That's an option, though all that taking Paladin at level 2 gives you that you really need is Shield Proficiency (and Martial Weapons, which I guess might be useful for Heavy Crossbow / Longbow proficiency, but all the other weapons I think are not finesse-based, except for getting proficiency in Scimitars one level earlier), and compared to taking it a level one, you lose out on the Wis save bonus and heavy Armour Proficiency (though that's only really any use for my build for Helmets/Gloves/Boots that may require it). It does make skill proficiency selection more flexible, though. If not taking Paladin at level 1, I'm not sure that it's worth delaying your Bard progression (and ASI), though, until after level 6, if you're not getting the other benefits.
Last edited by Metalogic; 20/07/23 10:58 AM.
