Halfling Paladin Build Guide

Halfling Paladin Build Guide

Brave Halflings shrug off fear, making them steadfast defenders bolstered by divine might.

4/10 Synergy Defender Role Medium Difficulty

Why Halfling Paladin?

A Halfling Paladin is a surprisingly resilient defender, leveraging their small stature for surprising battlefield mobility. While their 10 Hit Die offers solid health, reaching 39 HP by level 5, their small size means they won't be wielding the heaviest weapons like Greatswords. However, their Charisma (CHA) and Strength (STR) are key. With a CHA score of 14 and STR of 15, they can still dish out solid melee damage, especially with Divine Smite, and their spells can support allies or smite foes.

Halfling Paladins excel at getting into the fray and staying there. Their Brave trait grants advantage on saving throws against being frightened, a huge boon for any frontline fighter. Combined with their Luck trait for rerolling dice, they are remarkably hard to take down with status effects. While lacking Darkvision, making dungeon crawls tricky, their Halfling Nimbleness allows them to weave through enemies, making them a mobile, hard-to-pin-down force of good.

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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Halfling Traits That Benefit Paladin

Brave

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

Luck

Extra saving throw advantages protect against debilitating spells and effects.

Halfling Nimbleness

Moving through larger creatures' spaces gives the Paladin exceptional battlefield mobility.

Naturally Stealthy

Natural stealth abilities enhance the Paladin's ability to operate unseen.

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 melee damage output
  • ♦ Divine Smite provides burst damage

Weaknesses

  • ♦ Small size limits heavy weapon usage
  • ♦ No Darkvision — may need light sources in dungeons

Pro Tips

1

Use Halfling Nimbleness to move through enemy spaces and reach key targets or protect allies.

2

Leverage Brave and Luck to shrug off debilitating spells and dice rolls on the frontline.

3

Pack torches or have a light source ready, as Halflings lack Darkvision for dungeons.

4

Focus your Divine Smites on critical hits or high-priority targets for maximum burst damage.

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Paladin Subclass Builds

Explore specialized builds for each Paladin subclass:

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

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Other Paladin Builds

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Halfling a good race for Paladin?
Halfling Paladins have a synergy rating of 4/10. While not the most optimal combination, their racial traits like Brave and Luck provide excellent defensive capabilities, making them surprisingly tough to debuff or scare off the front lines. This can be a unique and effective build.
What stats should a Halfling Paladin prioritize?
Prioritize Strength (STR) and Charisma (CHA) for your Halfling Paladin. Aim for a STR of 15 to hit reliably and deal good damage, and a CHA of 14 to empower your spells and divine abilities. Constitution (CON) is also important for staying alive, so aim for 13.
What party role does this build fill?
The Halfling Paladin fills the Defender role. With access to spellcasting, this build offers both combat effectiveness and utility.

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