Break an oath, then break your foes.

There are different paladin subclasses, and each punch in explores a certain punch in of oath.

One such subclass is the oath of the crown.

A closeup of an Oath of the Crown casting a spell in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Oath of the Crown Paladin Overview

This paladin subclass is dedicated toupholding lawstomaintain an orderly society.

Keeping their oath requires them tokeep their promisesor to abide by rules.

Certain actions will cause them tobreak their oathand turn intoan oathbreaker.

An oathbreaker paladin and the oathbreaker knight

With this,once every long resta half-orc willretain one point of healthif an attack supposedly downs them.

Gold Dwarf

Dwarves enjoyDwarven Resiliencewhich allows them tohave advantage against being poisonedand they also have aresistance to poison damage.

Background

Picking a backgroundwont influence your classmuch.

An Oath of the Crown paladin casting a spell in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Backgrounds areprimarily for gaining inspirationwhich will allow you tore-roll a die upon failure.

Stats

Your most important stats will beConstitution and Charisma.

A higher Constitution scorewill increase your hit pointsand will also help yousucceed concentration saving throws.

Selecting the Oath of the Crown subclass in Baldur’s Gate 3.

You’ll also need ahigh level of Charismato ensure that yourspellcasting is effective.

Also, youll need toabide by lawsby generallybeing morally upright, unless itgoes against a promiseyouve made.

In combat, its important to be the one withthe best defenseas well asthe highest hit pointson the battlefield.

Combat using an Oath of the Crown paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3.

You will bedrawing attention to yourselfwhile taking damage for your companions.

A good ally to defend would beyour support unitswho mayhave lower armour class and hit points.

Certain equipment, spells, and setups willhelp you do this.

Selecting the fighting style of a paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3.

Level

Change

1

Subclass

Pick the oath of the crown subclass.

Three Lay on Hands charges.

One Channel Oath charge.

An oath of the crown paladin facing off with a mindflayer in Baldur’s Gate 3.

2

Fighting Style

Select Protection to give enemies who attack your allies disadvantage while you are within 1.5m.

Two level one spell slots.

Prepared Spells

Shield of Faith,Thunderous Smite,Heroism, andDivine Favour.

Image showing BG3 Sorcerer character with a staff behind her.

3

Subclass features

Oath Spells

CommandandCompelled Duel.

An additional level one spell slot for a total of three.

4

Feat

Pick durable.

Triple-A Games

+1 Lay on Hands charge for a total of four.

An additional level one spell slot for a total of four.

Two level two spell slots.

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Warding Bond and Spiritual Weapon.

6

Aura of Protection.

7

An additional level two spell slot for a total of three.

They will regain hitpoints at the cost of radiant damage to yourself.

AddProtection from Evil and Good.

9

Two level three spell slots.

Remove Divine Favour and replace it with Warden of Vitality.

Spirit Guardians and Crusader’s Mantle.

+1 Lay on Hands charge for a total of five.

Aura of Courage which grants you and nearby allies immunity from being frightened.

11

Improved Divine Smite.

An additional level three spell slot for a total of three.

Can bepurchased from Dammonin Last Light Inn inact two.

or Hoppy

Revitalising Strike - deal additional necrotic damage equal to your proficiency bonus and heal 1d6 hit points.

Can bepurchased from Lady Estherin Rosymorn Monastery Trail in act one.

Shield

Adamantine Shield

Can beforged in Grymforgein act one.

orViconia’s Walking Fortress

Can belooted from Viconia DeVirin act three.

Helm

Helldusk Helmet

Can belooted from Raphael’s Vaultin the House of Hope inact three.

Cape

Cloak of Protection

Can bepurchased from Quartermaster Talliin Last Light Inn inact two.

Armor

Helldusk Armour

Can belooted from Raphaelin the House of Hope inact three.

orPlate Armour +2

Reduces incoming slashing, piercing, and bludgeoning damage by two.

Can bepurchased from tradersat level 11.

Amulet

Amulet of Greater Health

Sets the wearer’s constitution to 23 and grants advantage on constitution saving throws.

Can be looted from a pedestal in the archive roomin the House of Hopeinact three.

Can be looted from a chestin the Inquisitor’s Chamberin Creche Y’llek inact one.

Ring 1

Ring of Regeneration

Heal for 1d4 hit points at the beginning of your turn.

Can be purchased from theSorcerous Sundriesinact three.

Ring 2

Crusher’s Ring

Movement speed increases by three meters.

Can belooted from Crusherin the Goblin Camp inact one.

Boots

Disintegrating Night Walkers

Can belooted from Nerein Grymforge inact one.

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