Paladin is still very unique.

After using it in the new EX 5 fight...I found this. I love that I can still DPS with incredibly high potency damage skills out of range.
-Holy Spirit or Holy Spirit + Divine might is great.
-Blade Combo is crazy powerful now, and I can use it from distance. No other tank can do that.
-Atonement has become Fel Cleave basically. It's a HUGE portion of your damage.
-FoF/Req are a great indicator for burst. As long as you mash those buttons no matter where you are in your combo as it doesn't break it....your fine.
-It's ok if you drift a little bit now. The only thing I notice that drifts is Circle of Scorn and Espacion.
-The flexibility of PLD is great now and it feels like i'm playing WAR...but not....if that makes sense.