Can a paladin be a tank?

Yes, a paladin can absolutely be a tank, excelling in many systems like D&D and Final Fantasy XIV, and capable of tanking dungeons in World of Warcraft (WoW), though their raid viability in early WoW versions was limited by mana and lack of taunt, issues often resolved in later expansions like The Burning Crusade. They offer high defense, self-healing, heavy armor, and powerful utility spells, making them durable and versatile, especially in dungeons or against groups of enemies.
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Are Paladins tanks?

Yes, a Paladin is a classic and highly effective tank, especially in games like World of Warcraft, known for heavy armor, divine magic, self-healing, strong mitigation (blocking/shields), and great utility for keeping groups alive, though their specific tanking style (e.g., dungeon vs. raid) can vary by game version. They excel at soaking damage and supporting allies with buffs and heals, making them durable front-liners. 
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Are Paladins tanky in D&D?

Honestly, with few taunting mechanics in the game arguably the Paladin fills the Tank role best. Being able to use spells like Fear, Command & Compelled Dual as battlefield control.
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Why is a paladin not a tank?

Protection Paladins will find it impossible to tank any mob that is immune to spell damage, and difficult to tank mobs that spam Mana Burn. Mobs or bosses that silence the paladin tank will greatly hinder threat generation, because every tanking ability the paladin has is a spell, except Hammer of the Righteous.
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Is a Paladin tank good?

Paladin tanks are definitely viable and are even better than warriors/bears in certain situations. There are fights that protection paladins are bad at, but there are also fights that the presence of a paladin tank can make life easier for the rest of the raid group.
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Can a Paladin tank in classic?

Paladins can tank dungeons, and that's about it. Not having taunt, poor threat regen, poor itemization from raids, just means that anyone raiding with a paladin tank even with salvation is going to bore themselves to sleep over not being able to dps.
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Why does no one play Holy Paladin?

Holy is a bit hard to play. It needs to be in melee range to use it's full potential and they were somewhat nerfed. It's not a bad healer perse. But monk do almost the same thing but with better healing numbers.
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Which paladin spec is tank?

The Holy Shield focused Core Forged build is only the best for dungeon tanking, and only if dps chill and let you pull. For everything else, and especially raiding, the prot/ret gear and talent setup is top for damage and threat. Check the top Prot paladins, they're almost all dps/threat focused.
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Why play fighter over paladin?

A fighter's abilities all recharge on short rest which allow a fighter to blow everything and then get right back up. A paladin's spell slots require a long rest. A fighter has access to a far superior spell list, but gets fewer slots as a sacrifice.
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What is the 65% rule in D&D?

In 5e the chance of hitting is on average 65%. Based on that a +2 mod on AC reduces the chance to 55%. And a +9 mod to AC reduces the chance to hit to 20%. The three brackets represent you have a 65% chance to do minimum damage, 55% to do average damage and 20% to do max damage.
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What is the strongest paladin?

Androxus: Androxus tops the Paladins tier list most of the time due to his ability to be an excellent flank. He has fantastic mobility and great damage output. It's everything you could want. He's also been possibly the most consistent character and is a very safe choice even when you aren't sure of the meta.
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Why is a bradley not a tank?

It's not a tank.

The Bradley falls somewhere between a traditional tank and an armored personnel carrier, but it's not a main battle tank. A battle tank's primary mission is to destroy other tanks.
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Do all Paladins need a god?

Specifically, a paladin only needs to committed to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of this world and against the forces of evil, and then commit to an oath. So, while most paladins will be following a god of good, they don't have to be.
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Is a M109 Paladin a tank?

The M109, also widely known by the name Paladin is an American 155 mm turreted self-propelled howitzer, first introduced in the early 1960s to replace the M44 and M52. It has been upgraded a number of times, most recently to the M109A7.
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Which race is best for paladin?

The "best" race for a Paladin depends on the game (D&D, WoW, etc.), but generally, races that boost Charisma (CHA) for spellcasting and Strength (STR)/Constitution (CON) for hitting and tanking are top picks, with Half-Elf, Aasimar, Dragonborn, Variant Human, and Custom Lineage being excellent D&D choices for their versatile stats, healing/radiant damage, or early feat access, while in WoW, lore-friendly choices like Humans, strong options like Lightforged Draenei, and utility picks like Dwarves or Blood Elves are popular. 
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What is a female paladin called?

In D&D 5e, being male or female is irrelevant to being a Paladin. You're called a Paladin.
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Is Paladin a tank class?

Yes, a Paladin is a classic and highly effective tank, especially in games like World of Warcraft, known for heavy armor, divine magic, self-healing, strong mitigation (blocking/shields), and great utility for keeping groups alive, though their specific tanking style (e.g., dungeon vs. raid) can vary by game version. They excel at soaking damage and supporting allies with buffs and heals, making them durable front-liners. 
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How to make an overpowered Paladin?

To make an overpowered Paladin (D&D 5e), focus on Strength (STR), Charisma (CHA), and Constitution (CON), pick feats like Great Weapon Master (GWM) & Polearm Master (PAM) for massive damage with heavy weapons, or use a Warlock dip (Hexblade) for Charisma-based attacks; Oath of Vengeance or Conquest shine, but the core is stacking Smites with high stats and synergy from multiclassing or feats for overwhelming nova damage or tankiness.
 
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What is the most tanky class in D&D?

5 Best DnD 5e Tank Subclasses To Protect Your Party
  • Cavalier Fighter Punishes Uncooperative Enemies Hard. ...
  • Armourer Artificer Makes Itself the Best Target. ...
  • Oath of Redemption Paladin Believes in Protection First. ...
  • Rune Knight Fighter Put a Magical Spin on Tanking. ...
  • Ancestral Guardian Barbarian Makes Attacking Enemies Pointless.
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Why do people not like Paladins?

So thus a reason people do not like paladins is because someone is attempting to play a character that is actually good when they just want to be able to do whatever they want with no moral backlash. As that is an easier role to play, it really is.
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Can a paladin serve a devil?

Most paladins serve actual gods, though a few act as champions of a primordial, demon, or devil though in the latter two cases they must commit atrocities such as the sacrifice of sapients in order to retain their powers.
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Is Paladin good for solo WoW?

Paladin. Paladin is another example of a possible WoW best class for solo play with access to every role. That is, they also have many answers to various situations, thanks to their great utility. Various Auras, Blessings, Invulrnabilitites, crowd control, healing, Seals, Judgements.
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