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'''Oath of Vengeance''' is one of the [[Paladin#Level 1|Subclasses]] of [[Paladin]] that focuses on righting wrongs and delivering justice, usually by any means necessary.


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{{SubclassQuote|quote=You have set aside even your own purity to right wrongs and deliver justice to those who have committed the most grievous sins.|image=Paladin Oath of Vengeance.png}}'''Oath of Vengeance''' is one of the [[Paladin#Level 1|Subclasses]] of [[Paladin]]. It was unavailable during Early Access.
 
==Oath tenets==
==Subclass features==
Here is the full text of the Oath of Vengeance. For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].
[[File:Default Paladin Armor Vengeance.png|220px|right|Paladin's default armour]]
[[File:Default Paladin Armor Vengeance.png|220px|right|Paladin's default armour]]
{{quote|size=110%|noitalics=yes|'''Fight the Greater Evil.''' Exerting your wisdom, identify the higher morality in any given instance, and fight for it.}}


{{quote|size=110%|noitalics=yes|'''No Mercy for the Wicked.''' Chasten those who dole out their villainy by wiping their blight from the world forever.}}
==Subclass features==
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: Here is the full text of the Oath of Vengeance. For more details, see [[Paladin#Oaths and Oathbreaking|Oaths and Oathbreaking]].
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'''Fight the Greater Evil.''' Exerting your wisdom, identify the higher morality in any given instance, and fight for it.
'''No Mercy for the Wicked.''' Chasten those who dole out their villainy by wiping their blight from the world forever.}}


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: If you hit an enemy with an [[Opportunity Attack]], your movement speed increases by {{Distance|m=4.5|ft=15}} on your next turn.
: If you hit an enemy with an [[Opportunity Attack]], your movement speed increases by {{Distance|m=4.5|ft=15}} on your next turn.
: This movement does not provoke any further opportunity attacks.
: This movement does not provoke any further opportunity attacks.
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* Attacking [[Damays]] and [[Nymessa]].
* Attacking [[Damays]] and [[Nymessa]].
* Freeing  [[Sazza]] from her cage.
* Freeing  [[Sazza]] from her cage using the Paladin. Using a companion to free her won't break the Oath.
* Prodding the exhausted bird on the table next to [[Nettie]] to death in the Emerald Grove
* Prodding the exhausted bird on the table next to [[Nettie]] to death in the Emerald Grove
* Torturing the prisoner in shattered sanctum.
* Torturing [[Liam]] in [[Shattered Sanctum]].
* Agreeing to attack the Grove with [[Minthara]].
* Agreeing to attack the Grove with [[Minthara]].
* Stopping [[Komira]] from killing [[Kagha]], if [[Arabella]] dies during her judgement.
* Stopping [[Komira]] from killing [[Kagha]], if [[Arabella]] dies during her judgement.
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* Letting [[Minthara]] get erased by the torturers at the [[Moonrise Towers]].
* Letting [[Minthara]] get erased by the torturers at the [[Moonrise Towers]].
* In [[Punish the Wicked]], forgiving Madeline will break your oath. Telling her to stab herself then stopping her will also do so.
* In [[Punish the Wicked]], forgiving Madeline will break your oath. Telling her to stab herself then stopping her will also do so.
* Siding with [[Marcus]] when he attempts to kidnap [[Isobel]].
* Siding with [[Marcus Falgor|Marcus]] when he attempts to kidnap [[Isobel Thorm|Isobel]].
* Killing [[Steelclaw]]. For Dark Urge characters, this includes speaking with Steelclaw and choosing the option to try and remember what you did previously, as this leads to automatically killing Steelclaw.
* Killing [[Steelclaw]].
* Helping [[Linsella]] take back control of [[Barnabus]] in Moonrise Towers Kitchen.}}
* Helping [[Linsella]] take back control of [[Barnabus]] in Moonrise Towers Kitchen.}}


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* Showing the Ox your thoughts which causes you to stab it to death.
* Showing the Ox your thoughts which causes you to stab it to death.
* Speaking with [[Steelclaw]] and choosing the option to try and remember what you did previously, as this leads to automatically killing Steelclaw.
* Speaking with [[Steelclaw]] and choosing the option to try and remember what you did previously, as this leads to automatically killing Steelclaw.
* Snuffing out [[Dolly Dolly Dolly]]'s life after granting her freedom
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* Feeding the Mind Flayer in the Rivington [[Abandoned Windmill]].
* Feeding the Mind Flayer in the Rivington [[Abandoned Windmill]].
* Accepting [[Gortash]]'s proposal during the ceremony at Wyrm's Rock Fortress.
* Accepting [[Gortash]]'s proposal during the ceremony at Wyrm's Rock Fortress.
* Telling [[Aradin]] that [[Dame Aylin|The Nightsong]] is in your camp.
* Telling [[Aradin Beno]] that [[Dame Aylin|The Nightsong]] is in your camp.
* Letting [[Viconia DeVir]] live after the battle at the House of Grief during [[Shadowheart]]'s personal quest.
* Letting [[Viconia DeVir]] live after the battle at the House of Grief during [[Shadowheart]]'s personal quest.
* Letting [[Astarion]] ascend to become a True Vampire during his personal quest.
* Letting [[Astarion]] ascend to become a True Vampire during his personal quest.
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Latest revision as of 13:02, 12 September 2024

Oath of Vengeance is one of the Subclasses of Paladin that focuses on righting wrongs and delivering justice, usually by any means necessary.

Subclass features[edit | edit source]

Paladin's default armour

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

Level 1

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

Fight the Greater Evil. Exerting your wisdom, identify the higher morality in any given instance, and fight for it.

No Mercy for the Wicked. Chasten those who dole out their villainy by wiping their blight from the world forever.
Inquisitor's Might Inquisitor's Might
Channel Oath
You or an ally's weapon attacks deal an additional Damage TypesRadiant damage equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum 1) and can Daze Daze enemies 2 turns

Level 3

Abjure Enemy Abjure Enemy
Channel Oath
Use an Action to Frighten Frighten an enemy. They'll be easier to hit and cannot move. Fiends and undead have Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on this Saving Throw.
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Vow of Enmity Vow of Enmity
Channel Oath
Gain Advantage Icon.png Advantage on Attack Rolls against an enemy.
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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

Relentless Avenger Relentless Avenger
If you hit an enemy with an Opportunity Attack, your movement speed increases by 4.5 m / 15 ft on your next turn.
This movement does not provoke any further opportunity attacks.

Level 9

Oath Spells
You gain additional spells from your oath. They are Always Prepared.

Oathbreaking actions[edit | edit source]

This section details actions that will cause the player to break the Oath of the Vengeance.

Act 1[edit | edit source]

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  • Fantasizing about chopping off Gale's hand at the flickering rune.
  • Embracing Alfira or Quil's murder will break your oath.
  • Ensuring Pandirna never stands again in the Emerald Grove's storage room.

Act 2[edit | edit source]

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

  • Telling Mol that you like her ambition of becoming the leader of the Thieves Guild
  • Letting Minthara get erased by the torturers at the Moonrise Towers.
  • In Punish the Wicked, forgiving Madeline will break your oath. Telling her to stab herself then stopping her will also do so.
  • Siding with Marcus when he attempts to kidnap Isobel.
  • Killing Steelclaw.
  • Helping Linsella take back control of Barnabus in Moonrise Towers Kitchen.

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

  • Showing the Ox your thoughts which causes you to stab it to death.
  • Speaking with Steelclaw and choosing the option to try and remember what you did previously, as this leads to automatically killing Steelclaw.
  • Snuffing out Dolly Dolly Dolly's life after granting her freedom

Act 3[edit | edit source]

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.

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