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:: Heal yourself and all nearby allies for {{DamageText|Proficiency Bonus + Paladin Level + Charisma Modifier|Healing}} hit points. Regain another {{DamageText|Proficiency Bonus + Paladin Level + Charisma Modifier|Healing}} hit points next turn.


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: You and any nearby allies have [[Resistance]] to damage from spells. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.


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This section details actions which will cause the player to break the Oath of the Ancients
This section details actions which will cause the player to break the Oath of the Ancients
==== Global ====
==== Global ====
* Killing someone non-hostile, even by "accident" (e.g., an NPC steps into an area-of-effect spell, such as Moonbeam or Spike Growth, and dies).
* Killing someone non-hostile, even by "accident" (e.g., an NPC steps into an area-of-effect spell, such as Moonbeam or Spike Growth, and dies). This includes the petrified drow in the underdark
* Actions that guards do not like, or add the "Witness" status, appear to cause a broken Oath; even attacking Duergar after telling the Deep Gnomes you'll free them in [[Grymforge]] has caused this.
* Actions that guards do not like, or add the "Witness" status, appear to cause a broken Oath; even attacking Duergar after telling the Deep Gnomes you'll free them in [[Grymforge]] has caused this.
** Note that starting combat via conversational choices rather than attacking directly does seem to mitigate this most of the time.
** Note that starting combat via conversational choices rather than attacking directly does seem to mitigate this most of the time.
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* Torturing the prisoner in the goblin camp, even if you want to free him
* Torturing the prisoner in the goblin camp, even if you want to free him
* Attacking the Tieflings guarding [[Lae'zel]]'s cage, after persuading them to shoot it down, even if you knock them out
* Attacking the Tieflings guarding [[Lae'zel]]'s cage by any means, including through dialogue, even if you knock them out
* Prodding the wing of the [[Exhausted Bird]]
* Prodding the wing of the [[Exhausted Bird]]
* Using [[Bitter Divorce]] to raise [[Mayrina]]'s [[Connor Vinderblad|Husband]] from the dead after defeating [[Auntie Ethel]]
* Using [[Bitter Divorce]] to raise [[Mayrina]]'s [[Connor Vinderblad|Husband]] from the dead after defeating [[Auntie Ethel]]
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* Siding with [[Glut|Sovereign Glut]] to defeat [[Spaw|Sovereign Spaw]]
* Siding with [[Glut|Sovereign Glut]] to defeat [[Spaw|Sovereign Spaw]]
* Killing the [[Owlbear Cub]] after killing his mother
* Killing the [[Owlbear Cub]] after killing his mother
* Choosing to attack Halsin/ leaving him to the mercy of the goblins when in his bear form }}
* Choosing to attack Halsin/ leaving him to the mercy of the goblins when in his bear form
* Killing [[Anders]] (the imposter Paladin of Tyr at [[The_Risen_Road#Toll_House|The Risen Road Toll House]]) without first talking with him, even if a fight began due to a failed pickpocket. }}
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* As [[Dark Urge]], choosing to break [[Pandirna]]'s legs
* As [[Dark Urge]], choosing to break [[Pandirna]]'s legs
* As [[Dark Urge]], choosing to consider chopping off [[Gale]]'s hand when first meeting him}}
* As [[Dark Urge]], choosing to consider chopping off [[Gale]]'s hand when first meeting him}}
==== Act 2 ====
==== Act 2 ====
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* Turning the mechanism of the [[Moonlantern]] when first talking to [[Dolly Dolly Dolly]], causing her pain
* Turning the mechanism of the [[Moonlantern]] when first talking to [[Dolly Dolly Dolly]], causing her pain
* Calling Madeline a coward for the [[Punish the Wicked]] quest}}
* Calling Madeline a coward for the [[Punish the Wicked]] quest
* Force the Zhent smuggler to jump off the docks in [[Moonrise Towers]]
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* Giving in to the Urge to step on and kill [[Steelclaw]] in [[Moonrise Towers]]}}
==== Act 3 ====
==== Act 3 ====
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* Ascending [[Astarion]] in [[Cazador's Dungeon]].
* Ascending [[Astarion]] in [[Cazador's Dungeon]].
* Feeding the Mind Flayer in the Rivington [[Abandoned Windmill]] during [[Feed the Mind Flayer]]
* Feeding the Mind Flayer in the Rivington [[Abandoned Windmill]] during [[Feed the Mind Flayer]]
* Killing the [[Archivist]] in [[The House Of Hope]]}}
* Killing the [[Archivist]] in the [[House of Hope]]
* Killing the [[Strange Ox]]
* Giving [[Wulbren|Wulbren's]] head to the guard during [[Deal with the Gnomes]]
* Letting [[Viconia]] go after defeating her in [[House of Grief]] (Shadowheart in party)}}


== External Links ==
==External Links==
{{FRWiki|Oath of the Ancients|long}}
{{FRWiki|Oath of the Ancients|long}}


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Revision as of 01:00, 26 April 2024

You fight on the side of light in the cosmic struggle against darkness to preserve the sanctity of life and the beauty of nature.
Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png
Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png
You fight on the side of light in the cosmic struggle against darkness to preserve the sanctity of life and the beauty of nature.
Oath of the Ancients is one of the Subclasses of Paladin. These Paladins have a deep connection with the natural world and the light within it.

Oath

Here is the full text of the Oath of the Ancients. For more details, see Oaths and Oathbreaking.

Paladin's default armour
Kindle the Light. Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair.

Shelter the Light. Where there is good, beauty, love, and laughter in the world, stand against the wickedness that would swallow it. Where life flourishes, stand against the forces that would render it barren.

Preserve Your Own Light. Delight in song and laughter, in beauty and art. If you allow the light to die in your own heart, you can’t preserve it in the world.

Be the Light. Be a glorious beacon for all who live in despair. Let the light of your joy and courage shine forth in all your deeds.

Subclass Features

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

Level 1

Healing Radiance Healing Radiance
Channel Oath
Heal yourself and all nearby allies for Proficiency Bonus + Paladin Level + Charisma Modifierhit points hit points. Regain another Proficiency Bonus + Paladin Level + Charisma Modifierhit points hit points next turn.

Level 3

Nature's Wrath Nature's Wrath
Channel Oath
Invoke primeval forces to restrain an enemy. Attacks on restrained enemies have Advantage Icon.png Advantage
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Turn the Faithless Turn the Faithless
Channel Oath
Channel your Oath using ancient words to Turn Turn nearby Fey and Fiends.
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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 Warding Aura of Warding
You and any nearby allies have Resistance to damage from spells. 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 the Ancients

Global

  • Killing someone non-hostile, even by "accident" (e.g., an NPC steps into an area-of-effect spell, such as Moonbeam or Spike Growth, and dies). This includes the petrified drow in the underdark
  • Actions that guards do not like, or add the "Witness" status, appear to cause a broken Oath; even attacking Duergar after telling the Deep Gnomes you'll free them in Grymforge has caused this.
    • Note that starting combat via conversational choices rather than attacking directly does seem to mitigate this most of the time.
  • Shoving someone to their death also counts as breaking the oath. This sometimes also includes evil characters such as Assassins of Bhaal in the arena where you fight Orin.

Act 1

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  • Torturing the prisoner in the goblin camp, even if you want to free him
  • Attacking the Tieflings guarding Lae'zel's cage by any means, including through dialogue, even if you knock them out
  • Prodding the wing of the Exhausted Bird
  • Using Bitter Divorce to raise Mayrina's Husband from the dead after defeating Auntie Ethel
  • Taking Auntie Ethel's deal once she surrenders will break your Oath regardless of if you convince her to free Mayrina or not
  • Siding with Sovereign Glut to defeat Sovereign Spaw
  • Killing the Owlbear Cub after killing his mother
  • Choosing to attack Halsin/ leaving him to the mercy of the goblins when in his bear form
  • Killing Anders (the imposter Paladin of Tyr at The Risen Road Toll House) without first talking with him, even if a fight began due to a failed pickpocket.

Background HauntedOne Icon.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.

Act 2

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

Background HauntedOne Icon.png Spoiler warning! This section reveals interactions with The Dark Urge.

Act 3

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

External Links

Oath of the Ancients on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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