Editing Paladin

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[[Category:Classes]]

'''Paladin''' is a character [[Class]] in [[Baldur's Gate 3]]. Paladins are masters of a variety of weapons and armour. They channel the power of their sacred oath to heal the sick and injured and to smite their foes. Important Ability Scores for Paladins include [[Strength]] (or [[Dexterity]]), [[Charisma]], and [[Constitution]]. 

The Paladin subclasses are: {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}, {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}, {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}, {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}} __NOTOC__

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! colspan="3" | The Paladin Class Progression
! colspan="3" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
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! style="width: 6%;" | Level
! Features
! style="width: 14%;" | {{R|layonh|forceplural=yes}}
! 1st
! 2nd
! 3rd
|-
| [[#Level 1|1st]]
| {{SAI|Divine Sense}}, {{SAI|Lay on Hands}}, {{R|chaoat|icononly=yes}} [[#Level_1|Channel Oath]], {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 1}} [[#Level 1|Choose a subclass]]
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 3
| -
| -
| -
|-
| [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| {{Icon|Duelling_Icon.webp|24|link=Fighting Style}} [[Fighting Style]], {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 2}} [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]], {{SAI|Divine Smite}}
| 2
| -
| -
|-
| [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=Divine Health}} [[Divine Health]], {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 7}} [[Paladin#Level 3|Subclass Feature]]
| 3
| -
| -
|-
| [[#Level 4|4th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="6" style="text-align: center;" | 4
| 3
| -
| -
|-
| [[#Level 5|5th]]
| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}
| 4
| 2
| -
|-
| [[#Level 6|6th]]
| {{SAI|Aura of Protection}}
| 4
| 2
| -
|-
| [[#Level 7|7th]]
| {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 7}} [[#Level 7|Subclass Feature]]
| 4
| 3
| -
|-
| [[#Level 8|8th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 4
| 3
| -
|-
| [[#Level 9|9th]]
| -
| 4
| 3
| 2
|-
| [[#Level 10|10th]]
| {{SAI|Aura of Courage}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | 5
| 4
| 3
| 2
|-
| [[#Level 11|11th]]
| {{SAI|Improved Divine Smite}}
| 4
| 3
| 3
|-
| [[#Level 12|12th]]
| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 4
| 3
| 3
|}

== Class information ==
[[File:Default Paladin Armor.png|280px|right|Paladin's default armour]]

; Hit points 
: At level 1&colon; {{InfoBlob|10 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
: On level up&colon; {{InfoBlob|6 + {{Ability|Constitution}} modifier}}
; Key abilities
: {{Ability|Strength}} or {{Ability|Dexterity}} for physical attacks
: {{Ability|Charisma}} for Spells, Aura and Channel Oath Abilities
: {{Ability|Constitution}} for Hit Points and {{Concentration}} Checks.
; Saving throw proficiencies 
: {{Ability|Wisdom}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}
; Equipment proficiencies
: {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}
: {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{HeavyArmour}}
: {{Shields}}
; Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
: {{Skill|Athletics}}, {{Skill|Insight}}, {{Skill|Intimidation}}, {{Skill|Medicine}}, {{Skill|Persuasion}}, {{Skill|Religion}}
: You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|Skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|Proficient]] in. At character level 1 the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.
; Starting Equipment : {{RarityItem|Warhammer}}, {{RarityItem|Javelin}} x2, {{RarityItem|Scale Mail of the Ancients}} ''or'' {{RarityItem|Scale Mail of Devotion}} ''or'' {{RarityItem|Scale Mail of Vengeance}}, {{RarityItem|Leather Boots}}, a book called ''Paladin Oaths and their Tenets''

=== [[Spells|Spellcasting]] ===
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Paladin, see: [[Paladin/Spells]].}}

; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Charisma}}
Paladins are primarily martial fighters; they gain Spell Slots at 1/2 the rate of a full spellcaster.
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] [[Spells#Prepared Spells|Prepared Spells]]
: You may swap your Prepared Spells at any time while out of combat, but can only have a certain number of Spells prepared at a time. The Spells must be of a level for which you have Spell Slots.
: Number of Prepared Spells = {{InfoBlob|Paladin Level + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell).''

== Oaths and Oathbreaking ==

=== Keeping Your Oath ===

Your choice of subclass during [[Character Creation]] determines the Oath you have taken. See [[Oath of the Ancients]], [[Oath of Devotion]] or [[Oath of Vengeance]] for the full text of each Oath. The basic tenets can also be found embroidered on your starting [[Armour]].

As a Paladin, you must constantly adhere to the tenets of your Oath or you will lose the power it grants you. Taking any action that breaks your Oath will summon the [[Oathbreaker Knight]] and temporarily prevent you from using your {{R|chaoat|icononly=yes}} Channel Oath abilities.

Here are some examples of Oathbreaking actions. Note that the specific types of actions that break an Oath may change as Larian continues to develop the game.
* Oath of the Ancients: Killing a non-aggressive animal, raising the dead, or choosing an "Attack" dialogue option when more peaceful options are available.
* Oath of Devotion: Attacking a non-hostile creature, refusing to defend someone who is obviously in need of aid, or deceiving your enemies (e.g. negotiating a peaceful resolution and then attacking anyway).
* Oath of Vengeance: Convincing someone not to take their revenge on their transgressor, letting the guilty go without punishment, betraying those who were in need of vengeance and siding with their oppressor.

'''Warning: If you break your oath you ''MUST'' restore your oath before a class change!'''

=== Becoming an Oathbreaker ===

{{Quote|size=120%|*A spasm grips your chest. Your strength falters. An emptiness grows within you, Paladin. Something has been lost.*}}

Unlike the other Paladin subclasses, the [[Oathbreaker]] subclass is not available during [[Character Creation]]. Once you have taken an action that breaks your Oath, the [[Oathbreaker Knight]] will appear before you and let you know he will be waiting in your [[Campsite|Camp]]. Speak with him to learn about Oathbreaking and, if you so desire, unlock the [[Oathbreaker]] subclass. This replaces the {{R|chaoat|icononly=yes}} Channel Oath abilities and Spells from your previous Oath with new abilities and Spells available only to [[Oathbreaker]].

=== Restoring your Oath ===

If you broke your Oath by accident or otherwise wish to re-dedicate yourself to your Oath, speak to the Oathbreaker Knight in your [[Campsite|Camp]]. He will offer to restore your Oath for a fee of 1000gp. This will allow you to once again use your {{R|chaoat|icononly=yes}} Channel Oath abilities. However should you break your oath again, the cost to restore your oath will increase to 2000gp. If you break your oath a third time, the price will increase to 10000gp. There is no apparent limit to this increase.

== Level progression ==

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

{{H3|Level 1}}
; {{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
: {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
; {{Resource|chaoat|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 1
: {{Recharge|Short Rest}}

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; {{SAI|Divine Sense|w=40}}
: Expend a {{Action|Bonus}} to gain {{Advantage}} on [[Attack Rolls]] against celestials, fiends, and undead. ({{Recharge|Short Rest}} )

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; {{SAI|Lay on Hands|w=40}}
: Use your blessed touch to heal a creature (2 x level for one charge or 4 x level for two charges) or cure it of all diseases and poisons.

==== {{anchor|Oaths}}Select a subclass ====
{| class=wikitable style="text-align: top; min-width: 420px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
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! {{ImageLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance|w=150|h=150}}
! {{ImageLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker|w=150|h=150}}
|-
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Channel Oath Abilities:
*{{SAI|Healing Radiance|w=40}}
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Channel Oath Abilities:
*{{SAI|Holy Rebuke|w=40}}
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Channel Oath Abilities:
*{{SAI|Inquisitor's Might|w=40}}
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Channel Oath Abilities:
*{{SAI|Spiteful Suffering|w=40}}
|}

{{H3|Level 2}}

; {{SAI|Divine Smite|w=40}}
: Your weapon emanates divine might as you strike. When you hit with a Melee Weapon Attack, you may choose to expend a Spell Slot to inflict additional {{DamageType|Radiant}} damage. Divine Smite reaction settings can be configured in the [[Reaction]]s menu (default hotkey: L).

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; [[Fighting Style]]
: Choose 1 Fighting Style:
: {{table list|
:; {{SAI|Defence|w=30}}
:: You gain a +1 bonus to [[Armour Class]] while wearing armour.
:; {{SAI|Duelling|w=30}}
:: When you are wielding a melee weapon in one hand and no weapon in the other hand, you gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon.
:; {{SAI|Great Weapon Fighting|w=30}}
:: When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a [[Weapons|Two-Handed melee weapon]], that die is rerolled once.
:; {{SAI|Protection|w=30}}
:: When you have a shield, impose [[Disadvantage]] on an enemy who attacks one of your allies when you are within 5ft. You must be able to see the enemy. ''(This is a [[Reaction]]. Toggle a reaction during your turn. It will automatically execute when needed.)''
}}

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; {{SpellSlot|1|2}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|2 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

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; New 1st Level Spells
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* {{SAI|Bless|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Command}}
* {{SAI|Compelled Duel|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cure Wounds}}
* {{SAI|Divine Favour|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Heroism|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Shield of Faith|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Searing Smite|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Thunderous Smite}}
* {{SAI|Wrathful Smite|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

{{H3|Level 3}}

; {{SAI|Divine Health|w=40}}
: The divine magic flowing within you prevents disease from affecting you.

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; {{SpellSlot|1|3}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|3 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

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==== Subclass features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of the Ancients]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Devotion]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Vengeance]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oathbreaker]]
|-
| 
Channel Oath Abilities:
* {{SAI|Nature's Wrath|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Turn the Faithless|w=40}}
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|w=40|r=16}}*
* {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)|Ensnaring Strike|w=40|c=16}}*
| 
Channel Oath Abilities:
* {{SAI|Sacred Weapon|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Turn the Unholy|w=40}}
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|w=40|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Sanctuary|w=40}}*
|
Channel Oath Abilities:
* {{SAI|Abjure Enemy|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Vow of Enmity|w=40}}
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|w=40|c=16}}*
* {{SAI|Hunter's Mark|w=40|c=16}}*
|
Channel Oath Abilities:
* {{SAI|Control Undead|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Dreadful Aspect|w=40}}
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Hellish Rebuke|w=40}}*
* {{SAI|Inflict Wounds|w=40}}*
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.

{{H3|Level 4}}
; {{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 4
: You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.

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; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|4 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

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* Choose a [[Feat]].

{{H3|Level 5}}

; {{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}}
: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

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; {{SpellSlot|1|4}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; {{SpellSlot|2|2}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|5 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

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; New 2nd Level Spells
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Aid}}
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration}}
* {{SAI|Magic Weapon|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Poison}}
* {{SAI|Branding Smite|c=16}}
{{div col end}}

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==== Subclass features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of the Ancients]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Devotion]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Vengeance]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oathbreaker]]
|-
| 
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Misty Step|w=40}}*
* {{SAI|Moonbeam|w=40|c=16}}*
| 
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Silence|w=40|c=16|r=16}}*
|
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Hold Person|w=40|c=16}}*
* {{SAI|Misty Step|w=40}}*
|
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|w=40|c=16}}*
* {{SAI|Darkness|w=40|c=16}}*

|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.

{{H3|Level 6}}

; {{SAI|Aura of Protection|w=40}}
: You and nearby allies gain a bonus to [[Saving Throw|Saving Throws]] equal to your {{Ability|Charisma}} modifier.

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; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|6 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

{{H3|Level 7}}

; {{SpellSlot|2|3}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|7 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

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==== Subclass features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of the Ancients]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Devotion]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Vengeance]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oathbreaker]]
|-
|
* {{SAI|Aura of Warding|w=40}}
| 
* {{SAI|Aura of Devotion|w=40}}
|
* {{SAI|Relentless Avenger|w=40}}
|
* {{SAI|Aura of Hate|w=40}}
|}

{{H3|Level 8}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

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; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|8 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

{{H3|Level 9}}

; {{SpellSlot|3|2}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|9 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

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; New 3rd Level Spells
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Warden of Vitality}}
* {{SAI|Blinding Smite}}
* {{SAI|Crusader's Mantle|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Daylight}}
* {{SAI|Elemental Weapon|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Remove Curse}}
* {{SAI|Revivify}}
{{div col end}}

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==== Subclass features ====
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of the Ancients]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Devotion]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Vengeance]]
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oathbreaker]]
|-
| 
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|w=40|c=16}}*
* {{SAI|Plant Growth|w=40}}*
| 
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Remove Curse|w=40}}
* {{SAI|Beacon of Hope|w=40|c=16}}*

|
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Haste|w=40|c=16}}*
* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|w=40|c=16}}*
|
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|w=40|c=16}}*
* {{SAI|Animate Dead|w=40}}*
|}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.

{{H3|Level 10}}
; {{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 5
: You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.

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; {{SAI|Aura of Courage|w=40}}
: You and any nearby allies can't be {{Cond|Frightened}}. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.

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; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|10 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

{{H3|Level 11}}

; {{SAI|Improved Divine Smite|w=40}}
: Melee weapon attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Radiant}} damage.

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; {{SpellSlot|3|3}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
: You gain one Level 3 Spell Slot.
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|11 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

{{H3|Level 12}}

* Choose a [[Feat]].

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; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|12 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Paladin|long}}

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