Is it safe to start as Paladin main?

[kresa]

Since paladin suppose to focus on support build for the endgame I am wondering if I won't get into a situation where I am having hard times with solo content?

[DeiGratia]

No solo content is hard. When leveling just pick stuff that hits hard. You can easily change stuff around when max level. Also still can find dungeons with people leveling alts. Just enjoy

[Holy Fool Sehrael]

Yeah, I main Paladin and have no issues. It's not like you won't do any damage just because you have abilities that can support a party (And yourself by the way). Take for example Shadowspire Tower (Challenge Tower with X Floors) is just fine for me. Also note that you have 3 sets of abilities you can have, so make one for when you're soloing and one for when you're going with a party. It's really not an issue.

[Confuoco]

Pick all AOE spells from Pal + 3 direct dmg. - you will solo whatever you want. Already Pal 1000 ilvl mostly solo.

[Insanitor]

Don't think of yourself as a Typical Support character. You'll still be able to deal daamge, and contribute to damage mechanics as a Paladin. Most of your Support abilities actually start out as Damage ability, and are then turned into Support abilities through their Perks. So they will still be attacks, but Attacks that now buff party members who're hit by them, or stand within them. The only Direct Buff you have as Paladin is Protective Barrier. But you will totally want to still have some Melee Attacks, like Execution's Strike and Holy Sword, as they can be used to Counter Bosses, and successful counters is the ultimate support for your team.

Furthermore, as the game allows you to change your Skills at almost anytime, you can simple have a Preset focused on Damage Dealing for soloing, and a Preset focused on Support for Group Play. Later on you will even want to have Presets for specific encounters, due to a high amount of Stagger being required. Or a phase that requires heavy shielding.