Paladin (PLD)

Tank -- A Realm Reborn

Role

Tank

Difficulty

Medium (2/3)

Primary Stat

Strength

Weapon

Sword & Shield

Description

The classic sword-and-shield tank. Paladin excels at party support with the most defensive utility of any tank, including heals, shields, and the iconic Passage of Arms.

Playstyle

A structured rotation alternating physical and magical burst windows. PLD rewards planning and has the most forgiving tank gameplay with self-healing and strong mitigation.

Key Mechanics

  • 1Sheltron for damage mitigation
  • 2Requiescat magic phase
  • 3Fight or Flight physical burst
  • 4Passage of Arms party-wide shield
  • 5Clemency self/party heal

Rotation Overview

Alternate between physical combo (Fight or Flight window with Royal Authority combo and Atonement) and magical phase (Requiescat window with Holy Spirit/Circle and Confiteor combo). Maintain Goring Blade DoT.

Utility

Cover -- take damage for a party memberDivine Veil -- party-wide shieldPassage of Arms -- rear party mitigationClemency -- emergency healIntervention -- targeted mitigation