Paladin

Class: Paladin

Oath of the Ancients

You fight on the side of light in the cosmic struggle against darkness to preserve the sanctity of life and the beauty of nature.

Level progression

The table shows both the class and the subclass features.

LevelFeaturesSubclassResourcesSpell Slots
1
Subclass Choice
Lay on HandsUse your blessed touch to heal a creature or cure it of all diseases and poisons.
Divine SenseGain Advantage on Attack Rolls against celestials, fiends, and undead.
Choose 2 skills
6 optionsAthletics, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion
Oath of the Ancients TenetsOath of the Ancients paladins abide by the following tenets: Kindle the Light. Through acts of kindness, enkindle the light of hope in the bleakest hollows of despair. Shelter the Light. Where love blooms, stand against the devilry that would snip its stem. Preserve Your Own Light. Delight in culture and small joys to preserve the light in your own heart.
Healing RadianceHeal yourself and all nearby allies for your Paladin level + Charisma Modifier + Proficiency Bonus hit points. Regain another your Paladin level + Charisma Modifier + Proficiency Bonus hit points next turn.
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2
Divine Smite
Divine Smite: ReactionDeals an additional 1d8 Radiant damage to fiends and undead.
Divine Smite Critical: ReactionDeals an additional 1d8 Radiant damage to fiends and undead.
CommandCommand a creature to flee, move closer, freeze, drop to the ground or drop its weapon.
Compelled DuelForce an enemy to attack only you, giving it Disadvantage against other targets.
Cure WoundsHeal a creature you can touch.
Wrathful SmitePossibly Frighten your target. They'll have Disadvantage on Ability Checks and Attack Rolls and be unable to move.
BlessBless up to 3 creatures. They gain a +1d4 bonus to Attack Rolls and Saving Throws.
Divine FavourYour weapon attacks deal an additional 1d4 Radiant damage.
HeroismMake yourself or a target immune to Frightened and gain 5 temporary hit points each turn.
Protection from Evil and GoodProtect an ally against the attacks and powers of aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, and undead.
Searing SmiteDeal an extra 1d6 Fire damage and set your target on fire: it takes 1d6 Fire damage every turn.
Shield of FaithProtect a creature from attacks: increase its Armour Class by 2.
Thunderous SmitePushes your target 3 m away and possibly knocks it Prone.
Choose 1 feature
4 optionsDefence, Duelling, Great Weapon Fighting, Protection
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3
Divine HealthThe divine magic flowing within you prevents disease from affecting you.
Nature's WrathRestrain an enemy. They cannot move. Attack Rolls against them have Advantage. Their Attack Rolls and Dexterity saves have Disadvantage.
Turn the FaithlessTurn nearby fey and fiends. They are forced to flee and cannot come close to you.
Speak with AnimalsGain the ability to comprehend and communicate with beasts.
Ensnaring StrikeYour attack summons thorny vines that possibly Ensnare your target.
Lay on Hands Charge(s)3Channel Oath Charge113
4
Feat
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5
Extra AttackCan make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack. If you gain the Extra Attack feature from more than one class, they don't add together.
AidHeal your allies and increase their hit point maximum by 5 hit points.
Branding SmitePossibly marks your target with light, preventing it from turning Invisible.
Lesser RestorationCure a creature from disease, poison, paralysis or blindness.
Magic WeaponInfuse a weapon with arcane energy. The weapon becomes magical, receiving a +1 bonus to Attack and Damage Rolls.
Protection from PoisonTouch a creature to neutralise all poisons affecting it, and grant it protection against poisonous influences.
Misty StepSurrounded by silver mist, you teleport to an unoccupied space you can see.
MoonbeamCall down a beam of light that damages any creature that enters the beam or starts its turn in the light. You can use an action to move the beam 18 m.
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6
Aura of ProtectionYou and any nearby allies gain a +Charisma Modifier (minimum 1) bonus to Saving Throws. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
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Aura of WardingYou and any nearby allies take only half the damage from spells. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
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8
Feat
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9
Warden of VitalityWhile this aura lasts, you can cast Restore Vitality as a bonus action to heal yourself or nearby allies.
Blinding SmiteEvoke a heavenly flare and possibly Blind your target.
Crusader's MantleRadiate a holy power that emboldens you and nearby allies. You and your allies' weapon attacks deal an additional 1d4 Radiant damage.
DaylightEnchant an item to shine like the sun or summon a sphere of sunlight that dispels all darkness around it.
Elemental WeaponImbue a weapon with elemental power. It receives a +1 bonus to Attack Rolls, and deals an additional 1d4 damage of your choice.
Remove CurseTouch a creature or object to remove all Curses and Hexes affecting it.
RevivifyRevive a companion. They return to life with 1 hit point.
Protection from EnergyTouch a creature to grant it Resistance to Acid, Cold, Fire, Lightning, or Thunder damage.
Plant GrowthMake weeds burst from the ground and smother the area. Creatures moving through the weeds have their movement speed quartered.
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10
Aura of CourageYou and any nearby allies can't be Frightened. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
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11
Improved Divine SmiteYour attacks are suffused with divine might. Melee weapon attacks deal an additional 1d8 Radiant damage.
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12
Feat
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