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{{SubclassQuote|quote=Following the ideal of the knight in shining armour, you act with honour and virtue to protect the weak and pursue the greater good.|image=Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png}} '''Oath of Devotion''' is one of the [[Paladin#Level 1|Subclasses]] of [[Paladin]]. These Paladins gain abilities that aid them in protecting the weak, dispelling falsehoods, and defeating fiends and undead.
{{SubclassQuote|quote=Following the ideal of the knight in shining armour, you act with honour and virtue to protect the weak and pursue the greater good.|image=Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png}} '''Oath of Devotion''' is one of the [[Paladin#Level 1|Subclasses]] of [[Paladin]]. These Paladins gain abilities that aid them in protecting the weak, dispelling falsehoods, and defeating fiends and undead.
== Oath ==
Here is the full text of the Oath of Devotion. For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].


{{quote|size=110%|noitalics=yes|'''Honesty.''' Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise.
== Subclass features ==
{{SubclassNote|Paladin}}


'''Courage.''' Never fear to act, though caution is wise.
{{Level header|1}}
; {{Pass|Oath of Devotion Tenets|w=40}}
: For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].
{{quote|size=110%|noitalics=yes|'''Courage.''' Stride dauntlessly into action.


'''Compassion.''' Aid others, protect the weak, and punish those who threaten them. Show mercy to your foes, but temper it with wisdom.
'''Compassion.''' Show clemency when prudent, and lend your arm to those in need.


'''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.
'''Duty.''' Tend your responsibilities, obey just laws, and support those entrusted to your care.}}


'''Duty.''' Be responsible for your actions and their consequences, protect those entrusted to your care, and obey those who have just authority over you.}}
; {{SAI|Holy Rebuke|w=40}}
:; {{R|co|icononly=yes}} Channel Oath
:: Call upon your Oath to grant a vengeful aura that deals {{DamageText|1d4|Radiant}} damage to anyone who hits them with a melee attack.


== Subclass Features ==
{{Level header|3}}
{{SubclassNote|Paladin}}


=== Level 1 ===
; {{SAI|Sacred Weapon|w=40}}
:; {{R|co|icononly=yes}} Channel Oath
:: Using an action, you can turn your weapon into a '''Sacred Weapon'''. Adds your [[Charisma]] modifier to [[Attack Roll]]s on your weapon and it also emits a bright light.


==== {{SAI|Holy Rebuke|w=40}} ====
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* '''{{SmallIcon|Channel Oath Icon.png}} Channel Oath Ability:''' Call upon your Oath to grant a vengeful aura that deals {{DamageText|1d4|Radiant}} damage to anyone who hits them with a melee attack.


=== Level 3 ===
; {{SAI|Turn the Unholy|w=40}}
:; {{R|co|icononly=yes}} Channel Oath
:: {{Cond|Turned|Turn}} nearby undead and fiends. They are forced to flee and cannot come close to you.


==== {{SAI|Sacred Weapon|w=40}} ====
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* '''{{SmallIcon|Channel Oath Icon.png}} Channel Oath Ability:''' Adds your [[Charisma]] modifier to [[Attack Roll]]s on your weapon, turning it into a '''Sacred Weapon'''. It also emits a bright light.


==== {{SAI|Turn the Unholy|w=40}} ====
; Oath Spells
* '''{{SmallIcon|Channel Oath Icon.png}} Channel Oath Ability:''' {{SAI|Turned (Condition)|Turn}} nearby fey and fiends. They are forced to flee and cannot come close to you.
: You gain additional spells from your oath. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
:* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|c=16}}
:* {{SAI|Sanctuary}}


==== Oath Spells ====
{{Level header|5}}
* You gain additional spells from your oath. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
** {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
** {{SAI|Sanctuary|w=40}}


=== Level 5 ===
; Oath Spells
: You gain additional spells from your oath. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
:* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration}}
:* {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}}


==== Oath Spells ====
{{Level header|7}}
* You gain additional spells from your oath. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
** {{SAI|Lesser Restoration|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Silence|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}


=== Level 7 ===
; {{SAI|Aura of Devotion|w=40}}
: You and any nearby allies can't be {{Cond|Charmed}}. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.


==== {{SAI|Aura of Devotion|w=40}} ====
{{Level header|9}}
* You and any nearby allies can't be {{SAI|Charmed (Condition)|Charmed}}. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.


=== Level 9 ===
; Oath Spells
: You gain additional spells from your oath. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
:* {{SAI|Remove Curse}}
:* {{SAI|Beacon of Hope|c=16}}


==== Oath Spells ====
==Oathbreaking actions==
* You gain additional spells from your oath. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
This section details actions which will cause the player to break the Oath of Devotion
** {{SAI|Remove Curse|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Beacon of Hope|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}


==Oathbreaking Actions==
===== Act 1 =====
This section details actions which will cause the player to break the Oath of Devotion
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===== Act 1 =====
* Repeatedly stabbing [[Abdirak]] in [[Shattered Sanctum]] while he refuses to fight back.
* Repeatedly stabbing Abdirak, Priest of Lovitar, in the goblin camp while he refuses to fight back will case an Oath of Devotion Paladin to fall.
* Attacking [[Damays]] and [[Nymessa]].
* Fighting the tieflings who have Lae'zel trapped in a cage will break your Oath, no matter how you fight them.
* Killing [[Anders]] without confirming first that he is hunting [[Karlach]] on the order of [[Zariel]].
* Killing Anders without confirming first that he is hunting Karlach on the order of Zariel.
** Killing him after he admits to this does not break the oath.
* Killing the slaver duergar in Grymforge, Ward Pistle and Ward Magmar.
* Killing the slaver Duergar in [[Grymforge]], Ward Pistle and Ward Magmar.}}


===== Act 2 =====
===== Act 2 =====
In [[Punish the Wicked]], after retrieving the ledger, choose either punishment for Madeline. Telling her it's not her fault and forgiving her is the only option that will not break your oath.
{{SpoilerBox|
* Killing the prisoners in the pods in the mindflayer colony rather than releasing them.
* In [[Punish the Wicked]], after retrieving the ledger, choosing either punishment for [[Madeline]]. Telling her it's not her fault and forgiving her is the only option that will not break your oath.
* Killing the prisoners in the pods in the [[Mind Flayer Colony]] rather than releasing them.
* Telling Yurgir you will help free him from Raphael's deal, then that you will look around the Gauntlet of Shar to see if there is anything to free him.
* Passing the Illithid Wisdom check with [[Acolyte Marls]]. Can be prevented by passing the subsequent wisdom check.
* Killing [[The Warden]]. Can be prevented by not having the paladin character attack the warden during the fight.
* Lying to Arabella that you haven't found out what happened to her parents after having her wait at your camp.}}


===== Act 3 =====
===== Act 3 =====
* Killing the jailers in Wyrm's Rock Prison.
{{SpoilerBox|
* Using certain persuasion options to get Wulbren to stand down instead of killing the Gondians after you accept his bomb and use it to blow up the steel watch factory cases an Oath of Devotion Paladin to fall.}}
* Feeding a corpse in [[Feed the Mind Flayer]].
* Killing the jailers in [[Wyrm's Rock Prison]].
* Using certain persuasion options to get [[Wulbren]] to stand down instead of killing the Gondians, after you accept his bomb and use it to blow up the [[Steel Watch Foundry]].
* Accepting the pact with [[Gortash]].
* Allowing [[Astarion]] to complete the Rite of Profane Ascension.
* Killing the imprisoned [[vampire spawn]] in [[Cazador's Dungeon]].
* Inviting [[Aradin]] to kidnap [[Aylin]] from your camp.}}


== External Links ==
== External links ==
* {{FRWiki|Oath of Devotion|long}}
* {{FRWiki|Oath of Devotion|long}}


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Revision as of 20:03, 15 May 2024

Following the ideal of the knight in shining armour, you act with honour and virtue to protect the weak and pursue the greater good.
Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png
Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png
Following the ideal of the knight in shining armour, you act with honour and virtue to protect the weak and pursue the greater good.
Oath of Devotion is one of the Subclasses of Paladin. These Paladins gain abilities that aid them in protecting the weak, dispelling falsehoods, and defeating fiends and undead.

Subclass features

This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Paladin, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 1

Oath of Devotion Tenets Oath of Devotion Tenets
For more details, see Oaths and Oathbreaking.
Courage. Stride dauntlessly into action.

Compassion. Show clemency when prudent, and lend your arm to those in need.

Duty. Tend your responsibilities, obey just laws, and support those entrusted to your care.
Holy Rebuke Holy Rebuke
Channel Oath
Call upon your Oath to grant a vengeful aura that deals 1d4Damage TypesRadiant damage to anyone who hits them with a melee attack.

Level 3

Sacred Weapon Sacred Weapon
Channel Oath
Using an action, you can turn your weapon into a Sacred Weapon. Adds your Charisma modifier to Attack Rolls on your weapon and it also emits a bright light.
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Turn the Unholy Turn the Unholy
Channel Oath
Turn Turn nearby undead and fiends. They are forced to flee and cannot come close to you.
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Oath Spells
You gain additional spells from your oath. They are Always Prepared.

Level 5

Oath Spells
You gain additional spells from your oath. They are Always Prepared.

Level 7

Aura of Devotion Aura of Devotion
You and any nearby allies can't be Charmed Charmed. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.

Level 9

Oath Spells
You gain additional spells from your oath. They are Always Prepared.

Oathbreaking actions

This section details actions which will cause the player to break the Oath of Devotion

Act 1

Concentration Icons.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

  • Repeatedly stabbing Abdirak in Shattered Sanctum while he refuses to fight back.
  • Attacking Damays and Nymessa.
  • Killing Anders without confirming first that he is hunting Karlach on the order of Zariel.
    • Killing him after he admits to this does not break the oath.
  • Killing the slaver Duergar in Grymforge, Ward Pistle and Ward Magmar.
Act 2

Concentration Icons.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

  • In Punish the Wicked, after retrieving the ledger, choosing either punishment for Madeline. Telling her it's not her fault and forgiving her is the only option that will not break your oath.
  • Killing the prisoners in the pods in the Mind Flayer Colony rather than releasing them.
  • Telling Yurgir you will help free him from Raphael's deal, then that you will look around the Gauntlet of Shar to see if there is anything to free him.
  • Passing the Illithid Wisdom check with Acolyte Marls. Can be prevented by passing the subsequent wisdom check.
  • Killing The Warden. Can be prevented by not having the paladin character attack the warden during the fight.
  • Lying to Arabella that you haven't found out what happened to her parents after having her wait at your camp.
Act 3

Concentration Icons.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

External links

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