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| description = Paladin is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
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{{ClassQuote|quote=A promise made so deeply that it becomes divine in itself flows through a paladin, burning bright enough to inspire allies and smite foes.|image=Paladin Class Icon.png}}
[[File:Paladin Class Icon.png|center|150px]]
[[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]].  
<blockquote style="font-size:130%; font-family:Georgia;">''Fuelled by the Oath you swore to uphold justice and righteousness, you are a beacon of hope in dark times.''</blockquote>


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__
'''Paladin''' is one of the [[Character Creation#Playable Classes|Playable Classes]] of Baldur Gate's 3. Paladins are masters of a variety of weapons and armor. They channel the power of their sacred oath to heal the sick and injured and to smite their foes. Paladins use [[Charisma]] as their primary ability score.


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! colspan="4" | Paladin Class Progression
! colspan="3" | [[Spells#Spell Slots|Spell Slots]] per [[Spells#Spell Level|Spell Level]]
|-
! style="width: 6%;" | Level
! style="width: 6%;" | Proficiency Bonus
! Features
! style="width: 9%;" | {{R|layonh|forceplural=yes}}
! style="width: 4.5%;" | 1st
! style="width: 4.5%;" | 2nd
! style="width: 4.5%;" | 3rd
|-
! [[#Level 1|1st]]
| rowspan="4" | +2
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Divine Sense}}, {{SAI|Lay on Hands}}, {{R|chaoat|icononly=yes}} [[#Level_1|Channel Oath]], {{Icon|Paladin_Icon_Small.webp|24|link=#Level 1}} [[#Level 1|Choose a subclass]]
| rowspan="3" | 3
| -
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 2|2nd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Icon|Duelling_Icon.webp|24|link=Fighting Style}} [[Fighting Style]], {{Icon|Paladin_Icon_Small.webp|24|link=#Level 2}} [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]], {{SAI|Divine Smite}}
| 2
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 3|3rd]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Icon|Paladin_Icon_Small.webp|24|link=Divine Health}} [[Divine Health]], {{Icon|Paladin_Icon_Small.webp|24|link=#Level 7}} [[Paladin#Level 3|Subclass Feature]]
| 3
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 4|4th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| rowspan="6" | 4
| 3
| -
| -
|-
! [[#Level 5|5th]]
| rowspan="4" | +3
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Extra Attack}}
| 4
| 2
| -
|-
! [[#Level 6|6th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Aura of Protection}}
| 4
| 2
| -
|-
! [[#Level 7|7th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Icon|Paladin_Icon_Small.webp|24|link=#Level 7}} [[#Level 7|Subclass Feature]]
| 4
| 3
| -
|-
! [[#Level 8|8th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 4
| 3
| -
|-
! [[#Level 9|9th]]
| rowspan="4" | +4
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Icon|Paladin_Icon_Small.webp|24|link=#Level 9}} [[#Level 9|Subclass Feature]]
| 4
| 3
| 2
|-
! [[#Level 10|10th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Aura of Courage}}
| rowspan="3" | 5
| 4
| 3
| 2
|-
! [[#Level 11|11th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{Pass|Improved Divine Smite}}
| 4
| 3
| 3
|-
! [[#Level 12|12th]]
| style="text-align: left;" | {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}
| 4
| 3
| 3
|}


<p class="nomobile">'''Note:''' [[Proficiency bonus]] is based on [[character level]], not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.</p>
== Class Information ==


== Class information ==
* Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: {{C|10 + [[Constitution]] Modifier}}
[[File:Default Paladin Armor.png|280px|right|Paladin's default armour]]
** Hit points gained at higher levels: {{C|6 + [[Constitution]] Modifier}}
* [[Spell|Spellcasting]]:
** Spellcasting Ability: {{C|[[Charisma]]}}
** Paladins are primarily martial fighters; they gain Spell Slots at 1/2 the rate of a full spellcaster.
* [[Saving Throw]] Proficiencies: {{C|[[Wisdom]], [[Charisma]]}}
* Armor Proficiencies: {{C|[[Armor#Light Armor|Light Armor]], [[Armor#Medium Armor|Medium Armor]], [[Armor#Heavy Armor|Heavy Armor]], [[Shield|Shields]]}}
* Weapon Proficiencies: {{C|[[Simple Weapons]], [[Martial Weapons]]}}
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; 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]] ===
* '''Choose a subclass:'''
{{Hatnote|For a list of spells available to the Paladin, see: [[List of Paladin spells]].}}
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
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| style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|frameless|150px|center]] [[Oath of the Ancients]]
| style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|frameless|center|150px]] [[Oath of Devotion]]
|}


; Spellcasting Ability
== Skills ==
: {{Ability|Charisma}}
You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. This bonus increases as you gain levels in your Class and applies to all Checks for those Skills.
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 ==
<span style="font-size:120%;">Level 1 [[Proficiency#Proficiency Bonus Chart|Proficiency Bonus]]: +2</span>
* Inherited Skills: Granted by [[Character Creation#Playable Races|Races]] and [[Character Creation#Backgrounds|Backgrounds]].
* Skills with Proficiency (Choose 2):
** [[Athletics]]
** [[Insight]]
** [[Intimidation]]
** [[Medicine]]
** [[Persuasion]]
** [[Religion]]


=== 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]].
== Oaths and Oathbreaking ==


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. (Other Paladin class features and always-prepared Oath spells will still be available.)
A Paladin's Oath is not to be taken lightly: its power quite literally fuels your abilities.


Each subclass has different actions that will cause its oath to be broken. Here are some examples (see each subclass's individual wiki page for a more complete list):
=== Keeping Your Oath ===
* Oath of the Ancients: Killing a non-aggressive animal, raising the dead, or (in some cases) 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 revenge on their transgressor, letting the guilty go without punishment, betraying those who were in need of vengeance and siding with their oppressor.


=== Becoming an Oathbreaker ===
Your choice of subclass during [[Character Creation]] determines the Oath you have taken:
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
|-
| style="width: 300px;" | [[File:Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|frameless|75px|center]] [[Oath of the Ancients]]
| style="width: 300px;" | [[File:Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|frameless|center|75px]] [[Oath of Devotion]]
|-
| '''Kindle the Light.''' Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair.


{{Quote|size=120%|*A spasm grips your chest. Your strength falters. An emptiness grows within you, Paladin. Something has been lost.*}}
'''Shelter the Light.''' Where there is good, beauty, love, and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand against the forces that would render it barren.


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]].
'''Preserve Your Own Light.''' Delight in song and laughter, in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your own heart, you can’t preserve it in the world.


[[Withers]] will not respec a Paladin with the Oathbreaker subclass. Restoring the original Oath (see below) will enable the respec service again.
'''Be the Light.''' Be a glorious beacon for all who live in despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds.
| '''Honesty.''' Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise.


=== Restoring your Oath ===
'''Courage.''' Never fear to act, though caution is wise.


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.
'''Compassion.''' Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those who threaten them. Show mercy to your foes, but temper it with wisdom.


== Level progression ==
'''Honor.''' Treat others with fairness, and let your honorable deeds be an example to them. Do as much good as possible while causing the least amount of harm.


Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
'''Duty.''' Be responsible for your actions and their consequences, protect those entrusted to your care, and obey those who have just authority over you.
|}
The basic tenets of your Oath can also be found embroidered on your starting [[Armor]].


{{Level header|1}}
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 [[File:Channel Oath Icon.png|frameless|35px]] [[Channel Oath]] abilities.
; {{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 3
: {{Recharge|Long Rest}}
; {{Resource|chaoat|forceplural=yes}}&colon; 1
: {{Recharge|Short Rest}}


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Here are some examples of Oathbreaking actions. Note that the specific types of actions that break a given Oath may change as Larian continues to develop the game.
* Oath of the Ancients: Killing a non-aggressive animal 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).


; {{SAI|Divine Sense|w=40}}
=== Becoming an Oathbreaker ===
: 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}}
<blockquote style="font-size:110%; font-family:Georgia;">''*A spasm grips your chest. Your strength falters. An emptiness grows within you, Paladin. Something has been lost.*''</blockquote>
: 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 ====
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|-
|-
! {{ImageLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients|w=150|h=150}}
| style="width: 250px;" | [[File:Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|frameless|center|150px]] [[Oathbreaker]]
! {{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}}
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
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}}
|}
|}


{{Level header|2}}
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 [[Camp]]. Speak with him to learn about Oathbreaking and, if you so desire, unlock the [[Oathbreaker]] subclass. This replaces the [[File:Channel Oath Icon.png|frameless|35px]] [[Channel Oath]] abilities and Spells from your previous Oath with new abilities and Spells available only to [[Oathbreaker]].
 
; {{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|
:; {{Pass|Defence|w=30}}
:: You gain a +1 bonus to [[Armour Class]] while wearing armour.
:; {{Pass|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.
:; {{Pass|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.
:; {{Pass|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
=== Restoring Your Oath ===
{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{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}}


{{Level header|3}}
If you broke your Oath by accident or otherwise wish to re-dedicate yourself to your Oath, speak to the Oathbreaker Knight in your [[Camp]]. He will offer to restore your Oath for a fee of 2000gp. This will allow you to once again use your [[File:Channel Oath Icon.png|frameless|35px]] [[Channel Oath]] abilities.


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


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


; {{SpellSlot|1|3}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
=== Level 1 ===
: 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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* [[File:Divine Sense Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Divine Sense]] [[Divine Sense]]
* [[File:Lay on Hands Big Heal Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Lay on Hands]] [[Lay on Hands]]
* [[File:Lay on Hands Resource Icon.png|frameless|35px]] [[Lay on Hands]] Charges: 3 ''(Recharge: [[Long Rest]])''
* [[File:Channel Oath Icon.png|frameless|35px]] [[Channel Oath]] Charges: 1 ''(Recharge: [[Short Rest]] or [[Long Rest]])''


==== Subclass features ====
* '''Subclass Features:'''
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: top; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; border: none;"
{| 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 the Ancients
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Devotion]]
! style="width: 250px;" | Oath of Devotion
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Vengeance]]
! style="width: 250px;" | Oathbreaker
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oathbreaker]]
|-
|-
|  
|  
Channel Oath Abilities:
Channel Oath Abilities:
* {{SAI|Nature's Wrath|w=40}}
*[[File:Healing Radiance Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Healing Radiance]] [[Healing Radiance]]
* {{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:
Channel Oath Abilities:
* {{SAI|Sacred Weapon|w=40}}
*[[File:Holy Rebuke Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Holy Rebuke]] [[Holy Rebuke]]
* {{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:
Channel Oath Abilities:
* {{SAI|Control Undead|w=40}}
*[[File:Spiteful Suffering Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Spiteful Suffering]] [[Spiteful Suffering]]
* {{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.
{{Level header|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]].
{{Level header|5}}


; {{Pass|Extra Attack|w=40}}
=== Level 2 ===
: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.


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* [[File:Divine Smite Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Divine Smite]] [[Divine Smite]]: Your weapon emanates divine might as you strike. When you hit with a Weapon Attack, you may choose to expend a Spell Slot to infict additional [[File: Radiant Damage Icon 3.png|frameless|40px]][[Damage Types|<span style="color:#ffcc00">Radiant</span>]] damage. Divine Smite reaction settings can be configured in the Reactions menu (default hotkey: L).


; {{SpellSlot|1|4}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 4
* [[Fighting Style]] (Choose 1):
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
** Defence: You gain a +1 bonus to [[Armor Class]] while wearing armor.
; {{SpellSlot|2|2}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 2
** Duelling: 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.
: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
** Great Weapon Fighting: When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a [[Two-handed_Weapons|Two-Handed]] melee weapon, that die is rerolled once.
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
** Protection: 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.)
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|5 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''


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* [[File:2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 1 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)''
*Choose a number of Prepared Spells = {{C|2 (current Paladin level) + [[Charisma]] Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''
* New Spells:
** [[File:Bless Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Bless]] [[Bless]]
** [[File:Command Halt.png|frameless|35px|link=Command (Halt)]] [[Command (Halt)|Command]]
** [[File:Compelled Duel Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Compelled Duel]] [[Compelled Duel]]
** [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
** [[File:Divine Favour Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Divine Favour]] [[Divine Favour]]
** [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
** [[File:Protection From Evil And Good.png|frameless|35px|link=Protection from Evil and Good]] [[Protection from Evil and Good]]
** [[File:Shield Of Faith Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Shield of Faith]] [[Shield of Faith]]
** [[File:Searing Smite Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Searing Smite]] [[Searing Smite]]
** [[File:Thunderous Smite Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Thunderous Smite]] [[Thunderous Smite]]
** [[File:Wrathful Smite Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Wrathful Smite]] [[Wrathful Smite]]


; New 2nd Level Spells
=== Level 3 ===
{{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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* Divine Health: The divine magic flowing within you prevents disease from affecting you.
* [[File:3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 1 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
*Choose a number of Prepared Spells = {{C|3 (current Paladin level) + [[Charisma]] Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''
** Spells: No new spells at this level, aside from those granted by your subclass


==== Subclass features ====
* '''Subclass Features:'''
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Devotion]]
! style="width: 250px;" | Oath of Devotion
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Vengeance]]
! style="width: 250px;" | Oathbreaker
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oathbreaker]]
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Channel Oath Abilities:
*[[File:Natures Wrath Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Nature's Wrath]] [[Nature's Wrath]]
*[[File:Turn the Faithless Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Turn the Faithless]] [[Turn the Faithless]]
Spells (Always Prepared):
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Misty Step|w=40}}*
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|35px|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
* {{SAI|Moonbeam|w=40|c=16}}*
* [[File:Ensnaring Strike Ranged Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)]] [[Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)|Ensnaring Strike]]
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Channel Oath Abilities:
*[[File:Sacred Weapon Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Sacred Weapon]] [[Sacred Weapon]]
*[[File:Turn the Unholy Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Turn the Unholy]] [[Turn the Unholy]]
Spells (Always Prepared):
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration|w=40}}
* [[File:Protection From Evil And Good.png|frameless|35px|link=Protection from Evil and Good]] [[Protection from Evil and Good]]
* {{SAI|Silence|w=40|c=16|r=16}}*
* [[File:Sanctuary Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Sanctuary]] [[Sanctuary]]
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Channel Oath Abilities:
*[[File:Control Undead Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Control Undead]] [[Control Undead]]
*[[File:Dreadful Aspect Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Dreadful Aspect]] [[Dreadful Aspect]]
Spells (Always Prepared):
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Hold Person|w=40|c=16}}*
* [[File:Hellish Rebuke Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Hellish Rebuke]] [[Hellish Rebuke]]
* {{SAI|Misty Step|w=40}}*
* [[File:Inflict Wounds Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Inflict Wounds]] [[Inflict Wounds]]
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Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|w=40|c=16}}*
* {{SAI|Darkness|w=40|c=16}}*
 
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.
{{Level header|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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=== Level 4 ===


; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
* '''Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1):'''
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|6 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''
** Improve an [[Character Creation#Ability Scores|Ability Score]] by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1 (Ability Scores can not be higher than 20 using this feature).
** Choose a [[Character Abilities#Feats|Feat]].
* [[File:Lay on Hands Resource Icon.png|frameless|35px]] [[Lay on Hands]] Charges: 4 ''(You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.)''
*Choose a number of Prepared Spells = {{C|4 (current Paladin level) + [[Charisma]] Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''
** Spells: No new spells at this level


{{Level header|7}}
=== Level 5 ===


; {{SpellSlot|2|3}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
*[[Proficiency Bonus]]: +3 ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''
: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
*[[Extra Attack]]: Can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack.
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 1 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|7 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''
* [[File:2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|35px]] '''Level 2 [[Spell#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.)''
*Choose a number of Prepared Spells = {{C|5 (current Paladin level) + [[Charisma]] Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''
* New Spells:
** [[File:Aid Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Aid]] [[Aid]]
** [[File:Lesser Restoration Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Lesser Restoration]] [[Lesser Restoration]]
** [[File:Magic Weapon Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Magic Weapon]] [[Magic Weapon]]
** [[File:Protection from Poison Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Protection from Poison]] [[Protection from Poison]]
** [[File:Branding Smite (Melee) Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Branding Smite]] [[Branding Smite]]


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* '''Subclass Features:'''
 
==== Subclass features ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | Oath of Devotion
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Vengeance]]
! style="width: 250px;" | Oathbreaker
! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oathbreaker]]
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* {{SAI|Aura of Warding|w=40}}
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* {{SAI|Aura of Devotion|w=40}}
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* {{SAI|Relentless Avenger|w=40}}
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* {{SAI|Aura of Hate|w=40}}
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{{Level header|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.)''
 
{{Level header|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
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* {{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}}
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==== Subclass features ====
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! style="width: 250px;" | [[Oath of Vengeance]]
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Spells (Always Prepared):
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|w=40|c=16}}*
* [[File:Misty Step Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Misty Step]] [[Misty Step]]
* {{SAI|Plant Growth|w=40}}*
* [[File:Moonbeam Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Moonbeam]] [[Moonbeam]]
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Spells (Always Prepared):
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Remove Curse|w=40}}
* [[File:Lesser Restoration Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Lesser Restoration]] [[Lesser Restoration]]
* {{SAI|Beacon of Hope|w=40|c=16}}*
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
 
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Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Haste|w=40|c=16}}*
* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|w=40|c=16}}*
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Spells (Always Prepared):
Spells (Always Prepared):
* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|w=40|c=16}}*
* [[File:Crown of Madness Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Darkness]] [[Crown of Madness]]
* {{SAI|Animate Dead|w=40}}*
* [[File:Darkness Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Darkness]] [[Darkness]]
 
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<nowiki>*</nowiki>Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.


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


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; {{SAI|Aura of Courage|w=40}}
! style="width: 180pt;" | 2nd Level Spells
: You and any nearby allies can't be {{Cond|Frightened}}. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
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* [[File:Bless Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Bless]] [[Bless]]
 
* [[File:Command Halt.png|frameless|35px|link=Command (Halt)]] [[Command (Halt)|Command]]
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
* [[File:Compelled Duel Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Compelled Duel]] [[Compelled Duel]]
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|10 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''
* [[File:Cure Wounds Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Cure Wounds]] [[Cure Wounds]]
 
* [[File:Divine Favour Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Divine Favour]] [[Divine Favour]]
{{Level header|11}}
* [[File:Heroism Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Heroism]] [[Heroism]]
 
* [[File:Protection From Evil And Good.png|frameless|35px|link=Protection from Evil and Good]] [[Protection from Evil and Good]]
; {{Pass|Improved Divine Smite|w=40}}
* [[File:Shield Of Faith Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Shield of Faith]] [[Shield of Faith]]
: Melee weapon attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Radiant}} damage.
* [[File:Searing Smite Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Searing Smite]] [[Searing Smite]]
 
* [[File:Thunderous Smite Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Thunderous Smite]] [[Thunderous Smite]]
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* [[File:Wrathful Smite Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Wrathful Smite]] [[Wrathful Smite]]
 
Ancients only:
; {{SpellSlot|3|3}} Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
* [[File:Speak With Animals.png|frameless|35px|link=Speak with Animals]] [[Speak with Animals]]
: You gain one Level 3 Spell Slot.
* [[File:Ensnaring Strike Ranged Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)]] [[Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)|Ensnaring Strike]]
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
Devotion only:
: Choose a number of Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|11 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''
* [[File:Sanctuary Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Sanctuary]] [[Sanctuary]]
 
Oathbreaker only:
{{Level header|12}}
* [[File:Hellish Rebuke Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Hellish Rebuke]] [[Hellish Rebuke]]
 
* [[File:Inflict Wounds Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Inflict Wounds]] [[Inflict Wounds]]
* Choose a [[Feat]].
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* [[File:Aid Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Aid]] [[Aid]]
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* [[File:Lesser Restoration Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Lesser Restoration]] [[Lesser Restoration]]
 
* [[File:Magic Weapon Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Magic Weapon]] [[Magic Weapon]]
; [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] Prepared Spells
* [[File:Protection from Poison Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Protection from Poison]] [[Protection from Poison]]
: Choose a number of Spells = {{InfoBlob|12 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''
* [[File:Branding Smite (Melee) Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Branding Smite]] [[Branding Smite]]
 
Ancients only:
== External links ==
* [[File:Misty Step Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Misty Step]] [[Misty Step]]
* {{FRWiki|Paladin|long}}
* [[File:Moonbeam Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Moonbeam]] [[Moonbeam]]
 
Devotion only:
{{PaladinNavbox}}
* [[File:Silence Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Silence]] [[Silence]]
{{NavGameplay}}
Oathbreaker only:
* [[File:Crown of Madness Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Darkness]] [[Crown of Madness]]
* [[File:Darkness Icon.png|frameless|35px|link=Darkness]] [[Darkness]]
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