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'''Paladin''' is a {{5e24lc|Class}} in 5th edition (2024). {{5e24 Core Class Traits |class=Paladin |sorttext= |refs={{Cite Pub|SRD 5.2|pages=53-57}} Licensed: CC-BY.
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'''Paladin''' is a {{5e24lc|Class}} in 5th edition (2024).

{{5e24 Core Class Traits
|class=Paladin
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|refs=<ref name="srd52.5357">{{Cite Pub|SRD 5.2|pages=53-57}} Licensed: [[CC-BY]].</ref><ref name="24fr">{{Cite Pub|2024 D&D Free Rules}}.</ref><ref name="phb5e24">{{Cite Pub|Player's Handbook (5e24)|pages=108-117}}.</ref>
|primeAbility={{5e24|Strength}} or {{5e24|Charisma}}
|hitdie=10
|saves={{5e24|Wisdom}} and {{5e24|Charisma}}
|skills={{5e24|Athletics}}, {{5e24|Insight}}, {{5e24|Intimidation}}, {{5e24|Medicine}}, {{5e24|Persuasion}}, or {{5e24|Religion}}
|skillnum=2
|weaponprof={{5e24|Simple Weapon|Simple}}s and {{5e24|Martial Weapon}}s
|tooltype=
|toolnum=
|armorprof={{5e24|Light Armor|Light}}, {{5e24|Medium Armor|Medium}}, and {{5e24|Heavy Armor}} and {{5e24|Shield}}s
|startequipment=''Choose A, or B:'' (A) {{5e24|Chain Mail}}, {{5e24|Shield}}, {{5e24|Longsword}}, 6 {{5e24|Javelin}}s, {{5e24|Holy Symbol}}, {{5e24|Priest's Pack}}, and 9 {{5e24|GP}}; or (B) 150 GP
|featurelist=Lay on Hands, Spellcasting, Weapon Mastery, Fighting Style, Paladin's Smite, Channel Divinity, Paladin Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Extra Attack, Faithful Steed, Aura of Protection, Abjure Foes, Aura of Courage, Radiant Strikes, Restoring Touch, Aura Expansion, Epic Boon
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==Becoming a Paladin==
<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span>
===As a Level 1 Character===
* Gain all the traits in the {{iplink|Core Paladin Traits}} table.
* Gain the Monk’s level 1 features, which are listed in the {{5e24|Paladin Features}} table.
===As a Multiclass Fighter===
* Gain the Hit Point Die trait from the Core Monk Traits table.
* Gain the Monk’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Paladin Features table.

==Paladin Features==
{{5e24 Class Features
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|classname=Paladin
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|extraa=Channel Divinity
|extrab=Prepared Spells
|spells=1st !! 2nd !! 3rd !! 4th !! 5th
|feature1={{iplink|Lay On Hands}}, {{iplink|Spellcasting}}, {{iplink|Weapon Mastery}}
|extra1a= — 
|extra1b=2 
{{Spell Row |5|2}}
|feature2={{iplink|Fighting Style}}, {{iplink|Paladin's Smite}}
|extra2a= — 
|extra2b=3 
{{Spell Row |5|2}}
|feature3={{iplink|Channel Divinity}}, {{iplink|Paladin Subclass}}
|extra3a=2 
|extra3b=4 
{{Spell Row |5|3}}
|feature4={{iplink|Ability Score Improvement}}
|extra4a=2 
|extra4b=5 
{{Spell Row |5|3}}
|feature5={{iplink|Extra Attack}}, {{iplink|Faithful Steed}}
|extra5a=2 
|extra5b=6 
{{Spell Row |5|4|2}}
|feature6={{iplink|Aura of Protection}}
|extra6a=2 
|extra6b=6 
{{Spell Row |5|4|2}}
|feature7=Subclass feature
|extra7a=2 
|extra7b=7 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3}}
|feature8=Ability Score Improvement
|extra8a=2 
|extra8b=7 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3}}
|feature9={{iplink|Abjure Foes}}
|extra9a=2 
|extra9b=9 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|2}}
|feature10={{iplink|Aura of Courage}}
|extra10a=2 
|extra10b=9 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|2}}
|feature11={{iplink|Radiant Strikes}}
|extra11a=3 
|extra11b=10 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3}}
|feature12=Ability Score Improvement
|extra12a=3 
|extra12b=10 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3}}
|feature13= —
|extra13a=3 
|extra13b=11 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|1}}
|feature14={{iplink|Restoring Touch}}
|extra14a=3 
|extra14b=11 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|1}}
|feature15=Subclass feature
|extra15a=3 
|extra15b=12 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|2}}
|feature16=Ability Score Improvement
|extra16a=3 
|extra16b=12 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|2}}
|feature17= —
|extra17a=3 
|extra17b=14 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|3|1}}
|feature18={{iplink|Aura Expansion}}
|extra18a=3 
|extra18b=15 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|3|1}}
|feature19={{iplink|Epic Boon}}
|extra19a=3 
|extra19b=15 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|3|2}}
|feature20=Subclass feature
|extra20a=3 
|extra20b=15 
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|3|2}}
}}

===Lay on Hands===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
Your blessed touch can heal wounds. You have a pool of healing power that replenishes when you finish a {{5e24|Long Rest}}. With that pool, you can restore a total number of {{5e24|Hit Point}}s equal to five times your Paladin level.

As a {{5e24|Bonus Action}}, you can touch a {{5e24lc|Creature}} (which could be yourself) and draw power from the pool of healing to restore a number of Hit Points to that creature, up to the maximum amount remaining in the pool.

You can also expend 5 Hit Points from the pool of healing power to remove the {{5e24|Poisoned}} {{5e24lc|Condition}} from the creature; those points don’t also restore Hit Points to the creature.

===Spellcasting===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span>{{alsosee-sect|5e24:Paladin/Spell|Paladin Spells}}<br />
You have learned to cast {{5e24lc|Spell}}s through prayer and meditation. See {{5e24lc|Spellcasting}}. The information below details how you use those rules with {{5e24|Paladin Spell}}s.

'''{{anchor|Spell Slot}}s.''' The {{iplink|Paladin Features}} table shows how many {{5e24lc|Spell Slot}}s you have to cast your level 1+ spells. You regain all expended slots when you finish a Long Rest.

'''{{anchor|Prepared Spells}} of Level 1+.''' You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose two level 1 Paladin spells. {{5e24spell|Heroism}} and {{5e24spell|Searing Smite}} are recommended.

The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Paladin levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Paladin Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional Paladin spells until the number of spells on your list matches the number in the Paladin Features table. The chosen spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you’re a level 5 Paladin, your list of prepared spells can include six Paladin spells of level 1 or 2 in any combination.

If another Paladin feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Paladin spells for you.

'''{{anchor|Changing Your Prepared Spells}}.''' Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can replace one spell on your list with another Paladin spell for which you have spell slots.

'''{{anchor|Spellcasting Ability}}.''' {{5e24|Charisma}} is your {{5e24lc|Spellcasting Ability}} for your Paladin spells.

'''{{anchor|Spellcasting Focus}}.''' You can use a {{5e24|Holy Symbol}} as a {{5e24|Spellcasting Focus}} for your Paladin spells.

===Weapon Mastery===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span>
Your training with {{5e24lc|Weapon}}s allows you to use the {{5e24lc|Mastery}} properties of two kinds of weapons of your choice with which you have {{5e24lc|Proficiency}}, such as {{5e24|Longsword}}s and {{5e24|Javelin}}s.

Whenever you finish a Long Rest, you can change the kinds of weapons you chose. For example, you could switch to using the mastery properties of {{5e24|Halberd}}s and {{5e24|Flail}}s.

===Fighting Style===
''2nd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You gain a {{5e24|Fighting Style}} {{5e24lc|Feat}} of your choice. Instead of choosing one of those feats, you can choose the option below.

'''{{anchor|Blessed Warrior}}.''' You learn two {{5e24|Cleric}} {{5e24lc|Cantrip}}s of your choice (see {{5e24|Cleric Spell}}s). {{5e24spell|Guidance}} and {{5e24spell|Sacred Flame}} are recommended. The chosen cantrips count as Paladin spells for you, and Charisma is your spellcasting ability for them. Whenever you gain a Paladin level, you can replace one of these cantrips with another Cleric cantrip.

===Paladin's Smite===
''2nd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You always have the {{5e24spell|Divine Smite}} spell prepared. In addition, you can cast it without expending a spell slot, but you must finish a Long Rest before you can cast it in this way again.

===Channel Divinity===
''3rdlevel''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You can channel divine energy directly from the {{5e24|Outer Plane}}s, using it to fuel magical effects. You start with one such effect: {{iplink|Divine Sense}}, which is described below. Other Paladin features give additional Channel Divinity effect options. Each time you use this class’s Channel Divinity, you choose which effect from this class to create.

You can use this class’s Channel Divinity twice. You regain one of its expended uses when you finish a {{5e24|Short Rest}}, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. You gain an additional use when you reach Paladin level 11.

If a Channel Divinity effect requires a {{5e24lc|Saving Throw}}, the {{5e24|DC}} equals the {{5e24lc|Spell Save}} DC from this class’s {{iplink|Spellcasting}} feature.

'''{{anchor|Divine Sense}}.''' As a Bonus Action, you can open your awareness to detect {{5e24|Celestial}}s, {{5e24|Fiend}}s, and {{5e24|Undead}}. For the next 10 minutes or until you have the {{5e24|Incapacitated}} condition, you know the location of any creature of those types within 60 feet of yourself, and you know its {{5e24|Creature Type}}. Within the same radius, you also detect the presence of any place or {{5e24lc|Object}} that has been consecrated or desecrated, as with the {{5e24spell|Hallow}} spell.

===Paladin Subclass===
''3rd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You gain a Paladin subclass of your choice. The {{5e24|Oath of Devotion}} subclass is detailed after this class’s description. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Paladin levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Paladin level or lower.

====List of Paladin Subclasses====
<span style="font-size:8pt; color:red;">''Note: This section contains information beyond the {{5e24|SRD 5.2}}''</span>
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{{5e24 Subclass List|Paladin}}
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===Breaking Your Oath===
<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> A Paladin tries to hold to the highest standards of conduct, but even the most dedicated are fallible. Sometimes a Paladin transgresses their oath.

A Paladin who has broken a vow typically seeks absolution, spending an all-night vigil as a sign of penitence or undertaking a fast. After a rite of forgiveness, the Paladin starts fresh.

If your Paladin unrepentantly violates their oath, talk to your {{5e24|DM}}. Your Paladin should probably take a more appropriate subclass or even abandon the class and adopt another one.
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===Ability Score Improvement===
''4th, 8th, 12th, 16th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You gain the {{5e24|Ability Score Improvement}} feat or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Fighter levels 8, 12, and 16.

===Extra Attack===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You can {{5e24lc|Attack}} twice instead of once whenever you take the {{5e24|Attack Action}} on your turn.

===Faithful Steed===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You can call on the aid of an {{5e24lc|Otherworldly Steed}}. You always have the {{5e24spell|Find Steed}} spell prepared.

You can also cast the spell once without expending a spell slot, and you regain the ability to do so when you finish a Long Rest.

===Aura of Protection===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You radiate a protective, unseeable aura in a 10-foot {{5e24|Emanation}} that originates from you. The aura is inactive while you have the Incapacitated condition.

You and your allies in the aura gain a bonus to saving throws equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum bonus of +1).

If another Paladin is present, a creature can benefit from only one Aura of Protection at a time; the creature chooses which aura while in them.

===Abjure Foes===
''9th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
As a {{5e24|Magic}} {{5e24lc|Action}}, you can expend one use of this class’s {{iplink|Channel Divinity}} to overwhelm foes with awe. As you present your Holy Symbol or weapon, you can target a number of creatures equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of one creature) that you can see within 60 feet of yourself. Each target must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or have the {{5e24|Frightened}} condition for 1 {{5e24lc|Minute}} or until it takes any damage. While Frightened in this way, a target can do only one of the following on its turns: {{5e24lc|Move}}, take an action, or take a Bonus Action.

===Aura of Courage===
''10th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You and your allies have {{5e24|Immunity}} to the Frightened condition while in your {{iplink|Aura of Protection}}. If a Frightened ally enters the aura, that condition has no effect on that ally while there.

===Radiant Strikes===
''11th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
Your strikes now carry supernatural power. When you hit a target with an {{5e24lc|Attack Roll}} using a {{5e24|Melee Weapon}} or an {{5e24|Unarmed Strike}}, the target takes an extra 1d8 {{5e24|Radiant}} damage.

===Restoring Touch===
''14th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
When you use {{iplink|Lay On Hands}} on a creature, you can also remove one or more of the following {{5e24lc|Condition}}s from the creature: {{5e24|Blinded}}, {{5e24|Charmed}}, {{5e24|Deafened}}, {{5e24|Frightened}}, {{5e24|Paralyzed}}, or {{5e24|Stunned}}. You must expend 5 Hit Points from the healing pool of Lay On Hands for each of these conditions you remove; those points don’t also restore Hit Points to the creature.

===Aura Expansion===
''18th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
Your {{iplink|Aura of Protection}} is now a 30-foot Emanation.

===Epic Boon===
''19th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.5357" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You gain an {{5e24|Epic Boon}} feat or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. {{5e24|Boon of Truesight}} is recommended.
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==Description==
'''Unofficial Description:''' Paladins were originally temple guards. They have since expanded their roles to that of holy warriors. Righting wrongs, protecting the innocent, punishing the wicked.

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