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A short intro

Hi everyone.

My character name is Anoobis and I am one of the main tanks for the

Guild "Astral Riders" from the League side of the ISA server. It is my job

in Allods to make sure that my party or raid manages to make it

through the instances in this game. I do this by forcing the big hitting

mobs to attack me because as a paladin tank i have abilities that

allow me to survive damage unscathed that would kill the lesser

classes in one shot. This allows the rest of my group to focus on killing

the mob and healing me.

Whilst many people in-game know me for my fun and trolling ways in

this brief guide you the reader will find nothing but cold hard facts

about the changes that have made Paladins into even more lean

mean tanking machines and might even learn something about this

class that you have never known before. This is not really a tutorial

about how to play as a Paladin, it is more of an advanced guide of

how to adapt to the changes brought about by the volume 4 patch

and how to integrate the changes into your build and play style.

Anoobis Lvl 45 Paladin Tank (Tanking and Spanking since OBT)


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The changes

Volume 4 Astral Odyssey has brought many changes to Allods Online notjust to the classes but to how we perceive and play the game. However this

is a guide about the changes to the paladin class and so we are not going to

go into those changes for more information on those changes check guild

portal. For now lets check out the changes to our class, The Paladin

First of all the passive changes:

Runic Entropy

Nerf nerf nerf is a common word for those using the Paladin class and here is

yet another one Runic Entropy is basically a de-buff based onyour/opponents runes and decreases the amount of heals you receive. For

Paladins this is a double blow because not only does it decrease the amount

of healing you receive from your healer whilst tanking but it also decreases

the amount of healing you receive from your own healing spells making themless useful than before. However this change does prompt us to focus even

talents on dpsing and tanking and less on healing

Kanian Racial Ability (Zealous Blow)

In previous versions of Allods Kanian paladins have had to resort to using

1h/2h spears if they wanted to use their racial ability or forgo it if they did notwant to use a spear. However after the vol.4 patch Zealous Blow can now be

used with any type of weapon equipped making it a very useful skill for both

dps and tanking. This ability does large damage to a target (providing you hit

your target :P) and places a decent dot on it.

Sword of Justice (SoJ)

Stun time for our "Charge" ability has been changed to 2 seconds regardless

of rank. This change however only really affects pvp and even that is not that

much because the stun is also dependent on your/target'

willpower/conviction. For tanking it is mostly the same because it was mainlyused to get you to the target and also generate more aggro at the start of a

fight.

Spears

All paladins regardless of race are now able to use 1h and 2h spears. Whilstthis may not seem like a big change to some for those paladins using the Elvin

race this allows them to use a weapon that uses less energy and attacks

faster than the spear whilst not criting as high this is still a very useful weapon

depending on your type of build.


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Now for the interesting bit. Firstly, the new talents.

Crusader Seal - inflicts xxx to xxx dmg and puts a "Mark of the Pariah" on the

target. This skill is basically a supped up version of Crusader blow which by now all

paladins should love. Rank 2 of this skill does more damage than rank 3 Crusader

blow so as you can see it is a useful talent to get. However you have to unlock this

ability and have an equivalent rank of Crusader blow so it can be an expensive

talent to get. Also works with condemnation.

Entangling Chains - Inflicts xxx to xxx dmg and for each MOTP detonated dmg is

increased by xxx...also energy is increased by a certain amount increasing withthe amount of MOTP detonated and also dependant on the type of weapon

used. The energy regen is more than from the Original retribution and also rank 2

does more damage than the rank 3 retribution so this skill is also worth getting. It

takes less talent points to unlock than Crusader Seal. Also needs to have a

equivalent rank of Retribution.

Ardent Devotion - Regenerate your "Cannons of Light" at a rate of 1 per 3/2/1

minute(s) depending on the rank of this ability. Useful if you use your healing spells

and heavenly nova judiciously. This skill allows you to basically double your

cannon regeneration

Eternal light - A supped up version of the light healing ability "Light Infusion"

this ability just has a increased healing over time (HoT) effect from "Light Infusion

and shares the same characteristics of that ability. Uses 2 cannons of light to use

this ability.

Aura of Ferocity - In exchange for decreasing your armour rating by 30% this

ability causes your weapon attacks to increase the physical damage done

by you and your party members physical attacks to be increased by 5/10/15 %

depending on the rank of this ability. This aura is not limited to paladins as Scouts,

Warriors and even Wardens have this ability. For paladins focusing on tanking this

ability is NOT recommended as you cannot use it whilst having a shield equipped

and the reduction in armour can be fatal.


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And now the new additions to the Ruby Tree

Crusader Blow Tree:

Holy Power Reduces mana cost of overcome and deliverance by

35/70/100 % depending on rank

Holy Indignation Increases DMG of Crusader Blow/Seal by 3/6/9%

Power of Light increases holy damage and condemnation length by % and 2

seconds per rank

Righteous Word Tree

Mental Stability Reduces effect of all Control, knock down abilities on you by

10/20/30 %

Powerful Blow Increases physical DMG by 3/6/9%

Life Power increases energy regeneration rate by 1/2/3 every 4 seconds

Retribution Tree

Unbreakable Faith Gives you 1/2/3 cannons of light everytime you receive a

critical strike up to 30 cannons.

Repel Evil Receive 4/6/10 % less magic DMG

Pulsing Rays decreases the DMG stored in your second and 3rd barriers by

3/6/9 % every 3 seconds


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Now that you are acquainted with the changes to the Paladin brought about by the

Vol.4 patch let me explain to you how I have adapted my build and how I play as a

Astral Odyssey tank.

First off My Build


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The Talents:

Crusader Blow Rank 3 Crusader blow and Crusader seal are the main abilities

used in conjunction with condemnation to generate

aggro. However in Order to get Crusader Seal to its

maximum rank you need to have Crusader Blow at anequivalent rank.

Retribution Rank 3 - Not all tanks spend their time tanking likewise during a

fight it can be advantageous to detonate marks for extra

dps and energy regeneration when condemnation still

has a while left on its timer. The best ability for this is

Entangling Chains however to get Entangling Chains at

maximum rank you need to first unlock Retributions

maximum rank.

Righteous Word Rank 1- This ability defaults to rank 1 and for mot tankingbuilds thats where it is recommended to stay. This

doesnt mean that the ability is useless though as it is

our only ranged pull. This ability is also useful for pvp

vs. mages as it goes right through all their barriers and

puts a mark on them.

Overcome Rank 3 - The bread and butter of paladin tanking. This ability

allows you to erase a lot of damage from a barrier

depending on its rank (55% + xxx for rank 3) and in

combination with some of the rubies from the righteous

word tree it also heals you for a lot of hp. Taking this at

rank 3 is a must because you will be using this ability

for those large hits that you just dont want to take the

full damage for. This ability can be used to save you

from damage larger than your HP.

Solemn Prayer rank 1 - The only ability modifying the amount of cannons of

light you can have and their regeneration rate. I took

rank 1 because I dont plan on doing any heals I only

need cannons of light for the AOE Aggro ability.

Challenge Rank 2 - This ability is used to force a mob (or player) to focus

its attacks on you. It is a very useful ability to have if

you lose aggro and for some bosses using this skill is

essential. I took rank 2 to decrease the cool down of this

abil to 20 seconds and to increase the time the mob is

forced to attack you. Also a great ability when your

party starts DPSing on a mob straight away as it gives

you time to generate aggro with Condemnation


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Condemnation Rank 3 - This ability when used on 3 stacks of MOTP creates a

nice dot and is also used in combination with Crusader

Blow / Crusader Seal to generate Aggro. I took rank 3

to increase the damage out put from this DOT.

Sword of Justice R3 - The paladins charge ability. This ability is great for

closing the gap between you and your target quickly

and is also a great way for generating that little bit of

extra aggro in the beginning of a fight. I took rank 3 so

that the cast time and cool down of the ability is

decreased as much as possible.

Deliverance Rank 1 - The only ability that allows paladins to erase all damage

in the first barrier. This ability is great for those OMG

where did that mob pull that hit out of moments and is

essential in some places in GT. I only took rank 1because spending a extra 5 talents for rank 3 is not

worth the 10 seconds decrease on its cool down.

Tenacity Rank 3 - This ability is used to refresh the timer on the first

barrier and decrease the damage in that barrier by a

certain amount depending on your strength. Great for

when you have a hit in your barrier that you dont want

to receive but cant erase yet using overcome or

Deliverance

Penance Rank 2 - This ability is used to restore Cannons of Light and to

silence to a opponent. Seeing as though this build does

not use healing so regenerating cannons is not a priority.

I took this ability at rank 2 for the nice Silence de-buff it

puts on a target during pvp. This ability is also useful on

caster mobs forcing them to switch to melee mode

while the effect lasts.

Heavenly Nova R1 - Inflicts a certain amount of damage to all enemies in

range and also generates 5x the damages threat on those

enemies. I took rank 1 of this ability because it is auseful AOE force aggro and also very useful in

removing a mages Illusions during pvp.

Entangling Chains R3 - During a fight it can be handy to do extra damage to a

mob whilst still generating aggro and this ability allows

you to do that whilst also regenerating energy. I took

rank 3 of this ability for the increase in damage.

Crusader Seal Rank 3 - This ability does the more damage than Crusader Blow

whilst still generating aggro with Condemnation. I took

rank 3 for the extra damage and hence extra aggrogeneration.


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Crusader Blow Tree

The rubies available in this part of the Paladin ruby system influence our damage

from our main abilities and also our aggro generation.

Disciples Power R5 - Strength is the main modifier for all of a paladins abilities,

hence taking all of these rubies is a must in order to get the fullstat bonus.

Divine Gift R2 - Parrying in this game happens a lot more often than you might

think especially for a agi spec paladin tank. Taking this at r2

is useful because when you parry it allows you to preserve

energy which is especially useful when you are using a high

energy consumption weapon like a mace.

Rage of the Righteous R2 - Taking this ruby at rank 2 makes it easier for us to

balance stats as our luck stats dont have to be that high

to get the same critical strike chance as a higher numberbecause this ability increases the crit chance of Crusader

Blow by 50%

Power Of Light R3 - This ruby increases holy damage and the duration of

condemnation. Seeing as though we will be using

condemnation as tanks all the time maxing this ruby is

very worthwhile for increase in dps and aggro gen.

Holy Indignation R3 - Increases crusader blow/seals damage. Crusader blow

and Crusader Seal are our main abilities as tanks so

maxing out this ruby is essential for good aggro

generation.

Atonement R2 - Places a DOT on the target that does a decent amount of

damage. Rank2 of this ability is enough because with

R2 youve got a 2/3 chance the DOT will be placed.

Pious Anger R3 - This ruby decreases the CD of your Crusader Blow and

Seal attacks. Whilst many people dont like the energy

drain caused by this Ive taken this ruby at rank 3 so

that my abilities are ready when I want them to be.


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Righteous Word Tree

The rubies in this section affect the Paladins tanks survivability and barriers this is the

place to spend points if you want that extra survival.

Sword of the Just R 2 - This ruby is useful because it makes SoJ instant cast and

reduces its cool down period.

Faiths Grace R3 - This ruby is AWESOME as it allows us to heal

ourselves from the damage in our barriers from

Overcome. Rank 3 is a must

Pulsing Light R3 - This ruby decreases damage in our first barrier by 9%

every 3 seconds at rank 3 which is very useful when

you have taken a hit in that barrier as it basically

decreases damage taken.

Aegis of Faith R3 - Decreases damage taken by 15% at rank 3 after a

successful parry. Rank 3 of this ability is a must

because you parry a lot and the 15% bonus defence is

HUGE.

Retribution Tree

This ruby tree affects our healing and gives us other unique abilities. If you want to

make your paladin special this is the tree to focus in.

Ascetic Training R4 - Luck affects all of our damage thats why taking these

rubies is a good idea to gain us much of a bonus as

possible to it.

Departing Light R1 - Whilst not exactly the most useful of rubies it is along

the best ruby path to the Combat res so I have taken it

for that reason. This ruby increases all healing received

by 3% for 10 seconds after a barrier has broken/faded.

Wave of Life R3 - A very useful ruby to have as it increases dmg from our

condemnation, Retribution and Entangling Chainsattacks. Rank 3 is a good idea for that lil extra dps.

Blessed Light R1 This ruby in this build is completely useless as my build

doesnt have any healing. However it is along the path

to the Combat resurrection so I have to take it. For those

who are interested in doing some healing this is a useful

ruby to take.

Reparation - This ability is probably one of the most useful abilities in thepaladins ruby system. Reparation allows the paladin to resurrect a

party/raid member IN COMBAT. Whilst at first this might notseem that special when a main tank or healer dies in combat this

ability can save the day.


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Hints and TipsHints and TipsHints and TipsHints and Tips

Skill rotationThese are just two ways to start a fight with a main mob/raid boss. There are many different

Ways to engage a fight but these are 2 that I have found efficient.

Gradual Aggro Gen: First use Righteous word to place a Mark of the pariah onto the target.

Next use condemnation to place a DOT effect on the target. This

Allows all your next crusader seal attacks to start generating

additional aggro. Follow this up with a SOJ charge and start using

Crusader seal on the target. When you have 3 stacks of MOTP on the

target recast Condemnation so that it has the increased DOT effect.

This will help with dps and also with maintaining aggro. After that

do as is necessary to stay alive and maintain aggro.

Instant DPS aggro: Select your target and use your SOJ to get to it. After this use

Challenge to secure aggro so that you can generate aggro whilst your

party/raid is DPSing on boss. After this use ZEALOUS BLOW to

place a MOTP and DOT on the target. This will increase DPS and

help with maintaining aggro. Next use condemnation to place a DOT

effect on the target. This Allows all your next crusader seal attacks to

start generating additional aggro. Start using Crusader seal on the

target. When you have 3 stacks of MOTP on the

target recast Condemnation so that it has the increased DOT effect.

This will help with dps and also with maintaining aggro. After that

do as is necessary to stay alive and maintain aggro.

Barrier Juggling: When you have multiple barriers with damage in them always

remember to clear out the Barriers with the largest amount of damage

in them this way you constantly have a barrier available to receive

damage and also less likely to forget to empty a barrier.

Overcome: Only use overcome on damage that is less than double your full HP

and only do this when you have full hp and if possible try and warn

your healer to get ready to nuke you after you do this. Always useyour overcome when your HP is full so that you are constantly

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PVPPVPPVPPVPPala vs. Pala : Use condemnation judiciously so that the dot overcomes their

barriers.

Pala vs. Scout: SoJ as soon as possible and get the scout down before he can

cast his slow down on you

Pala vs. War: Try draw the fight out. The warriors lack of self heals will lose

them the fight

Pala vs. FH Not really much to say here palas in general dont have the dps

to kill a FH. However when you fight a FH try to detonate your

MOTP before the FH can cleanse them off.

Pala vs. MH Tank the player until their mana is out then start dpsing heavy.

Pala vs. psy Run hide do what ever to get away.their mind fire will mess

up your barriers

Pala vs. Warden/Sum Ignore the pet and go straight for the player. You can

tank the pets hits.

Thats all for this Volume I hope you find this instructional and helpful maybe even

Entertaining. This guide is dedicated to all those paladins out their learning to tank.

Special thanks to Auriana, Tianna, Gudwin, Edhemkavut, Shire, Lutefisk and

Kovda for keeping me playing this game.

Also thanks to BuBu (Nomis) and Divinetouch(Poisonous) for keeping me

company whilst typing this wall of text and to Xocht for helping me discover the

hidden power of the paladin tank and for helping me in my quest to perfect the

paladin.

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