Goliath Oath of Vengeance Paladin Build Guide

With unstoppable giant might and a relentless focus on hunting down foes, the Goliath Oath of Vengeance Paladin is the ultimate heavy-hitting predator.

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Why Oath of Vengeance?

The Oath of Vengeance Paladin is a dedicated "Striker"—a role focused on dealing massive damage to a single, high-priority target. As a Goliath, your physical prowess makes you incredibly sticky and terrifying on the battlefield. When you declare your Vow of Enmity against a boss, you gain "advantage" on your attack rolls, which means you roll two twenty-sided dice instead of one and take the higher result, drastically increasing your chances to land devastating hits.

Your Goliath traits elevate this aggressive playstyle. With Giant Ancestry, you can shrug off incoming damage to survive the frontline heat while focusing solely on your target. Later on, activating Large Form physically expands your presence. When combined with your high Strength (starting at 15) and Charisma (starting at 14), you become an unavoidable juggernaut who can easily lock down enemies and carry your party to victory.

Oath of Vengeance Features

Oath of Vengeance Spells

Level 3

You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed in the Oath of Vengeance Spells table. [Oath of Vengeance Spells: 1st - Bane, Thunderous Smite; 2nd - Hold Person, Misfortune; 3rd - Counterspell, Haste; 4th - Dimension Door, Guardian of Faith; 5th - Hold Monster, Scrying]

Vow of Enmity

Level 3

As a Bonus Action, you can utter a vow to strike down a creature you can see within 10 feet of you. For the next minute, you have Advantage on melee attack rolls against the creature. You can end this vow early if the creature drops to 0 hit points or if you become Incapacitated.

Relentless Avenger

Level 7

Your speed increases by 10 feet while you're not Incapacitated. In addition, when you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can make a Bonus Action attack against the creature.

Soul of Vengeance

Level 15

As a Reaction, you can attack a creature that has been hit by you or an ally within 10 feet of you during the last round. You can use this ability a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.

Avenging Angel

Level 20

As an action, you can transform into an avenging angel for 1 hour. You gain a Flying speed of 60 feet. You gain resistance to all damage. When you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, that creature takes an extra 5d6 radiant damage. You can use this feature once, and you regain the ability to use it when you finish a Long Rest.

Recommended Ability Scores

Strength★

15(+2)

Dexterity

10(+0)

Constitution

13(+1)

Intelligence

8(-1)

Wisdom

12(+1)

Charisma★

14(+2)

HP (Lv1)

Initiative

Passive Per.

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Goliath Traits That Benefit Oath of Vengeance Paladin

Giant Ancestry

Giant Ancestry grants a supernatural ability that enhances the Paladin's combat or utility.

Powerful Build

Enhanced size and carrying capacity complement the Paladin's physical combat style.

Large Form

Enhanced size and carrying capacity complement the Paladin's physical combat style.

Combat Effectiveness

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

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Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

♦ Oath of Vengeance grants Oath of Vengeance Spells at level 3
♦ High hit points for frontline durability
♦ Strong species-class synergy enhances core abilities
♦ Strong melee damage output
♦ Divine Smite provides burst damage

Weaknesses

♦ No Darkvision — may need light sources in dungeons
♦ May require careful feat selection to optimize

Pro Tips

Use Vow of Enmity on the toughest enemy early in combat to maximize your chances of landing critical hits.

Activate Large Form to block narrow hallways, preventing enemies from slipping past you to reach your spellcasting allies.

Rely on your Giant Ancestry to absorb heavy blows, saving your spell slots for offensive Divine Smites instead of self-healing.

Combine Relentless Avenger with your high Strength to chase down fleeing targets without giving up your tactical positioning.

Other Paladin Subclasses for Goliath

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oath of Vengeance a good subclass for Goliath Paladin?

Yes, it is an outstanding combination. The Goliath's natural resilience from traits like Giant Ancestry helps you survive intense face-to-face duels on the front lines. Since the Oath of Vengeance requires you to dive deep into enemy territory to eliminate key targets, the Goliath's physical durability ensures you can finish the job.

What makes Oath of Vengeance different from other Paladin subclasses?

Unlike other Paladin subclasses that focus on defending allies or healing, the Oath of Vengeance is pure offense. It specializes in isolating a single powerful enemy and ruthlessly hunting them down. Features like Vow of Enmity and relentless pursuit abilities ensure that once you mark a target, they cannot escape.

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