D&D 5E Paladin/Fighter/Rogue Part Deux!

EDITED: Fixed the con mistake.

Okay, here’s the updated (man I hope I got it right this time!) character build for the concept I had of a front-line warrior character stressing battle field control with balanced AC and damage and I'd greatly appreciate any feedback.

The character concept is a leader/talker for the party who saw too many good people suffer needlessly when he was a soldier and has dedicated himself to protect those that can’t protect themselves (servant of Helm), whatever the cost may be. He understands that while important, pure martial and battlefield prowess alone can’t protect people in all situations and that simple skills, tricks, and spells when used judiciously can often produce a tactical advantage. His philosophy is, "The priests may pray for the common folk's safety, but I do what's necessary to ensure it."

As a side note, I also built a Paladin 13, Fighter 7 character that is an alternative with more battlefield options (additional maneuvers) although the spell slot and therefore divine smite potential was the same. Ultimately, I like the seedier nature of taking rogue from a story standpoint. I think it captures the fine line this guy is walking between confronting the darkness and succumbing to it.

Total Class Levels: Paladin 12, Fighter 5, Rogue 3
In order of progression: Paladin 2, Fighter 5 (Battle Master), Paladin 1 (Oath of Vengeance), Rogue 1, Paladin 1, Rogue 2 (Arcane Trickster), Paladin 8

Key Features

• Human for extra feat (Sentinel) and swap first ability increase for feat (Dual Wielder)
• Fights with 1h/shield until 6^th level, then switches to 1h/whip for reach.
• Can use Sneak Attack and can trip opponents within 10’ with whip.
• Can make an Opportunity Attack within 10’ or if the opponent uses Disengage or if they attack someone else, within 5’, can attack, turning their movement to zero if hits.
• Supported by Paladin Spells, a few 1st level utility Wizard Spells, and Combat Maneuvers.
• Has decent AC and attack with potential for some good damage output.

Questions

1. Does the order of classes make the most sense?
2. Should the 4^th level of Paladin come after the 3^rd level of Rogue?
3. Did I make any glaring errors like last time?
   • What I'm really looking for is did I get something wrong or will this build be under-powered such that it would not be a viable party member?

Customized Ability Assignment
9pts: Str 15 (+1 Human)=16
5pts: Dex 13
4pts: Con 12
2pts: Int 10
2pts: Wis 10
5pts: Cha 13 (+1 Human) = 14

Summary 1-20

Level 1 (Paladin 1)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
AC: 18 (chain + shield)
Prof: +2
Skills Profs: Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Feat: Sentinel
Special: Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: +5/1d8+3

Level 2 (Paladin 2)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
AC: 19 (chain + shield+ Defense Fighting Style)
Prof: +2
Skills Profs: Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Feat: Sentinel
Fighting Style: Defense
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3
Spell Slots: 2 first lvl
Special: Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: +5/1d8+3

Level 3 (Fighter 1)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
AC: 21 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style) – I’m assuming I’ll have plate by third level.
Prof: +2
Skills Profs: Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Feat: Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3
Spell Slots: 2 first lvl
Special: Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: +5/1d8+3

Level 4 (Fighter 2)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
AC: 21 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style)
Prof: +2
Skills Profs: Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Feat: Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3
Spell Slots: 2 first lvl
Special: Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: +5/1d8+3

Level 5 (Fighter 3)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
AC: 21 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style)
Prof: +3
Skills Profs: Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Smith
Feat: Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial Archetype: Battle Master
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3
Spell Slots: 2 first lvl
Special: Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: +6/1d8+3

Level 6 (Fighter 4)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +3
Skills Profs: Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial Archetype: Battle Master
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3
Spell Slots: 2 first lvl
Special: Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: One +6/1d8+3, One +6/1d4+3 with reach

Level 7 (Fighter 5)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +3
Skills Profs: Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial Archetype: Battle Master
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3
Spell Slots: 2 first lvl
Special: Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +6/1d8+3, One +6/1d4+3 with reach

Level 8 (Paladin 3)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +3
Skills Profs: Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial Archetype/Sacred Oath: Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3+ Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Spell Slots: 3 first lvl
Special: Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +6/1d8+3, One +6/1d4+3 with reach
Level 9 (Rogue 1)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +4
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue; or possibly Investigation, if the party needed it), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial Archetype/Sacred Oath: Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3+ Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Spell Slots: 3 first lvl
Special: Sneak attack +1d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +7/1d8+3, One +7/1d4+3 with reach +1d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 10 (Paladin 4)
Stats: Str 18 (4), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +4
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue; or possibly Investigation, if the party needed it), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial Archetype/Sacred Oath: Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3+ Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Spell Slots: 3 first lvl
Special: Sneak attack +1d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +8/1d8+4, One +8/1d4+4 with reach +1d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 11 (Rogue 2)
Stats: Str 18 (4), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +4
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial Archetype/Sacred Oath: Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 4+ Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Spell Slots: 3 first lvl
Special: Cunning Action, Sneak attack +1d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +8/1d8+4, One +8/1d4+4 with reach +1d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 12 (Rogue 3)
Stats: Str 18 (4), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +4
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 4+ Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 2 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +8/1d8+4, One +8/1d4+4 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 13 (Paladin 5)
Stats: Str 18 (4), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +5
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 4+ Hold Person, Misty Step, Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First Lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 2 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +9/1d8+4, One +9/1d4+4 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 14 (Paladin 6)
Stats: Str 18 (4), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +5
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 5+ Hold Person, Misty Step, Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First Lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 3 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Aura of Protection, Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +9/1d8+4, One +9/1d4+4 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 15 (Paladin 7)
Stats: Str 18 (4), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +5
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 5+ Hold Person, Misty Step, Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First Lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 3 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Relentless Avenger, Aura of Protection, Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +9/1d8+4, One +9/1d4+4 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 16 (Paladin 8)
Stats: Str 20 (5), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +5
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 6+ Hold Person, Misty Step, Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First Lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 2 third lvl, 3 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Relentless Avenger, Aura of Protection, Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +10/1d8+5, One +10/1d4+5 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 17 (Paladin 9)
Stats: Str 20 (5), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +6
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 6+ Haste, Protection from Energy, Hold Person, Misty Step, Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First Lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 2 third level, 3 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Relentless Avenger, Aura of Protection, Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +11/1d8+5, One +11/1d4+5 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 18 (Paladin 10)
Stats: Str 20 (5), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +5
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 7+ Haste, Protection from Energy, Hold Person, Misty Step, Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First Lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 3 third level, 3 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Aura of Courage, Relentless Avenger, Aura of Protection, Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +10/1d8+5, One +10/1d4+5 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 19 (Paladin 11)
Stats: Str 20 (5), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +6
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 7+ Haste, Protection from Energy, Hold Person, Misty Step, Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First Lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 3 third level, 3 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Improved Divine Smite, Aura of Courage, Relentless Avenger, Aura of Protection, Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +11/2d8+5, One +11/1d4+5+1d8 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 20 (Paladin 12)
Stats: Str 20 (5), Dex 13(1), Con 12(1), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 16(3)
Ability Score Increase: +2Cha, +2 Str, +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +6
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 9+ Haste, Protection from Energy, Hold Person, Misty Step, Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First Lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 1 fourth lvl, 3 third lvl, 3 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Improved Divine Smite, Aura of Courage, Relentless Avenger, Aura of Protection, Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +11/2d8+5, One +11/1d4+5+1d8 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

Level 3 (Fighter 1)
Stats: Str 16 (3), Dex 13(1), Con 14(2), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
AC: 21 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style) – I’m assuming I’ll have plate by third level.
Prof: +2
Skills Profs: Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Feat: Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Paladin Spells Prepared: 3
Spell Slots: 2 first lvl
Special: Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: +5/1d8+3

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How did your con jump to 14 from 12?

Level 17 (Paladin 9)
Stats: Str 20 (5), Dex 13(1), Con 14(2), Int 10(0), Wis 10(0), Cha 14(2)
Ability Score Increase: +2 Str, +2 Str, Feat
AC: 20 (Plate + shield + Defense Fighting Style +Dual Wielding)
Prof: +6
Skills Profs: Deception (Rogue), Survival (Human), Perception (Paladin), Persuasion (Paladin), Athletics (Soldier), Intimidation (Soldier)
Tool Prof: Thieves Tools, Smith
Feat: Dual Wielding, Sentinel
Fighting Style: Two-Weapon Fighting, Defense
Martial, Roguish Archetype/Sacred Oath: Arcane Trickster, Battle Master, Oath of Vengeance
Maneuvers: Goading Attack, Trip Attack, Sweeping Attack
Paladin Spells Prepared: 6+ Haste, Protection from Energy, Hold Person, Misty Step, Bane, Hunter’s Mark
Wizard Spells Known: First Lvl – Disguise Self, Silent Image, Shield; Cantrips - Mage Hand, Message, Light
Spell Slots: 2 third level, 3 second lvl, 4 first lvl
Special: Relentless Avenger, Aura of Protection, Mage Hand Legerdemain, Cunning Action, Sneak attack +2d6, Thieves Cant, Expertise (Intimidation, Perception), Divine Health, Abjure Enemy, Vow of Enmity, Extra Attack, Superiority Dice 4(d8), Action Surge, Second Wind, Divine Smite, Lay Hands, Divine Sense
ATK/Damage: Two +11/1d8+5, One +11/1d4+5 with reach +2d6 sneak attack if applicable

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How did you get haste? It's not on Paladin spell list? You can't gain spells from Arcane trickster unless you can cast that level? Unless i missed something.

Otherwise looks awesome. I like it.

Re: Con. That's definitely a copy/paste error. Thanks for catching it! I'll update the build.

Re:Haste. It's the 9th level Oath of Vengeance spell along with protection from energy. I think I got this one right?

The one problem I see is that Paladin's can't take proficiency in Perception.

DaVinci said:

The one problem I see is that Paladin's can't take proficiency in Perception.

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But a Human (variant) can take it as a bonus skill. Yeap, best race this edition is the boring human.

Except that IN the build he specifies where each proficiency is coming from. And:

- He says he's getting Survival from being a human
- He says he's getting Perception from being a Paladin.

If you look at the actual build, he specifies that he is taking Persuasion and Perception as his class proficiencies. Which he can't do because Perception isn't on the Paladin list for skill proficiencies.

Why fighter 5 when pally 5 already gives extra attack?

Pally 5 / fighter 3 would offer the same result at level 8.

I like the build. It's fun, unique and pretty good power wise. I don't think you'll have any problems holding your own in a normal party. However, here a few tweaks to consider:
* I'd consider starting with fighter for the first five levels. You can take Survival as a Fighter skill and Perception as your free Human skill. You'll get your Dual Wielder feat and 2nd attack faster. You'll also get proficiency in Con saves which is very useful for concentration checks (esp. for Haste).
* If you want to do Paladin first for RP reasons then you might want to do 3 levels of fighter and 5 levels of rogue. You'll get an extra sneak attack die and Uncanny dodge for ~2 hp.
* Fighter (Champion) is a bit more boring, but has more synergy with the paladin and rogue classes. You double your divine smite and sneak attack damage dice on a critical hit. Vow of Enemity and Haste also increases your crit chances. You can also decide to do the smite after a crit roll to get the most mileage out of your scarce spell slots.
* Also, if you really want to max the crits you can take Rogue (Assassin) for the Assassinate feature. However, you give up Shield (which is awesome) and lose that 4th level spell slot. So....I just talked myself out of that being a good idea.

A great 2 round Nova with 19-20 crit chance at 20th level:
1) Vow of Enemity (bonus action) Haste (regular action)
2) Action surge. 2 attacks + 2 attacks + 1 haste attack + 1 off hand attack. Each attack has ~19% of rolling a crit so you should get at least one crit. If you crit, then you can smite + sneak attack for 4d6 (sneak) + 10d8 (4th level slot) + 2d8 (I. Divine Smite)

I hope that helps!

I think Paladin 11 / Rogue 7 / Fighter 2 makes more sense for optimization. Granted, you lose an ASI/feat, but you pick up 4d6 sneak attack dice + evasion + Action Surge and also get your second attack along with improved divine smite.

It makes little sense to me to go Fighter level 5 as you will already be getting extra attack through paladin. And, if that's the case, Rogue has a lot more goodies early on over fighter. A 2 level dip in fighter is all you should need.