Base Class: Paladin
Paladin Subclass: Oath of the Faithful Protector
In the realm of divine service, there exists a unique order of Paladins known as the “Faithful Protectors.” These noble champions pledge allegiance not only to a higher purpose but to a loyal and courageous companion. The tenets of the Faithful Protector are rooted in loyalty, guardianship, and fidelity. This unique Paladin subclass represents the unbreakable bond between Paladin and companion, forging a divine partnership that transcends words and stands as an unwavering force for justice and righteousness. Together, they inspire allies, protect the innocent, and strike fear into the hearts of those who would harm the defenseless, embodying the essence of faithfulness, trust, and unwavering dedication.
Tenets of the Oath of the Faithful Protector
Loyalty: You pledge to always return, to push onward and to always be by your companions side. You are the constant that others can count on.
Guardianship: You swear to protect and defend the innocent, guided by the unwavering instincts of your loyal hound. Without them, you may be lost.
Trust: You swear to always have faith in those around, You seek to find the good in those who you are just meeting, and grant hospitality to all those who need a place to rest.
Oath Spells
You gain oath spells at the Paladin level listed.
Oath of the Faithful Companion Spells
| Paladin Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 3rd | Alarm, Sanctuary |
| 7th | Warding Bond, Locate Animals or Plants |
| 9th | Spirit Guardians, Protection From Energy |
| 13th | Freedom of Movement, Locate Creature |
| 17th | Charm Monster, Dominate Beast |
Channel Divinity
When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options. See the Sacred Oath class feature for Channel Divinity works.
Channel Divinity: Bonded Retaliation
As a reaction when either you or your companion is attacked by a creature, you can use your Channel Divinity to strike back. You or your companion (whom ever wasn’t attacked) can use up to half their movement to get within melee attack range of the creature that hit you, if they end this movement in range, they can make a melee attack against the creature, on a successful hit, the enemy creature takes an additional amount of radiant damage equal to your paladin level.
Channel Divinity: Eternal Vigilance
As an action, you can use your Channel Divinity to cast a protective aura that encompasses both you and your companion. For the next minute so long as you and your companion are with 10 ft of one another, you and your companion gain advantage on all saving throws made against being charmed, frightened, or paralyzed.
Bonded Companion
3rd level Oath of the Faithful Companion feature
As a manifestation of your oath, you can bring forth a Canine Companion. This mundane looking best is a celestial being that is friendly to you and your companions, and it obeys your commands. See the Canine Companion stat block, which uses your proficiency bonus (PB) in several places. If your Canine Companion dies your GM may treat this as a breaking of your oath, however, in order to regain your companion the paladin must seek out a temple dedicated to those of the Faiful Companion and ask for forgiveness, After a long rest in the temple, the companion returns to your side, after all, your faithful companion will always return to your side. Always remember however, that the first time your Companion falls in combat you can expend a spell slot of 1st level or higher to reconstitute your companion, you must do this on the turn immidiately after the companion falls, or you wont be able reconstitute them. The companion will reconstitute with half their hit points. If you die, your companion will become a mundane dog, and guard your body and wait by your grave until the end of its days.
In combat, your companion shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. The Companion moves and uses it reaction on its own, but will only take the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action on your turn to command to take another action. The action can be one from its stat block or some other action. If you are incapacitated your companion take any action of its choice, not just Dodge, however the Companion will opt to make an attempt to stablize you if possible.
Finally, you and your companion share an empathic link, allowing you to communicate telepathically. Your companion also gains proficiency in Perception and Investigation.
Companion Aura
7th level Oath of the Faithful Companion feature
Your companion’s divine aura radiates outward, a shining beacon of you and your companions bond. This manifestation of the bond warms the souls of those within 5 ft of your canine companion. Allies can use their object interaction on their turn when they are within the aura of your companion regain 1d4 hit points. This effect only works a number of times equal to half your paladin level. If your ally is unharmed and enters the aura, they can give your dog scritches and just know your canine companion is a good dog.
Divine Coherence
15th level Oath of the Faithful Companion feature
The connection with your loyal hound deepens further, allowing it to harness your divine might. As a apart of your companion’s attack action they can now use your Divine Smite feature, expending spell slots as you would to deal radiant damage on a successful melee weapon attack. You may choose to use any level spell slot avalible when your companion deals smite damage.
Eternal Unity
20th level Oath of the Faithful Companion feature
Your bond with your loyal hound reaches its pinnacle. You and your companion gain the following benefits:
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Your companion gains access to your Aura of Protection, granting a bonus to saving throws within 10 feet of it.
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Your companion gains a +2 to its Armor Class (AC)
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The Companion Aura now returns 1d8 hit points instead of 1d4.
Channel Divinity
When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options. See the Sacred Oath class feature for Channel Divinity works.
Channel Divinity: Bonded Retaliation
As a reaction when either you or your companion is attacked by a creature, you can use your Channel Divinity to strike back. You or your companion (whom ever wasn’t attacked) can use up to half their movement to get within melee attack range of the creature that hit you, if they end this movement in range, they can make a melee attack against the creature, on a successful hit, the enemy creature takes an additional amount of radiant damage equal to your paladin level.
As an action, you can use your Channel Divinity to cast a protective aura that encompasses both you and your companion. For the next minute so long as you and your companion are with 10 ft of one another, you and your companion gain advantage on all saving throws made against being charmed, frightened, or paralyzed.
Oath Spells
You gain oath spells at the Paladin level listed.
Oath of the Faithful Companion Spells
| Paladin Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 3rd | Alarm, Sanctuary |
| 7th | Warding Bond, Locate Animals or Plants |
| 9th | Spirit Guardians, Protection From Energy |
| 13th | Freedom of Movement, Locate Creature |
| 17th | Charm Monster, Dominate Beast |
Bonded Companion
3rd level Oath of the Faithful Companion feature
As a manifestation of your oath, you can bring forth a Canine Companion. This mundane looking best is a celestial being that is friendly to you and your companions, and it obeys your commands. See the Canine Companion stat block, which uses your proficiency bonus (PB) in several places. If your Canine Companion dies your GM may treat this as a breaking of your oath, however, in order to regain your companion the paladin must seek out a temple dedicated to those of the Faithful Companion and ask for forgiveness, After a long rest in the temple, the companion returns to your side, after all, your faithful companion will always return to your side. Always remember however, that the first time your Companion falls in combat you can expend a spell slot of 1st level or higher to reconstitute your companion, you must do this on the turn immediately after the companion falls, or you wont be able reconstitute them. The companion will reconstitute with half their hit points. If you die, your companion will become a mundane dog, and guard your body and wait by your grave until the end of its days.
In combat, your companion shares your initiative count, but it takes its turn immediately after yours. The Companion moves and uses it reaction on its own, but will only take the Dodge action, unless you take a bonus action on your turn to command to take another action. The action can be one from its stat block or some other action. If you are incapacitated your companion take any action of its choice, not just Dodge, however the Companion will opt to make an attempt to stabilize you if possible.
Finally, you and your companion share an empathic link, allowing you to communicate telepathically. Your companion also gains proficiency in Perception and Investigation.
Companion Aura
7th level Oath of the Faithful Companion feature
Your companion’s divine aura radiates outward, a shining beacon of you and your companions bond. This manifestation of the bond warms the souls of those within 5 ft of your canine companion. Allies can use their object interaction on their turn when they are within the aura of your companion regain 1d4 hit points. This effect only works a number of times equal to half your paladin level. If your ally is unharmed and enters the aura, they can give your dog scratches and just know your canine companion is a good dog.
Divine Coherence
15th level Oath of the Faithful Companion feature
Eternal Unity
20th level Oath of the Faithful Companion feature
Your bond with your loyal hound reaches its pinnacle. You and your companion gain the following benefits:
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Your companion gains access to your Aura of Protection, granting a bonus to saving throws within 10 feet of it.
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Your companion gains a +2 to its Armor Class (AC)
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The Companion Aura now returns 1d8 hit points instead of 1d4.
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