Heavy Combat Arts (Blades or Blunt) and White Magic (Life and Boons).
Consistently ranked as the for a first playthrough, the Paladin offers unmatched survivability and the ability to solo entire maps.
Do not waste points in the Armor or Shield sub-skills; Heavy Combat Arts naturally unlocks the best armor sets without extra skill investment. 2. The Mirage Archer (Ranged Combat + Mind Magic)