Editing Paladin

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'''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]]. 
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The Paladin subclasses are:
{{hlist|
* {{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}}
}}
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{| class="wikitable nomobile" style="text-align: center; max-width: 63em;"
|-
! 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 ==
[[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: [[List of 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. (Other Paladin class features and always-prepared Oath spells will still be available.)

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):
* 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 ===

{{Quote|size=100%|*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]].

[[Withers]] will not respec a Paladin with the Oathbreaker subclass. Restoring the original Oath (see below) will enable the respec service again.

=== 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.

{{Level header|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;"
|-
! {{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}}
|-
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
Channel Oath Abilities:
*{{SAI|Healing Radiance|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"| 
Channel Oath Abilities:
*{{SAI|Holy Rebuke|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
Channel Oath Abilities:
*{{SAI|Inquisitor's Might|w=40}}
| style="vertical-align:top; width: 250px;"|
Channel Oath Abilities:
*{{SAI|Spiteful Suffering|w=40}}
|}

{{Level header|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|
:; {{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
{{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}}

; {{Pass|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.

{{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}}
: 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.

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

{{Level header|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}}
|}

{{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
{{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.

{{Level header|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.)''

{{Level header|11}}

; {{Pass|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.)''

{{Level header|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.)''

== Notable paladins ==
* {{MdCharLink|Anders}}
* {{MdCharLink|Aylin}}
* {{MdCharLink|Devella Fountainhead}}
* {{MdCharLink|Ketheric Thorm}}
* {{MdCharLink|Minthara}}
* {{MdCharLink|Oathbreaker Knight}}
* {{MdCharLink|Zevlor}}

== See also ==
*[[:Category:Paladins|List of all Paladins]]

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

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