Hello, colleagues. A friend decided to run an adventure (starting at level 6). It should probably start next month. This is interesting, as Treasure Vault material will be available.
I thought of several characters, but due to the composition of the table (a magus, a warpriest, an archer warrior and a bard), I decided to go redeemer, but ended up changing my mind and created a paladin (sword ally).
What is leaving me most in doubt is the weapon to be used, but first let's go to the character:
Human (Versatile), Champion (Paladin), Level 6
str: 19, Dex: 10, Con: 16, Int: 10, Wis: 14, Cha: 16
Lvl 1:
Human: Canny Acumen (per); Natural ambition (Desperate prayer)
Class: Ranged Reprisal
Lvl 2:
Class: Resilient mind
Free Archetype: Sorcerer (Psychopomp)
Skill: Quick jump (may be useful)
Lvl 3:
General: Fleet
Lvl 4:
Class: Aura of Courage
Free Archetype: Basic Bloodline Spell (Sephulcral mask)
Skill: Intimidatin Prowess
Lvl 5:
Human: Clever improviser
Lvl 6:
Class: Litany Agains Wrath OR Smite evil (I would also like opinions on this)
Free Archetype: Basic Sorcerer Spellcasting
Skill: Titan Wrestler
So, what is happening? I'm considering using a large two-handed weapon (Maul) to attack hard, using reaction to defend my nearby allies. In all combat I must use sephulcral mask to damage nearby opponents and also demoralize whenever possible. In specific cases I should use shove (probably to push a monster away from a caster ally or push someone from a hole). When necessary I must use shield (cantrip).
I like that concept (paladin with a big hammer) and that's why I didn't think about using a weapon as a guisarme or halberd (although I didn't completely discard the idea).
Then came the new book and some weapons caught my attention: bec de corbin, long hammer and that dwarven flail (d10 reach). I don't think about using the latter (but I understant how strong it is). My question now is: Is Maul still a viable option or would it be better to lower the damage and use another weapon with reach and bludgeoning damage?
Thanks already for the help.