Paladin

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Class Summary

Basic Information
Free to Play Status: Unrestricted Recommended Attributes: Str, Con, Wis Recommended Wield Style: Sword and Shield Armor Type: Heavy Secondary Diplomacy Expression: Inspire Recommended Playstyle solo,group	Photo Gallery
Weapons and Armor
Wield Types 1H Wielding 2H Wielding Sword and Shield Wielding	Weapon Types 2H Piercing 2H Blunt 1H Blunt Hand to Hand 1H Slashing Thrown 2H Slashing	Weapon Specialization Spear And Javelin Axe Thrown Hammers Greatsword Longsword Hammer Mace Great Spear Great Maul Short Sword Great Axe
Skills
Perception and Concealment General Awareness Combat Awareness Detection Fighter Tactic Recognition	Combat Parry Archery Block	Spell Schools Conjuration Evocation Alteration General Fishing
Special
Gifts of Virtue These are powerful abilities that a paladin can only perform a limited number of times. Paladins gain virtue points as they grow in strength and experience or from heroic acts (such as using rescues when below 20% health). These Virtue Points regenerate a lot faster than the game and other information leads the player to believe, however using Gifts of Virtue consumes virtue points. Examples of Paladin gift spells are Lay on Hands, Paragon, Zeal, Dictum of Valus, Shield of Gloriann, Shining Beacon, Final Stand, and Sun Burst. Normal Paladin Spells These spells cost power (mana in other games) to use and can be cast as often as the Paladin wishes. Healing Abilities Paladin heals are not as powerful or power efficient as those of traditional healers. Paladin heals will also be more subject to interruption if the paladin is also tanking. Buffs Paladins have a wide array of buffs. Paladin buffs can increase damage, accuracy, strength, dexterity armor class, resistances, immunity to damage and more. Auras Auras are buffs that add beneficial effects to the Paladin and his group. Only one Aura can be active at a time. The Paladin must choose between three auras, Divine Power, Aura of Shielding and Aura of Replenishment. Rescues In Vanguard Saga of Heroes, players can choose offensive and defensive targets. The defensive target can receive heals or be rescued if under attack and in range. The rescue forces the enemy to focus their attacks upon the Paladin for a short period of time allowing the Paladin time to regain aggro. If a Paladin rescues the same defensive target, not only does the Paladin take the damage, but also he may dish out significant damage back to the NPC from the rescue. The Paladin has the best rescues of any of the protective fighter classes. Paladin as a Tank It is intended that all protective fighter classes mitigate damage equally. Each protective fighter class specializes in tanking certain types of creatures with Paladins being able to tank best against the undead, due to their Holy nature. Paladins are the most defensive of the protective fighter classes.

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Known Spells and Abilities

Level	Name		Rank	Effect
1		Blessing of Vothdar	I	Blesses your target with 6 strength.
1		Holy Strike	I	Deals normal damage plus 6. Deals an additional 8 to 12 damage to undead and fiends.
2		Hammer of Judgement	I	Smashes your target for 150% damage plus 14 to 18. Deals an additional 18 to 24 damage when used while an ally is flanking your target.
4		Boon of Valus	I	Allows you a chance to deal additional damage with every melee attack. You cannot have more than one Boon affecting your weapons.
4		Aegis Strike	I	Smashes your shield into the target, inflicting xx to xx damage. This ability has an inherent bonus to critically hit.
6		Devout Foeman	I	Raises your chance to block incoming attacks by 100% for 60 seconds or until you block or activate another ability. This turns off your auto-attack.
6		Dictum of Valus	I	Blasts your target with spiritual energy, causing xx to xx damage.
8		Holy Strike	II	Deals normal damage plus 18. Deals an additional 29 to 35 damage to undead and fiends.
8		Laying on of Hands	I	Delivers a mighty heal, restoring 611 health. This ability uses 3 virtue points when cast upon any Paladin.
8		Champion's Might	I	Deals xx to xx damage to your target and increases your strength by 15 for 5 minutes.
10		Blade of Vol Anari	I	Cleaves through undead and fiendish opponents, dealing 400% weapon damage plus 84 to 92 and an additional 951 to 1003 damage over 20 sec.
10		Courage	I	Increases hit points by 104 and armor class by 117 for your defensive target's party.
10		Marshalling Cry	I	This war cry emboldens you and your allies, increasing damage by 49 and accuracy by 30% for 10 sec.
10		Protector's Fury	I	Deals 300% weapon damage plus 62 to 70 and forces the attacker of your defensive target to attack you for 2 attacks or 4 seconds. The same opponent may only be target-forced once every 30 sec.
12		Hammer of Judgment	II	Smashes your target for 150% damage plus 34 to 40. Deals an additional 43 to 49 damage when used while an ally is flanking your target.
12		Righteous Supplication		A fervent prayer that restores all of your virtue.
12		Boon of Vol Anari	I	Allows you a chance to deal additional damage to undead targets with every melee attack. You cannot have more than one Boon affecting your weapons.
12		Judgment of the Impure	I	The punishment to be meted out to the impure. Your target takes 418 to 443 damage over 21 sec as they are purified by fire.
12		Stalwart Soul		Your bravery is a thing o flegend. You are immune to most fear effects.
12		Hammer of Valus	II	Crushes your target dealing 400% weapon damage plus 84 to 92. Deals an additional 46 to 52 damage when used while an ally is flanking your target.
12		Smite	I	Deals 116 to 125 damage and instills your opponent with 199 hatred of you.
14		Healing Touch	I	Heals your defensive target for 461.
18		Upbraid	I	Instills your opponent with 376 hate of you.

Learned Abilities

Blood Oath I

Cull I
166 Energy
Physical Evocation	Offensive Target
Range: 25	Cast: 1.5
Refresh: 10.0	Level: 30
Drains 369 to 389 health from an opponent.

• Coterie Infinieum Sanctuary

Blood Oath II (lvl 38]

• Dargun's Tomb: Angry Dwarven Spirits (outside Dargun's Tomb) (lvl?)

Blood Oath III (lvl 48]

• Nusibe Necropolis: Crypt Watchers

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