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Oathbreakers lose access to their holy spells and gain access to unholy ones, replacing their previous Sacred Oath features with Oathbreaker features, but they still retain some of their original paladin abilities, such as Divine Smite and Lay on Hands. By breaking their oath, Oathbreakers also lose the benefits and abilities associated with their previous paladin subclass, but gain new abilities and dialogue options that reflect their changed alignment and playstyle.
Understanding Oathbreakers
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Oathbreakers are paladins who have broken their sacred oaths, often to pursue dark ambitions or serve evil powers. This break from their oath results in a significant shift in their abilities and role in the party.
FAQs
- Do Oathbreakers lose Divine Smite?: No, Oathbreakers do not lose Divine Smite, as it is a paladin feature that is not specific to their Sacred Oath.
- What are the benefits of Oathbreaker?: The Oathbreaker subclass offers high damage potential, the ability to control undead, and access to necrotic damage and Hellish Rebuke.
- What happens if you become an Oathbreaker?: Becoming an Oathbreaker causes you to lose abilities associated with your oath, but opens up new abilities and dialogue options.
- Do Oathbreakers have to be evil?: No, Oathbreakers do not have to be evil, but they often pursue dark ambitions or serve evil powers.
- Do Oathbreakers get Aura of Protection?: Oathbreakers may not have access to Aura of Protection, as it is a feature that is typically associated with paladins who have not broken their oath.
- Can an Oathbreaker paladin heal?: Yes, Oathbreakers can still heal, as they retain access to Lay on Hands and other paladin features.
- Who cursed the Oathbreakers?: In some lore, Isildur cursed the Oathbreakers to remain without rest until their oath was fulfilled.
- Can Oathbreakers be good?: Yes, Oathbreakers can be good, as they are not inherently evil and can still pursue redemptive arcs.
- Does Oathbreaker have commander damage?: No, the Oathbreaker format does not include commander damage as a win condition.
- Can a paladin become an Oathbreaker?: Yes, a paladin can become an Oathbreaker by breaking their oath, often through roleplaying choices or story events.
- Do Oathbreakers have a God?: Oathbreakers do not necessarily have a god, as their power comes from their dedication to their ideals, not from a divine source.
- How does Oathbreaker work?: The Oathbreaker subclass works by replacing paladin features with Oathbreaker features, and providing access to new spells and abilities.
- Can an Oathbreaker regain their oath?: Yes, in some cases, an Oathbreaker can regain their oath by atoning for their past actions and rediscovering their lost ideals.
- Can Oathbreakers Lay on Hands?: Yes, Oathbreakers can still use Lay on Hands, as it is a paladin feature that is not specific to their Sacred Oath.
- What is the highest divine smite?: The highest divine smite damage is 5d8, which can be increased to 6d8 against undead or fiend creatures.