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Paladin
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.
“A promise made so deeply that it becomes divine in itself flows through a paladin, burning bright enough to inspire allies and smite foes.„
The Paladin subclasses are:
| Paladin Class Progression | Spell Slots per Spell Level | |||||
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| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features |  Lay on Hands Charges
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1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| 1st | +2 |  ,  ,  Channel Oath,  Choose a subclass
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3 | - | - | - |
| 2nd |  Fighting Style, Spellcasting, 
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2 | - | - | ||
| 3rd | Divine Health, Subclass Feature
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3 | - | - | ||
| 4th | 
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4 | 3 | - | - | |
| 5th | +3 | 
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4 | 2 | - | |
| 6th | 
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4 | 2 | - | ||
| 7th | Subclass Feature
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4 | 3 | - | ||
| 8th |
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4 | 3 | - | ||
| 9th | +4 | Subclass Feature
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4 | 3 | 2 | |
| 10th | 
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5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | |
| 11th | 
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4 | 3 | 3 | ||
| 12th |
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4 | 3 | 3 | ||
Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.
Class information
- Hit points
- At level 1: 10 +
modifier - On level up: 6 + modifier
- Key abilities
or 
for physical attacks
for Spells, Aura and Channel Oath Abilities- for Hit Points and
Concentration Checks. - Saving throw proficiencies
, - Equipment proficiencies
Simple weapons, 
Martial weapons
Light armour, 
Medium armour, 
Heavy armour
Shields- Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
, 
, 
, 
, 
, 
- You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
- Starting Equipment
Warhammer, 
Javelin x2, 
Scale Mail of the Ancients or 
Scale Mail of Devotion or 
Scale Mail of Vengeance, 
Leather Boots, a book called Paladin Oaths and their Tenets
Spellcasting
- Spellcasting Ability
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Paladins are primarily martial fighters; they gain Spell Slots at 1/2 the rate of a full spellcaster.
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 = Paladin Level + 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 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
*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 Camp. Speak with him to learn about Oathbreaking and, if you so desire, unlock the Oathbreaker subclass. This replaces the 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 Camp. He will offer to restore your Oath for a fee of 1000gp. This will allow you to once again use your 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 1
- Lay on Hands Charges: 3
Recharge: Long rest- Channel Oath Charges: 1
- Recharge: Short rest
- Expend a
Bonus action to gain 
Advantage on Attack Rolls against celestials, fiends, and undead. ( Recharge: Short rest )
- 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.
Select a subclass
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Channel Oath Abilities: |
Channel Oath Abilities: |
Channel Oath Abilities: |
Channel Oath Abilities: |
Level 2
- 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
Radiant damage. Divine Smite reaction settings can be configured in the Reactions menu (default hotkey: L).
- Fighting Style
- Choose 1 Fighting Style:
- You gain a +1 bonus to Armour Class while wearing armour.
- 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.
- When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a Two-Handed melee weapon, that die is rerolled once.
- 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.)
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2- You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 2 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
- New 1st Level Spells
Level 3
- The divine magic flowing within you prevents disease from affecting you.
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3- You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 3 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
Subclass features
| Oath of the Ancients | Oath of Devotion | Oath of Vengeance | Oathbreaker |
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Channel Oath Abilities: Spells (Always Prepared):
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Channel Oath Abilities: Spells (Always Prepared):
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Channel Oath Abilities: Spells (Always Prepared):
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Channel Oath Abilities: Spells (Always Prepared):
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.
Level 4
- Lay on Hands Charges: 4
- You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 4 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
- Choose a Feat.
Level 5
- You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4- You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2- You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 5 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
- New 2nd Level Spells
Subclass features
| Oath of the Ancients | Oath of Devotion | Oath of Vengeance | Oathbreaker |
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.
Level 6
- You and nearby allies gain a bonus to Saving Throws equal to your modifier.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 6 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
Level 7
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3- You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 7 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
Subclass features
| Oath of the Ancients | Oath of Devotion | Oath of Vengeance | Oathbreaker |
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Level 8
- Choose a Feat.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 8 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
Level 9
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2- You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 9 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
- New 3rd Level Spells
Subclass features
| Oath of the Ancients | Oath of Devotion | Oath of Vengeance | Oathbreaker |
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.
Level 10
- Lay on Hands Charges: 5
- You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.
- You and any nearby allies can't be
. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 10 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
Level 11
- Melee weapon attacks deal an additional 1d8Radiant damage.
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3- You gain one Level 3 Spell Slot.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 11 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
Level 12
- Choose a Feat.
- Prepared Spells
- Choose a number of Spells = 12 (Paladin Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
Notable paladins
See also
External links
Paladin on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
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| Channel Oath abilities | |
| Auras | |
| Other class features | |
