If you like switching weapons often, then Defence is the way to go. Always on no matter what.

At level 6 paladins get divine grace, their charisma modifier to their saves + allies within 10'. Boosting charisma is the most efficient way to have high saves for a paladin.

Str12 is going to cause you a lot of frustration against the higher (17+) ACs. I suppose if you boost Dex and go duel-wielding or finesse weapons, you'll do fine. Then again, if you're okay with befriending Auntie Ethel, you'll have a steady supply of Hill giant strength potions, and it won't matter.

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I went human: Str16, Dex14, Con14, Int9, Wis12, Cha14. Gale's my friend and shores up knowledge skills.

Last edited by FreeTheSlaves; 15/12/22 11:32 AM. Reason: Clarity and grammar.