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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 ==
== Oath ==
Here is the full text of the Oath of Devotion. For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].
[[File:Default Paladin Armor Devotion.png|220px|right|Paladin's default armour]]
{{quote|size=110%|noitalics=yes|'''Honesty.''' Don’t lie or cheat. Let your word be your promise.


'''Courage.''' Never fear to act, though caution is wise.
=== Oath of Devotion Tenets ===
{{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.}}
 
For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].


== Subclass features ==
== Subclass features ==
{{SubclassNote|Paladin}}
{{SubclassNote|Paladin}}


{{H3|Level 1}}
{{Level header|1}}


; {{SAI|Holy Rebuke|w=40}}
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:: Call upon your Oath to grant a vengeful aura that deals {{DamageText|1d4|Radiant}} damage to anyone who hits them with a melee attack.
:: Call upon your Oath to grant a vengeful aura that deals {{DamageText|1d4|Radiant}} damage to anyone who hits them with a melee attack.


{{H3|Level 3}}
{{Level header|3}}


; {{SAI|Sacred Weapon|w=40}}
; {{SAI|Sacred Weapon|w=40}}
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:* {{SAI|Sanctuary}}
:* {{SAI|Sanctuary}}


{{H3|Level 5}}
{{Level header|5}}


; Oath Spells
; Oath Spells
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:* {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}}
:* {{SAI|Silence|c=16|r=16}}


{{H3|Level 7}}
{{Level header|7}}


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


{{H3|Level 9}}
{{Level header|9}}


; Oath Spells
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==Oathbreaking actions==
==Oathbreaking actions==
This section details actions which will cause the player to break the Oath of Devotion
This section details actions which will cause the player to break the Oath of Devotion
===== Act 1 =====
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===== Act 1 =====
* Repeatedly stabbing [[Abdirak]] in [[Shattered Sanctum]] while he refuses to fight back.
* Repeatedly stabbing [[Abdirak]] in [[Shattered Sanctum]] while he refuses to fight back.
* Attacking [[Damays]] and [[Nymessa]].
* Attacking [[Damays]] and [[Nymessa]].
* 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 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 =====
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* 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.
* 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.
* Killing the prisoners in the pods in the [[Mind Flayer Colony]] rather than releasing them.
* Telling Yungir 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.
* 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 =====
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* Feeding a corpse in [[Feed the Mind Flayer]].
* Killing the jailers in [[Wyrm's Rock Prison]].
* 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]].
* 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]]. }}
* 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 ==

Revision as of 17:16, 29 April 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.

Oath

Oath of Devotion Tenets

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.


For more details, see Oaths and Oathbreaking.

Subclass features

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

Level 1

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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