This is a guide to the best Paladin build in Avowed. Read on to learn the best stats, skills and abilities, weapons, and armor to get in order to create a powerful Paladin build.

Best Paladin Build

Stat Priority for a Paladin Build

= > > > > Might and Resolve > Intellect > Dexterity > Constitution > Perception

For the Paladin, we need points in Might and Resolve for maximum damage output and Stamina, the bedrock of attacking and blocking. With both brains and brawn, put points into Intellect for increased Essence, as this build uses both Fighter abilities and defensive Magic in combat.

Then, Dexterity is important to increase as it boosts attack speed, helpful for dishing out more blows, and increases ability usage speed as well. Constitution is a lower priority due to the efficiency of the Toughness ability, so points can be allocated elsewhere first.

Perception is the least important, as this build doesn’t focus on ranged attacks or critical hits, but it’s still worth investing in for its crit bonuses once other key stats are sufficiently high and are hitting caps.

Best Stats: Attribute Points Priority

Best Abilities and Spells for Paladins

Prioritize key combat passives and invest three points in Grimoire Mastery to unlock Ring of Fire with a Grimoire of Embers early on. Defensive auras such as Arcane Veil from other Grimoires are also useful for charging in.

At Level 15, get Into the Fray to pull enemies in, synergizing well with Ring of Fire. Follow up with Unbreakable for better blocking, Stunning Blows for stronger stuns, and further on, keep upgrading the core Fighter passives.

2	3	4
Charge	Shield Bash	Constant Recovery
5	6	7
Finesse	Grimoire Mastery	Grimoire Mastery
8	9	10
Toughness	Grimoire Mastery	Finesse
11	12	13
Harvest Essence	Unbreakable	Barbaric Shout
14	15	16
Toughness	Into the Fray	Ring of Fire
17	18	19
Stunning Blows	Armored Grace	Unbreakable
20	21	22
Inspiring Triumph	Finesse	Ring of Fire
23	24	25
Stunning Blows	Constant Recovery	Into the Fray

Best Abilities Tier List

Best Weapons for Paladins

	Main Hand	Off-Hand
Loadout 1	Mace	Shield
Loadout 2	Mace	Grimoire

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The Paladin focuses on being the bulwark of the party in combat, brushing off damage and crushing foes back. For your mighty Paladin to stand strong and smite evil, hold a Mace and Shield mainly in combat, and a Grimoire in the other loadout to cast Defensive Auras.

Obtain Battletrance for the Best Paladin Mace

Each main area has one stand-out Unique weapon that complements the Paladin playstyle well. Get these weapons listed in each area, and steadily upgrade them until you find the Battletrance in Galwain's Tusks in the late game.

1	Dawnshore (Early Game)	Use any Common Sword, Axe, or Mace at first, and shortly after find the Last Light of Day sword early. Not a mace yet, but still the best One-Handed Paladin weapon in Dawnshore.
2	Emerald Stair (Early Game)	In Emerald Stair, you can buy the Lodestone mace. Make sure to upgrade it to Exceptional, or have an Exceptional weapon before going to Shatterscarp.
3	Shatterscarp (Mid-Game)	Grab the Star of Unbeing in Naku Kubel, during the Shadows of the Past quest.
4	Galawain's Tusks (Endgame)	At Galawain's Tusks, obtain the Battletrance . This is the best mace for Paladins that will help complete the entirety of this region.
5	The Garden (Point of No Return)	Before or while inside the Garden, you can upgrade your Battletrance to Legendary +3.

List of Unique Weapons

Use Unique Shields with Stamina or Essence Boosts

Shields that have these boosts benefit your Paladin the most. Having extra Stamina helps combat overall, but if you find yourself running out of Essence too soon, shields with Essence boosts help in keeping the upkeep of Fighter abilities and Grimoire spells.

1	Northreach (Tutorial) You get a free Common Round Shield in the starting area.
2	Dawnshore (Early Game) Replace the Round Shield with the Unflinching Duty shield early. You can get this by simply following the first Main Quest and killing the first bear boss.
3	Emerald Stair (Early Game) Obtain the Tree of Life that you get as a reward for completing all the Bounties in Fior.
4	Shatterscarp (Mid-Game) Grab The Desert’s Bounty in the Sand Sea Ruins. This dungeon is located on the east side of the map.
5	Galawain's Tusks (Endgame) You can get the Bastion of Solace shield only if you save Solace Keep. It has the highest HP and Stamina bonuses of all equipment. ▶︎ Should You Save or Doom Solace Keep?
*	Galawain's Tusks (Endgame) Alternatively, if you want the most Essence possible instead, you can purchase the Sun of Black Heaven in Solace Keep.
6	The Garden (Point of No Return) Upgrade your final shield of choice to Legendary +3, before, or in the Garden.

Use Grimoires with Defensive Spells

For Grimoires, use those with defensive aura-like spells such as Arcane Veil, Bristling Frost, Ring of Fire, and Arcane Seal. Until you obtain the Grimoire of Defense, which includes all of these, use these early alternatives:

1	Northreach (Tutorial)	Grimoire of Elements
2	Dawnshore (Early Game)	Grimoire of Embers
3	Emerald Stair (Early Game)	Grimoire of Defense
4	Shatterscarp (Mid-Game)	Grimoire of Defense

Best Armor for Paladins

For a Paladin seeking to be the party's bulwark, drawing enemies and absorbing damage, Heavy Armor is the optimal choice. Since you'll be holding your ground, using your might and abilities to smite foes and protect allies, many Unique Heavy Armor enchantments complement this build well.

1	Northreach (Tutorial)	Breastplate
2	Dawnshore (Early Game)	Steel Garrote Plate
3	Emerald Stair (Early Game)	Tranton Family Brigandine
4	Galawain's Tusks (Mid-Late Game)	Lava-Forged Plate
5	Galawain's Tusks (Late-Game)	Faith and Conviction

Best Clothing for Paladins

Best Clothing for Paladins
Boots	Gloves

Use Boots with Stamina or Essence Bonuses

Similar to the Unique Shield selection, use Boots that grant added Stamina or Essence. You can pick out Essence boosting boots if you already have a stamina-boosting shield.

1	Dawnshore (Early Game)	Bound Boots
2	Emerald Stair (Early Game)	Eothasian Boots	Warmage's Boots
3	Shatterscarp (Mid-Game)	Wavebinder Boots
4	Galawain's Tusks (Endgame)	Berserker Boots	Sentinel Boots

Use Gloves that Boost Essence or Blocking

Many Unique Gloves boost Essence, and are the preferred choice for the Paladin. Gloves that grant bonuses to Blocking can also be useful, especially the late game Sentinel Gloves.

1	Dawnshore (Early Game)	Steel Garrote Gauntlets	Arcanist's Gloves
2	Emerald Stair (Early Game)	Eothasian Gauntlets
3	Shatterscarp (Mid-Game)	Magran's Force	Stormdancer Gloves
4	Galawain's Tusks (Endgame)	Sentinel Gloves

Best Accessories for Paladins

Best Accessories for Paladins
Rings	Amulets and Trinkets

Use Rings that Boost Intellect and Essence

Prioritize rings that enhance total Essence to counteract the Paladin's Heavy Armor Essence reductions, allowing more frequent use of active abilities in combat.

1. Arcanist's Ring (Early Game): +1 Intellect.
2. The Ranga's Clarity: +1 Intellect and +1 Perception.
3. Disciple's Ring: +60 Maximum Essence.
4. Sigil of the Aracane: +20% Ability Cast Speed, -20% Ability Essence Cost

Use Attribute Boosting Amulets and Trinkets

Focus on Amulets and Trinkets that grant attribute bonuses, as these stat boosts are always valuable in combat.

1. Enchanted Suolenet (Useful when Looting): +20% Currency when looting coins
2. Steel Garrote Medallion (Early): +1 Resolve
3. Torc of the Warrior King: +1 Might
4. The Might of Thirdborn: +2 Might.
5. Pearlescent Icosahedral Helstone: +3 Intellect

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