This class represents the most common picture of the knight; the gentleman warrior who epitomises honour, courage and loyalty. He is specialised in battling "classical" evil monsters such as demons and dragons.


Available Race(s): Human


Primary Attribute(s): Strength (12 Minimum), Constitution (9 Minimum), Wisdom (13 Minimum), Charisma (17 Minimum)


Stronghold: The Cavalier can acquire a room in the Order of the Radiant Heart headquarters. See our Paladin Quests section for more information.


Strengths

- +3 bonus to hit and damage against all demonic and draconic creatures

- Can cast Remove Fear once per day for every level

- Immune to Fear, Morale Failure, and all Poison effects

- 20% resistance to Fire and Acid

- Weapon Specialization (++)

- Can use any weapon

- Can use any armor

- +2 bonus to all Saving Throws

- Turn Undead, Protection From Evil, Lay on Hands, Detect Evil, and Cure Disease

- Spell Casting (starting at level 9, priest spells only)


Weaknesses

- Cannot use Missile Weapons

- Must maintain Good alignment

- If party reputation drops below 6, becomes a Fallen Paladin, loses all Paladin abilities, and is the equivelant of a Fighter (cannot regain Paladin status)


Possible High-Level Abilities [ToB]

Critical Strike
Deathblow
Greater Deathblow
Greater Whirlwind Attack
Hardiness
Power Attack
Resist Magic
Smite
Summon Deva
War Cry
Whirlwind Attack