A Devout Warrior of Sacred Oaths
Hit Point Die: d10
Primary Abilities: Strength, Charisma
Saving Throw Proficiencies: Wisdom, Charisma
Skill Proficiencies: Choose 2 from Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion
Weapon Proficiencies: Simple Weapons, Martial Weapons
Armor Proficiencies: Light Armor, Medium Armor, Heavy Armor, Shields
Tool Proficiencies: None
Starting Equipment: Choose A or B: (A) Chain Mail, Shield, Longsword, 6 Javelins, Holy Symbol, Priest’s Pack, and 9 GP; or (B) 150 GP
Subclasses: Oath of Devotion, Oath of Glory, Oath of the Ancients, Oath of Vengeance
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Paladins are united by their oaths to stand against the forces of annihilation and corruption. Whether sworn before a god’s altar, in a sacred glade before nature spirits, or in a moment of desperation and grief with the dead as the only witnesses, a Paladin’s oath is a powerful bond. It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion.
Paladins train to learn the skills of combat, mastering a variety of weapons and armor. Even so, their martial skills are secondary to the magical power they wield: power to heal the injured, smite their foes, and protect the helpless and those who fight at their side.
Almost by definition, the life of a Paladin is an adventuring life, for every Paladin lives on the front lines of the cosmic struggle against annihilation. Fighters are rare enough among the ranks of a world’s armies, but even fewer people can claim the calling of a Paladin. When they do receive the call, these blessed folk turn from their former occupations and take up arms and magic.