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ZHOUY1: /* Resources */ Beginner's guide feels complete enough now to not be wip

2025-09-24T08:51:26Z

Resources: Beginner's guide feels complete enough now to not be wip

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	==Resources==		==Resources==

	*[[A beginner's guide to playing a paladin]] ~~(work-in-progress)~~		*[[A beginner's guide to playing a paladin]]
	*[[Comprehensive Paladin Guide]]		*[[Comprehensive Paladin Guide]]
	*[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Of_Power_and_Perspicacity:_A_Paladin_Guide\|Leafiara's Paladin Guide]]		*[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Of_Power_and_Perspicacity:_A_Paladin_Guide\|Leafiara's Paladin Guide]]

ZHOUY1: Fill out the Professional Highlights with new updates. Clean up References since most old play.net links are expired.

2025-09-23T17:09:22Z

Fill out the Professional Highlights with new updates. Clean up References since most old play.net links are expired.

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	== Professional Highlights ==		== Professional Highlights ==

			<span style="display:inline-block" class="alert alert-warning">'''IMPORTANT NOTICE''': As of 2025/05/05, Paladins can now train the Shield Use skill 3 times per level, and the base cost is reduced from 3/0 to 2/0. <br>However, training is currently restricted to CHECK IN at an inn. In a future update this will be made available via GOALS.'''</span>
	Paladins were the first new profession added to the original eight from GemStone III. As holy warriors, Paladins span the range of space between [[Warrior]]s and [[Cleric]]s; at the time, characters of these two professions were granted the ability to convert to Paladins.

	~~They~~ are a [[semi]] profession alongside [[Ranger]]s and [[Bard]]s, able to wield martial weapons and spiritual magic, though they should be considered the most melee-focused of the semis and may have a more difficult time hunting by ranged or solely magical means~~. Paladins can train up to three times per level in [[Armor Use]] and have a wide selection of [[Shield Specialization]]s~~. Their spells are mostly focused on enhancing melee combat abilities and debilitating opponents~~, and they have the unique ability to cast effectively while wearing plate armor~~.		Paladins are a [[semi]] profession alongside [[Ranger]]s and [[Bard]]s, able to wield martial weapons and spiritual magic, though they should be considered the most melee-focused of the semis and may have a more difficult time hunting by ranged or solely magical means. Their spells are mostly focused on enhancing melee combat abilities and debilitating opponents.

			=== Feats and Boons ===
⚫	The ~~'''~~[[aura system]]~~'''~~ contains some of the Paladin's most powerful enhancement spells, where the effect extends to their entire [[group]]. Each Paladin may only cast one aura at a time, but the group can benefit from multiple Paladins using different auras.
			Paladins receive the [[Feat]]s automatically:
			*[[Chastise]] at level 20
			*[[Excoriate]] at level 30

	High level Paladins can bond to a weapon with [[Holy Weapon (1625)]], beseech their patron to free themselves from constricting effects with [[Divine Intervention (1635)]], resurrect the dead with [[Divine Word (1640)]], and unleash a storm of spiritual power with [[Divine Incarnation (1650)]].

	==Boons==
	Paladins have a category of special abilities called Boons that give them a 20% chance for one of their abilities to provide a boost to another ability.		Paladins have a category of special abilities called Boons that give them a 20% chance for one of their abilities to provide a boost to another ability.
	* [[Devout Guardian]] gives receiving injuries a chance to enhance [[Rejuvenation (1607)]].		* [[Devout Guardian]] gives receiving injuries a chance to enhance [[Rejuvenation (1607)]].
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	* [[Ardor of the Scourge]] enhances [[Weapon Technique]] assaults after using [[Excoriate]].		* [[Ardor of the Scourge]] enhances [[Weapon Technique]] assaults after using [[Excoriate]].
	* [[Righteous Rebuke]] enhances the next spell cast after using [[Chastise]].		* [[Righteous Rebuke]] enhances the next spell cast after using [[Chastise]].

			=== Auras ===

		⚫	The [[aura system]] contains some of the Paladin's most powerful enhancement spells, where the effect extends to their entire [[group]]. Each Paladin may only cast one aura at a time, but the group can benefit from multiple Paladins using different auras.

			=== Armored Casting ===

			Paladins have the unique ability to reduce [[spell hindrance]] from wearing heavy armor. The spell [[Faith's Clarity (1612)]] reduces the Paladin's personal spell hindrance, and [[Armored Casting]] specialization replaces hindered casts with hard roundtime while still allowing the spell to be cast successfully.

			=== Holy Weapon ===

			Upon learning the spell [[Holy Weapon (1625)]], Paladins can choose a single weapon to bond to. The weapon becomes able to strike undead without penalty, enhances the Paladin's primary statistics, and at the highest levels of bonding it can be infused with a spell that activates upon every melee attack.

			=== Battle Standard ===

			[[Battle Standard (1620)]] is the Paladin [[profession service]], creating wearable standards that provide the bearer with powerful deity-themed abilities.

	== Combat Maneuvers ==		== Combat Maneuvers ==
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	==Resources==		==Resources==

	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/professions/paladins.asp Professions: Paladins], on Play.net.
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=13 Paladin Base Spell Circle], on Play.net
⚫	*[[Paladin Lores at a Glance]]
	=====Officials Folders=====
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Paladin/view Main folder]
	=====Guides=====
	*[[A beginner's guide to playing a paladin]] (work-in-progress)		*[[A beginner's guide to playing a paladin]] (work-in-progress)
	*[[Comprehensive Paladin Guide]]		*[[Comprehensive Paladin Guide]]
			*[[Leafiara_(prime)/Mechanical_Musings/Of_Power_and_Perspicacity:_A_Paladin_Guide\|Leafiara's Paladin Guide]]
	*[[Nairdin's paladin guide ~~(saved~~ ~~post)~~]]		*[[Nairdin's paladin guide\|Nairdin's Paladin Guide]] (outdated)
		⚫	*[[Paladin Lores at a Glance]]

	==Behind the Scenes==		==Behind the Scenes==
	Paladins were released in GemStone IV during the ~~[https://www.play.net/gs4/news/2004_plans/RSN/released.asp~~ Really Spectacular November (RSN)] event of 2004.		Paladins were released in GemStone IV during the Really Spectacular November (RSN) event of 2004. They were the first new profession added to the original eight from GemStone III. As holy warriors, Paladins span the range of space between [[Warrior]]s and [[Cleric]]s; at the time, characters of these two professions were granted the ability to convert to Paladins.
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SPACO: Adding section for Boons, adding new CMAN and SHIELD techniques

2025-07-04T02:55:26Z

Adding section for Boons, adding new CMAN and SHIELD techniques

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	High level Paladins can bond to a weapon with [[Holy Weapon (1625)]], beseech their patron to free themselves from constricting effects with [[Divine Intervention (1635)]], resurrect the dead with [[Divine Word (1640)]], and unleash a storm of spiritual power with [[Divine Incarnation (1650)]].		High level Paladins can bond to a weapon with [[Holy Weapon (1625)]], beseech their patron to free themselves from constricting effects with [[Divine Intervention (1635)]], resurrect the dead with [[Divine Word (1640)]], and unleash a storm of spiritual power with [[Divine Incarnation (1650)]].

			==Boons==
			Paladins have a category of special abilities called Boons that give them a 20% chance for one of their abilities to provide a boost to another ability.
			* [[Devout Guardian]] gives receiving injuries a chance to enhance [[Rejuvenation (1607)]].
			* [[Glorious Momentum]] enhances AoE weapon or shield attacks when 3 or more targets are affected by certain paladin spells.
			* [[Ardor of the Scourge]] enhances [[Weapon Technique]] assaults after using [[Excoriate]].
			* [[Righteous Rebuke]] enhances the next spell cast after using [[Chastise]].

	== Combat Maneuvers ==		== Combat Maneuvers ==
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	\| [[Spin Attack]] (sattack) \|\| Attack \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10		\| [[Spin Attack]] (sattack) \|\| Attack \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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			\| [[Sunder Shield]] [sunder] \|\| Setup \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[Staggering Blow]] (sblow) \|\| Attack \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10		\| [[Staggering Blow]] (sblow) \|\| Attack \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[Shield Strike Mastery]] (strikemastery) \|\| Passive \|\| 30 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| Shield Strike (at rank 3)		\| [[Shield Strike Mastery]] (strikemastery) \|\| Passive \|\| 30 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| Shield Strike (at rank 3)
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			\|[[Shield Throw]] [throw] \|\| Area of Effect \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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			\|[[Shield Trample]] [trample] \|\| Area of Effect \|\| 2 \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10
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	\| [[Shielded Brawler]] (brawler) \|\| Passive \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 \|\| 12 \|\| 14 \|\|		\| [[Shielded Brawler]] (brawler) \|\| Passive \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 \|\| 12 \|\| 14 \|\|

SHIELD: Updating shield training.

2025-05-07T07:10:14Z

Updating shield training.

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	\| TWCcost = 3 / 3 \| TWCranks = 2		\| TWCcost = 3 / 3 \| TWCranks = 2
	\| AUcost = 3 / 0 \| AUranks = 3		\| AUcost = 3 / 0 \| AUranks = 3
	\| SUcost = 3 / 0 \| SUranks = 2		\| SUcost = 2 / 0 \| SUranks = 3
	\| CMcost = 5 / 4 \| CMranks = 2		\| CMcost = 5 / 4 \| CMranks = 2
	\| OHEcost = 3 / 1 \| OHEranks = 2		\| OHEcost = 3 / 1 \| OHEranks = 2

PEREGRINEFALCON: /* Resources */

2023-03-18T17:24:12Z

Resources

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	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/professions/paladins.asp Professions: Paladins], on Play.net.		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/professions/paladins.asp Professions: Paladins], on Play.net.
	*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=13 Paladin Base Spell Circle], on Play.net		*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=13 Paladin Base Spell Circle], on Play.net
			*[[Paladin Lores at a Glance]]
	=====Officials Folders=====		=====Officials Folders=====
	*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Paladin/view Main folder]		*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Professions/Paladin/view Main folder]

ZHOUY1: Move the training guide slightly lower on the page with updates for more recent developments.

2022-01-17T01:19:39Z

Move the training guide slightly lower on the page with updates for more recent developments.

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ZHOUY1: /* Shield Specializations */ correct cost

2022-01-08T01:32:19Z

Shield Specializations: correct cost

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	\| [[Shielded Brawler]] (brawler) \|\| Passive \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 \|\| 12 \|\| 14 \|\|		\| [[Shielded Brawler]] (brawler) \|\| Passive \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 \|\| 12 \|\| 14 \|\|
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	\| [[Spell Block]] (spellblock) \|\| Passive \|\| 6 \|\| 12 \|\| 18 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| Any Shield Focus (at rank 3), ensorcelled or anti-magic shield		\| [[Spell Block]] (spellblock) \|\| Passive \|\| 10 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| - \|\| Any Shield Focus (at rank 3), ensorcelled or anti-magic shield
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	\| [[Steely Resolve]] (resolve) \|\| Buff \|\| 6 \|\| 12 \|\| 18 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| Tower Shield Focus (at rank 3)		\| [[Steely Resolve]] (resolve) \|\| Buff \|\| 4 \|\| 8 \|\| 12 \|\| - \|\| - \|\| Tower Shield Focus (at rank 3)
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	\| [[Tower Shield Focus]] (tfocus) \|\| Passive \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 \|\| 12 \|\|		\| [[Tower Shield Focus]] (tfocus) \|\| Passive \|\| 4 \|\| 6 \|\| 8 \|\| 10 \|\| 12 \|\|

ZHOUY1: Fix the PSM cost charts

2022-01-07T21:23:23Z

Fix the PSM cost charts

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CLTIDBALL: /* Guides */ - Fixed link to Comp. Guide.

2021-11-21T19:30:36Z

Guides: - Fixed link to Comp. Guide.

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	=====Guides=====		=====Guides=====
	*[[A beginner's guide to playing a paladin]] (work-in-progress)		*[[A beginner's guide to playing a paladin]] (work-in-progress)
	*[[Comprehensive Paladin Guide~~[https://gswiki.play.net/Comprehensive_Paladin_Guide~~]]]		*[[Comprehensive Paladin Guide]]]
	*[[Nairdin's paladin guide (saved post)]]		*[[Nairdin's paladin guide (saved post)]]

DANIELSH: /* Guides */

2021-11-21T17:44:27Z

Guides

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	=====Guides=====		=====Guides=====
	*[[A beginner's guide to playing a paladin]] (work-in-progress)		*[[A beginner's guide to playing a paladin]] (work-in-progress)
			*[[Comprehensive Paladin Guide[https://gswiki.play.net/Comprehensive_Paladin_Guide]]]
	*[[Nairdin's paladin guide (saved post)]]		*[[Nairdin's paladin guide (saved post)]]

	==Behind the Scenes==		==Behind the Scenes==
	Paladins were released in GemStone IV during the [https://www.play.net/gs4/news/2004_plans/RSN/released.asp Really Spectacular November (RSN)] event of 2004.		Paladins were released in GemStone IV during the [https://www.play.net/gs4/news/2004_plans/RSN/released.asp Really Spectacular November (RSN)] event of 2004.

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	\| TWCcost = 3 / 3 \| TWCranks = 2		\| TWCcost = 3 / 3 \| TWCranks = 2
	\| AUcost = 3 / 0 \| AUranks = 3		\| AUcost = 3 / 0 \| AUranks = 3
	\| SUcost = 3 / 0 \| SUranks = 2		\| SUcost = 2 / 0 \| SUranks = 3
	\| CMcost = 5 / 4 \| CMranks = 2		\| CMcost = 5 / 4 \| CMranks = 2
	\| OHEcost = 3 / 1 \| OHEranks = 2		\| OHEcost = 3 / 1 \| OHEranks = 2