Paladins aren't so great for pvp, but for pve they're an ok class, they can handle big stuff for a Mage, but not big stuff for a tank.

paladins can't really compare to a warrior, since they have a different type of battle and skills, but warriors do deal some heavy blows. And can take a lot more.

I personally don't like pally a whole lot, idk why, I just don't like mages in general, I feel like having one is enough. Pally can't really solo much as you might know, but it is a fun class to others from the look of it, and a pally is what most people call on when they need a mage from what vie seen