Baldur’s Gate 3 – Best Paladin Build | Tips & Tricks
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is jam-packed with meaningful player choices and copious amounts of decision-making. One of the earliest things players are asked to do is to pick a class for their hero to embody. While this isn’t a permanent choice, it is one that will impact your gameplay quite drastically. The Paladin is one such class.
Paladins are one of the most popular classes in Baldur’s Gate 3 and for good reason. These are the righteous paragons, staunch defenders, and oath-bearing leaders of any party. Failing that, they are disgraced Oathbreakers who have their own funky quirks. This guide is going to walk you through how to play the Paladin so you can smite your foes with reckless abandon.
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Paladins are holy warriors capable of incredible feats of strength, endurance, and faith. They are incredibly powerful melee threats with access to some brutal abilities that elevate them high above their Fighter cousins.
They have mastered the art of combat and come clad in the best weapons and armour. Not only that but while they are experts at slaying the unnatural, they are just as good at clobbering your regular Joe should they step out of line (and in your way).
Outside of combat, they are keen negotiators, making them charismatic leaders worthy of the coveted ‘first slot’. Paladins are also one of the most roleplay-intensive characters, as their Oath system forces them to go out of their way to maintain not only their religious standing but all of their powers.
One of the most unique mechanics in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the Oath mechanic for Paladins. Unlike almost every other system in the game, Oaths are almost entirely based on roleplaying. Sure, they provide powerful benefits, but maintaining those benefits requires constant adherence to your Oath. If you ever fail to uphold your Oath, you will be labelled an Oathbreaker, a somewhat secret fourth subclass.
Note: For this guide, we are just sticking to the base Oaths. We will have a separate guide covering Oathbreakers.
Oath Of Ancients is heavily focused on supporting your team. This is mostly through the use of healing magics that are permanently slotted to your character. This Paladin is closer to a Cleric or Druid than other Paladins, whilst maintaining the raw melee prowess their class provides.
Oath Of Devotion is the middle ground between Ancients and Vengeance. This Oath balances healing, support, and damage, making it the most versatile. It’s also the most wishy-washy since you want to try and keep your party focused on their strengths, and not dilute them too much.
Oath Of Vengeance is all about