If between Erudite and High Elf, Erudite is the better choice. Both races have low dex and after the Erudite +5 AGI both end up with 90 STA after point allocation and Eru has 5 more str than High Elf.
Mana pool is of little consequence for Paladin so the Wis on the High Elf isn't that great of a benefit. The high Charisma on High Elf is a great benefit, but 80 charisma base on Erudite really is quite good. If you really get into Paladin you'll find yourself Calming often and its even good idea to carry some charisma gear around.
Plus Erudite paladins are generally badass even if they are a little "gimp." I rolled a Dwarf mainly because I wanted a short tank, they just happen to also have the "best" stats and it kinda sux they're the min/max. They have very low charisma and I've done a ton of successful Calming with CHA gear on despite the low stats. The 25 or 35 extra charisma is significant and it makes a difference.
At the end of the day Paladin is less about stats and DPS and way more about knowing how to pull, , Calm, CC, turn mobs, heal, stun, interrupt casters, and how to be a versatile and effective. If I didn't go Dwarf I would have gone Erudite.
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