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Final Fantasy Origin - Stranger of Paradise - Paladin Best Builds

Paladin is one of the expert Jobs that can be accessed in Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins. Read on to find out more about this Job, its best builds, and which Equipment Effects to go after to maximize Jack's potential!

Paladin Guides
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Magic Knight Build

Paladin Build

This build revolves around keeping your HP at max to be able to deal as much damage to enemies using commands like Sentinel and Runic Protection in combination with other abilities that regenerate HP.

Best Abilities Loadout

Combo Ability Setup

No. Ability Button Commands
1 Radiant AuraRadiant Aura
R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
2 AscensionAscension
(Void Knight Ability)
R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger
3 KnightKnight's Gambit
(Red Mage Ability)
R1 > R1 > R1 > R2
XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Button > XBOX Right Trigger

Command Ability Setup

Best Commands
SentinelSentinel Runic ProtectionRunic Protection Magic ArtsMagic Arts
  • Sentinel: Sentinel nullifies damage the higher your HP is. This is the Paladin's command making it a good
  • Runic Protection: Runic Protection consumes MP instead of HP when you take damage. If you are able to fiil you entire MP bar, this will give you a bonus of 600 points of extra HP (eHP) on top of your max HP.
  • Magic Arts: Unlike other builds that use Magic Arts as a means to boost MP recovery for magic attacks, Magic Arts will be used in this build to recover MP specifically for Runic Protection's effect.

Passive and Effect Priorities

Best Passives and Effects
HP +60HP +60 Passive V2 copyDamage Dealt at Max HP Passive V2 copyAll Damage ( - )
  • HP +60: The Paladin is one of the bulkiest job class that boasts a lot of buffs for HP. This increases the survivability of the Paladin especially in higher levels.
  • Damage Dealt at Max HP: The core of the Paladin is to deal the most damage when it's at its most powerful. Prioritize buffs that will boost your damage to make full use of the Paladin.
  • All Damage ( - ): Reducing the damage you take is also important to keep your HP at max while Holy Fang is active.

Recommended Equipment Effects

Equipment Effects
・Damage Dealt at Max HP ( + )
・Break Damage Dealt at Max HP ( + )
・All Damage Taken ( - )

The Paladin is most powerful when its HP is at max. It is recommended that you choose equipment effects that reflect this nature of the Paladin. Go for effects that can reduce the damage you take while also buff both your physical and break damage.

Best Job Synergies and Pairings

Liberator

LiberatorLiberator Available Weapon(s) Shield?
Greatsword
Sword
Daggers
Knuckles
Mace
Lance
Katana
Axe
Can use shields
Basic Info The Liberator is a weapon generalist. This Job has access to all weapon types and the ability MIghty Guard that decreases damage taken by any nearby ally gradually restore their HP.

Because the Paladin dishes out the most damage when its HP as at max, pairing Holy Fang with the Liberator's Mighty Guard will provide a good shield that recovers HP until you deactivate the ability, or until you run out of MP.

Liberator Guide: How to Use Liberator

Tyrant

TyrantTyrant Available Weapon(s) Shield?
Sword
Daggers
Knuckles
Mace
Lance
Katana
Can use shields
Basic Info The Tyrant is a master of elemental combat. This Job has the ability to imbue their weapon with an element corresponding to the magic of their choice.

You can also make use of the Tyrant's fast MP recovery to spam Runic Protection and keep your HP untouched as you deal damage.

Tyrant Guide: How to Use Tyrant

Paladin Job Info

General Info

Paladin Info
PaladinPaladin
Info The Paladin turns defensive strength into offensive power. With the Holy Fang ability, Paladins can recover health whenever they land a hit and deal additional holy damage when their HP is at max.
Job Action Holy Fang: Recover HP when landing a hit. Deals additional holy damage based on max HP when HP is at max. You can toggle this effect on and off with Ability.\
Level Expert
Usable Weapon Greatsword
Sword
Mace
Shield? Can use Shields

Paladin Guide: How to Use Paladin

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