Paladin weapon/shield vs 2hs

[nuuki]

To preface, I've never played a paladin before at any point, but with velious around the corner and the eventual hybrid penalty removal, I decided to make one.

I got to level 20, and about to head out to Unrest. I picked up a Ghoulbane and Sarnak Battle Shield and figured I was set, until someone laughed at me for using sword/shield on a Paladin, which I didn't understand.

Apparently Paladins should be played as 2hs or 2hb? Is this a well known fact that I wasn't aware of or was it just one person's opinion?

Interested in some thoughts on this and likely other options and suggestions on weapons or shields if my Ghoulbane and Sarnak shield aren't necessarily ideal [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]