New player thinking of playing as Paladin

[blueflame316]

I'm completely new to BG3 and D&D so I did some research before creating my character and selecting a class/subclass. I think I'd most enjoy playing as Paladin with the Oath of Devotion subclass. I vaguely understand the multiclass system so I was thinking a couple of levels in Fighter so I can get the Action Surge skill?

If all this sounds stupid, please correct me! I also wanted to know if there's any downsides to Paladin e.g. Would playing with Oath of Devotion restrict me a lot during the playthrough if I want to keep the oath?

[Dizel]

Use google if you need bulid,
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[wtiger27]

I really enjoy playing a Paladin in the game. But only Oath of Vengeance. I found it too restrictive playing the other oaths to enjoy it and too easy to break the Oath. There have been times, I broke my Oath and my reaction was....wtf?

So I play that Oath and if I do happen to break it, I accept becoming a Oath Breaker and go on and enjoy the run. You will still perform great if you break your Oath.

[アンジェル]

Originally posted by blueflame316:

New player thinking of playing as Paladin
I'm completely new to BG3 and D&D so I did some research before creating my character and selecting a class/subclass. I think I'd most enjoy playing as Paladin with the Oath of Devotion subclass. I vaguely understand the multiclass system so I was thinking a couple of levels in Fighter so I can get the Action Surge skill?

If all this sounds stupid, please correct me! I also wanted to know if there's any downsides to Paladin e.g. Would playing with Oath of Devotion restrict me a lot during the playthrough if I want to keep the oath?

For multiclassing basics, feel free to use the information you can find here as baseline
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3114624793

Whether action surge is worth so much to lose out on the final two levels of Paladin is entirely your personal decision. It means losing out on the strongest attack skill the Paladin has, and a feat in return for action surge and a fighting style.

If you focus on using non lethal attacks/make sure not to forget them
https://steamuserimages-a.akamaihd.net/ugc/2008097643683066408/D08EF8BCF1B1939065428B9B7D78B024BE9465E9/
Source
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3025093305
then you should be fine, provided you understand a Devotion Paladin is akin to a lawful good Paladin who fights evil, keep their word, and never steps back.

A paladin is sworn to valor,
His heart knows only virtue,
His blade defends the helpless,
His might upholds the weak,
His word speaks only truth,
His wrath undoes the wicked.

So depending on your point of view, some people might consider it as restrictive, but so is the nature of oaths.

If you play the Dark Urge origin as Devotion Paladin, it is incredible hard not to break your oath. But you can restore it for a fair price. So in that regards the game is quite forgiving and playing Dark Urge is one of the best experiences the game has to offer. You can customise fully their appearance etc. - so you are not limited to play a white Dragonborn either.

Two easy to use paladin / multiclass builds which might strike your fancy
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3124459563
section Charismatic Allrounder Knight

and Paladin 5 / Warlock Pact of the Blade 7

The first suggestion creates and interesting mix where you can imagine a holy warrior who is also able to throw fireballs, while the second -mechanically similar- lorewise contradicts the paladin concept, but comes with unique boons too, such as three attacks per turn and synergies with the spell slots.

Take your time with the game and test out to your liking without worries. You can easily respec your characters.

And if you cannot decide between builds, you do not have to. You can always use multiple builds and respec your companions as well accordingly.

Enjoy your adventure.