Larian Studios Forums Baldur's Gate III Baldur's Gate III - General Multiclass builds that suggest Paladin

I'm curious... there are quite a few builds that suggest adding Paladin to the character. Where I have no problem with that, my only concern is doing something that may cause the character to become an Oathbreaker. In general will that "ruin" the intended build? Or are most build suggestions more adding it for the base proficiencies? Does Oathbreaker deviate from say just a Vengeance build that much?

Also, if my main character does something "questionable" does that cause my companion with the Paladin build break their oath by association with you?

Not really. Oath only changes a few things like what you can use charges on, what spells you get and what aura you get.

Spells are generally a non-factor for Paladin builds who typically use spell slots on Smite. Meaning it's really just aura and Oath Charge usage that differs.


In general there are a few things that builds pick Paladin for:

- Proficiencies
- Smite
- Extra CHR scaling on weapons

Oathbreaker and Vengeance both do the same things here. Oathbreaker gets its level 7 aura to apply its CHR modifier to its melee attacks (As well as nearby undead and fiends so buddy up with a Necromancer/Spore Druid for funsies) while Vengeance gets Inquisitor's Might which lets them use a bonus action to add their CHR modifier as Radiant damage to their attacks with a chance to daze on hit too.


Depends.

Some major actions makes them guilty by association (Things like using Ethel's wand or liberating Sazza can break companion Oaths), minor things can be overlooked.

Buuuut... You can simply walk your Paladin companion away from the group if you're about to commit some serious sinnage. What they don't know, can't break their Oath.

Thanks heeps. That helps a lot.

Also.... holy nine Hells is this forum unstable AF. LOL

LOL!
I misread your question to mean "what multiclass build is a Paladin equivalent".
As how not to "fall" - whenever there is a dialgue option PALADIN, then NOT taking it usually means oath breaking.
As to my reading of the question - IMO take a level of Cleric of your favourite deity and then - depending upon its character - go Fighter, Ranger or Bard.
E.g. Knowlodge Domain + Lore Bard = Paladin of Oghma, War or Life +Swords = Paladin of Eilistraee, War/Tempest + Barbarian = Paladin of Gruumsh etc.