Hi everyone. I have tried searching for every keyword I can think of but I simply can't find a relevant topic so my apoligies in advance.

I'm looking for a Paladin build with which:

1. I can singlehandedly and easily heal every party member

2. I can be a massive Tank and never go down (as much engagement as possible)

3. (Passively if possible) buff every party member

4. I can play my favourite race: Mountain Dwarf

5. My low dexterity shouldn't be a problem with regards to casting time (focus on low cast time spells)

If anyone can direct me to threads that have already covered the above, I would be very grateful. Thank you!

Hi!

Sounds like a Herald (Paladin/Chanter).

Most popular Heralds use the Troubadour subclass because it can easily hold up two phrases without a gap. This is nice when you use Ancient Memory for passive healing and support it with Mercy and Kindness (+50% healing). You'll also want to use Exalted Endurance because it's another "passive" healing aura.

Often Heralds also use the shield Lathandria's Devotion in order to add another passive healing aura.

All that passive healing combined with the Paladin's defenses makes a very sturdy tank.

Chanter invocations can be used to buff party members in many ways.

The Paladin subclass usually isn't that important, but since you want to heal a lot: Kind Wayfarer.

On the other hand you want more engagement - in that case a Shieldbearer would be better. You decide what's more important to you: healing or engagement. You can also gain bonus engagement from some items (Kapana Taga +2, Reckless Brigandine +1, Blackened Plate Helm +1 for example). The Blackened Plate and its helmet come rel. late but that armor also fits the theme very well because it can also emit a passive healing aura. 

If you want to use Lethandria's Devotion then I would pick Shieldbearer as subclass.

Mountain Dwarf is no problem. 

Low Dex is always a problem for casting time. Luckily most Chanter invocations don't have long casting times.

There should be several herald builds in this forum.

Here is one: 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 9, 2025May 9 by Boeroer

This is perfect. Thank you very much. More than enough to get me started!