Paladin

Paladin

• The following is the Alternate Paladin.
• The following is a list of Additional Fighting Styles

Official Subclasses

Paladin Oaths	Oath Description	Source
Ancients		*
Conquest		*
Crown		*
Devotion		*
Glory		*
Oathbreaker		*
Open Sea		*
Redemption		*
Vengeance		*
Watchers		*

Homebrew Subclasses

The following table contains the subclasses that do not abide by a singular archetype.

Paladin Oaths	Oath Description	Source
Dynamism	Those who swear to the Oath of Dynamism find their divine magic manifesting as light, lightning, and magnetism	TEB*
Heresy	A blasphemer and revolutionary who has turned their back on their faith	VSS*
Pestilence	Clad in grime-soaked armor and wielding rusting weapons, the Oath of Pestilence paladin spreads corruption, disease, and filth	GH*
Planes	The Oath of the Planes binds a paladin to the fragile balance of good and evil in the multiverse	UAH
Storms	A wandering paladin pledged to the superstition of storms and the sea	VSS*
Sun	A devotee of sunlight worship, bearing scorching rhetoric and spells	VSS*
The Oathless	Paladins who abandon their divinely appointed cause for reasons other than evil	LL*
Winter	Keeper of a frigid oath, imbued with powers of elemental ice	VSS*

Combat

Paladin subclasses that focus on dealing damage.

Paladin Oath	Oath Description	Source
Blade	Paladins who swear the Oath of the Blade dedicate their lives to becoming masters of combat	LL*
Inquisition	Any creature, no matter its goals, that uses its power to deceive mortals, has forfeited their life	LL*
Unity	Paladins of the Oath of Unity fight for their companions. And in return, it is their companions’ faith in them that powers their divine ability	UAH
Watchtower	Empowered to smite evil where it stands from afar	GSB*
Zeal	The Oath of Zeal is taken by paladins consumed by hatred for a specific group or ideology	GH*

Defensive

Paladin subclasses that focus on preventing damage.

Paladin Oath	Oath Description	Source
Avarice	You’ve sworn to let nothing stand between you and the accumulation of wealth	CoFS:A*
Judgment	Sworn to balance the cosmic scales of the universe	CoFS:A*
Liberty	The Oath of Liberty calls paladins to use their power to stand with the oppressed against tyranny	LL*
Martyrdom	Paladins that take the Oath of Martyrdom lay down their bodies for the safety and wellbeing of others.	S12
Rebellion	The Oath of Rebellion is a righteous commitment to stamp out all tyranny, to uphold the ideals of liberty and free will	UAH
Shield	These noble warriors stand as protectors of the innocent and defenseless	LL*

Healing

Paladin subclasses that can heal their allies.

Paladin Oath	Oath Description	Source
Compassion	Paladins swearing the oath of compassion believe that every foe can be made into a friend and that all friends are worth fighting for	UAH
Harvest	The Oath of the Harvest attracts paladins who wish to nourish and heal the world	HGtMH
Prosperity	Prosperity paladins value gold over all else	LL*

Utility

Paladin subclasses that focus on supporting their party.

Paladin Oath	Oath Description	Source
Beauty	Paladin's who hold themselves to a lofty standard of excellence, striving to be gleaming beacons of beauty	LL*
Eternal Night	A stealthy, brooding vigilante who probably dresses like a bat	VSS*
Progress	The Oath of Progress is a commitment to the betterment of society for current and future generations	TTB*
Silence	Paladins of this oath believe that the power of words should be in the reason and virtue they carry	KLL
Templar	Templars are trained to withstand any foe, and to help their allies in any way they can without an ounce of fear in their hearts	CA

Below Average Homebrew

The following are homebrew subclasses that, while they miss the mark on balance, offer interesting role playing alternatives. Speak with your GM if they are comfortable using or modifying these subclasses.

Paladin Oath	Oath Description	Balance	Source
Ancestors	The Oath of Ancestors is a commitment to those who came before you to carry their legacies into the future	Number keeping	UAH
Corsair	Corsair Paladins swear an Oath to themselves and their crew, and will do whatever it takes to maintain their freedom	Underpowered	LL*
Exorcist	Exorcists work tirelessly to prevent the tide of undeath from overwhelming the living	Underpowered	LL*
Mysticism	These paladins spend years in secluded places, mastering the psionic power that lies dormant within their own mind	Underpowered	LL*
Revelry	A party-paladin who keeps their allies dancing no matter what	Underpowered	VSS*
Vigilance	Paladins who swear the Oath of Vigilance believe their highest calling is in service to others	Underpowered	UAH

Classes