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Alternate Paladin - Alpha Version!

🕑 Added 2024-02-21 20:48:44 +0000 UTC

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laserllama

I think that a Paladin's Oath is so core to the concept that it must be at 1st level (like a Sorcerer's bloodline, etc). Their magical power comes directly from their Oath, so there are two options: 1. Oath is at 1st level and they can start with magical abilities. 2. Oath is at 2nd (or 3rd level) and they are basically Fighters until they swear their Oath.

Sean P Havern

I’m curious of the thought process behind having the oath at 1. The lore for paladins is that they draw divine power from their oaths (mechanically this has been all but abandoned by a timid WOTC but that is another conversation). In your warlock you moved the patron to level 2. What was the thought behind not doing this for paladin also. I find the idea of a paladin starting as a squire/apprentice/novice and growing into their oath through deeds compelling. Maybe a level 1 paladin has acknowledged the power of oaths while not swearing a particular oath until later. This is also reflective of how Sanderson handles oath based powers in Stormlight archives. The words are the same for every order of knights radiant at first then they change based on your order. To sum up, what informed your decision to have paladins choose their oath at 1 instead of a later level?

Henrik Hendrickson

I'm noticing you have something called Combat Superiority listed as being at 5th level, but you instead have Extra Attack on that level. Also, wondering if there's any chance for including a fighting style that includes range, banner, or polearm fighting?