Questions tagged [paladin]
For questions about the paladin, a "holy warrior" character class or archetype in D&D and related RPGs. Paladins are usually devoted to a deity and/or an oath that guides their actions. Because they generally combine martial skill with magical ability, paladins are frequently viewed as a combination of the cleric and fighter classes.
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Does the Otherworldly Steed summoned by the Paladin's Find Steed spell add its Strength modifier to its attacks?
The description of Otherworldly Steed's Slam attack says: Otherworldly Slam. Melee Attack Roll: Bonus equals your spell attack modifier, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d8 + the spell's level of Radiant (Celestial)...
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How does the 'Undying Sentinel' feature of Oath of The Ancients Paladins affect Tortle Fertility?
The Undying Sentinel feature states: ...you suffer none of the drawbacks of old age, and you can’t be aged magically. Tortles are (to my knowledge) semelparous, and thus reproduction should likely ...
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Can a Holy Symbol for a cleric or paladin be set into jewelry? [duplicate]
In the Player's Handbook (p.151) it says that a Holy Symbol can be "carefully engraved or inlaid" onto a shield. I was wondering if this could be done with jewelry, e.g. a set of rings and ...
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In D&D 2024, can a Paladin's Smite be counterspelled?
The D&D 2024 version of Paladin says: Paladin’s Smite: You always have the Divine Smite spell prepared. In addition, you can cast it without expending a spell slot, but you must finish a Long ...
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Does the vindictive bastard paladin get spells?
I've been looking up and down to double check and I can't find anything confirming it. Some say they do because nothing on their new kit states otherwise, others say they don't due to being an EX ...
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D&D 5e Paladin Warlock build
I have 20 levels to build a Spear/Shield badarse who at level 3 has: STR 16 DEX 14 CON 18 INT 14 WIS 14 CHA 18 (Provided by DM). We are heavy Roleplayers. I wish to build a 7’ air Genasi who fights ...
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For Paladin's Ranged Reprisal, if you have multiple weapons, which Reach applies?
Paladin's Ranged Reprisal says: You can use Retributive Strike with a ranged weapon. In addition, if the foe that triggered your reaction is within 5 feet of your reach but not in your reach, as part ...
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Is this homebrew rogue/paladin subclass balanced? [closed]
My player wants to make a custom class for my upcoming Dungeons of Drakkenheim campaign, is it balanced? The class is supposed to be a rogue/paladin hybrid. Black Knight Homebrew Features Heightened ...
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Aren't paladins uniquely vulnerable to being taken advantage on because of CoC? [closed]
There is a certain way DMs like to rule how paladins work. It generally has to do with a famous paragraph : Code of Conduct : A paladin must be of lawful good alignment and loses all class abilities ...
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What can a ranger 1/paladin 1 do with their spell slots?
Paladins and rangers get their spellcasting at level 2, as they are half-casters. However, a ranger 1/paladin 1 would have the spell slots of a 1st-level full caster. Would this hypothetical character ...
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Trying to make a Paladin sorcerer build (sorcadin) that has good nova damage with hits like divine smite and magic from sorcerer
I think what I'm trying to say is confusing but right now. I am a level 5 Paladin and level 1 Sorcerer. I have been trying to find a good way of getting heavy-hitting spells and doing a lot of damage ...
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Does Turn the Unholy work on fallen Celestials?
The description for the Oath of Devotion Paladin feature Turn Unholy mentions fiends and undead, but what about corrupted celestials that still have the celestial type (such as the Radiant Idol in ...
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How would Divine Health apply to a paladin that is a parasite?
If an intelligent parasite becomes a paladin and attains the Divine Health feature, what happens? It would have to protect against hyperparasites, but what else does it affect in this context?
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In Baldur's Gate 3, the Oath of the Ancients paladin has the Healing Radiance ability; do they have a corresponding ability in D&D 5e?
I'm in a real-life 5e table game where we meet weekly and I'm running an Oath of the Ancients paladin. I've just started BG3 and pick an Oath of the Ancients paladin as well to see how Larian have ...
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Is smite damage affected by Barbarian Rage/Frenzy?
I've got a question regarding the mechanics of the game. In theory the Barbarian Rage reduces the damage Barbarian takes by a half (piercing/bludgeoning/slashing). The weapon type used to cause the ...
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