Paladin Set

Best offensive high-level set
Platinum Amulet can be exchanged for various other amulets depending on the creatures fought (e.g. Stone Skin Amulet would be used if the damage taken is substantial enough to require the reduction). Soft Boots can be replaced by Draken Boots or Guardian Boots. Royal Crossbow would be used with Power Bolts and are particularly useful in group hunts or where the extra distance is helpful. However, Warsinger Bow used with Onyx Arrows provides extra range and hit%. Might Ring and Death Ring can be used but have limited use.

Best defensive high-level set
This set is arguably the best for high-hitting physical creatures. Dwarven Armor provides 5% physical resistance at a loss of 5-7 armor points, so generally used only when the fought creature deals substantial damage. Magic Plate Armor is the best defense-wise ignoring that. The Epiphany used here is incredibly rare, but there are plenty of substitutes with the same contribution to defense. Options available are: The reason melee weapons are used on a paladin is for the +3 shielding they provide. In a purely defensive role, they are the best weapons to use. However, if you will contributing to the damage, then replace melee weapons with Assassin Stars or Enchanted Spears (in defense, the latter would be more efficient).
 * Swords: Emerald Sword, Magic Sword, The Epiphany, The Justice Seeker.
 * Axes: Royal Axe, Solar Axe, Stonecutter Axe, Vile Axe.
 * Clubs: Blessed Sceptre.

Defensive mid-level sets
This set is designed for the level ranges of 30-79. This set is the best possible for a defensive paladin, but is obviously too expensive for most players in this level range. Affordable downgrades include:
 * Zaoan Helmet can be replaced by Demon Helmet or Royal Helmet.
 * Magic Plate Armor can be replaced by Dwarven Armor Paladin Armor.
 * Golden Boots can be replaced by Steel Boots or Boots of Haste.
 * Nightmare Shield can be replaced by Mastermind Shield or Demon Shield

Lightweight low-level sets
This set is designed for typically low-level paladins who need the capacity for spears and/or ammunition. Pairs of Soft Boots are too expensive for most in this level range, and can be replaced by Boots of Haste or simple Leather Boots (the alternative, Steel Boots, are incredibly heavy).

Demon Helmet has no real competitors here, but Skull Helmet or Royal Helmet may be a more cost-efficient helmet to purchase, as there is a reasonable NPC price for these. Blue Robe can be replaced by Mammoth Fur Cape or, if the paladin needs distance skill, Paladin Armor

See also other Sets.