Human Oath of Glory Paladin Build Guide
With their natural versatility and heroic drive, Humans perfectly embody the Oath of Glory's pursuit of legendary athletic feats and battlefield dominance.
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Why Oath of Glory?
The Oath of Glory Paladin is a fast-paced, high-mobility striker focused on achieving mythic greatness. As a Human, you are uniquely equipped to chase this glory from day one. Thanks to the Human Versatile trait, you start your journey with a free initial feat. Taking a feat like Tough or Savage Attacker immediately bolsters your frontline capabilities, allowing you to leap into danger and lead your allies by example.
In battle, your main goal is to strike hard and keep your momentum moving. Your Peerless Athlete Channel Divinity feature transforms you into a physical powerhouse, boosting your jumping, lifting, and balancing capabilities, which pairs wonderfully with your solid Strength score of 15. When you do land a devastating blow, your Inspiring Smite feature lets you distribute temporary hit points to protect your party, turning your offensive success into a defensive shield for everyone.
This combination of the Human's adaptable nature and the subclass's focus on speed and inspiration makes you a shining beacon on the battlefield. You aren't just a tank; you are a fast-moving, inspiring hero who lifts up your allies while smashing through enemy lines.
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.
Recommended Ability Scores
Human Traits That Benefit Oath of Glory Paladin
Versatile
A free Origin feat provides a meaningful boost to any Paladin build right from level 1.
Resourceful
Free Heroic Inspiration each long rest gives a reliable reroll for critical moments.
Skillful
An extra skill proficiency expands the Paladin's out-of-combat versatility.
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
- ♦ No Darkvision — may need light sources in dungeons
- ♦ May require careful feat selection to optimize
Pro Tips
Use Peerless Athlete before a challenge to easily leap over battlefield obstacles and bypass enemy frontlines to reach fragile targets.
Activate Inspiring Smite right after a divine strike to maximize the temporary hit points you distribute to your frontline allies.
Rely on your Aura of Alacrity to position yourself and nearby melee allies quickly, dictating the flow of combat.
Combine your Human Resourceful trait's heroic inspiration with your high Charisma spells to guarantee crucial saving throws succeed.
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