Paladin

Paladin
Abbreviation:	PLD
Expansion Pack:	Final Fantasy XI
How to Unlock:	A Squire's Test A Squire's Test II A Knight's Test
Page Contents:	Abilities Spells List Skills Merits Equipment Guides

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Paladins specialize in close-range combat, specializing in the use of swords and 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

• Minor changes to Artifact Armor.
• Significant changes to the relic weapon RagnarokError creating thumbnail: File missing.
• Holy Circle increased damage for party member against undead mobs. Protects against blood aggro but further testing is required to ascertain how. Error creating thumbnail: File missing
  Recast has also been doubled to 10 minutes.
• Chivalry is available at level 45. It was originally a merit ability. Its recast has also been reduced from 20 to 15 minutes.
• The accuracy of the stun component of the job ability Shield Bash has been increased. It will now provide a similar stun rate to the job ability Weapon Bash. - Version 1.2
• The job ability Cover is now usable on alliance members. Version 1.2

• Auto Refresh's level has been reduced to 25, down from 35. It wasn't available until the Treasures of Aht Urhgan era.

• Shield Mastery wasn't available until the Treasures of Aht Urhgan era.

• Paladins are able to use most clubs now. Changes have also been made to club weapon skills to make them a viable choice for Paladins.

Spells

• The effect of Banish has been 'era+'ed' to inhibit the target undead monster's TP gain.
• Enlight wasn't originally in the Chains of Promathia era and was a level 85 spell on retail when it did become available. On Horizon is can be learnt by Paladins at level 40.

Weapon Skills

• Swift Blade TP bonus has been adjusted to give critical chance instead of accuracy.

Job Abilities

Level	Name
01	Invincible
05	Holy Circle
15	Shield Bash
30	Sentinel
35	Cover
45	Chivalry
62	Rampart

Job Traits

Level	Trait
5	Undead Killer
10	Defense Bonus
20	Resist Sleep
25	Shield Mastery
25	Auto Refresh
30	Defense Bonus II Error creating thumbnail: File missing
40	Resist Sleep II Error creating thumbnail: File missing
50	Defense Bonus III Error creating thumbnail: File missing
50	Shield Mastery II Error creating thumbnail: File missing
60	Resist Sleep II Error creating thumbnail: File missing
70	Defense Bonus IV Error creating thumbnail: File missing
75	Shield Mastery III Error creating thumbnail: File missing

Spell List

Spell List for Paladin (Level, Name)

Skills

Melee Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Dagger	{{#replace:C-|-|−}}	105	220
Sword	{{#replace:A+|-|−}}	114	276
Great Sword	{{#replace:B|-|−}}	109	250
Polearm	{{#replace:E|-|−}}	94	200
Club	{{#replace:A-|-|−}}	114	269
Staff	{{#replace:A-|-|−}}	114	269

Defensive Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Evasion	{{#replace:C|-|−}}	105	225
Shield	{{#replace:A+|-|−}}	114	276
Parrying	{{#replace:C|-|−}}	105	225

Magic Skills

Skill	Rank	37	75
Divine	{{#replace:B+|-|−}}	109	256
Healing	{{#replace:C|-|−}}	105	225
Enhancing	{{#replace:D|-|−}}	101	210

Group 1 Merits

Name	Description
Shield Bash Recast	-10 seconds per upgrade
Holy Circle Recast	- 20 seconds per upgrade
Sentinel Recast	-10 seconds per upgrade
Cover Effect Length	+4 seconds per upgrade
Rampart Recast	-10 seconds per upgrade

Group 2 Merits

• Currently unavailable on Horizon.

Job Specific Equipment

Artifact Weapons

Name	Level	Damage	Delay	DPS	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Honor Sword Error creating thumbnail: File missing	40	28	240	7	{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}	{{#replace:{{#replace:HP +10 MP +10 VIT +2 MND +2| | }}| | }}	Can be equipped at Lv. 40 instead of Lv. 42 HP +10 MP +10

Artifact Armor

Name	Level	Slot	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Gallant Leggings Error creating thumbnail: File missing	52	Feet	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 14 HP +15 CHR +5 DEX +2 Shield skill +10 Enhances "Holy Circle" effect| | }}| | }}	DEX +2
Gallant Gauntlets	54	Hands	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 16 HP +11 DEX +3  +10 Enmity +2| | }}| | }}	none
Gallant Coronet Error creating thumbnail: File missing	56	Head	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 24 HP +12 MND +3 Enhances "Cover" effect Enmity +2| | }}| | }}	none
Gallant Breeches Error creating thumbnail: File missing	58	Legs	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 34 HP +15 AGI +3 Enhancing magic skill +5 Enmity +2| | }}| | }}	none
Gallant Surcoat Error creating thumbnail: File missing	60	Body	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 47 HP +20 VIT +4 Accuracy +3 Divine magic skill +5 Enmity +2| | }}| | }}	Accuracy +3

Artifact Armor +1

Name	Level	Slot	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Gallant Breeches +1	74	Legs	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 43 HP +20 AGI +4 Enhancing magic skill +10 Enmity +2| | }}| | }}
Gallant Coronet +1	74	Head	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 28 HP +12 MND +6 Enhances "Cover" effect Enmity +3| | }}| | }}
Gallant Gauntlets +1	74	Hands	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 22 HP +11 DEX +6 VIT +3 Enmity +2| | }}| | }}
Gallant Leggings +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	74	Feet	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 19 HP +20 CHR +5 DEX +2 Shield skill +12 Enhances "Holy Circle" effect| | }}| | }}	Now has DEX +2
Gallant Surcoat +1	74	Body	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 55 HP +20 VIT +6 Accuracy +3 Divine magic skill +8 Enmity +2| | }}| | }}	Accuracy +3

Relic Armor

Name	Level	Slot	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Valor Cape Error creating thumbnail: File missing	70	Back	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 16 HP +40 VIT +6 Enmity +3| | }}| | }}	none
Valor Leggings Error creating thumbnail: File missing	71	Feet	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 19 HP +18 MND +3 Enmity +1 Enhances "Sentinel" effect| | }}| | }}	none
Valor Gauntlets	72	Hands	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 22 HP +16 VIT +5 Enmity +3 "Shield Bash" +10| | }}| | }}	none
Valor Coronet Error creating thumbnail: File missing	73	Head	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 28 HP +18 Healing Magic skill +10 Enmity +3 Enhances "Rampart" effect| | }}| | }}	none
Valor Breeches Error creating thumbnail: File missing	74	Legs	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 43 HP +20 STR +5 Enmity +3 Spell interruption rate down 10%| | }}| | }}
Valor Surcoat Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Body	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 55 HP +23 DEX +3 Enmity +4 Augments "Cover"| | }}| | }}	none

Relic Armor +1

Name	Level	Slot	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Valor Breeches +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Legs	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 44 HP +20 STR +6 Enmity +4 Spell Interruption Rate down 10%| | }}| | }}	none
Valor Coronet +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Head	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 29 HP +18 MP +18 Healing Magic Skill +10 Enmity +4 Enhances "Rampart" effect| | }}| | }}	none
Valor Gauntlets +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Hands	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 23 HP +16 VIT +6 Enmity +4 "Shield Bash" +10| | }}| | }}	none
Valor Leggings +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Feet	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 20 HP +18 MND +4 Enmity +2 Enhances "Sentinel" effect| | }}| | }}	none
Valor Surcoat +1 Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Body	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 56 HP +30 DEX +3 Enmity +5 Augments "Cover"| | }}| | }}	none

Relic Shield

Name	Level	Slot	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Aegis Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	Shield	{{#replace:{{#replace:{{#replace:PLD| | }}| | }}|]]/|]]/}}	{{#replace:{{#replace:DEF: 40 Augments "Shield Bash" Magic damage taken -25%| | }}| | }}	none

Relic Weapons

Name	Level	Damage	Delay	DPS	Jobs	Stats	Horizon Changes
Excalibur Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	49	233	12.62	{{#replace:{{#replace:RDM / PLD| | }}| | }}	{{#replace:{{#replace:Accuracy +20 Additional effect: Damage proportionate to current HP & Max MP "Knights of Round"| | }}| | }}
Ragnarok Error creating thumbnail: File missing	75	93	466	11.97	{{#replace:{{#replace:WAR / PLD / DRK| | }}| | }}	{{#replace:{{#replace:Accuracy +20 Increases rate of critical hits "Scourge"| | }}| | }}	Scourge can now crit, at 3000% TP close to 100% proc rate Base DMG has been changed from 86 to 93 Delay has been changed from 431 to 466 Aftermath has been changed to Critical Hit Damage +10%

Guides

• EXP Party Guide - Paladin