Paladin

What is a Paladin?

To be a paladin is to protect, and those who choose to walk this path will become the iron foundation upon which the party's defense is built.

Paladin (PLD) is a tank.

Paladin uses a shield and a sword as their weapon.

How to unlock Paladin

1. Unlock Gladiator in Gridania, which starts at level 1 (Way of the Gladiator)
2. Level up Gladiator to level 30
3. Unlock PLD through doing the job quests. (Paladin's Pledge)

Make sure you have done MSQ level 20 quest, Sylph Management. For more info check here: Advancement Job Quest does not appear

Leveling

Here is a great guide on tips and rotations during leveling:

Endgame BiS and Rotation

For endgame best in slot gear and rotation, head over to The Balance discord server you can find here: https://discord.gg/thebalanceffxiv