You sound like someone who has looked at the 3rd Edition book and Monter's Manual (or Fiend Folio which is what I have) but doesn't know anything about the rules or how the game is played. :/
btw Proto thanks for the advice. I've never heard anything like that, but Eric is the sort that would use it if he could. With a fourth level cleric, he tried to justify 96 points of damage once and the kids I'm playing with still won't him live it down -I wish I'd seen it.
As it is, he plans on making his Paladin a future Blackguard/ Forsaker.