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{{Job Infobox
| name = Paladin
| short = PLD
| expansionpack = Final Fantasy XI
| unlock = [[A Squire's Test]]<br>[[A Squire's Test II]] <br>[[A Knight's Test]]
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Paladins specialize in close-range combat, specializing in the use of [[:Category:Swords|swords]] and [[:Category:Clubs|hammers]]. Through long hours of spiritual training, paladins have acquired the ability to cast [[White Magic]] spells, making them even more valuable on the battlefield. Through the use of [[Shield Mastery]] and the ability to wear the heaviest [[armor]] in the game, Paladin fills its niche as a tank specialist.
== Horizon Changes {{changes}} ==
{{#section:Category:Horizon Changes|Paladin}}
{{#section:Category:Horizon Changes|Clubs}}
==== Spells ====
{{#section:Category:Horizon Changes|Banish}}
{{#section:Category:Horizon Changes|Enlight}}
==== Weapon Skills ====
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*[[Swift Blade]] TP bonus has been adjusted to give critical chance instead of accuracy.
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== Job Abilities ==

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! width="75%" |Name
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| align="center" | 01
| [[Invincible]]
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| align="center" | 05
| [[Holy Circle]] {{changes|Recast increased from 5 to 10 minutes. New effect: increases damage for party against undead. New effect: Protects against blood aggro but further testing is required.}}
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| align="center" | 15
| [[Shield Bash]]
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| align="center" | 30
| [[Sentinel]]
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| align="center" | 35
| [[Cover]] {{changes|Horizon changes need to be verified.}}
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| align="center" | 45
| [[Chivalry]] {{changes|This ability was only obtainable via merits, in the ToAU era.}}
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| align="center" | 62
| [[Rampart]] {{changes|Gives a stoneskin effect equal to x2 VIT.  In era provided a -25% damage mitigation effect}}
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== Job Traits ==
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! scope="col" style="width: 25%;" |Level
! scope="col" style="width: 75%;" |Trait
{{job trait unlock |level=5 |trait=Undead Killer }}
{{job trait unlock |level=10 |trait=Defense Bonus }}
{{job trait unlock |level=20 |trait=Resist Sleep }}
{{job trait unlock |level=25 |trait=Shield Mastery |trait note={{changes|This trait was only obtained during the ToAU era.}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=25 |trait=Auto Refresh |trait note={{Changes|PLD didn't have access until ToAU and then was available from level 35, not 25.}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=30 |trait=Defense Bonus |tier=II |trait note={{Verification}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=40 |trait=Resist Sleep |tier=II |trait note={{Verification}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=50 |trait=Defense Bonus |tier=III |trait note={{Verification}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=50 |trait=Shield Mastery |tier=II |trait note={{Verification}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=60 |trait=Resist Sleep |tier=II |trait note={{Verification}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=70 |trait=Defense Bonus |tier=IV |trait note={{Verification}} }}
{{job trait unlock |level=75 |trait=Shield Mastery |tier=III |trait note={{Verification}} }}
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== Spell List ==
{{Magic for job}}

== Skills ==
{{job skills
| dagger = C-
| sword = A+
| great sword = B
| polearm = E
| club = A-
| staff = A-

| evasion = C
| shield = A+
| parrying = C

| divine = B+
| healing = C
| enhancing = D
}}

{{job skill caps}}

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== Group 1 Merits ==
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! width="40%" |Name
! width="60%" |Description
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|[[Shield Bash Recast]]
| -10 seconds per upgrade
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|[[Holy Circle Recast]]
| - 20 seconds per upgrade
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|[[Sentinel Recast]]
| -10 seconds per upgrade
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|[[Cover Effect Length]]
| +4 seconds per upgrade
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|[[Rampart Recast]]
| -10 seconds per upgrade
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== Group 2 Merits ==
* Currently unavailable on Horizon.
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== Job Specific Equipment ==
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=== Artifact Weapons ===
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=== Artifact Armor ===
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=== Artifact Armor +1 ===
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=== Relic Armor ===
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=== Relic Armor +1 ===
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=== Relic Shield ===
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=== Relic Weapons ===
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== Guides ==
* [[EXP Party Guide - Paladin]]
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