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Created page with "Paladins draw Power from devotion to an Oath, or set of Oaths. Their high HP and basic proficiencies are supplemented by ''Channel Divinity'' features and a small support spell list to make them an effective martial combatant and ally. Paladin Archetypes focus on particular aspects of their playstyle: dealing bursts of unmitigated damage, effective tanking, or healing. : :Maximizing '''Strength''' or '''Dexterity''' is recommended for attackin..."

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Paladins draw [["Power"|Power]] from devotion to an Oath, or set of Oaths. Their high HP and basic proficiencies are supplemented by ''Channel Divinity'' features and a small support spell list to make them an effective martial combatant and ally. Paladin [[#Archetypes|Archetypes]] focus on particular aspects of their playstyle: dealing bursts of unmitigated damage, effective tanking, or healing.
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:Maximizing '''Strength''' or '''Dexterity''' is recommended for attacking with weapons and using [[General Mechanics Information#Maneuvers|Maneuvers]] like [[Feats#Maneuver: Knockdown|Knockdown]]. It also provides bonuses to your Fortitude or Reflex save.
:'''Charisma''' contributes to your [[#Spell List|spellcasting]], certain [[#Archetypes|Archetype]] features, [[#Divine Grace|Divine Grace]], support [[General Mechanics Information#Maneuvers|Maneuvers]] such as [[Feats#Maneuver: Commander Strike|"Commander Strike"]], and your Will save.
:'''Constitution''' is recommended for increasing your survivability in raw hit points and contributing to your Fortitude save.
:'''Dexterity''' contributes to Armor Class depending on armor type and your Reflex save.
:'''Intelligence''' contributes to your maximum [[General_Mechanics_Information#Maneuvers|Maneuver]] pool and Reflex save.
:'''Wisdom''' contributes to your Will save.

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== Vitals ==
:'''Hit Die''': d10 (10 HP per Level)
:'''Proficiencies''': Armor (All), Shields, Weapons (Simple, Martial)
:'''Skill Points per level (*4 at 1st level)''': 6
:'''Skills''': All
:'''Primary Saving Throw(s)''': Fortitude
:'''Spellcasting Ability''': Charisma (10 + Spell Level to be able to cast a spell)
:'''Spellcasting Type''': Devotion. Memorized. Memorized spellcasters cannot clear memorized slots after casting a spell, until after their next rest. However, any spells placed into an empty slot start as memorized and available for use.
:'''Spellbook''': Paladins know all available spells once they become capable of casting at a given spell level.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Level
!Feature
|-
|1 || [[#Spell List|Spellcasting Level 1]], [[#Simple_Weapon_Mastery|Simple Weapon Mastery]]
|-
|2 || [[#Divine Health|Divine Health]], [[#Lay on Hands|Lay on Hands I]], [[#Aura of Courage|Aura of Courage]]
|-
|3 || [[#Channel Divinity|Channel Divinity]]: [[Feats#Channel Divinity: Divine Might|Divine Might]]/[[Feats#Channel Divinity: Divine Shield|Divine Shield]], [[#Divine Smite|Smite I]], [[#Divine Grace|Divine Grace]]
|-
|4 || [[#Archetypes|Archetype Feature I]], [[#Lay on Hands|Lay on Hands II]]
|-
|5 || [[#Spell List|Spellcasting Level 2]], [[#Divine Smite|Smite II]]
|-
|6 || [[#Lay on Hands|Lay on Hands III]]
|-
|7 || [[#Archetypes|Archetype Feature II]], [[#Divine Smite|Smite III]]
|-
|8 || [[#Lay on Hands|Lay on Hands IV]]
|-
|9 || [[#Spell List|Spellcasting Level 3]], [[#Divine Smite|Smite IV]]
|-
|10 || [[#Archetypes|Archetype Feature III]], [[#Lay on Hands|Lay on Hands V]]
|}

== Paladin Core Mechanics ==
=== '''Simple Weapon Mastery''' ===
The Paladin receives the [[Feats#Simple_Weapon_Mastery|Simple Weapon Mastery]] feat for free.

=== '''Divine Health''' ===
The Paladin is immune to disease.

=== '''Lay on Hands''' ===
A Paladin may heal themselves or an ally for an amount equal to 1d4 per class level, plus the target's top [Charisma modifier] hit dice. This also removes any poison or disease afflicting the target. The Paladin may use this a number of times per day as follows:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Class Level
!Uses
|-
|2 || 1
|-
|4 || 2
|-
|6 || 3
|-
|8 || 4
|-
|10 || 5
|-
|}

=== '''Aura of Courage''' ===
The Paladin is immune to Fear.

=== '''Channel Divinity''' ===
The character gains access to features that draw upon a ''Channel Divinity'' pool, representing a reserve of divine energy. These features may be granted by class levels, feats, or archetypes. This pool has a maximum capacity of equal to the sum total of their Paladin and Cleric levels. The character also regains 1 charge of ''Channel Divinity'' whenever an ''Elite'' rated enemy or higher is slain. Paladins receive the [[Feats#Channel Divinity: Divine Might|''Divine Might'']] and [[Feats#Channel Divinity: Divine Shield|''Divine Shield'']] options for free.

=== '''Divine Smite''' ===
Once per round, a Paladin may expend a use of ''Smite'' and strike a target for 1d4 bonus Divine damage per Paladin class level. This damage is applied to their next successful attack, and this is also when the one round timer is applied. A Paladin regains a use of ''Smite'' when an enemy rated ''Elite'' or higher is slain. A Paladin may use ''Smite'' a number of times per day according to their class level:

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Class Level
!Uses
|-
|3 || 2
|-
|5 || 4
|-
|7 || 6
|-
|9 || 8
|}

=== '''Divine Grace''' ===
The Paladin adds half their Paladin level rounded down to their saving throws.

=== '''Spell List''' ===
{| class="wikitable" style="width: 100%;"
!scope="col"|1st Level Spells
!scope="col"|2nd Level Spells
!scope="col"|3rd Level Spells
|-style="vertical-align:top;"
|
[[Spells#Bless|Bless]] 
[[Spells#Cure Light Wounds|Cure Light Wounds]] 
[[Spells#Endure Elements|Endure Elements]] 
[[Spells#Magic_Weapon|Magic Weapon]] 
[[Spells#PROTECTION_FROM_ALIGNMENT|Protection]] 
|
[[Spells#Aid|Aid]] 
[[Spells#AuraOfGlory|Aura Of Glory]] 
[[Spells#Bless Weapon|Bless Weapon]] 
[[Spells#Bulls_Strength|Bull's Strength]] 
[[Spells#Cure Moderate Wounds|Cure Moderate Wounds]] 
[[Spells#Eagle_Splendor|Eagle's Splendor]] 
[[Spells#Remove Paralysis|Remove Paralysis]] 
[[Spells#Resist_Elements|Resist Elements]] 
|
[[Spells#Cure Serious Wounds|Cure Serious Wounds]] 
[[Spells#Dispel_Magic|Dispel Magic]] 
[[Spells#Greater_Magic_Weapon|Greater Magic Weapon]] 
[[Spells#Neutralize Poison|Neutralize Poison]] 
[[Spells#Prayer|Prayer]] 
[[Spells#Remove_Blindness_and_Deafness|Remove Blindness/Deafness]] 
|}

=== '''Spellcasting Progression''' ===
Paladins receive the following number of spell slots per level, with bonus slots possible from a high CHA modifier.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Class Level
!Slots (level 1/level 2/level 3)
|-
|1 || 1
|-
|5 || 2/1
|-
|9 || 3/2/1
|}

== Archetypes ==

=== '''Avenger''' ===
'' "Your sins have been counted." ''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Class Level
!Feature
!Details
|-
|4
|'''Judge'''
| When you [[#Divine Smite|''Smite'']] a creature, your [[Feats#Channel Divinity: Divine Might|''Divine Might'']] damage bonus is doubled until its effect expires. In addition, if a creature you have previously struck with [[#Divine Smite|''Smite'']] is slain, you regain one use of [[#Divine Smite|''Smite'']].
|-
|7
|'''Jury'''
| If you [[#Divine Smite|''Smite'']] any creature whilst under the effects of ''Judge'', you gain a bonus attack for one minute. The struck target also proceeds to take damage each round equal to the [[#Divine Smite|''Smite'']] damage broken up into 2 second ticks, for a total of 12 rounds. If the target dies while under the effects of ''Jury'', the damage over time effect transfers to another enemy within 10m of the target. You may only have one instance of ''Jury'' in play at a time.
|-
|10
|'''Executioner'''
| When you strike a creature with [[#Divine Smite|''Smite'']], you do additional damage according to its health category: Injured +2d6, Badly Wounded +4d8, and Near Death +8d10. This additional damage also strikes enemies within 4m of the slain target and knocks them back 4m.
|-
|}

=== '''Templar''' ===
'' "My will is steel." ''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Class Level
!Feature
!Details
|-
|4
|'''Forge'''
| 25% of the damage you take is recorded. When this value exceeds your [[Feats#Channel Divinity: Divine Shield|''Divine Shield'']] absorption limit, you regain a use of [[#Channel Divinity|''Channel Divinity'']]. In addition, whenever you cast Divine Shield any remaining absorption will be included in the new shield. This only counts for inflicted damage, soaked or blocked damage does not count. For example, a Paladin with 8 Charisma modifier would have an absorption limit of 80, and Forge would require 360 damage taken overall to replenish divinity.
|-
|7
|'''Anvil'''
| When [[Feats#Channel Divinity: Divine Shield|''Divine Shield'']] is activated, you gain temporary hitpoints equal to the total absorption limit for a number of rounds equal to your Charisma modifier. In addition, Smite extends your Divine Shield's duration and changes its DR value to your total Smite damage.
|-
|10
|'''Tempered'''
| While [[Feats#Channel Divinity: Divine Shield|''Divine Shield'']] is active, you gain physical damage immunity equal to your Paladin class level plus Charisma modifier.
|-
|}

=== '''Hospitaller''' ===
'' "Stay on your feet, we have much work to be done this day." ''

{| class="wikitable"
|-
!Class Level
!Feature
!Details
|-
|4
|'''Fending Gauntlet'''
| When you use [[#Lay on Hands|''Lay on Hands'']] on an ally, they also gain the effects of your [[Feats#Channel Divinity: Divine Shield|''Divine Shield'']] at no cost. When you use your last [[#Lay on Hands|''Lay on Hands'']], a point is deducted from your [[#Channel Divinity|''Channel Divinity'']] and a use of [[#Lay on Hands|''Lay on Hands'']] is restored.
|-
|7
|'''Furious Rejuvenation'''
| Your [[#Divine Smite|''Smite'']] restores a use of [[#Lay on Hands|''Lay on Hands'']] when used, and causes the next [[#Lay on Hands|''Lay on Hands'']] used within [Charisma modifier] rounds to have an empowered effect.
|-
|10
|'''Ablative Assault'''
| When you use [[#Lay on Hands|''Lay on Hands'']], your target also receives temporary hit points equal to your [[#Lay on Hands|''Lay on Hands'']] healing value for a number of rounds equal to your Charisma modifier. In addition, any Divine damage you deal for this same number of rounds is applied as temporary hit points to your last [[#Lay on Hands|''Lay on Hands'']] target. These temporary hit points also last a number of rounds equal to your Charisma modifier.
|-
|}

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