Synergies.

[WarBlade]

First, why should Paladins have fewer points to spare for synergies than other classes?

I don't follow. What does more or less points for synergies than other classes have to do with the suggestion that points heavily invested in a Paladin Combat Skill should be invested with a view to using that skill?

Second, let's look Oak Sage.  I think it's not that unusual for a Druid to max this skill.  Yet, how much of the time are they acutally using it?

What does Oak Sage have to do with a Paladin Combat Skill? They're a completely different approach and you're trying to compare apples and oranges. Set up a comparison with Enchant or Shiver Armor, by all means, but Oak Sage??? :blink: