Like most martial classes, paladins' regular attacks become more devastating later in the game. Unlike fighters, they don't make more attacks. Instead, their two attacks per turn become more lethal via features like Improved Divine Smite. Since these features require the paladin to hit an enemy, getting more opportunities to hit is vital to keeping up damage output.
D&D 5e's Polearm Master feat is the best way to do this. It gives a bonus action attack with a variety of weapons, ranging from halberds to spears. A paladin can use a heavy polearm for maximum damage, or a one-handed spear and shield for tanking. Either way, they get frequent opportunity attacks on foes and a bonus attack every round. This sheer volume of extra strikes makes Polearm Master the best paladin feat in D&D 5e.
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