Here’s an EC shadow knight Magelo. A couple items you would change for a pally (white bear instead of black bear cloak, thug Bp/legs). It’s a decent base though to work towards pre-raid. Mostly HP oriented, some might disagree or go with other items. Your list is quite good too.
https://wiki.project1999.com/Magelo_Blue:TestKnight
I would only use a Ghoulbane to quest the Epic. It destroyed in Classic era but the ratio is dreadful. I’d go with a quick 1h to like mid 20’s and swap to a quick 2h (PWC, Ornate Rune Blade, Carved dragonbone Spear). Once you hit 30 the damage cap goes away and you can hit like a truck with a reaver, exquisite, herbalist spade, etc.
Keep a 1h/shield and train it up when grouping. Especially so you can bash caster spells; for practice and so it’s less boring. 2h is going to kill much quicker though…even great 1h’s are painful to use past those mid levels when your damage is the only thing adding up.
Have fun
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