Optimizing a Stonelord Paladin [Pathfinder]

[Sergeantbrother]

I'm starting a new campaign as a level 1 Stonelord Dwarf paladin. My attributes are as follows:

Str 18
Dex 10
Con 16
Int 13
Wis 10
Cha 12

I was hoping to try to maximize my damage output while still being the party's main tank. There is a Swashbuckler in the party and I was hoping that he wouldn't absolutely outshine me in terms of damage.

I was thinking that a sword and shield would be thematically appropriate, but I haven't entire decided on fighting style yet. The GM is letting me essentially have a free exotic weapon proficiency, so that would factor in - maybe shield and falcata?

Anyway, does anybody have ideas for how to build this character to be a competitive damage dealer?

[falloutimperial]

Typically, the best martial damage-dealers use a two-handed weapon. Perhaps in your case a greatsword or dwarven longaxe?

I don't know how optimized your party is going to be, but a safely good option for damage is to get feats along the power attack tree.

Consider the Siege Survivor alternate racial trait.