Best Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Oathbreaker Paladin build: Race, spells, weapons & more Larian StudiosBaldur\u2019s Gate 3 allows players to choose from a plethora of classes and Oathbreaker Paladin is one such hidden sub-class in the game. Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 offers extensive character customization, enabling players to delve into a variety of classes, subclasses, and races to create unique and powerful characters. While there are tons of options, one can be a little hidden, as it\u2019s inside another class. The Oathbreaker Paladin can only be achieved when breaking your oath, so has to be treated with care. So, to ensure you create this tricky character perfectly, here\u2019s the best Oathbreaker Paladin build in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3. How to become an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3? Unlike the likes of a Necromancer, you can\u2019t just become an Oathbreaker Paladin at the beginning of Baldur\u2019s Gate 3. Instead, you need to choose an Oath and then break it, which will lead to you speaking to the Oathbreaker Knight. So, to help you know how to break your Oath, here\u2019s each Oath and the actions required to break it: Oath of Ancients: Kill the Owlbear and it\u2019s cub. – Oath of Devotion: Kill Findal under the Emerald Grove. – Oath of Vengeance: Free Sazza – Kill Nymessa and Damays when you find Lae\u2019zel. – Reanimate Mayina\u2019s husband. – Complete the \u2018Avenge Glut\u2019s Circle\u2019 questline. – If you\u2019re looking for a quick and painless way to become an Oathbreaker, then we suggest choosing the Oath of Vengeance since you can either kill Nymessa and Damays near the beginning or just free Sazza instead. You should still be level 2 by the time you do this, meaning you can get the most out of the build and its features. Best race for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 When it comes to the ideal race for an Oathbreaker Paladin, there are quite a few choices thanks to some handy features: High Half-Elf – Human – Mephistopheles Tiefling – Half-Orc – With a focus on damage over any control spells, we suggest opting for the Half-Orc thanks to its Darkvvision, Savage Attack, and Relentless Endurance, as you\u2019ll likely be upfront in battle. Alternatively, if you want a few more spells, we recommend going for the High Half-Elf. Best background for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Thankfully, the Oathbreaker Paladin isn\u2019t too dissimilar from the traditional Paladin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3, especially when it comes down to their specific base build, including race and background. So, with that in mind, and in line with our Paladin build guide, we recommend choosing the Soldier background for proficiency in Athletics and Intimidation. Alternatively, if you want a bit more of a charisma-based character, then Noble is your best bet, for proficiency in History and Persuasion. Best abilities for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 You need to allocate your points to the right abilities to make the strongest build. Here are the best options we found: Best feats for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 For a strong Oathbreaker Paladin guide, you will need stats that make your character hard-hitting. Here are some feats you can choose: Best spells for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 While spells aren\u2019t a huge part of the Oathbreaker Paladin, some can greatly increase your damage and control over the battlefield: Level 1: Bless – Level 1: Cure Wounds – Level 1: Compelled Duel – Level 1: Divine Favour – Level 1: Searing Smite – Level 1: Thunderous Smite – Level 1: Protection from Good and Evil – Level 1: Inflict Wounds – Level 1: Hellish Rebuke – Level 1: Heroism – Level 2: Crown of Madness – Level 2: Lesser Restoration – Level 3: Animate Dead – Level 3: Revivify – Best armor and weapon for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Since your Oathbreaker Paladin will likely be up close and personal with the enemy, you need a good weapon and armor that will protect you from any oncoming hits. For your weapon, you\u2019ll want to keep an eye out for two-handed weapons, like Greatswords. We suggest looking for the Sword of Justice due to its cleave action and other features. You\u2019ll find this with Anders in Act 1. Then, for your armor, it\u2019s good to look into Adamantine Splint Armor, which you can make from the Grymforge. It reduces your incoming damage and has some great features to keep you alive, as well as increasing your armor class tenfold in the game. Best build for an Oathbreaker Paladin in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Race: Half-Orc Background: Soldier Skills: Persuasion, Insight Weapon \/ Armor: Sword of Justice, Adamantine Splint Armor Companions: Gale, Shadowheart, Astarion That\u2019s all there is to know about the best Oathbreaker Paladin build in Baldur\u2019s Gate 3. Check out how to respec your character if you wish to explore other build options. You can also take a look at the best Sorcerer build, the best Bard build and the best Barbarian build.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Best Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 Oathbreaker Paladin build: Race, spells, weapons & more Larian StudiosBaldur\u2019s Gate 3 allows players to choose from a plethora of classes and Oathbreaker Paladin is one such hidden sub-class in the game. Baldur\u2019s Gate 3 offers extensive character customization, enabling players to delve into a variety of classes, subclasses, and races […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20953"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20953\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20953"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20953"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}