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| description = Paladin is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.

The Paladin subclasses are: {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}, {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}, {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}, {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}} __NOTOC__

 

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! colspan="4" | The Paladin Class Progression

| style="width: 6%;" | '''Level'''

| style="width: 8%;" | '''[[Proficiency Bonus]]'''

| '''Features'''

| style="width: 6%;" | '''[[Lay on Hands]] Charges'''

| 1st

| 2nd

| 3rd

| [[#Level 1|1st]]

| +2

| {{SAI|Divine Sense}}, {{SAI|Lay on Hands}}, {{Icon|Channel Oath Icon.png|24|link=#Level 1}} [[#Level_1|Channel Oath]], {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 1}} [[#Level 1|Choose a subclass]]

| 3

| [[#Level 2|2nd]]

| +2

| {{Icon|Duelling_Icon.webp|24|link=#Level 2}} [[Fighting Style]], {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 2}} [[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]], {{SAI|Divine Smite}}

| [[#Level 3|3rd]]

| +2

| {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=Divine Health}} [[Divine Health]]

| 3

| [[#Level 4|4th]]

| +2

| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}

| 4

| [[#Level 5|5th]]

| +3

| {{SAI|Extra Attack}}

| [[#Level 6|6th]]

| +3

| {{SAI|Aura of Protection}}

| [[#Level 7|7th]]

| +3

| {{Icon|Paladin Class Icon.png|24|link=#Level 7}} [[#Level 7|Subclass Feature]]

| [[#Level 8|8th]]

| +3

| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}

| [[#Level 9|9th]]

| +4

| -

| 4

| [[#Level 10|10th]]

| +4

| {{SAI|Aura of Courage}}

| 5

| [[#Level 11|11th]]

| +4

| {{SAI|Improved Divine Smite}}

| [[#Level 12|12th]]

| +4

| {{SAI|Feats|Feat}}

== Class Information ==

* '''Level 1 Maximum Hit Points:''' {{InfoBlob|10 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}

** '''Hit points gained at higher levels:''' {{InfoBlob|6 + {{Ability|Constitution}} Modifier}}

* '''Important Ability Scores:''' {{Ability|Strength}} or {{Ability|Dexterity}} for physical attacks, {{Ability|Charisma}} for Spells, Aura and Channel Oath Abilities, and {{Ability|Constitution}} for Hit Points and {{Concentration}} Checks.

* '''[[Saving Throw]] Proficiencies:''' {{Ability|Wisdom}}, {{Ability|Charisma}}

* '''Equipment Proficiencies:'''

** {{SimpleWeaponsProf}}, {{MartialWeaponsProf}}

** {{LightArmour}}, {{MediumArmour}}, {{HeavyArmour}}

** {{Shields}}

* '''Skills with Proficiency''' ''(Choose 2):''

**  [[Athletics]], [[Insight]], [[Intimidation]], [[Medicine]], [[Persuasion]], [[Religion]]

*** You receive a bonus to every [[Character Creation#Skills|skill]] that you are [[Proficiency|proficient]] in. At [[#Level 1|Level 1]] the [[Proficiency Bonus]] is +2.

* '''Spellcasting Ability:''' {{Ability|Charisma}}

** Paladins are primarily martial fighters; they gain Spell Slots at 1/2 the rate of a full spellcaster.

* [[File:Prepared Spells Icon.webp|24px]] '''[[Spells#Prepared Spells|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''' = {{InfoBlob|Paladin Level + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell).''

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 {{Resource|co}} abilities.

Here are some examples of Oathbreaking actions. Note that the specific types of actions that break an Oath may change as Larian continues to develop the game.

* Oath of the Ancients: Killing a non-aggressive animal, raising the dead, or choosing an "Attack" dialogue option when more peaceful options are available.

* Oath of Vengeance: Convincing someone not to take their revenge on their transgressor, letting the guilty go without punishment, betraying those who were in need of vengeance and siding with their oppressor.

 

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 [[Campsite|Camp]]. Speak with him to learn about Oathbreaking and, if you so desire, unlock the [[Oathbreaker]] subclass. This replaces the {{Resource|co}} Channel Oath abilities and Spells from your previous Oath with new abilities and Spells available only to [[Oathbreaker]].

=== 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 [[Campsite|Camp]]. He will offer to restore your Oath for a fee of 1000gp. This will allow you to once again use your {{Resource|co}} 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 ==

=== Level 1 ===

* '''{{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}: 3''' ({{Recharge|Long Rest}} )

* '''{{Resource|chaoat|forceplural=yes}}: 1''' ({{Recharge|Short Rest}} )

==== {{SAI|Divine Sense|w=40}} ====

==== {{SAI|Lay on Hands|w=40}} ====

* 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.

<center><h4> {{anchor|Oaths}}Select a Subclass </h4></center>

! {{ImageLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker|w=150|h=150}} ^{([[#Becoming an Oathbreaker|Note]])}

=== Level 2 ===

==== {{SAI|Divine Smite|w=40}} ====

* 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 {{DamageType|Radiant}} damage. Divine Smite reaction settings can be configured in the [[Reaction]]s menu (default hotkey: L).

==== [[Fighting Style]] ====

* (Choose 1):

** '''{{SAI|Defence|w=30}}:''' You gain a +1 bonus to [[Armour Class]] while wearing armour.

** '''{{SAI|Duelling|w=30}}:''' 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.

** '''{{SAI|Great Weapon Fighting|w=30}}:''' When you roll a 1 or 2 on a damage die for an attack with a [[Weapons|Two-Handed melee weapon]], that die is rerolled once.

** '''{{SAI|Protection|w=30}}:''' 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.)''

* {{SpellSlot|1|2}}'''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)''

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|2 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

* New '''1st Level Spells:'''

* {{SAI|Bless|w=40|c=16}}

* {{SAI|Command|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Compelled Duel|w=40|c=16}}

* {{SAI|Cure Wounds|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Divine Favour|w=40|c=16}}

* {{SAI|Heroism|w=4|c=16}}

* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|w=40|c=16}}

* {{SAI|Shield of Faith|w=40|c=16}}

* {{SAI|Searing Smite|w=40|c=16}}

* {{SAI|Thunderous Smite|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Wrathful Smite|w=40|c=16}}

=== Level 3 ===

==== {{SAI|Divine Health|w=40}} ====

* The divine magic flowing within you prevents disease from affecting you.

* {{SpellSlot|1|3}} '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|3 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

* '''Subclass Features:'''

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}}

* {{SAI|Speak with Animals|w=40}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Ensnaring Strike (Ranged)|Ensnaring Strike|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}

* {{SAI|Bane (Spell)|Bane|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Hunter's Mark|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

=== Level 4 ===

* '''{{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}: 4''' ''(You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.)''

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|4 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

=== Level 5 ===

* '''{{ProficiencyBonus}}: +3''' ''(You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)''

==== {{SAI|Extra Attack|w=40}} ====

* You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.

* New '''2nd Level Spells:'''

* {{SAI|Aid|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Lesser Restoration|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Magic Weapon|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}

* {{SAI|Protection from Poison|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Branding Smite|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}

* '''Subclass Features:'''

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}}

* {{SAI|Moonbeam|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Silence|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}} {{Icon|Ritual Spell Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Hold Person|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Darkness|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

=== Level 6 ===

==== {{SAI|Aura of Protection|w=40}} ====

* You and nearby allies gain a bonus to [[Saving Throw|Saving Throws]] equal to your {{Ability|Charisma}} modifier.

=== Level 7 ===

* {{SpellSlot|2|3}} '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)''

*'''Choose a number of Prepared Spells''' = {{InfoBlob|7 (Paladin Level) + {{Ability|Charisma}} Modifier}} ''(Minimum of 1 spell.)''

* '''Subclass Features:'''

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}}

=== Level 8 ===

=== Level 9 ===

* New '''3rd Level Spells:'''

* {{SAI|Warden of Vitality|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Blinding Smite|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Crusader's Mantle|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}

* {{SAI|Daylight|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Elemental Weapon|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}

* {{SAI|Remove Curse|w=40}}

* {{SAI|Revivify|w=40}}

* '''Subclass Features:'''

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of the Ancients Icon.png|Oath of the Ancients}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oath of Devotion Icon.png|Oath of Devotion}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin_Oath_of_Vengeance.png|Oath of Vengeance}}

! style="width: 250px;" | {{IconLink|Paladin Oathbreaker Icon.png|Oathbreaker}}

* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Beacon of Hope|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Haste|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Protection from Energy|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

* {{SAI|Bestow Curse|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}*

=== Level 10 ===

* '''{{Resource|layonh|forceplural=yes}}: 5''' ''(You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.)''

==== {{SAI|Aura of Courage|w=40}} ====

*You and any nearby allies can't be {{Cond|Frightened}}. The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.

=== Level 11 ===

==== {{SAI|Improved Divine Smite|w=40}} ====

* Melee weapon attacks deal an additional {{DamageText|1d8|Radiant}} damage.

=== Level 12 ===

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