Chaosbroker

I actually had a similar idea going through the classes trying to theorycraft a bunch of different builds. The thing that put me off the idea is that your early game is going to be a nightmare since you lack a lot of the abilities to make it work till at least level 7, along with the fact that it requires the right gear more than the traditional tanks. You could always of course leave a rogue on the sidelines and sub hum in once he reaches that level though.

Personally I like the idea of the Paladin as a Commander Archetype, but started to get a bit disappointed because they don't really scale well with levels compared to other classes. Given the title of the thread I thought I'd try my hand at class balancing. General Overview Encounter Powers are pooled (ie using lay on hands uses the same usage pool as flames of devotion). Extra Encounter powers to cover each order. Order Passives redesigned to allow control rather than RNG Encounter Abilities Flames of Devotion Does it's job, No Change Bleak Walkers automatically gain FoD at level 1 Lay on Hands Reduced to 20 base healing for additional uses. Kind Wayfarers automatically gain LoH at level 1 Shared Burden (New) Redirects 50% Damage the targeted ally would take to the Paladin Shield-bearers automatically gain SB at level 1 Circle of Flame (New) Creates a wall of flame that damages enemies passing through. Darcozzi Paladini automatically gain CoF at level 1 Watchful Gaze (New) Allies in a small area are immune to flanking. Goldpact Knights automatically gain WG at level 1 Order Passives Shieldbearers of St. Elcga Resolute Order (Replacing Shielding Flames) - Grants 4 DR to nearby Allies on giving a Command Shielding Touch - Using Shared Burden Grants Deflection to the target and the Paladin. Bleak Walkers The Black Path - Using a Command creates a fear effect in foes. Remember Rakhan Field - No change, Bleak Walkers blow enemies up, it's their thing. Kind Wayfarers Strange Mercy - Using a Command heals allies around the Paladin Sword and the Shepherd - Using Lay on Hands on a target increases their damage by 15% for 10 seconds Goldpact Knights Enduring Flames - Allies protected by Watchful Gaze retaliate with fire damage Bond of Duty - Modfied to Allies near the Paladin using any Command Darcozzi Paladini Inspiring Voice - Grant Allies an Accuracy Boost on using a Command Fires of Darcozzi Palace - Gain a Weak Fire Shield on using Circle of Flame. Level Progression 1 - Gain Order based Encounter and choose 1 more 2 - Trait Pick 3 - Class Ability, +1 Encounter Use 4 - Trait Pick 5 - Class Ability, +1 Encounter Choice 6 - Trait Pick 7 - Class Ability,+1 Encounter Use 8 - Trait Pick 9 - Class Ability, +1 Encounter Choice 10 - Trait Pick 11 - Class Ability,+1 Encounter Use 12 - Trait Pick