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Author: Unknown Troper

Oct 20th 2010 at 5:10:56 PM

The MagicKnight is a form of warrior/black mage hybrid. Paladins are traditionally warrior/white mage hybrids. The ChurchMilitant (more benevolent ones as article mentions) is what a paladin is typically a member of, not the actual archetype itself. The KnightTemplar is what happens when the paladin goes rogue, thus is not representative of the paladin in this article.

Expected to act like a KnightInShiningArmor though some KnightInSourArmor paladins exist.

* The Paladin tank of CommandAndConquer Generals is pretty much the personality of the paladin (given that the USA faction is LawfulGood in this game, this is not a surprise) in a modern setting. Has the power to protect allies from missile attacks by tanking them with its laser defense and is pretty hard to kill.
* The Paladin class of DragonQuest9 has the typical minor healing and defensive support spells of the archetype. Is an infamous GameBreaker, especially against magic based bosses.
* The Knight class of the original FinalFantasy is closer to a Paladin in play style than a true knight.