Spell vs. Armor @ level 29+

[Nosh]

Just checking in with a question regarding spell training.

My paladin is coming up on level 29. So far I've managed to be 1x in spells and a little over 2x in armor, along with rushing 1x in MOC to get focused Mstrike. Since I know getting plate is a priority, does it make sense to stop training paladin spells for 10 levels or so after I get 29 ranks for max unlocked bonding?

Right now that seems like it's the only way I could possibly start 3xing armor. I know I could drop some other skills like MOC, but 3x armor is so incredibly expensive it doesn't seem like a fair tradeoff to drop MOC. Figured it makes the most sense to get MOC to 30 ASAP then stop training in it for a while.

I have easy access to minor spirit spells, so getting 107 isnt an issue for me. Outside of Paladin CS and getting 120, it doesn't seem to me like taking a break in spells is a terrible idea. Or is 3x armor just kind of outside the realm of the possible for reasonable paladin training?

edit: I'm OHB/Shield BTW

edit: and 30 ranks for focused, not 35.

[Shaps]

Full plate isn't the end all be all. You'll be fine in MBP for a long while (still in it for the maneuver benefits at 68 myself).

So if you want just take your time with the armor training and flush out some other skills.

[Tgo01]

I'm not sure it's the best way to approach it but that's basically what I'm doing with my paladin. I figure a few spell ranks for a few levels isn't going to hurt him all that much and I like getting my plate wearers into plate as soon as possible.

[Erous]

Plate is not a priority over 1635. You will and should sit in MBP for awhile and not sacrifice for it unless you really want to. 150 armor training is A LOT and you shoot yourself in the foot pushing for it too hard.

[Nosh]

Another question so just tacking on here.

Why do so many people train Wspec as a Cman on paladins? Is it just a lack of decent Cmans available, or is it for the CMAN bonus using that weapon or something? Just doesn't seem like 10AS would be worth the points.

[Tgo01]

Another question so just tacking on here.

Why do so many people train Wspec as a Cman on paladins? Is it just a lack of decent Cmans available, or is it for the CMAN bonus using that weapon or something? Just doesn't seem like 10AS would be worth the points.

10 AS is pretty nice. Also it helps with both using and defending against CML, which is also pretty sexy.

[Erous]

10 AS is pretty nice. Also it helps with both using and defending against CML, which is also pretty sexy.

This. It's one of the best CMANs due to increased AS but more importantly the CML. Not to mention, like tgo said, +10 AS is nothing to scoff at. wspec and cunning defense are some if not the best paladin cmans to have.