I was thinking proactive, with a smite first ask questions later. I have a cleric who fights a lot in the other campaign and I've learned that being able to heal oneself is quite a useful thing, so the lay on hands only makes me think about tit more. The high defense is also what gets me, a paladin be able to take the hits and then deal them back.

Admittedly I had first thought of Paladin because I was hoping for some kinda tech summoned mount, but I've learned better about the 4e ones after some reading.

I actually already have builds written up with ideas for progression depending on what we face, I was just curious as to any actual experience.