Paladin

Paladins take their adventures seriously, and even a mundane mission is, in the heart of the paladin, a personal test - an opportunity to demonstrate bravery, to learn tactics, and to do good in the world. Divine power protects these warriors of virtue, warding off harm, protecting them from disease, healing them and their allies, and guarding against fear. Divine power also guides their sword arms, making them among the most effective warriors against undead and evil outsiders. Many of the paladin's special abilities also benefit from a high Charisma score.

Dedicated to upholding law, promoting good, and serving as an example for others in the name of their god, paladins seem to live their lives as an effort to carry a tiny bit of their deity's plane wherever they go. If they have done their jobs well, spending time on the planein question will be like coming home, and bringing that same sense of beneficial transformation to other planes will be a worthwhile challenge for a truly worthy champion. Better than member of any other class, paladins can be agents who embody the tenets of an entire plane of existence.

Alignment Restriction: Lawful Good

Hit Die: d10

Proficiencies: Armor (Light, Medium, Heavy), Shields, Weapons (Martial, Simple)

Skill Points: 2 + INT

Class Skills: Concentration, Craft (all), Discipline, Heal, Knowledge (Engineering, Geography, Nobility, Planes, Psionics, Religion), Lore, Parry, Persuade, Profession (all), Ride, Sense Motive, Taunt

Spellcasting: Divine (spell failure from armor is ignored), wisdom-based (a base wisdom score of 10 + the spell's level is required to cast a spell, bonus spells are based on modified wisdom, and the wisdom modifier affects spell difficulty class), and requires preparation.

Spells

1st level spells	2nd level spells	3rd level spells	4th level spells
Assess creature Bless Bless Water Bless Weapon Cure Light Wounds Deafening Clang Divine Favor Endure Elements Lesser Restoration Magic Weapon Protection From Alignment  Resistance Virtue	Aid Aura of Glory Bull's Strength Eagle's Splendor Owl's Wisdom Remove Paralysis  Resist Elements	Cure Moderate Wounds Dispel Magic Greater Magic Weapon Magic Circle Against Alignment  Prayer Remove Blindness/Deafness Remove Curse	Break Enchantment Cure Serious Wounds Death Ward Freedom of Movement  Holy Smite Holy Sword Neutralize Poison Recitation Restoration

Level progression

Lvl	BAB	Saves			Feats	HP range		Base spells per day
		Fort	Ref	Will				1st	2nd	3rd	4th
1st	+1	+2	+0	+0	Divine Grace, Divine Health, Lay On Hands, Detect Evil	5-10		-	-	-	-
2nd	+2	+3	+0	+0	Weapon Finesse, Aura of Courage, Smite Evil	10-20		-	-	-	-
3rd	+3	+3	+1	+1	Remove Disease, Turn Undead	15-30		-	-	-	-
4th	+4	+4	+1	+1		20-40		0	-	-	-
5th	+5	+4	+1	+1		25-50		0	-	-	-
6th	+6/+1	+5	+2	+2		30-60		1	-	-	-
7th	+7/+2	+5	+2	+2		35-70		1	-	-	-
8th	+8/+3	+6	+2	+2		40-80		1	0	-	-
9th	+9/+4	+6	+3	+3	Divine Might	45-90		1	0	-	-
10th	+10/+5	+7	+3	+3	Sacred Vow	50-100		1	1	-	-
11th	+11/+6/+1	+7	+3	+3		55-110		1	1	0	-
12th	+12/+7/+2	+8	+4	+4	Extra Turning	60-120		1	1	1	-
13th	+13/+8/+3	+8	+4	+4		65-130		1	1	1	-
14th	+14/+9/+4	+9	+4	+4		70-140		2	1	1	0
15th	+15/+10/+5	+9	+5	+5	Divine Shield	75-150		2	1	1	1
16th	+16/+11/+6/+1	+10	+5	+5		80-160		2	2	1	1
17th	+17/+12/+7/+2	+10	+5	+5		85-170		2	2	2	1
18th	+18/+13/+8/+3	+11	+6	+6		90-180		3	2	2	1
19th	+19/+14/+9/+4	+11	+6	+6		95-190		3	3	3	2
20th	+20/+15/+10/+5	+12	+6	+6	Capstone Bonus Feat	100-200		3	3	3	3

Being able to cast 0 spells of a certain level per day means the paladin cannot cast spells of that level unless bonus spell slots of the appropriate level are granted by a high wisdom.

Lay on Hands

This ability now has a five minute cooldown.

Detect Evil

As a free action, the paladin may spend one round immobilized as they gaze in one direction in an attempt to divine if any individuals are evil. The spell makes a hidden check against each individual will save and bluff rank regardless of alignment. Any evil-aligned characters that fail their checks have their black auras revealed to the paladin. The DC to pass is equal to 10 base plus their cha/wis modifier (whichever is higher) and half their caster level. The paladin may use Detect Evil three times per day.

Divine Might/Shield

These are free actions.

Sacred Vows

Abstinence

The Paladin has sworn the Vow of Abstinence, abstaining from foreign substances. Avoiding potions grants +4 to saves.

Patience

The Paladin has sworn to maintain a Vow of Patience, avoiding conflict when possible. Taking damage while below half health grants +7 deflection AC and -10% damage taken for 3 rounds.

Charity

The Paladin has sworn the Vow of Charity, eschewing material possessions. Maintaining less than 15k gold per Paladin level restores a Turn Undead use when they use Divine Shield.

Concordance

The Paladin has sworn the Vow of Concordance, committing to maintaining order and cooperation. They gain +4 regeneration while Divine Shield is active.

Capstones

Paragon's Aid

The Paladin's service is rewarded with the ability to call forth a powerful planar ally. He requests the aid of a Throne Archon for one full day or until slain. This ability is on a 15-minute cooldown.

Consecration

The Paladin slams their weapon against the ground, causing a holy nova that shakes the earth and infuses it with holy energy. Evil creatures within take an initial burst of 6d6 Good damage and 3d6 for each round that they remain within. Allies within heal for 25 HP a round. The area remains consecrated for 5 rounds. This ability is a free action on a 3-minute cooldown.

Celestial Zenith

The Paladin temporarily becomes a vessel for true righteousness and justice, perfectly embodying the ideals of the heavens. They gain Haste, +2 AB, +5 Good damage, and immunity to mind effects and knockdown for 5 rounds. This ability is a free action on a 3-minute cooldown.

The Seventh Pillar

The Paladin summons forth and wields a divine greatsword that glows hot with holy flames. The blade purges evil with but a touch, burning their wickedness and corruption away. The weapon persists for 5 minutes. This ability is a free action on a 10-minute cooldown.

Cast Judgment

The Paladin incants a prayer as they harness holy energy against a foe. A powerful burst of light in the shape of a hammer descends down from the sky, striking the target with unrelenting force. The hammer deals 5d10 Bludgeoning damage. If the target is evil, it also deals 10d10 Good damage and applies 15% physical vulnerability for 5 rounds. This ability is a free action on a 3-minute cooldown.

Beacon of Hope

The Paladin manifests their unassailable resolve to produce a shield of restoring light around themselves and nearby allies. The barriers of holy flame renew and enshroud allies, providing 20 temporary hit points and 6 regeneration every round for 5 rounds. This ability is a free action with a 3-minute cooldown.

Divine Solace

The Paladin is able to call upon the divine for aid, becoming surrounded by prestigious symbols of their deity's doctrine. The scripture manifests as golden runes that swirl around the Paladin to cleanse any maledictions and guard them against all harm for 2 rounds. This ability is a free action on a 3-minute cooldown.

Epic Paladin

Standing at the forefront of the battle against chaos and evil in the world, the epic paladin shines as a beacon of hope to all who fight the good fight.

Lvl	Feats	HP range
21st		105-210
22nd		110-220
23rd	bonus feat	115-230
24th		120-240
25th		125-250
26th	bonus feat	130-260
27th		135-270
28th		140-280
29th	bonus feat	145-290
30th		150-300