Lay on Hands
Level 1You have a pool of HP equal to 5 times your Paladin level to heal creatures or cure diseases/poisons.
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Character class
Paladin
Source: SRD 5.1
Hit Die
d10
Primary Ability
Strength and Charisma
Saving Throws
Wisdom, Charisma
Subclasses
1
Training & proficiencies
- Skills
- Choose 2: Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion
- Weapons
- Simple weapons, Martial weapons
- Armor
- Light armor, Medium armor, Heavy armor, Shields
Starting equipment
Option A
Chain Mail, Shield, Longsword, 6 Javelins, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, 9 GP
Option B
150 GP
Levels 1–20
Class progression
| Level | Prof. bonus | Features | Spell Slots | Lay On Hands Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | 5 | ||
| 2 | +2 | 2 | 10 | |
| 3 | +2 | 3 | 15 | |
| 4 | +2 | 3 | 20 | |
| 5 | +3 | 4, 2 | 25 | |
| 6 | +3 | 4, 2 | 30 | |
| 7 | +3 | 4, 3 | 35 | |
| 8 | +3 | 4, 3 | 40 | |
| 9 | +4 | 4, 3, 2 | 45 | |
| 10 | +4 | 4, 3, 2 | 50 | |
| 11 | +4 | 4, 3, 3 | 55 | |
| 12 | +4 | 4, 3, 3 | 60 | |
| 13 | +5 | 4, 3, 3, 1 | 65 | |
| 14 | +5 | 4, 3, 3, 1 | 70 | |
| 15 | +5 | 4, 3, 3, 2 | 75 | |
| 16 | +5 | 4, 3, 3, 2 | 80 | |
| 17 | +6 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 1 | 85 | |
| 18 | +6 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 1 | 90 | |
| 19 | +6 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2 | 95 | |
| 20 | +6 | 4, 3, 3, 3, 2 | 100 |
Core abilities
Class features
Spellcasting
Level 1You can cast Paladin spells using Charisma as your spellcasting ability.
Weapon Mastery
Level 1You can use mastery properties of two weapons of your choice.
Fighting Style
Level 2You gain a Fighting Style feat of your choice.
Paladin's Smite
Level 2When you hit with a melee attack, expend a spell slot to deal extra Radiant damage.
Channel Divinity
Level 3You can channel divine energy for Divine Sense and other effects.
Paladin Subclass
Level 3You gain a Paladin subclass of your choice.
Ability Score Improvement
Level 4You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat or another feat.
Extra Attack
Level 5You can attack twice when you take the Attack action.
Faithful Steed
Level 5You always have Find Steed prepared and can cast it without a spell slot once per Long Rest.
Aura of Protection
Level 6You and allies within 10 feet add your Charisma modifier to saving throws.
Aura of Courage
Level 10You and allies within 10 feet can't be Frightened while you're conscious.
Radiant Strikes
Level 11Your weapon attacks deal an extra 1d8 Radiant damage.
Restoring Touch
Level 14When you use Lay on Hands, you can also end one condition on the creature.
Aura Expansion
Level 18Your Aura of Protection and Aura of Courage extend to 30 feet.
Epic Boon
Level 19You gain an Epic Boon feat or another feat.
Divine Conduit
Level 20When you roll Initiative, regain one use of Channel Divinity and one level 1 spell slot.
Specializations
All Paladin subclasses
Every subclass currently available for this class, including its complete feature list.
Oath of Devotion
SRD 5.1The Oath of Devotion binds Paladins to the ideals of justice, virtue, and order.
Level 3
Oath of Devotion Spells
You always have Protection from Evil and Good, Shield of Faith, Aid, and Zone of Truth prepared.
Level 3
Sacred Weapon
Use Channel Divinity to add Charisma modifier to attack rolls with one weapon for 10 minutes.
Level 7
Aura of Devotion
You and allies within 10 feet can't be Charmed while you're conscious.
Level 15
Smite of Protection
When you or an ally within 30 feet is hit, use a Reaction to halve the damage with your Paladin's Smite.
Level 20
Holy Nimbus
As a Bonus Action, emanate bright light in 30 feet. Enemies starting their turn in it take 10 Radiant damage.