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==Paladin Features==
{{5e24 Class Features
|refs=<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />
|classname=Paladin
|sorttext=
|extraa=Channel Divinity
|extrab=Prepared Spells
|spells=1st !! 2nd !! 3rd !! 4th !! 5th 
|feature1={{iplink|Lay On Hands}}, {{iplink|Spellcasting}}, {{iplink|Weapon Mastery}}
|extra1a= &mdash; <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra1b=2 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|2}}
|feature2={{iplink|Fighting Style}}, {{iplink|Paladin's Smite}}
|extra2a= &mdash; <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra2b=3 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|2}}
|feature3={{iplink|Channel Divinity}}, {{iplink|Paladin Subclass}}
|extra3a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra3b=4 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|3}}
|feature4={{iplink|Ability Score Improvement}}
|extra4a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra4b=5 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|3}}
|feature5={{iplink|Extra Attack}}, {{iplink|Faithful Steed}}
|extra5a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra5b=6 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|2}}
|feature6={{iplink|Aura of Protection}}
|extra6a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra6b=6 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|2}}
|feature7=Subclass feature
|extra7a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra7b=7 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3}}
|feature8=Ability Score Improvement
|extra8a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra8b=7 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3}}
|feature9={{iplink|Abjure Foes}}
|extra9a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra9b=9 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|2}}
|feature10={{iplink|Aura of Courage}}
|extra10a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra10b=9 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|2}}
|feature11={{iplink|Radiant Strikes}}
|extra11a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra11b=10 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3}}
|feature12=Ability Score Improvement
|extra12a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra12b=10 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3}}
|feature13= &mdash;
|extra13a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra13b=11 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|1}}
|feature14={{iplink|Restoring Touch}}
|extra14a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra14b=11 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|1}}
|feature15=Subclass feature
|extra15a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra15b=12 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|2}}
|feature16=Ability Score Improvement
|extra16a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra16b=12 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|2}}
|feature17= &mdash;
|extra17a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra17b=14 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|3|1}}
|feature18={{iplink|Aura Expansion}}
|extra18a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra18b=15 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|3|1}}
|feature19={{iplink|Epic Boon}}
|extra19a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra19b=15 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|3|2}}
|feature20=Subclass feature
|extra20a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra20b=15 <!-- prepared spells -->
{{Spell Row |5|4|3|3|3|2}}
}}

===Lay on Hands===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Gain a pool of healing power, which is restored at the end of a {{5e24|Long Rest}}. From this pool the paladin can restore {{5e24|Hit Point}}s as a {{5e24|Bonus Action}} or remove the {{5e24|Poisoned}} {{5e24lc|Condition}}.

===Spellcasting===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span>{{alsosee-sect|Paladin (5e24)/Spell|Paladin Spells}}<br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' You can cast {{5e24lc|Spell}}s from the {{5e24|Paladin Spell}}s list.

'''{{anchor|Spell Slot}}s.''' The {{iplink|Paladin Features}} table shows how many {{5e24lc|Spell Slot}}s you have to cast per Long Rest.

'''{{anchor|Prepared Spells}} of Level 1+.''' The Paladin Features table shows how many paladin spells the paladin knows. 

'''{{anchor|Changing Your Prepared Spells}}.''' At the end of a Long Rest, the paladin can exchange a known spell for another.

'''{{anchor|Spellcasting Ability}}.''' {{5e24|Charisma}} is the {{5e24lc|Spellcasting Ability}}.

'''{{anchor|Spellcasting Focus}}.''' Can use a {{5e24|Holy Symbol}} as a {{5e24|Spellcasting Focus}}.

===Weapon Mastery===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span>
'''Unofficial Summary:''' At the end of each Long Rest you choose 2 weapons to gain weapon {{5e24|Mastery}}. 

===Fighting Style===
''2nd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Gain a {{5e24|Fighting Style}} {{5e24lc|Feat}} or {{iplink|Blessed Warrior}}.

'''{{anchor|Blessed Warrior}}.''' Can cast 2 {{5e24|Cleric}} {{5e24lc|Cantrip}}s in addition to your paladin cantrips. When you gain a new paladin level, you may replace a cleric cantrip with another. These count as paladin spells for you and use Charisma as the spellcasting ability.

===Paladin's Smite===
''2nd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' You always have {{5e24spell|Divine Smite}} prepared and can cast it once per Long Rest without using a spell slot.

===Channel Divinity===
''3rdlevel''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' A number of times per Long Rest, you can harness divine energy to power additional abilities such as {{iplink|Divine Sense}}. (if there is a {{5e24|DC}} it is the same as the paladin's {{5e24lc|Spell Save}} DC).

'''{{anchor|Divine Sense}}.''' Use a Bonus Action and use of Channel Divinity to detect {{5e24|Celestial}}s, {{5e24|Fiend}}s, and {{5e24|Undead}} in a given range for a period of time and know their {{5e24lc|Creature Type}}. You can also detect concecrated or desecrated objects.

===Paladin Subclass===
''3rd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' You gain a paladin subclass.

====List of Paladin Subclasses====
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{{5e24 Subclass List|Paladin}}
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<span style="font-size:1.1em;">'''{{anchor|Breaking Your Oath}}'''</span><br />
<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /></span> <br />'''Unofficial Summary:''' If a paladin breaks his oath, speak to the {{5e24|GM}}. If the paladin is repentant, it may require a vigil or quest. If unrepentant, it may require a change of subclass or change of class.
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===Ability Score Improvement===
''4th, 8th, 12th, 16th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Gain a feat, {{5e24|Ability Score Improvement}} or another.

===Extra Attack===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Can attack twice when using the {{5e24|Attack Action}} on its turn.

===Faithful Steed===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' The paladin always has the {{5e24spell|Find Steed}} spell prepared and can cast it once per Long Rest without using a spell slot.

===Aura of Protection===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' The paladin has a {{5e24|Emanation}} while not {{5e24|Incapacitated}}. {{5e24|Ally|Allies}} in that emanation gain a buff to saving throws.

===Abjure Foes===
''9th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Use a {{5e24|Magic}} {{5e24lc|Action}} and use of {{iplink|Channel Divinity}} through your {{5e24|Holy Symbol}} or weapon to {{5e24|Frightened|Frighen}} a number of creatures ({{5e24|Wisdom}} {{5e24lc|Save}} to avoid). The frighened creature can do '''''one'''' of the following on its turn: {{5e24|Move}}, Action, or Bonus Action.

===Aura of Courage===
''10th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' {{iplink|Aura of Protection}} provides {{5e24|Immunity}} to the {{5e24|Frightened}} condition.

===Radiant Strikes===
''11th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
Your strikes now carry supernatural power. When you hit a target with an {{5e24lc|Attack Roll}} using a {{5e24|Melee Weapon}} or an {{5e24|Unarmed Strike}}, the target takes an extra 1d8 {{5e24|Radiant}} damage.

===Restoring Touch===
''14th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' {{iplink|Lay On Hands}} can be used to remove a {{5e24|Blinded}}, {{5e24|Charmed}}, {{5e24|Deafened}}, {{5e24|Frightened}}, {{5e24|Paralyzed}}, or {{5e24|Stunned}} condition.

===Aura Expansion===
''18th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' {{iplink|Aura of Protection}} has a larger Emanation.

===Epic Boon===
''19th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Gain an {{5e24|Epic Boon}} feat or another feat.
Ability	Strength or Charisma +
Armor Type	Light, Medium, and Heavy Armor and Shields +
Author	2024FR + and PHB5e24 +
Canon	true +
Equipment	Choose A, or B: (A) [[Chain Mail (5e24 … Choose A, or B: (A) Chain Mail, Shield, Longsword, 6 Javelins, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, and 9 GP; or (B) 150 GP k]], and 9 GP; or (B) 150 GP +
Features	Lay on Hands +, Spellcasting +, Weapon Mastery +, Fighting Style +, Paladin's Smite +, Channel Divinity +, Paladin Subclass +, Ability Score Improvement +, Extra Attack +, Faithful Steed +, Aura of Protection +, Abjure Foes +, Aura of Courage +, Radiant Strikes +, Restoring Touch +, Aura Expansion + and Epic Boon +
Hit Die	d10 +
Length	20 +
Name	Paladin +
Pointer	true +
Publication	2024FR + and PHB5e24 +
Save	Wisdom and Charisma +
Skills	Athletics +, Insight +, Intimidation +, Persuasion +, or Religion + and Medicine +
SortText	Paladin (5e24) 5e24 +
Summary	<-- --> +
Weapon	Simples and Martial Weapons +