PALADIN The paladin class receives new features and sub- classes in this section. OPTIONAL CLASS FEATURES You gain class features in the Player's Handbook ‘when you reach certain levels in your class. This section offers additional features that you can gain as apaladin, Unlike the features in the Player's Handbook, you dont gain the features here automat: ically. Consulting with your DM, you decide whether to gain a feature in this section ifyou meet the level requirement noted inthe feature’s description These features can be selected separately from one another; you can use some, all, or none of them. ADDITIONAL PALADIN SPELLS 2nd-level paladin feature The spells in the following list expand the paladin spell list in the Player's Handbook. The list is orga: nized by spell level, not character level. Each spell is in the Player's Handbook, unless it has an asterisk (aspell in chapter 3). Xanathar's Guide to Every- thing also offers more spells. ano LeveL 3RD Leven Gentle repose Spirit shroud! Prayer of heain ye ee tH Leven Ward bond v Summon clestol® FIGHTING STYLE OPTIONS 2nd:-level paladin feature ‘When you choose a fighting style, the following styles are added to your list of options. BLESSED WARRIOR ‘You learn two cantrips of your choice from the cleric spell list. They count as paladin spells for you, and Charisma is your spellcasting ability for them. Whenever you gain a level in this class, you can replace one of these cantrips with another cantrip from the clerie spel ist. BLIND FIGHTING You have blindsight with a range of 10 feet. Within that range, you can effectively see anything that isn’t behind total cover, even if you're blinded or in dark. ness. Moreover, you can see an invisible creature within that range, unless the creature successfully hides from you.INTERCEPTION When a creature you can see hits a target, other than you, within 5 feet of you with an attack, you can use your reaction to reduce the damage the target takes by 1d10+ your proficiency bonus (to a mi ‘mum of 0 damage). You must be wielding a shield or simple or martial weapon to use this reaction, Harness Divine PowER Srdt-level paladin feature You can expend a use of your Channel Divinity to fuel your spells. Asa bonus action, you touch your holy symbol, utter a prayer, and regain one expended spell slot, the level of which can be no higher than half your proficiency bonus (rounded up). The number of times you can use this feature is, based on the level you've reached in this class: 3rd level, once; 7th level, twice; and 15th level, thrice. You regain all expended uses when you finish a long rest. MARTIAL VERSATILITY 4tirlevel paladin feature Whenever you reach a level in this class that grants, the Ability Score Improvement feature, you can re- place a fighting style you know with another fighting style available to paladins. This replacement rep- resents a shift of focus in your martial practice. SacRED OATHS ‘At 3rd level, a paladin gains the Sacred Oath fea- ture, which offers you the choice ofa subclass. The following options are available to you when making that choice: Oath of Glory and Oath of the Watchers. OatH OF GLoRY You. You're it. You're the winner of the cosmic fortune lottery. ohy and you're going to tell absolutely everyone all about it? Jst great. TAMA Paladins who take the Oath of Glory believe they and their companions are destined to achieve glory through deeds of heroism. They train diligently and. ‘encourage their companions so they're all ready when destiny calls. TeneTs oF GLORY The tenets of the Oath of Glory drive a paladin to at- tempt heroics that might one day shine in legend. Actions over Words. Strive to be known by glori- ous deeds, nat words. Terme Pacaoin oF Giony Challenges Are but Tests. Face hardships with courage, and encourage your allies to face them with you. Hone the Body. Like raw stone, your body must. bbe worked so its potential can be realized. Discipline the Soul. You must marshal the cipline to overcome failings within yourself that threaten to dim the glory of you and your friends. OatH SPELLS 3rd-level Oath of Glory feature You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed in the Oath of Glory Spells table. See the Sacred Oath. class feature for how oath spells work. OatH oF Gtory SPeLis Paladin Level Spells aed sth 9th 13th 7th ‘uiding bot, heroism ‘enhance ability, magic weapon hast, protection from energy compulsion, freedom of movement commune flame strike CHAPTER1 | CHARACTER OPTIONS 55,