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I'm working on a DPR calculator (I'm sure many already exist, and if you have a link to one, that would be great) that takes into account crits and damage resistance. Just for a simple calculation, I have:

1st level paladin using a scimitar

Attack bonus: +4
Damage: 1d6+3
Crit: 18-20x2

For DPR vs. various ACs, I get:

AC 15: 3.74 dpr
AC 20: 1.87 dpr

Does that look right?

Can a paladin do LoH with during combat when holding a sword and light shield?

Tried posting this before, but the post won't open. Strange.

Anyways, I'm thinking about playing a Paladin based on Cryptic's Guide to Paladins Sword and Board, and some other advice I've read in the forums. I don't know yet if my DM's doing 20 or 25 pts for point-buy, but here are my thoughts for stats and feat progression:

Point Buy (20)
Str 15
Con 14
Dex 15
Wis 10
Int 7
Cha 16 (+2 Human)

Point Buy (25)
Str 16
Con 14
Dex 15
Wis 12
Int 7
Cha 16 (+2 Human)

H Improved Shield Bash
1 Two Weapon Fighting
3 Power Attack
5 Improved Bull Rush
7 Shield Slam
9 Greater Bull Rush
11 Shield Master
13 Improved Two Weapon Fighting? (assuming I pump more into Dex as I level up)

Scimitar as main weapon and shield (light or heavy??) as off-hand.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'd have to drop the shield to do Lay on Hands or cast spells? Anything anyone would like to point out or give suggestions on for this build?

Thanks.

Ok, I've read Cryptic's guide to Paladins, and lots of other posts about Paladins and I'm thinking of going with the Sword and Board approach (It's more in keeping with my Paladin as Knight roleplay thinking vs. the Smite Arrow Machinegun).

I'm not sure if we'll be using 20 or 25 points for point-buy, but I'm thinking of the following stats:

Point Buy (20)
• Str 15
• Con 14
• Dex 15
• Wis 10
• Int 7
• Cha 16 (+2 Human)

Point Buy (25)
• Str 16
• Con 14
• Dex 15
• Wis 12
• Int 7
• Cha 16 (+2 Human)

And the following feat progression (suggested in another post)

H Improved Shield Bash
1 Two Weapon Fighting
3 Power Attack
5 Improved Bull Rush
7 Shield Slam
9 Greater Bull Rush
11 Shield Master
13 Improved Two Weapon Fighting?

Main weapon will be a Scimitar for improved threat range. I'll be going the Divine Bond w/weapon route (probably putting Keen on the weapon)

First, and issues with this so far in terms of stats and feats?

Second, what are the thoughts about light vs heavy shield (I'm thinking light at low levels to minimize the penalties). Also, to use lay on hands, I'd have to drop the shield, correct? Same for spell casting?

Any other thoughts on ways to optimize?

Thanks