Paladin
d10 Hit Die -- Strength and Charisma -- easy Difficulty
PvE Rating
★★★★★
PvP Rating
★★★★★
Hit Die
d10
Primary Stat
Strength and Charisma
Armor
All armor, Shields
Weapons
Simple, Martial
Description
Holy warriors who smite evil with divine power. Divine Smite is the highest burst damage in the game. Excellent tanks with Lay on Hands healing.
Strengths
- +Divine Smite is the highest burst damage in the game
- +Aura of Protection boosts entire party saving throws
- +Heavy armor + shield for the highest AC possible
- +Excellent multiclass base with Swords Bard or Warlock
Weaknesses
- -Half-caster with limited spell slots
- -Breaking your Oath changes your subclass permanently
- -Less versatile than full casters for utility
- -Smite drains spell slots quickly
Tips & Strategy
- 1Save your spell slots for Divine Smite on critical hits for doubled Smite dice.
- 2Aura of Protection at level 6 adds CHA modifier to all saves for nearby allies.
- 3Oathbreaker is the strongest subclass for pure damage with Spiteful Suffering.
- 4Multiclass with Swords Bard for the strongest melee build in the game.
- 5Lay on Hands is a free heal that does not cost spell slots or actions.
Subclasses
Oath of DevotionOath of the AncientsOath of VengeanceOathbreaker
Best For
Melee + magicDivine Smite burstTanking
Saving Throws
WisdomCharisma