When you go with a Paladin, you might’t go wrong at all.

Unless, of course, you’re an Oathbreaker.

In combat, this unit serves mainly as a tank that can support nearby damage dealers.

A low level Oath of Devotion paladin next to a fully built Oath of Devotion paladin in BG3

The Oath of Devotion subclass is granted several useful features at different levels.

The aura disappears if you fall Unconscious.

Their high movement speed also allows them to get around the battlefield and get in the way of enemies.

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Useful Race Features

Description

Base Racial Speed

you’re free to move 9m per turn.

Darkvision

Can see in the dark up to 12m.

Hellish Rebuke

You have Resistance to Fire damage, taking only half damage from it.

The Oath of Devotion Subclass in the Character Creation screen

Thaumaturgy Cantrip

Gain advantage on Intimidation and Performance Checks.

In addition, their tank potential is great, thanks to Dwarven Toughness.

you’ve got the option to move 7.5m per turn.

A Zariel Tiefling side-by-side a Gold Dwarf

Dwarven Combat Training

You have Proficiency with the Battleaxe, Handaxe, Light Hammer, and Warhammers.

Dwarven Resilience

You have Advantage on Saving Throws against being Poisoned, and you have Resistance against Poison damage.

That being said,the soldier background is recommended for this subclass.

The soldier background in the Character Creation screen

Soldiers also enjoy Intimidation Proficiency, which comes under Charisma Ability Checks.

This Feat allows them to do that specifically for non-magical attacks.

Amulet: Periapt of Wound Closure

Can be purchased from Lady Esther at the Rosymorn Monastery Trail.

Ability Points distribution menu in the character creation screen

Ring: Ring of Poison Resistance

Resistance to Poison damage.

This can be looted from a skeleton in a sarcophagus near the Worg Pens in the Shattered Sanctum.

This can be looted from a chest in the House of Healing Morgue.

The Sentinel feat in the feat selection menu

Ring: Ring of Free Action

This can be purchased from Araj Oblodra in Moonrise Towers.

Cloak: Cindermoth Cloak

Flaming Shroud: A creature that damages the wearer within 2m receives Burning.

This can be looted from Aelis Siryasius' body in the Lower City Sewers.

A Level Up window that appears at Paladin Lv 4

Ring: Ring of Regeneration

Can be purchased from the Sorcerous Sundries while Lorroakan is alive.

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Helldusk Armour and Adamantine Scale Mail beside an equipped Paladin

A Paladin holding an Everburn Blade

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