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Other Abilities

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Magic

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	Among the [[Magical Feats]], it is strongly recommended that you learn Deep Attunement, Raw Channeling, and Efficient Harnessing. These feats will help you manage your limited attunement.		Among the [[Magical Feats]], it is strongly recommended that you learn Deep Attunement, Raw Channeling, and Efficient Harnessing. These feats will help you manage your limited attunement.

			If you are looking for the old, more detailed spell and feat progression, you can find it [[Paladin spell and feat progression\|here]].

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	*[[Gauge Flow]] is required to access the [[Magical research]] system. This is intended as an alternative training method for non-combat magic skills, particularly at high levels. Gauge Flow appears earlier than you really need it, because Paladins trained to those circle requirements will lack the magic skills to complete some of the more useful projects. Since you will eventually want to use magical research, I put it here rather than wasting spell slots on other choices.		*[[Gauge Flow]] is required to access the [[Magical research]] system. This is intended as an alternative training method for non-combat magic skills, particularly at high levels. Gauge Flow appears earlier than you really need it, because Paladins trained to those circle requirements will lack the magic skills to complete some of the more useful projects. Since you will eventually want to use magical research, I put it here rather than wasting spell slots on other choices.
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	===Soul System===		===Soul System===

TURQ2: added looser early spell suggestions and commented out the 100+ circle list, cleared up equipment and skills

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added looser early spell suggestions and commented out the 100+ circle list, cleared up equipment and skills

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	This is a page for the Paladin specific page for the Newbie Help Guide. Whenever possible, overlap with the general guide should be minimized.

	For details, rules, and the other pages involved, see [[:Category:Newbie Guide Contest]].
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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==

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	The [[General_Newbie_Help_Guide#General_Walkthrough_after_Character_Creation\|Newbie Walkthrough]] explains how to exchange your items with the Veteran or Robyn. This approach is recommended if you are starting on a shoestring budget, as you can get one weapon and one type of armor that you will actually use (as opposed to the leather armor you started with).<br>		The [[General_Newbie_Help_Guide#General_Walkthrough_after_Character_Creation\|Newbie Walkthrough]] explains how to exchange your items with the Veteran or Robyn. This approach is recommended if you are starting on a shoestring budget, as you can get one weapon and one type of armor that you will actually use (as opposed to the leather armor you started with).<br>
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	You ~~can~~ buy additional ~~weapons~~, ~~armor~~, and accessories from local shops. In Crossing or Riverhaven, Typing DIR WEAPON and DIR ARMOR will take you to these shops.<br>		You will want to buy additional armor, weapons, and accessories from local shops. In Crossing or Riverhaven, Typing DIR WEAPON and DIR ARMOR will take you to these shops.<br>
	:[[Milgrym's Weapons]]: Crossing (DIR WEAPONS)<br>		:[[Milgrym's Weapons]]: Crossing (DIR WEAPONS)<br>
	:[[Tembeg's Armory]]: Crossing (DIR ARMOR)<br>		:[[Tembeg's Armory]]: Crossing (DIR ARMOR)<br>
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	:[[Bantheld's Ironworks]]: Riverhaven (DIR IRONWORKS)<br>		:[[Bantheld's Ironworks]]: Riverhaven (DIR IRONWORKS)<br>
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	As ~~soon~~ as you ~~can afford it, you will want to~~ acquire a shield and armor that covers your entire body (head, eyes, neck, chest, abdomen, back, arms, hands, and legs). You can tell what a piece of armor protects by [[Appraise command\|appraising]] it.<br>		Before entering combat you should acquire a shield and armor that covers your entire body (head, eyes, neck, chest, abdomen, back, arms, hands, and legs). You can tell what a piece of armor protects by [[Appraise command\|appraising]] it.<br>
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	Mixing multipe types of armor comes with drawbacks; however, paladins are able to reduce this penalty every 10 circles until ~~40th~~ when there is none. Due to this and armor's primary skillset placement most paladins train all armor types. At lower skill it is generally still beneficial to mix armors because you can choose a main body piece that is less hindering than plate and reserve the plate for a helm.<br>		Mixing multipe types of armor comes with drawbacks; however, paladins are able to reduce this penalty every 10 circles until 30th when there is none. Due to this and armor's primary skillset placement most paladins train all armor types. At lower skill it is generally still beneficial to mix armors because you can choose a main body piece that is less hindering than plate and reserve the plate for a helm.<br>

	A common starting choice from Tembeg's is a metal armet (plate head/neck/eyes), metal scale greaves (brigandine legs), metal chain shirt (chain chest/abdomen/back/arms), and rugged gloves (leather hands).		A common starting choice from Tembeg's is a metal armet (plate head/neck/eyes), metal scale greaves (brigandine legs), metal chain shirt (chain chest/abdomen/back/arms), and rugged gloves (leather hands).
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	*[[Stun Foe]]: This is a debilitation spell that stuns a single target. (The stun effect temporarily inhibits a target's ability to attack and defend.) This spell is a requirement for learning more advanced attack spells.		*[[Stun Foe]]: This is a debilitation spell that stuns a single target. (The stun effect temporarily inhibits a target's ability to attack and defend.) This spell is a requirement for learning more advanced attack spells.
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	If you want to be an effective mage, you will want to learn one spell for each skill (augmentation, warding, utility, debilitation, and targeted) as soon as possible so that you can train all skills. ~~See~~ ~~[[Paladin~~ ~~Spells]]~~ ~~for~~ a ~~list.~~ ~~(Make~~ ~~sure~~ ~~you~~ ~~don't~~ ~~choose~~ a ~~spell~~ ~~that~~ ~~you~~ ~~lack~~ the ~~skill to cast, as spell slots are~~ ~~precious~~.~~)<br>~~		If you want to be an effective mage, you will want to learn one spell for each skill (augmentation, warding, utility, debilitation, and targeted) as soon as possible so that you can train all skills. Until 11th circle you can freely use [[apprentice spells]] to supplement learning of any of the magical types.

			See [[Paladin Spells]] for a list. (Make sure you don't choose a spell that you lack the skill to cast, as spell slots are precious.)<br>

	==Training Your Paladin==		==Training Your Paladin==
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	'''Advanced Maneuvers''': Use [[Maneuvers#Advanced Combat Maneuvers\|advanced combat maneuvers]] to help do more damage and train weapons faster.<br>		'''Advanced Maneuvers''': Use [[Maneuvers#Advanced Combat Maneuvers\|advanced combat maneuvers]] to help do more damage and train weapons faster.<br>
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	'''Conviction''': [[Conviction]] is the Paladin guild skill which allows you to [[Smite]] your enemies and is only trained in combat. Higher levels of conviction allow you to smite more at once; however, you only regain one charge per minute. Conviction may also reduce the waiting time on advanced maneuvers.<br>		'''Conviction''': [[Conviction]] is the required Paladin guild skill which allows you to [[Smite]] your enemies and is only trained in combat. Higher levels of conviction allow you to smite more at once; however, you only regain one charge per minute. Conviction may also reduce the waiting time on advanced maneuvers.<br>
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	'''Tactics''': This skill allows you to analyze and exploit your enemies' weaknesses. This is a guild requirement. See [[Tactics skill]] for training instructions.<br>		'''Tactics''': This skill allows you to analyze and exploit your enemies' weaknesses. This is a guild requirement. See [[Tactics skill]] for training instructions.<br>
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	At 150th circle, the Paladin will have 68 spell slots. These can be spent on [[:Category:Paladin Spells\|Paladin spells]], [[:Category:Analogous Patterns Spellbook\|Analogous Patterns spells]], and [[Magical Feats]]. See those links for full details on what those spells do, how many ranks are required, etc.<br>		At 150th circle, the Paladin will have 68 spell slots. These can be spent on [[:Category:Paladin Spells\|Paladin spells]], [[:Category:Analogous Patterns Spellbook\|Analogous Patterns spells]], and [[Magical Feats]]. See those links for full details on what those spells do, how many ranks are required, etc.<br>
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	The following spells are recommended ~~(not~~ ~~necessarily~~ ~~in this order; they may require prerequisites that are not listed here)~~:		The following spells are recommended by 20th circle:
			*[[Aspirant's Aegis]]: Reduces physical damage, intro warding trainer.
	*[[Courage]]: boosts stamina
			*[[Heroic Strength]]: Increases strength and stamina, intro augmentation trainer.
	*[[Righteous Wrath]]: boosts skill in held melee weapon or brawling
			*[[Stun Foe]]: Stuns target in combat, intro debilitation trainer.
	*[[Divine Armor]]: boosts protection/absorption ratings of shield and all worn armor
			*[[Footman's Strike]]: Deal magical damage in combat, basic targeted magic trainer.
	*[[Sentinel's Resolve]] + [[Veteran Insight]]: boosts defending, shield usage, and reflex
			*[[Hands of Justice]]: Increases theft protection and perception. It isn't very useful but only costs one spell slot and is a basic utility trainer.
	*[[Holy Warrior]]: blesses held weapon and sometimes stuns attackers
			*[[Halt]]: Immobilizes target in combat, many creatures are immune to stuns which makes Stun Foe irrelevant. A basic debilitation trainer.
	*[[Truffenyi's Rally]]: periodically boosts balance and dispels negative status effects
			*[[Sentinel's Resolve]]: Increases defending and shield skills, basic augmentation trainer. Gateway to higher guild spells.
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	Among the [[Magical Feats]], it is strongly recommended that you learn Deep Attunement, Raw Channeling, and Efficient Harnessing. These feats will help you manage your limited attunement.		Among the [[Magical Feats]], it is strongly recommended that you learn Deep Attunement, Raw Channeling, and Efficient Harnessing. These feats will help you manage your limited attunement.
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	*[[Vessel of Salvation]] is recommended only as a utility trainer. Once you have access to other training options, you may safely forget this spell unless you really like the effect. (Some soloist Paladins don't find the vitality battery to be useful enough to warrant two spell slots.) If you choose to keep this spell, you will need to forego two slots' worth of other spells or feats listed here.)		*[[Vessel of Salvation]] is recommended only as a utility trainer. Once you have access to other training options, you may safely forget this spell unless you really like the effect. (Some soloist Paladins don't find the vitality battery to be useful enough to warrant two spell slots.) If you choose to keep this spell, you will need to forego two slots' worth of other spells or feats listed here.)
	*[[Gauge Flow]] is required to access the [[Magical research]] system. This is intended as an alternative training method for non-combat magic skills, particularly at high levels. Gauge Flow appears earlier than you really need it, because Paladins trained to those circle requirements will lack the magic skills to complete some of the more useful projects. Since you will eventually want to use magical research, I put it here rather than wasting spell slots on other choices.		*[[Gauge Flow]] is required to access the [[Magical research]] system. This is intended as an alternative training method for non-combat magic skills, particularly at high levels. Gauge Flow appears earlier than you really need it, because Paladins trained to those circle requirements will lack the magic skills to complete some of the more useful projects. Since you will eventually want to use magical research, I put it here rather than wasting spell slots on other choices.
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	===Soul System===		===Soul System===

TURQ2: Added armor meta help, conviction and smite change from 2018

2025-07-16T05:27:51Z

Added armor meta help, conviction and smite change from 2018

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	As soon as you can afford it, you will want to acquire a shield and armor that covers your entire body (head, eyes, neck, chest, abdomen, back, arms, hands, and legs). You can tell what a piece of armor protects by [[Appraise command\|appraising]] it.<br>		As soon as you can afford it, you will want to acquire a shield and armor that covers your entire body (head, eyes, neck, chest, abdomen, back, arms, hands, and legs). You can tell what a piece of armor protects by [[Appraise command\|appraising]] it.<br>
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			Mixing multipe types of armor comes with drawbacks; however, paladins are able to reduce this penalty every 10 circles until 40th when there is none. Due to this and armor's primary skillset placement most paladins train all armor types. At lower skill it is generally still beneficial to mix armors because you can choose a main body piece that is less hindering than plate and reserve the plate for a helm.<br>
	Most Paladins wear plate armor, as it offers maximum protection. Plate armor is more hindering than other types of armor, but with training, Paladins can move in plate more effectively than any other guild.<br>

			A common starting choice from Tembeg's is a metal armet (plate head/neck/eyes), metal scale greaves (brigandine legs), metal chain shirt (chain chest/abdomen/back/arms), and rugged gloves (leather hands).

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	Shields come in three types: large, medium, and small. (You can determine the size of a shield by appraising it.) Most Paladins prefer large shields, as they offer the most protection. (Paladins are also the only guild that can block while wearing a large shield on the arm, freeing up both hands.) However, as a novice, you lack the shield ranks to take full advantage of large shields. Therefore, many novice Paladins start with a smaller shield and upgrade to a larger one as they improve in skill. '''Additionally, you must be circle 4 to wear a medium or large shield on your arm.''' <br>		Shields come in three types: large, medium, and small. (You can determine the size of a shield by appraising it.) Most Paladins prefer large shields, as they offer the most protection. (Paladins are also the only guild that can block while wearing a large shield on the arm, freeing up both hands.) However, as a novice, you lack the shield ranks to take full advantage of large shields. Therefore, many novice Paladins start with a smaller shield and upgrade to a larger one as they improve in skill. '''Additionally, you must be circle 4 to wear a medium or large shield on your arm.''' <br>
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	In order to have a variety of options, it is commonly recommended that you train at least one edged weapon, one blunt weapon, and one ranged weapon. [[Polearms skill\|Polearms]] are another popular skill, especially among those who [[Jousting\|joust]].<br>		In order to have a variety of options, it is commonly recommended that you train at least one edged weapon, one blunt weapon, and one ranged weapon. [[Polearms skill\|Polearms]] are another popular skill, especially among those who [[Jousting\|joust]].<br>
	:Paladins who use ranged weapons tend to use [[Heavy Thrown skill\|heavy thrown]] or a [[Crossbows skill\|crossbow]], as those weapons are more compatible with shields. (Wearing a large shield makes it difficult to load and aim a bow.) Although [[Light Thrown skill\|light thrown weapons]] and [[Slings skill\|slings]] are not affected by shields, they don't do as much damage as the other options.<br>		:Paladins who use ranged weapons tend to use [[Heavy Thrown skill\|heavy thrown]] or a [[Crossbows skill\|crossbow]], as those weapons are more compatible with shields. (Wearing a large shield makes it difficult to load and aim a bow.) Although [[Light Thrown skill\|light thrown weapons]] and [[Slings skill\|slings]] are not affected by shields, they don't do as much damage as the other options.<br>
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			'''Advanced Maneuvers''': Use [[Maneuvers#Advanced Combat Maneuvers\|advanced combat maneuvers]] to help do more damage and train weapons faster.<br>
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			'''Conviction''': [[Conviction]] is the Paladin guild skill which allows you to [[Smite]] your enemies and is only trained in combat. Higher levels of conviction allow you to smite more at once; however, you only regain one charge per minute. Conviction may also reduce the waiting time on advanced maneuvers.<br>
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	'''Tactics''': This skill allows you to analyze and exploit your enemies' weaknesses. This is a guild requirement. See [[Tactics skill]] for training instructions.<br>		'''Tactics''': This skill allows you to analyze and exploit your enemies' weaknesses. This is a guild requirement. See [[Tactics skill]] for training instructions.<br>
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	\|[[Glyph of Light]]\|\|circle: 15\|\|ask [[Eamonn]] about glyph\|\|light source; perception buff		\|[[Glyph of Light]]\|\|circle: 15\|\|ask [[Eamonn]] about glyph\|\|light source; perception buff
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	\|[[Smite]]\|\|circle: 18\|\|learned automatically\|\|powerful attack for melee weapons
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	\|[[Hindrance\|mixed armor penalty reduction]]\|\|circle: 20\|\|learned automatically\|\|wear 3 armor types without an additional hindrance penalty		\|[[Hindrance\|mixed armor penalty reduction]]\|\|circle: 20\|\|learned automatically\|\|wear 3 armor types without an additional hindrance penalty

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Other Abilities

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	\|[[Protect\|protect coin]]\|\|circle: 1\|\|learned automatically\|\|protect coins (more than other guilds)		\|[[Protect\|protect coin]]\|\|circle: 1\|\|learned automatically\|\|protect coins (more than other guilds)
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	\|[[Lead ability\|lead]]\|\|circle: 2\|\|~~ask~~ ~~[guildleader] about lead~~\|\|boost offensive and defensive abilities of Paladin's group		\|[[Lead ability\|lead]]\|\|circle: 2\|\|learned automatically\|\|boost offensive and defensive abilities of Paladin's group
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	\|[[Shield Usage skill\|wearing large shields]]\|\|circle: 4\|\|learned automatically\|\|block while wearing any shield on the arm		\|[[Shield Usage skill\|wearing large shields]]\|\|circle: 4\|\|learned automatically\|\|block while wearing any shield on the arm

SILVEROS at 23:59, 7 September 2018

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	Paladins use holy magic, although not as effectively as Clerics. Since they are magic-tertiary, they gain [[Spell slot progressions\|spell slots]] at a slow rate:		Paladins use holy magic, although not as effectively as Clerics. Since they are magic-tertiary, they gain [[Spell slot progressions\|spell slots]] at a slow rate:
	*circles 1-~~100~~: 1 slot every 2 circles		*circles 1-102: 1 slot every 2 circles
	*circles ~~101~~-150: 1 slot every 3 circles		*circles 105-150: 1 slot every 3 circles
	*circles 151-200: no slots		*circles 151-200: no slots
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ISHARON at 06:05, 20 September 2016

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Suggested Spell and Feat Progression

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	*[[Vessel of Salvation]] is recommended only as a utility trainer. Once you have access to other training options, you may safely forget this spell unless you really like the effect. (Some soloist Paladins don't find the vitality battery to be useful enough to warrant two spell slots.) If you choose to keep this spell, you will need to forego two slots' worth of other spells or feats listed here.)		*[[Vessel of Salvation]] is recommended only as a utility trainer. Once you have access to other training options, you may safely forget this spell unless you really like the effect. (Some soloist Paladins don't find the vitality battery to be useful enough to warrant two spell slots.) If you choose to keep this spell, you will need to forego two slots' worth of other spells or feats listed here.)
	*[[Gauge Flow]] is required to access the [[Magical research]] system. This is intended as an alternative training method for non-combat magic skills, particularly at high levels. Gauge Flow appears earlier than you really need it, because ~~Empaths~~ trained to those circle requirements will lack the magic skills to ~~cast~~ more useful ~~spells~~. Since you will eventually want to use magical research, I put it here rather than wasting spell slots on other choices.		*[[Gauge Flow]] is required to access the [[Magical research]] system. This is intended as an alternative training method for non-combat magic skills, particularly at high levels. Gauge Flow appears earlier than you really need it, because Paladins trained to those circle requirements will lack the magic skills to complete some of the more useful projects. Since you will eventually want to use magical research, I put it here rather than wasting spell slots on other choices.

	===Soul System===		===Soul System===

ISHARON: /* Suggested Spell and Feat Progression */

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Suggested Spell and Feat Progression

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	====Suggested Spell and Feat Progression====		====Suggested Spell and Feat Progression====

	The order takes into account spell slot costs and expected (minimum) magic ranks for each circle, indicated in the far-right column. You may be able to use spells and feats earlier than listed here. If you have the magic ranks to cast Divine Armor, Rutilor's Edge, Holy Warrior, or Truffenyi's Rally earlier than indicated I would ~~take~~ those spells sooner. See [[:Category:Paladin_spells#Summary of spell information\|this table]] for rank requirements. Similarly, I would learn the feats of Deep Attunement and Efficient Channeling as soon as possible<br>		The order takes into account spell slot costs and expected (minimum) magic ranks for each circle, indicated in the far-right column. You may be able to use spells and feats earlier than listed here. If you have the magic ranks to cast Divine Armor, Rutilor's Edge, Holy Warrior, or Truffenyi's Rally earlier than indicated I would learn those spells sooner. (See [[:Category:Paladin_spells#Summary of spell information\|this table]] for rank requirements.) Similarly, I would learn the feats of Deep Attunement and Efficient Channeling as soon as possible<br>
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	This is a general-use setup for Paladins who primarily enjoy PvE. If you enjoy PvP, your choices may vary. For training purposes, this selection gives you access to all five magic skills as early as possible.<br>		This is a general-use setup for Paladins who primarily enjoy PvE. If you enjoy PvP, your choices may vary. For training purposes, this selection gives you access to all five magic skills as early as possible.<br>

ISHARON: /* Suggested Spell and Feat Progression */

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	Among the [[Magical Feats]], it is strongly recommended that you learn Deep Attunement, Raw Channeling, and Efficient Harnessing. These feats will help you manage your limited attunement.		Among the [[Magical Feats]], it is strongly recommended that you learn Deep Attunement, Raw Channeling, and Efficient Harnessing. These feats will help you manage your limited attunement.

	===Suggested Spell and Feat Progression===		====Suggested Spell and Feat Progression====

	The order takes into account spell slot costs and expected (minimum) magic ranks for each circle, indicated in the far-right column. You may be able to use spells and feats earlier than listed here. If you have the magic ranks to cast Divine Armor, Rutilor's Edge, Holy Warrior, or Truffenyi's Rally earlier than indicated I would take those spells sooner. See [[:Category:Paladin_spells#Summary of spell information\|this table]] for rank requirements. Similarly, I would learn the feats of Deep Attunement and Efficient Channeling as soon as possible<br>		The order takes into account spell slot costs and expected (minimum) magic ranks for each circle, indicated in the far-right column. You may be able to use spells and feats earlier than listed here. If you have the magic ranks to cast Divine Armor, Rutilor's Edge, Holy Warrior, or Truffenyi's Rally earlier than indicated I would take those spells sooner. See [[:Category:Paladin_spells#Summary of spell information\|this table]] for rank requirements. Similarly, I would learn the feats of Deep Attunement and Efficient Channeling as soon as possible<br>