Originally Posted by Naginata
Are the 2 Levels of Paladin really necessary?

Due to lore, the reasons why I take two Paladin levels are;

  • It allows her to imbue/enchant/empower her blade with Eilistraee's magic and by doing so makes her extremely deadly with her blade when required.
  • The Oath Of The Ancients upholds everything Eilistraee stands for;
    (Oath Of The Ancients)
    • Kindle the Light; Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair.
    • Shelter the Light; Where there is good, beauty, love, and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand against the forces that would render it barren.
    • Preserve Your Own Light; Delight in song and laughter, in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your own heart, you can’t preserve it in the world.
    • Be the Light; Be a glorious beacon for all who live in despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds.

So they are necessary to me for roleplay purposes to embody certain aspects of Eilistraee's priestesses which cannot otherwise be obtained through other classes. Because as I mentioned before I carefully crafted my character to be equally deadly with both her blade and her spells while fully maintaining the roleplay and established lore, therefore without these two levels not only are you losing out on lore aspects related to Eilistraee's priestesses, but also massively gimping your own blade.

This delicate balance is what allows her to solo Honour Mode.