BIS Range Slot for Paladin

[Ennewi]

The proc from luminary 2H sword offsets the -cha on brain and then some, with a long duration on top of that.

[Naethyn]

Pal can quad kite with woushi bow.

[CrazyPro]

BIS range slot item for paladin is CT brain by far
just unequip it for lulls

[greatdane]

There's an argument for Orb of the Deep Sea. Not universally BIS in all situations, but if you're doing something where there's no real risk of dying and/or you're not being CHed (say, an easy grind session with a non-cleric healer), maximum AC is the most efficient thing you can have. The FT from CT brain is nice if you don't have an enchanter or bard in the group, but if you do, it's pretty negligible. There are situations and group setups where 45 AC is better.

You can also get the orb for low dkp while the brain will cost you a year's worth.