Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen Paladin Guide

Dec 16

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The Paladin in Pantheon: Rise of the Fallen is a holy warrior who excels at defense, healing, and controlling enemies in combat. Wearing heavy armor and wielding powerful melee weapons, Paladins use celestial magic to protect their allies and punish their foes. This guide will explain what you need to know to play the Paladin alongside some tips and general advice.

Role: Tank and Support

The Paladin's main roles are:

Tank: Absorb damage, protect allies, and hold enemy attention.
Support: Heal allies during fights and keep your group alive.
Crowd Control: Use stuns, pulls, and defensive skills to control enemies.

Paladins thrive in group play, where they can use their powerful mix of defense and support.

Combat Resources

Paladins rely on a combination of combat resources to succeed:

Endurance: Powers physical and defensive abilities.
Wrath: Builds up during combat to fuel strong abilities.
Reckoning Points: Generated over time or through actions, Reckoning Points are used for specific abilities.

Paladins do not use mana. Instead, they focus on managing their combat resources during battle.

Gear and Stats

Paladins need the right gear to stay alive and help their team.

Key Stats:

Armor Class (AC): Reduces the damage you take from enemies.
Strength: Increases your melee damage.
Stamina: Boosts your overall health and durability.

Recommended Gear:

Armor: Heavy Plate and Shields for maximum protection.
Weapons: Swords, Maces, Hammers, and Great Weapons to deal melee damage.
Accessories: Items that boost armor, strength, and stamina.

Tips for Playing a Paladin

1. Hold Enemy Aggro

Use Incite to keep enemies focused on you.
Abilities like Wrathful Aegis generate Hate over time to help you tank.

2. Protect Your Group

Use Golden Aegis to become immune when fights get tough.
Heal your allies with Oathflame and Arcing Light to keep your group alive.

3. Manage Your Position

Stay in front of your group to protect squishier allies.
Use Edict of Celestial Might to pull dangerous enemies close and keep control.

4. Balance Offense and Support

Abilities like Pommel and Cross allow you to deal damage while stunning enemies.
Use Living Light or Glory and Honor to support your group without losing focus on tanking.

Group Play

Paladins are most effective in a group. Here’s how to shine:

Tanking: Use Incite and Wrathful Aegis to hold enemy attention and protect your team.
Healing: Keep your group healthy with Oathflame, Arcing Light, and Living Light.
Crowd Control: Use your stuns and pulls like Edict of Celestial Authority and Edict of Celestial Might to keep enemies under control.

Solo Play

Paladins can handle solo content by balancing defense, healing, and damage:

Stay Alive: Use Golden Aegis and healing abilities like Living Light to survive.
Deal Damage: Abilities like Pommel and Cross let you hit hard while stunning enemies.
Control Fights: Pull or push enemies to keep yourself in control.

Final Tips

Focus on holding aggro with abilities like Incite and Wrathful Aegis.
Use your healing to keep your team alive and yourself strong.
Balance defense, healing, and crowd control to lead your group to victory.