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Paladin
Paladins are lawful good divine warriors with smite evil, divine grace, lay on hands, protective auras, and divine spellcasting.
Class Type: Base class.
Hit Die: d10.
Proficiencies: Simple weapons, martial weapons, all armor, and shields.
Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.
Class Skills: Concentration, Discipline, Heal, Lore, Parry, Persuade, Ride, Taunt.
Primary Saving throw(s): Fortitude.
Base Attack Bonus: +1/level.
Primary Ability: Wisdom.
Maximum Level: None.
Spellcasting: Divine, Wisdom-based.
Requirements
Alignment: Lawful Good.
Level Progression
| Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | +1 | +2 | +0 | +0 | Divine Grace: combined Paladin/Blackguard cap, Divine Health, Lay On Hands |
| 2nd | +2 | +3 | +0 | +0 | Aura of Courage: allies gain +4 saves against fear, Smite Evil |
| 3rd | +3 | +3 | +1 | +1 | Remove Disease, Turn Undead |
| 4th | +4 | +4 | +1 | +1 | |
| 5th | +5 | +4 | +1 | +1 | Paladin Summon Mount, Smite Evil use +1 |
| 6th | +6 | +5 | +2 | +2 | |
| 7th | +7 | +5 | +2 | +2 | |
| 8th | +8 | +6 | +2 | +2 | |
| 9th | +9 | +6 | +3 | +3 | |
| 10th | +10 | +7 | +3 | +3 | Smite Evil use +1 |
| 11th | +11 | +7 | +3 | +3 | |
| 12th | +12 | +8 | +4 | +4 | |
| 13th | +13 | +8 | +4 | +4 | |
| 14th | +14 | +9 | +4 | +4 | |
| 15th | +15 | +9 | +5 | +5 | Smite Evil use +1 |
| 16th | +16 | +10 | +5 | +5 | |
| 17th | +17 | +10 | +5 | +5 | |
| 18th | +18 | +11 | +6 | +6 | |
| 19th | +19 | +11 | +6 | +6 | |
| 20th | +20 | +12 | +6 | +6 | Smite Evil use +1 |
Base Spells Per Day
| Class level | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | - | - | - | - |
| 2nd | - | - | - | - |
| 3rd | - | - | - | - |
| 4th | 0 | - | - | - |
| 5th | 0 | - | - | - |
| 6th | 1 | - | - | - |
| 7th | 1 | - | - | - |
| 8th | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 9th | 1 | 0 | - | - |
| 10th | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| 11th | 1 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 12th | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 13th | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 14th | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 15th | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 16th | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 17th | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 18th | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 19th | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 20th | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
These are base spell slots before bonus spell slots from ability scores or items. A value of 0 means the class can cast that spell level only with a bonus spell slot.
Class Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Divine Grace | The Paladin adds a positive Charisma modifier to all saving throws. The bonus is capped by the character's combined Paladin and Blackguard levels. Use: Automatic. |
| Divine Health | Grants immunity to disease. Use: Automatic. |
| Lay On Hands | Heals Paladin level x Charisma modifier hit points, or deals the same amount to undead with a touch attack. Use: Selected. |
| Aura of Courage | Grants immunity to fear. Nearby allies gain +4 on saving throws against fear. Use: Automatic. |
| Smite Evil | Adds Charisma modifier to the attack roll and Paladin level to damage against an evil target. The Paladin gains one additional use at every 5th Paladin level. Use: Selected. |
| Remove Disease | Removes disease once per day. Use: Selected. |
| Turn Undead | Usable 3 + Charisma modifier times per day. Undead are turned according to the character's effective turning level and Charisma; sufficiently weak undead are destroyed. Use: Selected. |
| Summon Mount | Summons a warhorse whose power increases with Paladin level. Use: Selected. |
Paladin and Blackguard
- Taking a Blackguard level makes the character a fallen Paladin: the character cannot gain further Paladin levels and loses Smite Evil and the Paladin spellbook.
- Paladin and Blackguard levels combine for Divine Grace and Dark Blessing, Lay on Hands healing, Smite Good uses, fiendish servant level, Blackguard caster level, and sneak attack damage.
Epic Paladin
Hit Die: d10.
Skill Points: 2 + Int Modifier.
Epic Bonus Feats: one bonus feat every 3 class levels after level 20.
Epic Paladin Bonus Feats List:
Greater Spell Focus, Epic Spell Focus, Epic Great Smiting, Epic Armor Skin, Devastating Critical, Epic Prowess, Epic Reputation, Epic Weapon Focus, Overwhelming Critical, Epic Perfect Health, Epic Toughness, Epic Planar Turning, Epic Improved Combat Casting, Holy Strike, Epic Divine Might, Epic Divine Shield, Disciple of the Sun, Sanctified Strike.