As pointed out, Paladins always had access to ranged weapons since AD&D 2e. Their abilities just tend to synergize more with melee.
I know BG2 and the Enhanced Editions of BG1&2 and IWD had a Paladin kit that couldn’t use mossile weapons, but that was a kit limitation.
Last edited by TomReneth; 06/01/23 10:19 AM.