paladins: 2 weapon style, or sword and shield?

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What is a better proficiency for the paladin in the long run, 2 weapon style or sword and shield. This is assuming that i already have 2 handed sword and 2 handed weapon style. btw, do you think i should put points into halberds and axes?

 

What are you talking about?
Are you going to play a Paladin without Carsomyr?

 

Actually, sword and shield style (with bastard swords) is useful once you get Purifier. I agree though, 2 weapon style should be primary.

 

First of all, Earl, when did i say that i wasn't using Carsomyr. pok kai. Second of all, arent bastard swords pretty rare and overall useless compared to long swords and axes?

 

If you`re using Carsomyr, then the other Proffiencies don`t realy matter.
BUT, if you want alternate weapons to use, I would say Halberds, because they are two-handed.
OR, if you realy want to dual wield, go for Flails. Especially if you have Joluv...

 

The best wepaon for a Paladin is the Carsomyr, but if you really want to dual-wield go with the Purifier and Foesbane. The Foesbane is a sword you can get Cespenar to make. It's a bastard sword too so you won't have to spend too many proficiency points trying to use them both well, plus the sword isn't that bad.

 

In response to your question about halberds and axes...

Axe of the Unyielding is undeniably the best ax in the game, although I still say Holy Avenger if you're a paladin, especially if you're an undead slayer or cavalier.

The only time my cavalier found a halberd useful was in Yaga-Shura's stronghold using The Wave to fight those fire-based creatures. Other than that, halberds are not as good as two-handed swords IMO, but if you're trying to be creative, give it a try.

 

When Carsomyr is your main weapon, you need a blunt back-up weapon.

Of course you will already have assigned the best blunt weapons like the Flail of the Ages and Crom Faeyr as primary weapons to other party members, but there are other good ones like Mace of Disruption and Staff of the Ram for example.

Place your proficiencies in mastering weapons instead of getting the pretty useless Weapon & Shield Style proficienciy.

Getting Two Weapon Style is an option but there are some drawbacks:
- Since you'll be using Carsomyr on almost every occasion it's not much use.
- Whirlwinds reduce the usefulness of Two Weapon Style.

When your Paladin needs to shift from Carsomyr to the back-up weapon it's indicative of you being in a bit of trouble and it might be good if the paladins AC is improved.
A great shield together with a blunt weapon is my recommendation, but do not put proficiencies in Weapon & Shield Style!

[ November 18, 2002, 13:08: Message edited by: Earl Grey ]

 

Ill use Carsomyr eventually, but up to that point, i might be using other weapons, other than 2handedswords. Still, should i put points into 2 weapon style?

[ November 17, 2002, 22:17: Message edited by: the assassin ]

 

If you choose 2-handed you can also use Psions Bane when you run into mind flayers .

 

Of the two, I would suggest 2 weapon style. Remember, though, that you incur THAC0 penalties with the off-hand. Sword and shield style is only beneficial against missile attacks.

 

Oh come on. the thing isnt only to get a kick-ass character, you have to make it a joy to look at too. Max Two handed swords+two handed weapon style and use Carsomyr which is a true symbol for paladins! And it's good too, especially when you upgrade it with the Eye of Tyr. And if you want to shine like a real paladin, not a filthy fighter, use the Helm of Glory and the Pride of the Legion , even though they're not as good as everything else! My last character was a paladin, I played him through Baldurs Gatt/ToSC, Baldurs Gate 2/ToB, so I reached the Exp cap.. what is it for paladins in ToB? 36? something like that anyway. I wanted to play further with him, so I downloaded an xp-cap remover and reched lvl 50 before he died permanently in an unexpected format c:... I now play a mage and is lvl 28.
Cestarion/Lozz

 

Upgrading Carsomy is more or less pointless. The weapon already has all the abilities, all you get for upgrading is +6 instead of +5.

It's not uncommon to see someone praising the upgraded Carsomyr, so I thought it appropriate so set the record straight.

 

i wanted to get the sword and shield look. Sort of like those around the Radiant Heart building