Baldur’s Gate 3: Every Paladin Subclass, Ranked

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<br>The Hunter Subclass gains some powerful once-per-turn effects through Hunter’s Prey, which could benefit other martial classes like the Fighter and Paladin. Multiattack Defence could be really helpful on a tanky character when facing powerful foes later in the game. Monks can also benefit greatly from abilities like Giant Killer and Colossus Slayer, as long as there is a weapon in their main hand.<br><br>There is an entire set of equipment tailor-made to suit an Oathbreaker Paladin, known as the Blackguard Set. These consist of the Blackguard’s Plate, Gauntlets, Greaves, and Sword, along with the Shield of the Unjust. These provide an assortment of bonuses including an extra first level spell slot to dish out Divine Smites and advantage on Wisdom Saving throws. These items cannot be found until Act 3, however, so until then players should grab the Paladin-specific items mentioned in the section on the Oath of Vengeance Paladin.<br><br>They also gain access to the additional Spell options «Burning Hands» and «Command (Halt)» at level 1, which are unavailable to other Warlocks. This allows them to start fires and freeze foes in their tracks. At level three, they gain access to «Scorching Ray» and «Blindness,» too, providing them with further offensive and debuffing capabilities. At level five, they gain «Fireball» and «Stinking Cloud» spells, allowing them to create a debilitating cloud of gas and use one of D&D’s most famous damaging spells.<br><br>Depending on your choice of background, your choices for Cleric starting skill proficiencies will change. By choosing the Guild Artisan background, players gain Insight and Persuasion proficiency, so it’s ineffective to select these two skills again. Instead, go with Medicine and Religion.<br><br>The Shapeshifter Hat, Armor of Moonbasking, and Mutiliated Carapace can be found during Act 3, all of which are designed to benefit a character while in Wildshape (or, in the case of the Mutilated Carapace, when disguised in any way.) The Armor of Moonbasking grants 22 temporary HP while in Wildshape, reduces damage taken by 1 while those temporary HP remain, grants a +2 bonus to AC, and grants advantage to saving throws against spells. All of these effects remain while in Wildshape. The Shapeshifter Hat increases the number of Wildshape charges by 1, while the Mutilated Carapace grants +1 to attack and damage rolls while shapeshifting or disguised.<br><br>Updated on 20th April 2025, by Thomas Hawkins: With the addition of Patch 8’s new subclasses to Baldur’s Gate 3, players can select the Circle of the Stars for their Druids. This new subclass makes use of their Wildshape Charges to embody constellations and gain powerful new abilities, including firing blasts of light, healing a target for free after casting a spell, and unleashing a radiant breath attack. This guide has been updated to include information on this new subclass and discuss equipment and multiclassing options that benefit the Circle of the Stars.<br><br>Updated on April 15th, 2025, by Thomas Hawkins: With the release of Patch 8, players now have access to a new subclass for every class in the game. In the case of the Warlock, this is the Hexblade, whose pact with sentient magical weapons forged from shadow makes them masters of melee magic. This new subclass opens up all kinds of new playstyles for the Warlock, including some secret synergies with the Shadow Sorcerer, so this guide has been updated accordingly.<br><br>Updated on April 25th, 2025, by Thomas Hawkins: With the release of Patch 8 for Baldur’s Gate 3, twelve new subclasses have been added to the game, one for each of the game’s main classes. Paladin players may now choose the Oath of the Crown, an Oath devoted to the Ideals of Civilization and upholding law and order. With abilities allowing them to draw enemy attention, empower their allies, and even sacrifice their own health to protect others, Shadowheart Companion impact the Oath of the Crown is ideal for protecting and healing your team.<br><br>Generally, Oath of the Crown Paladins will want to make use of a shield and a one-handed weapon to maximize their AC. Good shield options include the Glowing Shield from Act 1, the Justiciar’s Greatshield from Act 2, and the Shield of the Undevout during Act 3. Viconia’s Walking Fortress is an incredible option too , if you’re willing to take the time to go and grab it. In terms of finding a good weapon, Phalar Aluve is an easily accessible and highly effective longsword, the Sparky Points can be decent and has the benefit of being throwable, and the Blood of Lathander is accessible late into Act 1 and remains a stunningly good weapon all the way to the endgame.<br><br>Great Old One Warlocks (sometimes called «Goolocks» by D&D players) make their pact with eldritch beings in the Far Realms whose goals are inscrutable and alien. At level one, a Goolock gains the power «Mortal Reminder,» which causes them to frighten the target and all nearby enemies for a turn when they land a critical hit. This can be great for weakening enemy groups, though since it triggers only on critical hits, it can’t be relied upon.<br>

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