Paladin Subclass, Oath of Protection
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The Oath of Protection is all about becoming the shield for your allies. Commanding the attention of your foes, and taking the hits that would send others to their knees.
If you're idea of a Paladin is protecting those who can't protect themselves in the fantasy worlds of Dungeons & Dragons, then the Oath of Protection may be for you!
The Oath of Protection calls to paladins who wish to protect the meek and innocent from the dangers of the world. It is their aim to be a stalwart defender of their companions, and those who cannot defend themselves. These paladins see themselves as shields before swords, they wield temperance and empathy instead of retribution and divine fury.
Protection Paladins are just as adept at war and combat as any other, but their focus is on mitigating damage to others, even if it means putting themselves in harm's way. An Oath of Protection paladin might dedicate themselves to a village with little defense, standing up against a force of bandits or monsters. They may seek to swear themselves to an individual who seeks to do good in the face of adversity, that otherwise wouldn’t be able to defend themselves, such as an outspoken activist against a local thieves guild, or capitalistic trade authority.
A paladin who takes this oath is reminded of their tenets through the many scars they bear, having prevented another from needing to wear them.
Stand Against Tyranny. Cruelty and oppression thrive in the presence of the weak, you must be the wall that stands against its tides.
Protect the Meek. There is beauty and promise in all people, regardless of their strength or influence. But not every living creature has the means to stand against those with power. You use your shield to protect those who cannot fight for themselves.
Walk Your Own Path. Men with power and gold fear losing it, and often hire strong arms to protect them. But you walk a path that is your own, unswayed by material gains, seeking to keep balance in a world that others look to tip in their own favor.
Oath of Protection Features
3rd Oath Spells, Channel Divinity
When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options. See the Sacred Oath class feature for how Channel Divinity works.
Shield of Light. You can use your Channel Divinity to shield an ally and blind their attacker. When an attack targets one of your allies within 30 feet of you, you can use your reaction to summon a bulwark of light that redirects the attack towards you. If the attack hits, you take only half damage. The attacker must then make a Constitution saving throw against your spell save DC or be blinded until the end of their next turn.
Holy Vanguard. To defend others, you must be willing to take the hard hits that no one else can. As an action, you drop your defenses, encouraging enemies around you to press the advantage. For 1 minute, the first attack roll an enemy makes against you each round is done with advantage.
While Holy Vanguard is active you reduce damage dealt to you by an amount equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1). In addition, if an enemy that you can see within 30 feet of you attacks an ally, you can use your reaction to deal radiant damage to the enemy equal to your Constitution modifier (minimum of 1) and give them disadvantage on the attack.
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