Paladin and shields ?

[yzyh]

<DIV>I just started a Paladin alt and I am wondering when I should use a shield ?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Should I use a sheild while soloing ?</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>in roup can I still use a 2hander for normal exping and using a shield only in hard place or when I only have a poor healer in the group ?</DIV>

[Troillus]

<DIV>I don't use a shield while soloing, however i do use a shield when i'm soloing heroic mobs,</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>as for groups I tend to put down the two hander and go with a sword and board combo, reasoning behind this is take less damge, healer uses less power and minimize downtime... you're a tank in a group you're not dps just focus on taking the hits and everyone else will dps.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>also another pointer is the shield bash line of combat arts is an intterupt and a taunt so it's always good to use it.</DIV>

[SanJ]

<P>I've started out with a sword/shield combination on some extremely difficult solo mobs mostly to wait out the mob mana loss while taking less damage.  Once the mob is out of mana, I'll switch to the heavier damage two-handed (right in the middle of battle).</P> <P>Just a thought.</P> <P>The above posted theory is also the one I follow for MT'ing which is sword/shield combination for less damage and an extra hate generator.</P> <P>Thanks,<BR>Kalen</P>

[Boli32]

For power concerns I allways use a shield whilst soloing instead of a 2H... firstly I add some nice stats and get more power secondly I heal far less. Only if I am racing through greys of low con green do I pull out my 2H. Sure its slightly slower but a good 1H and Shield will serve you far better than a good 2H. <div></div>

[Pilo]

Do y'all always use Knight's Stance (or equiv) when soloing?  I don't see much use for it when not using a shield -- but I've noticed it does make quite a bit of difference at both ap4 and ad1 (had one, now the next). <div></div>

[SanJ]

<P>Interesting, I always had the big 3 up on myself soloing not considering one-handed/shield vs. two-handed.  However, I can't think off the top of my head what else you'd burn solo for your concentration slots--any suggestions?</P> <P>Thanks,<BR>Kalen</P>

[Boli32]

Fight one round of combat with knights stance up and one round without it, I can almost put money on the fact that any coloured mob you'll find it harder without the Knight's stance up than without. sure you'll hit slightly less with Knight's stance up... but keep Call to Glory(+upgrades) up and they cancel each other out - really there is no reason why you SHOULDN'T have it up. There are only TWO reasons you would pull this buff down - both when you are in a group and NOT tanking. 1 - Shining beacon transfers hate - drop it put knights stance up if you have the conc. but drop it. 2 - Casting Vigor of Trust+upgrades on multiple members running out of conc. <div></div>

[Dwergux]

Nowadays I solo using shield and mace. Because of the insane proc of the screaming mace (+STR, +300 max power, +300 power, -xxx hate) I can burn all my skills without ever running out of power. When I have to go for DPS (mostly in raids or when I'm not tanking myself) I go for a 2 hander. In all other situations I use my shield + mace. Most of the time I was using shield + 1 hander combo when soloing because of the extra defense. Only when I was soloing easy mobs I would use the 2 hander. <div></div>

[Dragonaar]

<DIV>IMOHO:  I think SOE needs to re-evaluate the aspects of the Paladin class.  Why can't we use tower shields as Paladins'?  Are we not protectors as much as gueardians' are? So, what's the deal?  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Lauraana Dragonsmane</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The Knights Templar</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>31st Level Paladin</DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[yzyh]

<P>what for real we cant use tower shield ? Thats is really BS. </P> <P>I know that is a different game but Paladin have always been the SHIELD USER in any game or fantasy book. Creat a class name it Ninja but do not allow them to use trowing stars, Katana and let them wearing Full plate armor BTW.</P>

[Troillus]

i believe the reason why we can't use tower shields is because we're mounted knights and a kite shield is more practical for horseback.. However gaurdian is a footsoldier hence his ability to use a lance and use tower shield. So we're the noble knights that can use devine magic and we can't use a tower shield... personaly i think it's a fair trade

[Coho1]

I think they did a fair job with paladins except for no undead specials. Guardians get a tower shield, we get divine help. In RP thats a basic difference in palis..there prowess comes from their deity not muscle and steel.