Aasimar Paladin Build Guide

Aasimar Paladin Build Guide

Embrace your divine destiny as an Aasimar Paladin, channeling celestial might into righteous crusades!

10/10 Synergy Defender Role Medium Difficulty

Why Aasimar Paladin?

The Aasimar and Paladin classes are a match made in the heavens, boasting a perfect 10/10 synergy rating. As an Aasimar, you’re blessed with innate celestial powers that perfectly complement the Paladin’s divine calling. Your Celestial Resistance ability shrugs off damage, keeping your Hit Dice (a healthy d10) from being depleted too quickly. This makes you an incredibly durable frontline fighter, ready to stand against any foe.

Your Aasimar heritage also grants you Healing Hands, providing a valuable pool of extra healing for yourself or allies, enhancing your role as a Defender. Furthermore, Celestial Revelation unleashes your true angelic power in times of need. With optimal stats like a 15 in Strength for hitting hard and a 14 in Charisma for your divine spells and abilities, you're poised to be a beacon of hope on the battlefield.

Recommended Ability Scores

Strength★
15(+2)
Dexterity
10(+0)
Constitution
13(+1)
Intelligence
8(-1)
Wisdom
12(+1)
Charisma★
14(+2)
HP (Lv1)
11
AC
10
Initiative
+0
Passive Per.
11
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Aasimar Traits That Benefit Paladin

Celestial Resistance

Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Paladin alive longer in combat.

Healing Hands

Additional healing ability supplements the Paladin's support capabilities.

Celestial Revelation

Aasimar celestial heritage thematically and mechanically synergizes with the Paladin's divine power.

Darkvision

Aasimar Darkvision helps Paladins scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.

Combat Effectiveness

Level HP Melee DPR Spell DPR
Level 5 39 7.8 0
Level 11 81 7.15 0
Level 17 123 7.15 0

DPR = Damage Per Round (average, assuming standard combat conditions).

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • ♦ High hit points for frontline durability
  • ♦ Strong species-class synergy enhances core abilities
  • ♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
  • ♦ Strong melee damage output
  • ♦ Divine Smite provides burst damage

Weaknesses

  • ♦ May require careful feat selection to optimize

Pro Tips

1

Use Celestial Resistance to mitigate damage from powerful enemies, staying on the front lines longer.

2

Employ Healing Hands judiciously to conserve spell slots or top off allies between combats.

3

Unleash Celestial Revelation when facing overwhelming odds for a crucial combat advantage.

4

Leverage your Darkvision to scout ahead and gain tactical positioning in dim light or darkness.

5

Combine your melee prowess with Divine Smite for devastating burst damage against key targets.

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Paladin Subclass Builds

Explore specialized builds for each Paladin subclass:

Aasimar Oath of Devotion Paladin Defender Aasimar Oath of Glory Paladin Striker Aasimar Oath of the Ancients Paladin Defender Aasimar Oath of Vengeance Paladin Striker

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Other Paladin Builds

Dragonborn Paladin 10/10 Defender Dwarf Paladin 8/10 Defender Goliath Paladin 5/10 Defender Orc Paladin 5/10 Defender Tiefling Paladin 5/10 Defender Gnome Paladin 4/10 Defender

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aasimar a good race for Paladin?
Yes, Aasimar is an excellent race for Paladins, boasting a 10/10 synergy rating! Their inherent celestial abilities, like damage resistance and extra healing, directly enhance the Paladin's already formidable presence on the battlefield, making you a truly divinely inspired warrior.
What stats should a Aasimar Paladin prioritize?
Prioritize Strength (aim for 15) for powerful weapon attacks and Charisma (aim for 14) for your spellcasting and divine features. Constitution (aim for 13) is also important for survivability, bolstering your impressive hit points as you level up.
What party role does this build fill?
The Aasimar Paladin fills the Defender role. With access to spellcasting, this build offers both combat effectiveness and utility.

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