D&D 5E (2014) [GUIDE] My Word Is My Sword: The Paladin Guide

[Anıl Akbulut]

thanks for the reply, any chance of us getting sample builds for Conquest and Redemption? Because I ain't even sure if leveling STR/DEX is worth on redemption.

 

[Blue]

So is the prodigy feat (can give expertise in athletics) worth it for shield bash build (e.g. Aura of Conquest)?

Sorry for the late response.

It's a great feat, but paladin as a class is really thirsty for ASIs to up STR (or DEX), CHR, and possibly CON. So yes, but with the caveat that you probably want to get those on par before taking any feat.

 

[Yunru]

Better would be the feat that gives +1 Str, Expertise in Athletics and... something else.
Unfortunately it's UA only at the moment.

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[Gladius Legis]

Carry as someone 1 size larger ... yeah Brawny is good. I wish the skill Expertise feats had made it into Xanathar's.

If that particular UA is being used at your table, Menacing (the Intimidation Expertise feat, also +1 CHA) is also really good for Conquest. At-will end of your next turn frightening with an Expertised Intimidation check vs. Insight, a skill most enemies straight suck at, at the cost of just one of your attacks per round.

 

[Gladius Legis]

Finally added sample builds for Conquest and Redemption.

 

[Soulblighter]

Thanks for the guide.

I want to play an Oath of Vengeance Paladin with 2 levels Hexblade.
Which race is best Half-Elf so you can get Elven Accuracy or Variant Human, so you start off with Resilient Constitution?

 

[Yunru]

Half-Elf, without a doubt.

 

[Savral]

Half-Elf, without a doubt.

Agree

 

[Amator]

Question: I'm playing a 4th level Devotion Paladin and my plan to to MC to Divine Soul Sorcerer after L6. Currently, the character has an 18 STR and 16 CON. In our game, our party performed an action that greatly pleased a deity and my DM tells us we have access to a Divine Blessing. I am guessing that since I already have an 18 STR and looking forward to the Sorcerer MC I should take a +2 to CHA, right? If I MC I won't get another ASI until L10, so it seems way to my benefit to get the +2 CHA now rather than +2 STR even though the only real bonus this will give me at L4/L5 is +1 to Sacred Weapon. Thanks!

Other relevant info (Variant Human, Sentinel feat, fights sword and board)

 

[Patrick Pender]

Thanks for the guide, it really helps simpletons like me.

I'm having trouble picking a starting array for a mountain dwarf I want to play as a devotion pally.

I really like the "I. Variant Human, Oath of Devotion build", can that be easily tweaked to fit the mountain dwarf?

Thanks