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Paladin Class Guide – Baldur's Gate 3
Main ability Strength and CharismaSpellcasting CharismaHP per level 6 + ConSubclass at Level 1Subclasses Oath of Devotion, Oath of the Ancients, Oath of Vengeance, Oathbreaker, Oath of the Crown
Holy warriorPlaystyle
A heavily armoured holy knight bound by a sacred Oath.
Paladins combine heavy armour and weapons with Divine Smite, which turns spell slots into huge burst damage. They also heal with Lay on Hands and protect allies with auras. You choose your Oath at level 1 – break its tenets and you may become an Oathbreaker.
Subclasses
You choose your subclass at level 1.
Oath of DevotionSubclass since launch.
Oath of the AncientsSubclass since launch.
Oath of VengeanceSubclass since launch.
OathbreakerSubclass since launch.
Oath of the CrownAdded in Patch 8 (April 2025).
Who it suits
Players who want a tough, hard-hitting hero with a strong role-play theme.
Tips
Smite on critsUse Divine Smite when you land a critical hit – the extra dice are doubled.
Know your OathEvery Oath has tenets. Some choices break them, so read them before big decisions.
Minthara is a PaladinShe can join your party as an Oath of Vengeance Paladin.
Compare all 12 classes on the class overview, or start with the Beginner's Guide.
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