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'''Oath of the Ancients''' is one of the [[Paladin#Level 1|Subclasses]] of [[Paladin]]. These Paladins have a deep connection with the natural world and the light within it.


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{{SubclassQuote|quote=You fight on the side of light in the cosmic struggle against darkness to preserve the sanctity of life and the beauty of nature.|image=Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png}} '''Oath of the Ancients''' is one of the [[Paladin#Level 1|Subclasses]] of [[Paladin]]. These Paladins have a deep connection with the natural world and the light within it.


== Oath ==
== Subclass features ==
Here is the full text of the Oath of the Ancients. For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].
[[File:Default Paladin Armor Ancients.png|220px|right|Paladin's default armour]]
[[File:Default Paladin Armor Ancients.png|220px|right|Paladin's default armour]]
{{SubclassNote|Paladin}}
{{Level header|1}}
; {{Pass|Oath of the Ancients Tenets|w=40}}
: Here is the full text of the Oath of the Ancients. For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].
{{quote|size=110%|noitalics=yes|'''Kindle the Light.''' Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair.
{{quote|size=110%|noitalics=yes|'''Kindle the Light.''' Through your acts of mercy, kindness, and forgiveness, kindle the light of hope in the world, beating back despair.


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'''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.}}
'''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 ==
{{SubclassNote|Paladin}}
{{H3|Level 1}}


; {{SAI|Healing Radiance|w=40}}
; {{SAI|Healing Radiance|w=40}}
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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.
:: 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.


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


; {{SAI|Nature's Wrath|w=40}}
; {{SAI|Nature's Wrath|w=40}}
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:* {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike|c=16}}
:* {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike|c=16}}


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


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


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


; {{SAI|Aura of Warding|w=40}}
; {{SAI|Aura of Warding|w=40}}
: You and any nearby allies have [[Resistance]] to damage from spells. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
: You and any nearby allies have [[Resistance]] to damage from spells. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.


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


; Oath Spells
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:* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}
:* {{SAI|Plant Growth}}


==Oathbreaking Actions==
==Oathbreaking actions==
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.
* 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]].
* 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 ====
==== Act 1 ====
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* Torturing [[Liam]] in [[Shattered Sanctum]], even if you want to free him
* Torturing the prisoner in the goblin camp, even if you want to free him
* Revealing the location of the grove to [[Minthara]], even if you plan on luring her there to defend the grove
* 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]]
* Attacking Auntie Ethel in her house prior to initiating dialogue
* Taking Auntie Ethel’s deal to trade one of your eyes for a cure.
* Taking Auntie Ethel's deal once she surrenders will break your Oath regardless of if you convince her to free Mayrina or not
* 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 [[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
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* Choosing to attack Halsin/ leaving him to the mercy of the goblins when in his bear form
* As [[Dark Urge]], choosing to break [[Pandirna]]'s legs}}
* Killing [[Anders]] (the imposter Paladin of Tyr at [[The_Risen_Road#Toll_House|The Risen Road Toll House]]) and / or his team mates without first talking with him, even if a fight began due to a failed pickpocket.
* Killing a spore servant that you can create if [[Glut|Sovereign Glut]] joins the party during the Defeat the Duergar Intruders quest.
* As [[Dark Urge]], choosing to break [[Pandirna]]'s legs
* As [[Dark Urge]], choosing to consider chopping off [[Gale]]'s hand when first meeting him
* Killing the petrified Drow [[Selûnite Outpost#Petrified Battlefield|near the Selunite Outpost]] while they are still encased in stone
 
==== 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
* Convincing Madeline to stab herself once during the [[Punish the Wicked]] quest
* Forcing the Zhent smuggler to jump off the docks in [[Moonrise Towers]]
* Choosing to let Minthara have her mind wiped by [[Jasin|Questioner Jasin]] and [[Sumera|Questioner Sumera]]
* Giving in to the Urge to step on and kill [[Steelclaw]] in [[Moonrise Towers]]
==== Act 3 ====
==== Act 3 ====
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* Intimidating [[Ben Golewits]] and his family into leaving [[Arfur Gregorio|Arfur Gregorio's]] mansion (regardless of roll result)
* Agree to take gold from [[Arfur Gregorio]] to 'forget' about rigged toys he donated for refugees
* Forming an alliance with [[Gortash]] before his coronation.
* Forming an alliance with [[Gortash]] before his coronation.
* Freeing the vampire spawns in [[Cazador's Dungeon]] is seen as an act against nature, breaking the pact
* Freeing the vampire spawns in [[Cazador's Dungeon]] is seen as an act against nature, breaking the oath
* Feeding the Mind Flayer in the Rivington [[Abandoned Windmill]] during [[Feed the Mind Flayer]]}}
* Ascending [[Astarion]] in [[Cazador's Dungeon]].
* Feeding the Mind Flayer in the Rivington [[Abandoned Windmill]] during [[Feed the Mind Flayer]]
* Killing the [[Archivist]] in the [[House of Hope]]
* Killing the [[Strange Ox]]
* Killing [[Valeria]] during [[Impress the Murder Tribunal]]
* 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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