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{{ClassQuote|quote=Fuelled by the Oath you swore to uphold justice and righteousness, you are a beacon of hope in dark times.|image=Paladin Class Icon.png}}

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}}, and {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}}. __NOTOC__

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! colspan="4" | The Paladin Class Progression

| style="width: 6%;" | '''Level'''

| style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]'''

| '''Features'''

| style="width: 6%;" | '''[[Lay on Hands]] Charges'''

| 1st

| 2nd

| 3rd

| [[#Level 1|1st]]

| +2

| {{SAI|Divine Sense}}, {{SAI|Lay on Hands}}, {{Icon|Channel Oath Icon.png|24|link=#Level 2}} [[#Level_1|Channel Oath]], {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 1}} [[#Level 1|Choose a subclass]]

| 3

| [[#Level 2|2nd]]

| +2

| [[#Level 2|Fighting Style]], {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 2}} [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]], {{SAI|Divine Smite}}

| [[#Level 3|3rd]]

| +2

| {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=Divine Health}} [[Divine Health]]

| 3

| [[#Level 4|4th]]

| +2

| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}

| 4

| [[#Level 5|5th]]

| +3

| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}

| [[#Level 6|6th]]

| +3

| {{SAI|Aura of Protection}}

| [[#Level 7|7th]]

| +3

| {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 7}} [[#Level 7|Subclass Feature]]

| [[#Level 8|8th]]

| +3

| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}

| [[#Level 9|9th]]

| +4

| -

| 4

| [[#Level 10|10th]]

| +4

| {{SAI|Aura of Courage}}

| 5

| [[#Level 11|11th]]

| +4

| {{SAI|Improved Divine Smite}}

| [[#Level 12|12th]]

| +4

| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}

== Class Information ==

[[File:Oath of Devotion Default Armor.png|thumb|right|Oath of Devotion Paladin's default armour]]

* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|10 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}

** '''Hit points gained at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|6 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}

* '''Important Ability Scores:''' {{Ability|Strength}} or {{Ability|Dexterity}} for physical attacks, {{Ability|Charisma}} for Spells, Aura and Channel Oath Abilities, and {{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):''

**  [[Athletics]], [[Insight]], [[Intimidation]], [[Medicine]], [[Persuasion]], [[Religion]]

*** You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.

* '''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).''

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 {{Resource|co}} abilities.

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 {{Resource|co}} 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 {{Resource|co}} 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 ==

=== Level 1 ===

* '''{{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}: 3''' ({{Recharge|Long Rest}} )

* '''{{Resource|chaoat|forceplural=yes}}: 1''' ({{Recharge|Short Rest}} )

==== {{SAI|Divine Sense|w=40}} ====

==== {{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.

<center><h4> {{anchor|Oaths}}Select a Subclass </h4></center>

! {{ImageLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker|w=150|h=150}} ^{([[#Becoming an Oathbreaker|Note]])}

=== 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).

* New '''1st Level Spells:'''

* {{SAI|Bless|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Commands|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Compelled Duels|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Cure Woundss|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Divine Favours|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Heroisms|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Goods|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Shield of Faiths|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Searing Smites|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Thunderous Smites|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Wrathful Smites|w=40}}

=== Level 3 ===

* [[File:3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|3 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

* '''Subclass Features:'''

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}}

* {{SAI|Nature's Wraths|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Turn the Faithlesss|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Speak with Animalss|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Ensnaring Strikes|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Sacred Weapons|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Turn the Unholys|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Goods|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Sanctuarys|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Abjure Enemys|w=40}}

* {{SAI|[Vow of Enmitys|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Banes|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Hunter's Marks|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Control Undeads|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Dreadful Aspects|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Hellish Rebukes|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Inflict Woundss|w=40}}

* '''{{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}Charges: 4''' ''(You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.)''

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|4 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

 

* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''

==== {{SAI|Extra Attacks|w=40}} ====

* You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

* New '''2nd Level Spells:'''

* {{SAI|Aids|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Lesser Restorations|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Magic Weapons|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Protection from Poisons|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Branding Smites|w=40}}

* '''Subclass Features:'''

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}}

* {{SAI|Misty Steps|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Moonbeams|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Lesser Restorations|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Silences|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Hold Persons|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Misty Steps|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Crown of Madnesss|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Darknesss|w=40}}

=== Level 6 ===

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|6 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

==== {{SAI|Aura of Protections|w=40}} ====

* You and nearby allies gain a bonus to [[Saving Throw|Saving Throws]] equal to your {{Ability|Charisma}} modifier.

* [[File:3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)''

* '''Subclass Features:'''

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}}

=== Level 8 ===

=== Level 9 ===

* New '''3rd Level Spells:'''

* {{SAI|Warden of Vitality|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Blinding Smite|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Crusader's Mantle|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Daylight|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Elemental Weapon|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Remove Curse|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Revivify|w=40}}

* '''Subclass Features:'''

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}}

* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Plant Growth|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Beacon of Hope|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Haste|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Animate Dead|w=40}}

=== Level 10 ===

* '''{{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}: 5''' ''(You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.)''

==== {{SAI|Aura of Courage}} ====

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|10 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

* You and any nearby allies can't be {{SAI|Frightened (Condition)|Frightened}}. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.

=== Level 11 ===

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|11 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

==== {{SAI|Improved Divine Smite}} ====

* Melee weapon attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Radiant}} damage.

* Choose a [[Feat]].

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|12 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

* {{SAI|Bless|w=40}}

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==== Level 3 Spells ====

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* {{SAI|Warden of Vitality|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Blinding Smite|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Crusader's Mantle|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Daylight|w=40}}

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