Halfling Oath of Glory Paladin Build Guide
Combining small-stature Halfling pluck with the grand, athletic heroism of the Oath of Glory creates an unforgettable, highly mobile battlefield striker.
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Why Oath of Glory?
As a Halfling Oath of Glory Paladin, you are a pint-sized powerhouse of athletic heroism. While Paladins are traditionally hulking knights, your small size actually works to your advantage on the battlefield. The Halfling Nimbleness trait allows you to slip right through the spaces of larger enemies, letting you position yourself perfectly to strike high-value targets. When combined with your Aura of Alacrity at level 7, which boosts your movement speed, you become an incredibly fast and slippery Striker who can navigate chaotic melees with ease.
Your subclass features also help overcome any physical limitations of your small stature. The Peerless Athlete feature gives you a massive boost to your athletic capabilities, allowing you to jump further and lift heavier than anyone expects. Defensively, you are incredibly resilient; the Halfling Luck trait lets you reroll devastating natural 1s on attack rolls and saving throws, while the Brave trait ensures you face down terrifying foes without flinching. This synergy ensures you can confidently lead the charge and inspire your allies with your legendary deeds.
Oath of Glory Features
Inspiring Smite
Level 3Immediately after you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack using Divine Smite, you can spend 1 sorcery point to grant yourself or a creature within 30 feet of you that you can see temporary hit points equal to 1d6 + your Paladin level. The temporary hit points increase to 1d8 when you reach 6th level, 1d10 at 14th level, and 1d12 at 18th level.
Oath of Glory Spells
Level 3You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed in the Oath of Glory Spells table. [Oath of Glory Spells: 1st - Guiding Bolt, Heroism; 2nd - Enhance Ability, Magic Weapon; 3rd - Haste, Spirit Shroud; 4th - Dominate Beast, Stoneskin; 5th - Cone of Cold, Hold Monster]
Peerless Athlete
Level 3As a Bonus Action, you can gain temporary hit points equal to your Paladin level. Additionally, your Speed increases by 10 feet, and your Armor Class is increased by 1 until the start of your next turn.
Aura of Alacrity
Level 7You emanate an aura of quick action while you aren't Incapacitated. When an ally within 10 feet of you that you can see rolls initiative, that creature gains a bonus to its roll equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of +1).
Glorious Defense
Level 15When a creature within 10 feet of you takes damage while you're conscious, you can use your Reaction to grant that creature temporary hit points equal to 1d6 + your Charisma modifier.
Living Legend
Level 20As an action, you can take the Dodge action and gain temporary hit points equal to your Paladin level + your Charisma modifier. Until the end of your next turn, whenever a creature within 10 feet of you takes damage, you can use your Reaction to reduce that damage by half (round down) using your Lay on Hands. You can use this feature a number of times equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of once). You regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest.
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Halfling Traits That Benefit Oath of Glory 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 |
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ♦ Oath of Glory grants Inspiring Smite at level 3
- ♦ 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
Use Halfling Nimbleness to weave through enemy lines, then activate Inspiring Smite to bolster your allies' health while dealing massive damage.
Combine Peerless Athlete with your high Strength to jump over obstacles and grapple larger foes that normally outmatch your size.
Rely on your Halfling Luck to ensure you rarely miss a crucial attack or fail a vital saving throw during glorious battles.
Position yourself near allies when Aura of Alacrity unlocks at level 7 to grant your entire party a vital movement speed boost.
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