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{{SubclassQuote|quote=You have broken your sacred Oath in pursuit of power and ambition. Only darkness remains to fuel you now.|image=Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png}} '''Oathbreaker''' is one of the [[Paladin#Becoming an Oathbreaker|Subclasses]] of [[Paladin]]. These Paladins draw power from the darkness within to destroy their foes.
{{SubclassQuote|quote=You have broken your sacred Oath in pursuit of power and ambition. Only darkness remains to fuel you now.|image=Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png}} '''Oathbreaker''' is one of the [[Paladin#Becoming an Oathbreaker|Subclasses]] of [[Paladin]]. These Paladins draw power from the darkness within to destroy their foes.
== Oath ==
== Oath ==
{{DiQ|To know the reason for your fall is, perhaps, to know the shape of things to come.|Oathbreaker Knight| talks to the fallen Paladin}}
Unlike other Paladins, Oathbreakers have broken their original oath. For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].
Unlike other Paladins, Oathbreakers have broken their original oath. For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].


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{{SubclassNote|Paladin}}


=== Level 1 ===
{{Level header|1}}


==== {{SAI|Spiteful Suffering|w=40}} ====
; {{SAI|Spiteful Suffering|w=40}}
{{SmallIcon|Channel Oath Icon.png}} '''Channel Oath Ability'''
:; {{R|co|icononly=yes}} Channel Oath
* Steep an enemy in the darkness that churns within you. The target takes {{DamageText|1d4 + [[Ability Score Modifier|Charisma Modifier]]|Necrotic}} damage each turn and [[Attack Rolls]] against it have {{Advantage}}.
:: Steep an enemy in the darkness that churns within you. The target takes {{DamageText|1d4 + [[Ability Score Modifier|Charisma Modifier]]|Necrotic}} damage each turn and [[Attack Rolls]] against it have {{Advantage}}.


=== Level 3 ===
{{Level header|3}}


; {{SAI|Control Undead|w=40}}
:; {{R|co|icononly=yes}} Channel Oath
:: Use the power of your Oath to gain control over an undead creature. The undead will follow you around and attack your enemies. The target's level must be lower than yours.


==== {{SAI|Control Undead|w=40}} ====
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
{{SmallIcon|Channel Oath Icon.png}} '''Channel Oath Abilities'''
* Use the power of your Oath to gain control over an undead creature. The undead will follow you around and attack your enemies. The target's level must be lower than yours.


==== {{SAI|Dreadful Aspect|w=40}} ====
; {{SAI|Dreadful Aspect|w=40}}
{{SmallIcon|Channel Oath Icon.png}} '''Channel Oath Abilities'''
:; {{R|co|icononly=yes}} Channel Oath
* Let your darkest emotions burst forth as a menacing pulse to {{SAI|Frightened (Condition)|Frighten}} nearby enemies.
:: Let your darkest emotions burst forth as a menacing pulse to {{SAI|Frightened (Condition)|Frighten}} nearby enemies.


==== Oath Spells ====
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* You gain additional spells from the darkness within. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
** {{SAI|Hellish Rebuke|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Inflict Wounds|w=40}}


=== Level 5 ===
; Oath Spells
: You gain additional spells from the darkness within. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
:* {{SAI|Hellish Rebuke}}
:* {{SAI|Inflict Wounds}}


==== Oath Spells ====
{{Level header|5}}
* You gain additional spells from the darkness within. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
** {{SAI|Crown of Madness|w=40}}
** {{SAI|Darkness|w=40}}


=== Level 7 ===
; Oath Spells
: You gain additional spells from the darkness within. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
:* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|c=16}}
:* {{SAI|Darkness|c=16}}


==== {{SAI|Aura of Hate|w=40}} ====
{{Level header|7}}
* You and any nearby fiends (and undead) gain additional damage to melee weapon attacks equal to your [[Charisma]] Modifier. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.


=== Level 9 ===
; {{SAI|Aura of Hate|w=40}}
: You and any nearby fiends (and undead) gain additional damage to melee weapon attacks equal to your [[Charisma]] Modifier. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.


==== Oath Spells ====
{{Level header|9}}
* You gain additional spells from the darkness within. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
 
** {{SAI|Bestow Curse|w=40}}
; Oath Spells
** {{SAI|Animate Dead|w=40}}
: You gain additional spells from the darkness within. They are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
:* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|c=16}}
:* {{SAI|Animate Dead}}
==See also==
* [[Paladin#Becoming an Oathbreaker|Becoming an Oathbreaker]]
* [[Oathbreaker Knight]]
== External Links ==
* {{FRWiki|Oathbreaker|long}}


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Latest revision as of 10:02, 23 June 2024

You have broken your sacred Oath in pursuit of power and ambition. Only darkness remains to fuel you now.
Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png
Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png
You have broken your sacred Oath in pursuit of power and ambition. Only darkness remains to fuel you now.
Oathbreaker is one of the Subclasses of Paladin. These Paladins draw power from the darkness within to destroy their foes.

Oath[edit | edit source]

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To know the reason for your fall is, perhaps, to know the shape of things to come.
Oathbreaker Knight talks to the fallen Paladin

Unlike other Paladins, Oathbreakers have broken their original oath. For more details, see Oaths and Oathbreaking.

Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

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

Level 1

Spiteful Suffering Spiteful Suffering
Channel Oath
Steep an enemy in the darkness that churns within you. The target takes 1d4 + Charisma ModifierDamage TypesNecrotic damage each turn and Attack Rolls against it have Advantage Icon.png Advantage.

Level 3

Control Undead Control Undead
Channel Oath
Use the power of your Oath to gain control over an undead creature. The undead will follow you around and attack your enemies. The target's level must be lower than yours.
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Dreadful Aspect Dreadful Aspect
Channel Oath
Let your darkest emotions burst forth as a menacing pulse to Frighten Frighten nearby enemies.
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Oath Spells
You gain additional spells from the darkness within. They are Always Prepared.

Level 5

Oath Spells
You gain additional spells from the darkness within. They are Always Prepared.

Level 7

Aura of Hate Aura of Hate
You and any nearby fiends (and undead) gain additional damage to melee weapon attacks equal to your Charisma Modifier. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.

Level 9

Oath Spells
You gain additional spells from the darkness within. They are Always Prepared.

See also[edit | edit source]

External Links[edit | edit source]