What is the best race for Horde paladin?

It's fitting that the towering bovine race is the best race for protection paladin in the Horde. Their higher Endurance gives them a nice little bonus to stamina (meaning more health), making them sturdier than the other races.
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What is a good paladin race?

So yeah, in general I'd say Variant Human is the optimal race for paladin, though there are many great races that come very close, including Half Elf, all 3 Aasimar subraces, Mountain Dwarfs for strength based paladins who relegate charisma firmly to a secondary role, Eladrin for dexadins, Tritons especially in ...
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What race is best for ret paladin?

Alliance: The best race overall used to be Dark Iron Dwarf by far, as the Fireblood lined up perfectly for ret and made your 2-minute pop with Execution Sentence really strong. It is still one, if not the best race for ret, but human is on par with it - due to the The Human Spirit.
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How good is ret paladin in Shadowlands?

Their greatest strength is the high versatility in available burst types, be it single-target, close-range cleave, or AoE. The defensive utility is very good as well, as it offers a damage reduction aura, a strong single-target damage reduction cooldown for others, massive off-heals, and the best immunity in the game.
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What Horde races can be paladins TBC?

Races For Paladins

In the Burning Crusade, Paladins can be Draenei, Dwarf, or Human if you are playing Alliance. Blood Elf is the only race for Paladin if you are Horde. Paladins are masters of all things holy and one of only two classes in the WoW Burning Crusade expansion that can tank, heal, and DPS.
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Ret Paladin Race in Shadowlands - Which is best??



Do paladins need a God?

A Paladin does not need to have any faith whatsoever in 5e. In older editions they did, but in 5e they swear an Oath to the universe so powerful that they are granted special powers. That Oath can de to a specific deity, but doesn't have to.
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How do I get op paladin?

Take this handy list to heart the next time you want your Paladin to be overpowered.
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14 Ways To Make An Overpowered Paladin In Dungeons and Dragons
  1. 10 Race: Dragonborn.
  2. 11 Sacred Oath: Oath of Vengeance. ...
  3. 12 Sacred Oath: Oath of Conquest. ...
  4. 13 Skill: Athletics. ...
  5. 14 Stat: Strength. ...
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Can a goliath be a paladin?

As a Paladin, a Goliath swears to uphold the values and wishes of the deity they serve. The Goliath Paladin becomes the vehicle of their God's peace, as well as wrath.
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Can a half ORC be a Paladin?

Gifted fighters, half-orcs make excellent paladins, using their talents in the name of honor, justice, and defending the defenseless. Stats: Strength will be your priority, followed by Charisma and Constitution.
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What is a Dragonborn Paladin?

Creating a Dragonborn Paladin

Their imposing appearance and draconic strength make them ideally suited to an adventuring life, especially those who take up the mantle of the paladin. Mechanically, the dragonborn's natural ability bonuses and racial traits also synergize neatly with the paladin class.
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Do Goliaths have natural armor?

Hide and leather armor were favored by goliaths as they already had naturally durable bodies and did not like to restrict their movement. Goliaths often used large two-handed weapons to make the most of their considerable strength.
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What is the most powerful Paladin?

Oath of Devotion

Probably the most classic Paladin, and consequently one of the strongest. The Oath of Devotion is the one to take if you want to feel the most like a Paladin. It's also one of the best ones you can pick up.
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Is dexterity important for a Paladin?

Despite all the improvements 5e brings to the game, Paladins are still tank-like fighters that depend on weapon-based attacks. As such, either Strength or Dexterity is the most important ability you need.
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Can paladins marry?

Paladins tend to be Lawful Good, an alignment that takes marriage as an institute rather seriously. Selûne's clergy is either LG, CG or CN, of whom the latter two have a more free approach to sexuality but can still marry someone they care for.
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Can a paladin be evil?

Paladins can be any of alignment, although evil paladins are extremely rare. However, their oath and their alignment can either be in harmony, or their oath might represent standards that they have not yet attained.
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Is a paladin a real thing?

The Paladins (or Twelve Peers) are twelve fictional knights of legend, the foremost members of Charlemagne's court in the 8th century. They first appear in the medieval (12th century) chanson de geste cycle of the Matter of France, where they play a similar role to the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian romance.
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What is the most important stat for a paladin?

Best Stats for a Paladin:
  • Str: Unless you're going for a DEX based build, you'll want to pump this up. ...
  • Dex: Dexterity is obviously preferable for finese weapons. ...
  • Con: Another top tier stat. ...
  • Int: When people talk about the, “Big Stupid Paladin” they're talking about you, dump Intelligence…
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How much dex should a paladin have?

This depends highly on what you want your paladin to do in the late game. In almost all cases, you want to hit the 75% block after holy shield (max block) by putting enough dex to get to that point. For smiters and hammerdins, you'll need the minimum strength requirement to wear all the gear you plan to wear.
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What ability scores should a paladin have?

Paladin's Ability Scores

Whichever stat becomes the primary should start around a 16+, and rise to 20 as soon as possible; then, whichever stat isn't being used can be dumped.
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What is the strongest paladin Oath?

Paladin Oaths Ranked for DnD 5e – Most Powerful and Useful
  • Oath of Glory (TCoE/MOoT)
  • Oath of Redemption (XGtE)
  • Oath of the Ancients (PHB)
  • Oath of the Crown (SCAG)
  • Oath of the Watchers (TCoE)
  • Oath of Vengeance (PHB)
  • Oathbreaker (DMG)
  • Swear Your Oath.
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How do you MIN MAX a paladin?

For your starting weapon, choose the glaive, pike, halberd, or quarterstaff. Next, take the polearm master feat, followed by the sentinel feat. You can now smite twice on your turn at level 2, or three times at level 5.
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What is the best fighting class in DnD?

1 Paladins Take The Best Of Everything And Excel At It All

Of all the classes in D&D's latest edition, the paladin is perhaps the most powerful of all the classes in combat.
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Do Goliaths get tattoos?

They're not tattoos really, but natural skin markings. Usually vertically symmetrical, Goliaths avoid getting tattoos to keep from interfering with the markings, which they believe control their fate and destiny. You don't want to mess with that!
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Can Goliaths grow beards?

Goliath's can totally grow hair, or beards, though a large percentage of them are indeed bald. They tend to have black or dark brown hair that they let remain as an unruly mane or bind into tight braids.
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