Shield Throw/Bash Paladin

Pre-Demo build - May be Nerfed

Rotation:

• 1. Taunt to increase SB damage (less vital if doing ST build)
• 2. Consecration on the ground for heals and tiny bit of DPS (likely <5% of your DPS)
• Consecration triggers the hidden 4-second buff Combo Ready that gives Shield Throw +50% dmg.

If Shield Throw build:

• 3. Shield Throw, hold the key down to cast faster
• 4. Shield Bash / Consecration when needed to keep Combo Ready 4s buff up. Use Consecration when it's off cooldown.

If Shield Bash build:

• 3. Shield Bash (use whenever it's off cooldown)
• 4. Hold down Shield Throw key to cast ~2x Shield Throw quickly inbetween Shield Bashes

Small SB tip: At step 4, it should be more optimal if you hold down ST, and briefly stop holding it down when SB goes off cooldown, then go back to holding down ST once you cast SB.

Stat point priority:

• 1. Get Vit to 99
• 2. Get enough Agi to hit 177 atk speed when buffed (should be <50 points)
• 3. Get Luk to 99 for crit + crit dmg
• 4. Rest of the points into Int. At 50 int you get mana on hit which helps mana sustain.

Str/Dex do not affect dmg

Recommended gear stats:

• Headgear, Face, Utility, Accessory: vit + hp. We do not benefit from atk/matk.
• Weapon: vit + critdmg, and either crit or dmg melee/ranged
• Legwear: vit + health leech power. 3rd stat is less crucial, probably HP Regen
• Shoes: vit + atk spd + move spd
• Chest, Shield: vit + healing received (for leech), and either Def for DPS, or HP % for tankiness

Gems:

• Shield Bash, must have if SB, optional if ST
• Shield Throw, must have if ST, optional if SB (If SB, ST is ~33% of your rotation's damage, SB is ~66%)
• Spike
• Bastion
• Element (like Holy)
• Bloodfang

Which gem is better for you depends in part on your current stats, and on a bunch of math. Generally for DPS: ST/SB > Spike > Element > Bastion. (Element might be better than Spike, need to confirm)

Bloodfang Gem lets you replace Bloodbound legwear with Endurance Greaves, which is a small dps % improvement.