so large that I'm sure there are some mistakes.

[BoomJa]

**Guide Updated December 29th, 2004**I see the guide has dropped to 4 stars. My feelings are hurt. (Just kidding!)A huge update this time, including Adept drop locations and two major access quests. **Added since last update**-Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Enchanted Lands Access Quest and Forum to Discuss it.-Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Zek, the Orcish Wastes Access Quest and Forum to Discuss it.-Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added drop location for Divine Wrath Adept 1 -Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added drop location for Blazing Faith Adept 1 -Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added drop location for Divine Inspiration Adept 1 -Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added drop location for Implacable Wrath Adept 1 -Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Info for Oath Strike-Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Info for Omen of Battle-Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Info for Unyielding Conviction -Chapter 6 - Paladin Guide - Technique - U.I. - Added Tips for All Group Members List.

[Oxboy5]

<DIV>You're doing a great job, Boomer.  I visit your site daily.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[Sant]

<DIV>Really nice guide. </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>One thing i noticed is in your list of quests you dont mention Berik, Sword of thunder. Its no Gouldbane but its probably the best one handed sword pre ghoudbane a paladin can get. Its rare but worth the effort to find if you can.</DIV>

[Darki]

I got Virtuous Touch Adept I (Level 34 LoH replacement) in Nektropos Castle tonight. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Santsu wrote:<DIV>Really nice guide. </DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>One thing i noticed is in your list of quests you dont mention Berik, Sword of thunder. Its no Gouldbane but its probably the best one handed sword pre ghoudbane a paladin can get. Its rare but worth the effort to find if you can.</DIV><hr></blockquote>Thanks Ox, Santzu and Darkith.I'll add the information you have mentioned. I never had the quest information for the Berek sword, but I will go take a look today. Thanks again,

[BoomJa]

**Guide Updated December 31st, 2004**The last update of 2004. Happy New Year Folks! **Added since last update**-Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added the information to complete the Ghoulbane Quest.-Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Berik, Sword of Thunder Quest. [Thanks Santzu for the heads up] -Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Corrected information in the EL and Zek quests. [Thanks Turgall]-Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Shatter Will Adept I drop location. -Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Virtuous Touch Adept I drop location [Thanks Darkith Vix of Kithikor]

[Sant]

<DIV>One thing about the Sword of Thunder. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>It has a 40 point DD Thunder Strike proc.</DIV>

[Sant]

<DIV>Theres a bunch of lower level quests that are very usefull to lower level crusaders that  arnt mentioned.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>1. Danielles Bear hide sleaves: She is in the clothing shop in NQ you must kill 5 greater bears(kodiak or giants)</DIV> <DIV>    the sleeves are better then Wonkel sleeves.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>2. Coldwind coast forged hammer: its the reward from Dawn in Starcrest Commune: you have to kill 15 young wolves and then 3 octipus. The hammer does 17 - 58 Delay 3.7. Its the highest DPS I have found at lower levels.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>3. Danes boots: nice chainmail boots for below 20th lvl the quest is in Greystone Yard but you need to speak dwarven.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>4. The blackened sword: Given by the weaponsmith in CastleView. I forget the quest but its an easy one to do.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>5. Dwarven (hammer or sword) of cleansing: You get this in fire myst gully not the foul wind instance.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Well thats a start there are more but I will have to look at some of my writings at home.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV><p>Message Edited by Santsu on <span class=date_text>12-31-2004</span> <span class=time_text>04:06 PM</span>

[TormEQ2]

<DIV>hey Boomjack, great guide. But under skills/spells, prehaps you could add a comment about which skills overlap/superseeds which? Would be great for us lowbies when we plan our Adept 3's <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>TormEQ2 wrote:<DIV>hey Boomjack, great guide. But under skills/spells, prehaps you could add a comment about which skills overlap/superseeds which? Would be great for us lowbies when we plan our Adept 3's <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV><DIV> </DIV><hr></blockquote>A dandy idea. I've added it to my ever increasing to-do list. =)

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>Santsu wrote:<DIV>Theres a bunch of lower level quests that are very usefull to lower level crusaders that arnt mentioned.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>1. Danielles Bear hide sleaves: She is in the clothing shop in NQ you must kill 5 greater bears(kodiak or giants)</DIV><DIV> the sleeves are better then Wonkel sleeves.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>2. Coldwind coast forged hammer: its the reward from Dawn in Starcrest Commune: you have to kill 15 young wolves and then 3 octipus. The hammer does 17 - 58 Delay 3.7. Its the highest DPS I have found at lower levels.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>3. Danes boots: nice chainmail boots for below 20th lvl the quest is in Greystone Yard but you need to speak dwarven.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>4. The blackened sword: Given by the weaponsmith in CastleView. I forget the quest but its an easy one to do.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>5. Dwarven (hammer or sword) of cleansing: You get this in fire myst gully not the foul wind instance.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Well thats a start there are more but I will have to look at some of my writings at home.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV> </DIV><p>Message Edited by Santsu on <span class=date_text>12-31-2004</span> <span class=time_text>04:06 PM</span><hr></blockquote>Thanks,I can't find the quest Danielle's Bear Hide Sleeves anywhere, so I can't find the reward to post the stats (or the quest).I can't find Dane's boots either. =(

[BoomJa]

**Guide Updated January 3rd, 2005****Added since last update*** Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Relics For Elurad Quest [ Thanks Hieronymus of Oggok ].* Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added These Boots are Made for Walking Quest [ Thanks Hieronymus of Oggok ].* Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Changed "Thunderous" to "Thundering" in numerous places. [ Thanks Turgall of Oggok ].* Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Quests Building Fawn's Garden Part 1 and 2 [ Thanks Santzu ].* Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added 40 Point DD to the Sword of Thunder description. [ Thanks Santzu ].* Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Oath Strike Adept I Drop location. [Thanks Spirited]* Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Righteous Anger Adept I Drop location. [Dieguy]* Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Shining Beacon Adept I Drop location. [Thanks Spirited]* Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Lay Hands Adept I Drop location. [Thanks Hrogarth of Highkeep]* Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Righteous Blow Adept I Drop location. [Thanks Santzu]* Chapter 6 - Paladin Guide - Technique - U.I. - Added Food and Drink explanation and benefit loadout by Tier. [Thanks Diabs of Permafrost]* Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt? - Added "First to 50 Congratulations Section".

[Darki]

Two 30+ quests you should add to your guide, both in Runnyeye citadel.Goblin Rampage:Started by stirring a pot at +50, -16, -169 in Runnyeye.The quest is to kill 200 Goblins, once you get to 200 heavy armor classes get <a href="http://eq2images.station.sony.com/itemicons/511907581377.jpg" target=_blank>Lardnelg's Blackened Breastplate</a>.Evil Eye Rampage:Started by examining the dead evil eye at +187.81, -15.53, +117.08 in Runnyeye.The quest is to kill 100 Evil Eyes, once completed you want to pick the <a href="http://eq2images.station.sony.com/itemicons/783945589442.jpg" target=_blank>Coal Forged Legplates</a>.These are great armor upgrades.

[BoomJa]

<DIV>Guide last updated on January 6th, 2005. </DIV> <DIV>**Added since last update**</DIV> <DIV>-Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Goblin Rampage (Level 30+) [Thanks Darkith of Kithicor] </DIV> <DIV>-Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Evil Eye Rampage (Level 30+) [Thanks Darkith of Kithicor] </DIV> <DIV>-Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt?- Added 20-23 Location [Thanks Haps] </DIV> <DIV>-Chapter 7 - Paladin Guide - Where To Hunt?- Added 26-30 Location [Thanks Haps] </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>A quick reminder that the following guides are also there for your Paladin perusing pleasure on the site that hosts my Paladin guide, EQ2.TenTonHammer.com .<BR></DIV> <DIV>-Tweaking Your Display Settings</DIV> <DIV>-Heroic Opportunities Guide</DIV> <DIV>-City Writs Guide</DIV> <DIV>-Must Know Tips</DIV> <DIV>-and for those Evil types who want to be Paladins, Betraying your City Guides. </DIV>

[BoomJa]

<DIV> <P>Guide last updated on January 11th, 2005. </P> <P>**Added since last update**</P> <P>*Congratulations to Kaileos Havocs, the first Paladin to level 50 on Kithicor. Added to wall of fame in Where to Hunt section.<BR>*Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Flowing Black Silk Sash Quest (Haste) (Level 40+) <BR>*Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added the new Training advancements for levels 10, 20, 30 and 40. </P></DIV>

[BoomJa]

<P>Guide last updated on January 17th, 2005. </P>**Added since last update**-Chapter 2 - Paladin Guide - Quests - Added Starfall Quest (Thanks Monaghan of Runnyeye ) -Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Moved Smite Prayer to its post-patch level of 36.-Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Added Shining Beacon to Spell / Ability List (Level 20.6)-Chapter 5 - Paladin Guide - Skill / Spell List - Updated cast, cool down and concentration numbers on most 30+ spells/abilities. <P>A quick reminder that the following guides are also there for your Paladin perusing pleasure on the site that hosts my Paladin guide, EQ2.TenTonHammer.com .</P><P>-Tweaking Your Display Settings-Heroic Opportunities Guide-City Writs Guide-Must Know Tips-and for those Evil types who want to be Paladins, Betraying your City Guides. Thanks to everyone who is contributing and reading the guide. It makes the time spent so much more worthwhile!

[Turb]

What about some comments on paladin traits (and crusader)? <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />Didn't see them in the guide?

[SunT]

<DIV>I hope you didn't quit updating.  Your guide is a great tool and I view it often.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Perhaps you could add what damage, heal #'s, absorbtion etc for Adept 3 versions so we have a better idead of what and what not to upgrade.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I keep some notes and would be happy to help supply data.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[BoomJa]

<blockquote><hr>SunTsu wrote:<DIV>I hope you didn't quit updating. Your guide is a great tool and I view it often.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>Perhaps you could add what damage, heal #'s, absorbtion etc for Adept 3 versions so we have a better idead of what and what not to upgrade.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><DIV>I keep some notes and would be happy to help supply data.</DIV><DIV> </DIV><hr></blockquote>I have not had much time to play or work on the guide. Submissions to the guide had also dried up. If anyone has information to share, I will glady add it, but I can't add much of my own for the next little while. I may move the guide to a Forum Format where people can more easily contribute. I can then just troll the forums each day and add the new info the guide that is stickied at the top. Thoughts?

[BoomJa]

I am no longer personally updating the guide as running a guild has taken up all of my time.  Fortunately, Kebia has been updating the guide and there is some great new information in there for up and coming Paladins. Enjoy! Here's to you and horse you rode in on, BoomJack Ten Ton Hammer EQ2.TenTonHammer.com <div></div>

[StormQueen]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> SunTsu wrote:<BR> <DIV>I hope you didn't quit updating.  Your guide is a great tool and I view it often.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Perhaps you could add what damage, heal #'s, absorbtion etc for Adept 3 versions so we have a better idead of what and what not to upgrade.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I keep some notes and would be happy to help supply data.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Sounds like a great idea! I will start looking at those spells right away at the brokers; any information you have is welcome.</P> <P>Thanks!</P>

[SunT]

There are two compiled spell stat lists on this page.  Great data.  And I think they are complets and offer app1 - master in some cases.

[Taeolen]

Great guide.  Really enjoying reading it as a new player to the Paladin class, and the game itself. <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  <div></div>

[Hamervelder]

<DIV>Is there no hearth-forged helmet?  If there is, how do you get it?</DIV>

[Excalibre33]

<P>You've got this listed twice on your <A href="http://eq2.tentonhammer.com/index.php?module=ContentExpress&func=display&ceid=32&meid=53" target=_blank>skills</A> page... </P> <P><FONT face=Arial size=2><STRONG>"40.4 </STRONG></FONT><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Display of Devotion </FONT></STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Ward target + increase pally hate generation"</FONT></P>