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The Paths of a Paladin

Tags: #Character Build Crusader  #Rank:Legendary 
  • Member
    January 16, 2013

    Well I'm still waiting for my PC copy of Dragonborn so you can be patient too

    I'm in the middle of working on it now, about half done

  • Member
    January 16, 2013

    Updated with the Apostle of Mara - don't forget to check out the Exemplar of Trinimac from earlier today!

  • January 16, 2013
    Awesome, love the new Mara paladin
  • Tim
    Member
    January 17, 2013

    Hey Ponty, love this thread and your other builds! I had an idea of a Redguard who worships the old Yokudan gods from before the Redguard migrated to Hammerfell.

    Ansei of Tu'whacca

    Tu'whacca, deity of souls, grants you authority over the life essence of all creatures. The Nords call you Dragonborn, but this only scratches the surface of your abilities. While it’s true that you can absorb dragon souls and learn their magic, you are also able to absorb the soul of any living creature of your choosing. The thu’um is merely one way in which your power manifests itself. You are the keeper of an ancient warrior tradition and perhaps the last of your kind, capable of forging a spirit sword or shehai out of your very soul. This mighty weapon is capable of cutting both flesh and spirit and as such should only be used against those who deserve to be trapped in a spectral prison, never against the innocent.  

    This version of the paladin would take all of the bound weapon perks and use the soul trap spell. In my play through I used light armor, though either armor type would work fine.

    Let me know if this idea is interesting to you, I'm happy to provide some screenshots or whatever else you need. Keep up the good work!

  • Member
    January 18, 2013

    Gives me some great ideas! :) Thank you! I will try some of these.

  • Member
    January 18, 2013

    Proven of Y'ffre

      Y'frre, or Jephre by the Altmer, is the Forset Diety of the Bosmeri Pantheon. He is the Spirit in every plant of the forest, swamp, and grassland. His influence is one not swayed away by the Bosmer people. His pact with the Bosmer, the Green Pact, made then Carnivorous Cannibals and exceptional hunters. A ritual in his honor is one of intense brutality and ferocity: The Wild Hunt. Use this carnal instincts to aid those around you, as well as your own causes.

    *This path uses skills from Dawnguard and Dragonborn.

    Recommended Race: Bosmer. Bosmer worship Y'ffre as the "God of Now" and constructed the pact with the Bosmer known as the "Green Pact"

    Stats: 3 Magicka | 3 Health | 3 Stamina. The Proven of Y'ffre uses magic, as well as weapons and shield bashing, but not Archery.

    Perk Spread: Level 20 Level 51 | Level 80

    Bonus Skill: Illusion. Using the powers of Y'ffre to change the will of those around you.

    Skill Swap: Armor can be used with Mage Armor. Some may choose to use clothing to gain the Mage Armor perk. If armor is chosen over mage armor, take the three points out of Mage Armor and invest into Smithing.

    Equipment:Body Custom Enchanted Body. Diadem of the Savant. Necklace of Fortify Alteration. Ring of Namira(See Gameplay). Custom Enchantment Boots. Gloves of Fortify Block/One Handed.

    Gameplay: The ring of Namira is used for the sole purpose of lore. Bosmer, under the Green Pact, are required to eat enemies within 3 days of their defeat. Use Flesh spells to add to, or create, armor. From a distance cast paralyze, use Spider Scrolls from White Ridge Barrow, a cloak spell/rune spell, or Ash spells. Ideally Lycanthropy or Vampire Lord can be used for the "Beast Side" of the character; hated by the people, but still has a directive to help those in need. Be aware that this does not mean you are evil. You are using what you have contracted to aid man, mer, and beast.

  • January 18, 2013
    This seems like the Exemplar, only for a wood elf. Plus you don't explain other stuff like what armor to use, what weapons, why a vampire would be acceptable when a vampire is undead which is an enemy of the gods?
  • Member
    January 18, 2013

    Already got a Redguard path and a Bound weapon path :/

  • Member
    January 18, 2013

    I stopped reading at the skills from Dragonborn bit, sorry

  • Member
    January 18, 2013

    one build ive always played in oblivion as a type of paladin is the Divine Crusader from Knights of the Nine, I know there is at least one build already done as a Knight of the Nine but the build dosnt fit what I think the KotN are meant to be like, unfortunatly the way I have always played it in oblivion is exactly like a generic paladin (sword, shield, heavy armor, restoration and alteration) so im not sure of any unique ways to play with a build for one but it would be interesting roleplay trying to serve all nine devines or as the Prophet calls them the eight and one, I know its not much help at all but thought it would be a good idea for a new path and it fits in with lore perfectly, plus you can find a dead KotN in Skyrim anyway, so you could roleplay that you were sent to find the missing knight and finish his mission if he is unable, you could even try remaking the crusaders relics