Paladin

Paladin is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3.
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== Overview ==
Paladins are masters of a variety of weapons and armour. They channel the power of their sacred oath to heal the sick and injured and to smite their foes. Important Ability Scores for Paladins include Strength (or Dexterity), Charisma, and Constitution. 
== Subclasses ==
The Paladin subclasses are:
== Class Progression ==
Paladin Class Progression	Paladin Class Progression	Paladin Class Progression 	Paladin Class Progression	Spell Slots per Spell Level	Spell Slots per Spell Level	Spell Slots per Spell Level
Level 	Proficiency Bonus 	Features 	 	1st 	2nd 	3rd
1st 	+2 	, , Channel Oath, Choose a subclass	3 	- 	- 	-
2nd 	+2 	Fighting Style, Spellcasting, 	3 	2 	- 	-
3rd 	+2 	Divine Health, Subclass Feature 	3 	3 	- 	-
4th 	+2 	 	4 	3 	- 	-
5th 	+3 	 	4 	4 	2 	-
6th 	+3 	 	4 	4 	2 	-
7th 	+3 	Subclass Feature 	4 	4 	3 	-
8th 	+3 	 	4 	4 	3 	-
9th 	+4 	Subclass Feature 	4 	4 	3 	2
10th 	+4 	 	5 	4 	3 	2
11th 	+4 	 	5 	4 	3 	3
12th 	+4 	 	5 	4 	3 	3
Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.
== Class information ==
===Attributes===
; Hit points 
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: On level up: 
; Key abilities
: or for physical attacks
: for Spells, Aura and Channel Oath Abilities
: for Hit Points and Checks.
; Spellcasting Ability
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Paladins are primarily martial fighters; they gain Spell Slots at 1/2 the rate of a full spellcaster.
; 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 = (Minimum of 1 spell).
===Starting Proficiencies===
; Saving throw proficiencies 
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; Equipment proficiencies
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; Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
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: You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
; Starting Equipment : , x2, or or , , a book called Paladin Oaths and their Tenets
===Multiclass Proficiencies===
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== Oaths and Oathbreaking ==
=== Keeping Your Oath ===
Your choice of subclass during Character Creation determines the Oath you have taken. See Oath of the Ancients, Oath of Devotion or Oath of Vengeance for the full text of each Oath. The basic tenets can also be found embroidered on your starting Armour.
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 Channel Oath abilities. (Other Paladin class features and always-prepared Oath spells will still be available.)
Each subclass has different actions that will cause its oath to be broken. Here are some examples (see each subclass's individual wiki page for a more complete list):
* Oath of the Ancients: Killing a non-aggressive animal, raising the dead, or (in some cases) choosing an "Attack" dialogue option when more peaceful options are available.
* Oath of Devotion: Attacking a non-hostile creature, refusing to defend someone who is obviously in need of aid, or deceiving your enemies (e.g. negotiating a peaceful resolution and then attacking anyway).
* Oath of Vengeance: Convincing someone not to take revenge on their transgressor, letting the guilty go without punishment, betraying those who were in need of vengeance and siding with their oppressor.
=== Becoming an Oathbreaker ===
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 Camp. Speak with him to learn about Oathbreaking and, if you so desire, unlock the Oathbreaker subclass. This replaces the Channel Oath abilities and Spells from your previous Oath with new abilities and Spells available only to Oathbreaker.
Withers will not respec a Paladin with the Oathbreaker subclass. Restoring the original Oath (see below) will enable the respec service again.
=== 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 Camp. He will offer to restore your Oath for a fee of 1000gp. This will allow you to once again use your Channel Oath 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. It stays at 10000gp for each subsequent oath restoration after the third one.
== Level progression ==
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
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: Expend a to gain on Attack Rolls against celestials, fiends, and undead. ( )
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: 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.
==== Select a subclass ====
			
Channel Oath Abilities:
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Channel Oath Abilities:
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Channel Oath Abilities:
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Channel Oath Abilities:
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: 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 damage. Divine Smite reaction settings can be configured in the Reactions menu (default hotkey: L).
; Fighting Style
: Choose 1 Fighting Style:
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; Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
; New 1st Level Spells
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: The divine magic flowing within you prevents disease from affecting you.
; Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
==== Subclass features ====
Oath of the Ancients	Oath of Devotion	Oath of Vengeance	Oathbreaker
Channel Oath Abilities:
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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Channel Oath Abilities:
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Channel Oath Abilities:
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Channel Oath Abilities:
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.
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: You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
* Choose a Feat.
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: You can attack twice, instead of once, whenever you take the Attack action on your turn.
; Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
; New 2nd Level Spells
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==== Subclass features ====
Oath of the Ancients	Oath of Devotion	Oath of Vengeance	Oathbreaker
Spells (Always Prepared):
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.
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: You and nearby allies gain a bonus to Saving Throws equal to your modifier.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
; Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
==== Subclass features ====
Oath of the Ancients	Oath of Devotion	Oath of Vengeance	Oathbreaker
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* Choose a Feat.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
; Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
: You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
; New 3rd Level Spells
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==== Subclass features ====
Oath of the Ancients	Oath of Devotion	Oath of Vengeance	Oathbreaker
Spells (Always Prepared):
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Spells (Always Prepared):
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Paladin spell list.
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: You gain +1 Lay on Hands Charge.
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: You and any nearby allies can't be . The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
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: Melee weapon attacks deal an additional damage.
; Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
: You gain one Level 3 Spell Slot.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
* Choose a Feat.
; Prepared Spells
: Choose a number of Spells = (Minimum of 1 spell.)
== Notable paladins ==
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== See also ==
*List of all Paladins
== External links ==
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Category:Classes