Paladin, Shield Swipe and you!

[Jpec07]

1) improve potency to 240~250. Shield Swipe is now usually a DPS gain and is good.

I'm not sure if I agree. The potency is pretty good as it is (though it would make it more worthwhile to hit).

2) give it a secondary effect that actually works in real content

It works on trash and is a very effective way to reduce incoming damage. By Pacifying mobs, they can't do anything but white damage, which is substantially lower than if they could access their abilities.

3) fun mode: 180 potency and opens all combo routes. Swipe->RA, Swipe->Goring, etc.

I like the way you think. 8)