Dark Knight VS Paladin

[FallenSaint]

Cecil is actually my second, and he's fairly good. Paladin is best, hoever, because of two reasons; 1, he just looks awesomer, and 2, he can keep the pressure with a good assist. Luminous Shard is more useful because unless your a beserker and live on the front lines, literally a right-in-yo-face player, Shadow Bringer will rarely hit, unless the AI messes up and Air Dashes it into it. Plus, Dark Knight is much too slow for my liking.

[DZXtreme]

I think paladin is better because most people are air fighters and wont even have to go to the ground to get DK cecil. For instance Ultimecia can stay mid high in the air and always hit DK cecil by setting up her arrows and then throw so much axes its impossible to dodge. Personally i like DK better but since he sucks in the air for fighting seriously I think paladin cecil is way better.

[RoxasTheRanger]

I mostly use air game.That being said, Paladin is much better. But the dark orb>searchlight combo can be backed up by that "LIGHT WILL SHINE!" move.

[Rιⁿ°ª]

I like using both,but I'd have to go with Paladin,since I don't really like staying on the ground that much.
But like what other people said,I think Dark Knight is better when you're facing an aggressive opponent,Shadow Bringer will make them think twice before trying to attack you.