Unearthed Arcana New UA Paladin and Bard.

There's a new Unearthed Arcana in town! "The bard receives a new Bardic College feature: the College of Eloquence. Additionally, the paladin gains a new Sacred Oath feature: the Oath of Heroism."

 

[Parmandur]

Quick hot take:

Seems kind of White Mana to me. Also, strangely Hellenic...

 

[Inchoroi]

I got the "ancient greek" vibe myself. Odd, that. Is there an "ancient greek"-like area in Planescape?

It seems to me that this is probably the most balanced UA in a while, while also being the least inspiring (to me, at least).

 

[MonsterEnvy]

I got the "ancient greek" vibe myself. Odd, that. Is there an "ancient greek"-like area in Planescape?

It seems to me that this is probably the most balanced UA in a while, while also being the least inspiring (to me, at least).

Arborea, or the Olympian Glades of Arborea in full.

 

[Parmandur]

I got the "ancient greek" vibe myself. Odd, that. Is there an "ancient greek"-like area in Planescape?

It seems to me that this is probably the most balanced UA in a while, while also being the least inspiring (to me, at least).

There is an an Ancient Greek themed Magic set coming in Q1.

 

[Kobold Avenger]

I got the "ancient greek" vibe myself. Odd, that. Is there an "ancient greek"-like area in Planescape?

All of the places in Greek Mythology are in Planescape coexisting with other mythologies in the Great Ring, notably Arborea which was also known as Olympus in 1e before the setting existed. Planescape embraced the Hellenic Pantheon and other real world pantheons over most campaign world specific deities.

 

[Kobold Avenger]

The Oath of Heroism also reminds me of the White Raven fighting style school that was introduced in the Tome of Battle.

 

[MonkeezOnFire]

I like the paladin. Allows one to play a supernatural hero without the chivalry baggage of the devotion paladin.

Increased critical hit range combined with smites is powerful. And as a bonus action to be able to smoothly open with it to boot. Might make some DMs groan.

 

[Raunalyn]

I like the paladin. Allows one to play a supernatural hero without the chivalry baggage of the devotion paladin.

Increased critical hit range combined with smites is powerful, and as a bonus action to be able to smoothly open with it to boot.

Yep, extremely powerful, and opens the way for some smitable crit fishing if you are somehow able to get advantage on the roll. Interesting ability.

I like the flavor of Glorious Defense. Seems a bit weak for a 15th level ability, but also fun to use. The capstone also looks interesting.

 

[doctorbadwolf]

The Oath of Heroism also reminds me of the White Raven fighting style school that was introduced in the Tome of Battle.

Is that related at all to the White Lotus school of 4e?