How to Become an Oathbreaker in BF3
To become an Oathbreaker in BF3, you need to break your oath by making a choice that goes against your Paladin’s code, such as sparing Auntie Ethel’s life or freeing the goblin Sazza, which will trigger the appearance of the Oathbreaker Knight at your camp, allowing you to formally become an Oathbreaker and unlock the Oathbreaker subclass. This process involves speaking with the Oathbreaker Knight to replace your previous channel oath abilities with new ones, giving you access to unique abilities and dialogue options.
Understanding the Oathbreaker Subclass
The Oathbreaker subclass is a unique choice for players who want to deal with damage and make “bad” moral decisions, but it’s essential to understand that becoming an Oathbreaker doesn’t necessarily mean you have to be evil.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What is an Oathbreaker?: An Oathbreaker is a Paladin who breaks their sacred oaths to pursue a dark ambition or serve an evil power.
- Can you play as an Oathbreaker Paladin?: Yes, you can play as an Oathbreaker Paladin if you want to break free from the path of your oath.
- What is the downside of being an Oathbreaker?: As an Oathbreaker, you lose all your class’s original subclass features, which are replaced with Spiteful Suffering and Dreadful Aspect.
Paladin-Specific Questions
- Can an Oathbreaker Paladin have a god?: Yes, an Oathbreaker Paladin can still have a god, but the paladin can choose what god they serve.
- Can an Oathbreaker Paladin heal?: Yes, an Oathbreaker still has all the traits, abilities, and spells they had as a regular Paladin, including the ability to heal.
- Do Paladins choose a god?: Paladins need not serve a god, but many do, and their powers come from divine magic.
Oathbreaker-Specific Questions
- How does Oathbreaker work?: You can cast your Oathbreaker from the command zone for its normal costs, plus an additional two mana for each previous time it’s been cast from the command zone this game.
- Can Oathbreakers be good?: Yes, Oathbreakers aren’t inherently evil, and they can be played as antiheroes or fallen paladins seeking redemption.
- Can an Oathbreaker be redeemed?: Yes, the redemption option is available after you’ve talked to the Oathbreaker at least once, allowing you to restore your oath.
Game-Specific Questions
- Is there an evil paladin?: Yes, paladins can be any alignment, although evil paladins are extremely rare.
- Who cursed the Oathbreakers?: Isildur cursed the Oathbreakers to remain without rest until their oath was fulfilled.
- Is Oathbreaker or Vengeance paladin better?: The choice between Oathbreaker and Vengeance paladin depends on your playstyle and preferences, as both have unique abilities and spells.
Miscellaneous Questions
- Do Paladins swear to a god?: Most Paladins are sworn to a deity, but their powers come from divine magic, and they can choose what god they serve.
- Can Paladins serve evil gods?: No, paladins must be lawful good by rules, and they can only follow lawful good, neutral good, or lawful neutral gods.
- Do Oathbreakers get Aura of Protection?: Yes, Oathbreakers still have access to the Aura of Protection ability, which is a powerful feature of the Paladin class.