Hey guys im thinking of making a new imperial paladin type character but ive never really played a paladin before, so im just wondering what skills/birthsign I would need. Thanks!

Warrior for your birth sign, as this will enhance Strength. You need strength to deliver powerful blows, especially important when you're leveling.

As for your skills, that's a bit tougher since your game play may not be the same as others. Do you intend to use magic as a backup? Archery? Do you wish to talk to people and help them out?

First develop the type of character you want to play, then the skills should fall into place.

As an archer myself, I selected Speechcraft because I wanted to assist others, and making them talk to open the quest requires finesse with the tongue.

Come up with the design and let us know, as we'll be able to assist better.

For a backup I was thinking of doing archery since I do enjoy it in oblivion, and yes my paladin will talk to and help others. The questlines i plan on doing with this character include the main quest, knights of the nine, and maybe the fighters guild if I get bored lol. As for skills I still need to think about them. Ill post again once I get a rough idea of the skills I want.

Ok here is a list of the skills I thought a paladin would most likely use. Alchemy (for healing potions and maybe some poisons), Blade, Block, Marksman, Heavy Armour, SpeechCraft, Illusion (for light spells) and I think I will go with the warrior because for melee im going to be using mostly two handed weapons unless I find a really good sword lol. What do you think?

For Healing potions yes but I don't find poisons a part of a paladin character. Also, how about including Restoration?

I suggest changing Alchemy to Restoration, as paladins know some basic healing spells. Also use one-handed swords and shields.

For a birthsign, use the Ritual sign. It grants you a healing greater power and another lesser power I can't remember, but this birthsign is perfect for a paladin.

TRUE! Lol I completely forgot about the ritual sign, I will be trying my hardest to roleplay this character so the ritual sign would be the best fit imo. I don't know if I should really use restoration because I know ill just be spamming healing spells in combat xD