Base Class: Paladin
Paladins who swear the Oath of Monster Hunting are deeply committed to protecting people from the horrors that lurk in the shadows. They see it as their sacred duty to eradicate creatures that threaten the balance of nature and civilization. Whether born out of personal vengeance or a righteous calling, these paladins view the destruction of monsters as both a divine mission and a personal crusade. They are skilled trackers, expert warriors, and tacticians, with a deep understanding of the beasts they hunt.
These paladins share the following tenets:
- Monsters lurk in the dark corners of the world, and it is the paladin's duty to seek them out, no matter how far or dangerous the path.
- It is the paladin’s sacred duty to defend the innocent from the horrors of the world, especially those who cannot defend themselves.
- A true hunter never stops chasing their quarry. Once a monster is marked, it is the paladin's duty to ensure its end, no matter the cost.
Level 3: Oath of Monster Hunting Spells
The magic of your oath ensures you always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Paladin level specified in the Oath of Monster Hunting Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.
| Paladin Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 3 | Protection from Evil and Good, Hunter's Mark |
| 5 | Calm Emotions, Warding Wind |
| 9 | Darkvision, Erupting Earth |
| 13 | Freedom of Movement, Guardian of Faith |
| 17 | Hold Monster, Flame Strike |
Level 3: Mark of the Hunter
As an action, you can expend one use of your Channel Divinity to mark a creature within 60 feet of you that you can see. The creature is marked for 1 minute. While marked, you deal extra radiant damage equal to your Charisma modifier, to the creature with your weapon attacks. Additionally, if the marked creature tries to flee, you can use your reaction to force it to make a Wisdom saving throw (DC = 8 + your Charisma modifier + your proficiency bonus). On a failed save, the creature is paralyzed for 1 round.
Level 7: Aura of Hunting
You and your allies have resistance to damage made by a creature marked by your Mark of the Hunter.
Level 15: Unrelenting Chase
Once per long rest, you can take the Dash action as a bonus action. If you Dash towards a creature you have marked, you can ignore difficult terrain for the duration of your movement. Additionally, you have advantage on any ability check made to track the marked creature or a creature previously marked that day.
Master of the Hunt
As a Bonus Action, you can imbue your Aura of Hunting with your determination, granting the benefits below for 10 minutes or until you end them (no action required). Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a Long Rest.
Hunter's Reflexes. You have Advantage on any saving throw you are forced to make by a creature marked by Mark of the Hunter.
Unstoppable assault. You have Advantage on any attack roll made on a creature marked by Mark of the Hunter and the creature becomes vulnerable to your weapon damage.
Activate Master of the Hunt
As a Bonus Action, you can imbue your Aura of Hunting with your determination, granting the benefits below for 10 minutes or until you end them (no action required). Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a Long Rest.
Hunter's Reflexes. You have Advantage on any saving throw you are forced to make by a creature marked by Mark of the Hunter.
Unstoppable assault. You have Advantage on any attack roll made on a creature marked by Mark of the Hunter and the creature becomes vulnerable to your weapon damage.
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