Tiefling Oath of Devotion Paladin Build Guide
With innate fire resistance and a charismatic presence, the Tiefling is a beautifully ironic and highly effective choice for this ultimate holy defender.
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Why Oath of Devotion?
Choosing a Tiefling for the Oath of Devotion creates a compelling hero who defies their fiendish heritage to protect others. As a frontline Defender, your primary goals are to absorb damage and keep your allies safe. Your Tiefling Fiendish Legacy grants you natural resistance to fire damage, which significantly boosts your survivability when blocking enemy attacks.
At level 3, you unlock your Sacred Weapon feature, allowing you to add your Charisma modifier to your attack rolls. This is incredibly powerful because your optimal stats prioritize Charisma (14) alongside Strength (15), making your holy strikes exceptionally accurate. Combined with Darkvision, which lets you see in the dark without a torch, you can confidently lead your party into pitch-black dungeons and activate your radiant powers to light the way.
As you level up, your defensive capabilities grow. Features like the Aura of Devotion protect you and nearby allies from being charmed, ensuring your team stays focused and unified. This combination of devilish resilience and divine devotion makes you an impenetrable shield for your party.
Oath of Devotion Features
Oath of Devotion Spells
Level 3You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed in the Oath of Devotion Spells table. See the Sacred Oath class feature for how oath spells work. [Oath of Devotion Spells: 1st - Command, Sanctuary; 2nd - Lesser Restoration, Zone of Truth; 3rd - Beacon of Hope, Dispel Magic; 4th - Freedom of Movement, Guardian of Faith; 5th - Commune, Flame Strike]
Sacred Weapon
Level 3As a Bonus Action, you can imbue one weapon that you're holding with positive energy. For 10 minutes, you add your Charisma modifier to attack rolls made with that weapon (in addition to your Strength or Dexterity modifier). The weapon emits bright light in a 20-foot Radius and dim light 20 feet beyond that. If the weapon is not magical, it becomes magical for the Duration of the effect.
Aura of Devotion
Level 7You emanate an aura of dedication while you aren't Incapacitated. You and friendly creatures within 10 feet of you have Advantage on saving throws against being Charmed. If a friendly creature in the aura is Charmed, that condition ends on it.
Smite of Protection
Level 15When a creature within 30 feet of you that you can see takes damage, you can use your Reaction to reduce the damage by half (round down) using your Lay on Hands. If a creature has taken more damage than its hit point maximum from the triggering damage, the creature is Incapacitated until the end of its next turn.
Holy Nimbus
Level 20As an action, you can imbue your presence with holy power, causing bright light to surge out from you. You emit bright light in a 30-foot Radius and dim light 30 feet beyond that. Creatures of your choice that you can see in that light gain Advantage on saving throws against spells and magical effects until the end of your next turn.
Recommended Ability Scores
Tiefling Traits That Benefit Oath of Devotion Paladin
Fiendish Legacy
Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Paladin alive longer in combat.
Darkvision
Tiefling 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 |
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Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- ♦ Oath of Devotion grants Oath of Devotion Spells at level 3
- ♦ High hit points for frontline durability
- ♦ Strong species-class synergy enhances core abilities
- ♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
- ♦ Strong melee damage output
Weaknesses
- ♦ May require careful feat selection to optimize
Pro Tips
Use your high 15 Strength to wear heavy armor, keeping you safe on the front line alongside your Fiendish Legacy fire resistance.
Activate Sacred Weapon before a major fight starts to add your 14 Charisma modifier to your attack rolls and light up dark areas.
Position yourself within 10 feet of vulnerable spellcasters so your Aura of Devotion keeps them safe from charm effects during combat.
Leverage your Darkvision to lead the party through dark dungeons, keeping your hands free for a sword and shield.
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