GoatBoySteve: Any kit beats pure paladin, Inquisitor really is the best of them. Stats should look something like this if you can:

STR: 18/51-00
DEX: 18
CON: 18
INT: 10
WIS: 13
CHA: 17-18

That last two can't go any lower, the first three SHOULDN'T go any lower and I find 10 INT is handy for readings scrolls and whatnot. Plus I hate the idea of my character being a halfwit.

If you roll Cavalier max out 2-Handed Swords and 2-Handed style, then put points into other 2-handed weapons, since they will benefit from the 2-Handed style bonuses. Like kmonster said, quarterstaves are a good secondary weapon skill. Dual wielding is not optimal for a Paladin.

If you roll Inquisitor, which I recommend, max out 2-Handed Swords, either Longbows or Crossbows, then 2-Handed style, then additional 2-handed weapons.

kmonster: BG2 has been soloed with all classes so don't worry, play what you like best. Cavalier might even be more interesting because you don't loose spellcasting.

NWNDM: I'm confused.

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You happen to not necessarily like the advice you received.

Go play whatever character class you want. Problem solved.