I'd like someone who has more experience than I to help me with this..

Is there any way to strike a good balance on paladin on a strength build using an EE armor for MQ

I'd also prefer to use axes since they are most consistent though Club would be an option..I already have a 130% EE axe so I might as well put it to use..not the highest but not terrible eithier.

I won't be able to get strength stats on my Plate so try and keep that in mind..

What is about the minimum strength I could get and still end up with a decently effective soloer @ 55+ ..at least 10 link chains consistently?

and what damage should I be aiming for with an axe on a strength build since i'll be using EE armor?

Or is it really just..not viable to make a pure str pally while using EE armors?

I'm thinking i'll reach about 425 to 525 (maybe a slight bit more) damage with an axe using an EE plate. (130 ee axe that is @ 55)

Is that enough? Considering a lot of the hits (except on mage mobs) will be nearly if not nulled by my armor?

Mage mobs typically have low defense so..I'm figuring maybe since i'm a pure str build I should be able to hit pretty consistent 450+'s on them so maybe they will die quickly enough to not damage me too terribly..and i'll have to hope I don't run into too many in the same chain.


That estimate about my damage is taking into account my first 10 points will be vita (in order to help solo @ higher levels)

and final question..is it just me or does it seem like for once clubs might be the best weapon to use on this type of build?

This post was edited by TheNextBestThing on Feb 13 2009 09:25pm

Probably a legitimate bump.

if you want to go full str, then use axes, they're better than clubs with very high str and if you like constant damage

Using a EE armor is a very good choice but you need a good armor if you want to put all in str
(dext and int make you take less critical dmg ( from dext ) and less caster dmg ( from int ))

but it is still very possible and it can work out!

your mq weapon should be enough but I don't know if you will be able to hit 10+ mcc at lvl 60+ with that weapon

tell me if I forgot something

Forgot to mention what you would recommend as MINIMUM strength to have this build remain effective.



Edit: For the moment I can't afford to get double statted items..So it simply won't be as effective.

Eventually though I'll probably get a Dex/Str or Dex/Int Or Str/Int charm.

and whatever stat isn't on the charm I'll try to get coupled with EE on the armor.

This post was edited by TheNextBestThing on Feb 14 2009 04:44am

at least 150+ str

a nice ee armor ( I'd say plate mail )
and a nice str charm ( 45+ str )

if you can afford those