Paladin Guide — D&D 5e

d10 Hit Die STR and CHA Primary 4 Subclasses Yes Spellcasting Defender Role

Best Races for Paladin

#1
Aasimar Paladin 10/10

Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Paladin alive longer in combat.

 #2
Dragonborn Paladin 10/10

Breath Weapon provides AoE damage that martial Paladins otherwise lack.

 #3
Dwarf Paladin 8/10

Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Paladin alive longer in combat.

 #4
Goliath Paladin 5/10

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

 #5
Orc Paladin 5/10

Dropping to 1 HP instead of 0 once per rest is a powerful survival tool for frontline Paladins.

All 10 Paladin builds ranked:

#6 Tiefling Paladin 5/10 #7 Gnome Paladin 4/10 #8 Halfling Paladin 4/10 #9 Elf Paladin 3/10 #10 Human Paladin 3/10

Paladin Subclasses

Oath of Devotion

Available at level 3

Oath of Devotion paladins are dedicated to acting with honor and righteousness. Their oath grants them the power to protect others and vanquish evil.

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Oath of Glory

Available at level 3

Oath of Glory paladins seek to emulate the great champions of legend, using their martial prowess to achieve glory in battle and leave a lasting mark on history.

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Oath of the Ancients

Available at level 3

Oath of the Ancients paladins are defenders of nature and the balance of the world, channeling the primal power of wilderness and ancient magic.

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Oath of Vengeance

Available at level 3

Oath of Vengeance paladins are driven by the need to hunt down and punish those who have committed heinous acts, becoming avenging angels of justice.

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Further Reading

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Paladin Spells

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Spells available to the Paladin in D&D 5e (2024).

BlessCommandCompelled DuelCure WoundsDetect Evil and GoodDetect MagicDetect Poison and DiseaseDivine FavorDivine SmiteHeroismProtection from Evil and GoodPurify Food and DrinkSearing SmiteShield of FaithThunderous SmiteWrathful SmiteAidFind SteedGentle ReposeLesser RestorationLocate ObjectMagic WeaponPrayer of HealingProtection from Poison

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