Yeah, didn't mean to sound like the Paladin epic is a breeze. It'll be challenging. They're all challenging. Even the Rogue epic is.

I like Paladins. Their gear and weapons look awesome, and you probably won't have to compete with others when it comes time to collect raid gear.

Paladins and SKs are typically in the same boat when it comes to being great group tanks and taking a back seat while raiding.

Plus Paladins get 90% rez which is awesome as well.

I also used to be in a guild that had a Paladin main tank during raids, well lower tier raids, but he did great.

Groups sound fun to me, and on raids I wouldn't mind off tanking or spot healing or just being there for a buff lol. As long as you look good doing it ya?

Yeah, and grouping will be the majority of your character's life anyway. Raiding happens every now and then, so group-friendly classes really shine at the end of the day.

Plus, with off-tanking you'll have more fun than I will on my Necro where my role is essentially being a mana battery for the Clerics.

I suppose it's better than being a Mage though.

Necro raiding isn't too bad. You're a vital part of the machine, but you don't get the satisfaction of seeing a bar move like healers do when they save someone's ass. Still, people really notice when you're not there. I really enjoyed it, you just need to have the right mindset going in.

if you want to play a hybrid consider red imo

I have a sword of morning now and 500pp saved up. I'm not sure what to save for :)

Deepwater helm? The one that can heal yourself with is kinda nice for paladins

I think paladins are great for quick aggro and group / small content tanking.

Big problem is their dmg out put is pretty bad... Although some of the stupid good velious raid weapons make up for that

Paladins are pretty rare on p99.... Combination of not being the best tank (warrior), lack of dps, and poor solo even when compared to other melee (monk / shadow knight)

So raids will be happy to have another paladin I'm sure they need a few to give everyone divine strength heh

My wife has decided to play a human monk... I am having a hard time deciding to either stick with pally, play a shaman (I'd only pick iksar though) or a cleric or bard lol

If you like paladin stick with it

If you are more worried about making a good powerful class combination with your wife's monk then yea shaman is pretty much the best possible class to pick however it is a very large mountain to climb to get get to the point where shamans are "OP" *aka torpor&epic*

If your wife is playing a monk, your absolute best bet is to play a shaman.

Its one of the best duos in the game. You guys will always be able to go off in places together, or start groups on your own and invite as you see fit.

Iksar shaman is fine. That way you both can be lizard people and deal w/ the KoS everywhere thing...together....like IRL marriage.