Character class
Paladin
A Strength 
D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/- and Charisma 
D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/-based armored half caster who combines healing, protective auras, divine smites, and an oath-defined capstone.
Mechanically, the Paladin is built around Strength D&D Portal - Strength Physical power and athletic ability Strength measures physical power, athletic
ability, and a character's capacity to exert force. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/strength/ and Charisma D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/, uses a d10 Hit Die, and follows the progression table below for proficiency bonus, class features, and class-specific resources.
This page collects the Paladin core traits, starting equipment, level progression, class feature summaries, and published subclasses in one place. Spellcasting note: Charisma D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/; prepared half-caster progression beginning at 2nd level.
Core Class Traits
Hit Die
Armor
D&D Portal - Shields Equipment reference Shields is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/shields/ Weapons
D&D Portal - Simple Weapons Equipment reference Simple Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/simple-weapons/, martial weapons 
D&D Portal - Martial Weapons Equipment reference Martial Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/martial-weapons/ Tools
Saving Throws
D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/, Charisma D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/ 
Skills
D&D Portal - Athletics Skill reference Athletics is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/athletics/, Insight 
D&D Portal - Insight Skill reference Insight is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/insight/, Intimidation 
D&D Portal - Intimidation Skill reference Intimidation is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/intimidation/, Medicine 
D&D Portal - Medicine Skill reference Medicine is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/medicine/, Persuasion 
D&D Portal - Persuasion Skill reference Persuasion is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/persuasion/, Religion 
D&D Portal - Religion Skill reference Religion is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/religion/ Starting Equipment
Choose one
Option 1
D&D Portal - Shields Equipment reference Shields is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/shields/ D&D Portal - Martial Weapons Equipment reference Martial Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/martial-weapons/Choose one
Option 2
D&D Portal - Javelins Equipment reference Javelins are an equipment reference
used by character options, equipment choices, and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/equipment/simple-melee-weapon/javelins/Choose one
Option 3
Included
Chain mail and holy symbol
Paladin Progression
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Divine Sense
Extra Attack
Aura of CourageLevel 1 2 features gained Divine Sense | Lay on Hands +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
Level 2 3 features gained Fighting Style | Spellcasting | Divine Smite +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
Level 3 3 features gained Divine Health | Sacred Oath | Harness Divine Power +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Divine Health
- Sacred Oath
- Harness Divine Power Optional
Level 4 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Martial Versatility Optional
Level 5 1 feature gained Extra Attack +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
Level 6 1 feature gained Aura of Protection +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
Level 7 1 feature gained Oath feature +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Oath feature
Level 8 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Martial Versatility Optional
Level 9 1 feature gained — +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
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Level 10 1 feature gained Aura of Courage +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
Level 11 1 feature gained Improved Divine Smite +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
Level 12 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Martial Versatility Optional
Level 13 1 feature gained — +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
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Level 14 1 feature gained Cleansing Touch +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
Level 15 1 feature gained Oath feature +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Oath feature
Level 16 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Martial Versatility Optional
Level 17 1 feature gained — +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- —
Level 18 1 feature gained Aura improvements +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Aura improvements
Level 19 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Martial Versatility +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Martial Versatility Optional
Level 20 1 feature gained Oath feature +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Oath feature
Class Features
As a paladin, you gain the following class features.
Level 1
2 features
Divine Sense
Level 1
Detect nearby celestials, fiends, undead, and consecrated or desecrated places a limited number of times per long rest 
D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/.
Lay on Hands
Level 1
Spend a healing pool equal to five times paladin level to restore hit points 
D&D Portal - Hit Points Combat rule Hit Points is a combat rule used by attacks,
damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/hit-points/ or cure disease and poison 
D&D Portal - Poison Damage type Poison is a damage type used by attacks,
spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/poison/.
Level 2
3 featuresFighting Style
Level 2
Choose a paladin-compatible persistent combat style.
Spellcasting
Level 2
Prepare paladin spells 
D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ with Charisma D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/ using the half-caster slot table and a holy symbol as a focus.
Divine Smite
Level 2
Spend a spell D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ slot after a melee hit to add radiant 
D&D Portal - Radiant Damage type Radiant is a damage type used by attacks,
spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/radiant/ damage, with an extra die against fiends and undead.
Level 3
3 featuresDivine Health
Level 3
Become immune to disease.
Sacred Oath
Levels 3, 7, 15, 20
Choose a subclass that grants oath spells D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/, Channel Divinity options, and an oath capstone.
Harness Divine Power (Optional)
Level 3
Exchange Channel Divinity for a limited-level spell D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ slot, with uses increasing by level.
Level 19
1 featureAbility Score Improvement
Levels 4, 8, 12, 16, 19
Increase ability scores or take a feat.
Level 5
1 featureExtra Attack
Level 5
Attack twice with the Attack action 
D&D Portal - Attack Action Action rule Attack Action is an action economy rule used to
describe what a creature can do on its turn. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/actions/attack-action/.
Level 6
1 featureAura of Protection
Levels 6, range improves at 18
Add Charisma D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/ modifier to saving throws 
D&D Portal - Saving Throw D20 test rule Saving Throw is a d20 test rule used to resolve
uncertain outcomes during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/d20-tests/saving-throw/ for the paladin and nearby allies.
Level 10
1 featureAura of Courage
Levels 10, range improves at 18
Prevent fear for the paladin and nearby allies while conscious.
Level 11
1 featureImproved Divine Smite
Level 11
Every melee weapon hit deals an additional 1d8 radiant D&D Portal - Radiant Damage type Radiant is a damage type used by attacks,
spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/radiant/ damage.
Level 14
1 featureCleansing Touch
Level 14
End one spell D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ on yourself or a willing touched creature a limited number of times per long rest D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/.
Published Subclasses
Published Subclasses
Player’s Handbook
Ancients
Nature and fey-themed oath with magic resistance aura.
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Conquest
Fear, immobilization, and punishment of frightened enemies.
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Crown
Protect allies and force enemies to remain nearby.
Player’s Handbook
Devotion
Classic holy warrior with sacred weapon and charm immunity.
Mythic Odysseys of Theros; Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Glory
Athletic heroism, mobility, and inspiring defense.
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Redemption
De-escalation, damage redirection, and nonviolent control.
Player’s Handbook
Vengeance
Single-target pursuit, advantage, and relentless mobility.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Watchers
Defend against extraplanar threats and improve initiative.
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Oathbreaker
Necrotic damage, undead control, and fear; a villainous DM option.