Oath of the Codex

Paladins who swear the Oath of the Codex dedicate themselves to the principles of strategy, discipline, and leadership as outlined in a revered text or divine guide. The Codex represents the pinnacle of tactical wisdom and moral integrity, a blueprint for achieving order and triumph over chaos. These paladins hold themselves to the highest standards of conduct, following the Codex’s teachings to inspire and protect those around them.

Tenets of the Codex

The tenets of this oath are etched in the divine Codex, representing its unerring wisdom:

• Order Above Chaos: In every battle, seek to establish order. Chaos is the enemy of progress and civilization.
• Disciplined Action: Follow the path of the Codex. Every action must serve the greater strategy.
• Inspire Through Example: Lead with courage and integrity so others may find strength in your presence.
• The Greater Victory: Prioritize long-term triumphs over fleeting gains. Always keep the broader mission in focus.

Level 3: Oath of the Codex Spells

The magic of your oath ensures you always have certain spells ready; when you reach a Paladin level specified in the Oath of the Codex Spells table, you thereafter always have the listed spells prepared.

Oath of the Codex Spells

Paladin Level	Spells
3	Command, Guiding Bolt
5	Calm Emotions, Warding Bond
9	Counterspell, Spirit Guardians
13	Freedom of Movement, Otiluke's Resilient Sphere
17	Hold Monster, Mass Cure Wounds

Level 3: Strategic Assault

As an action, you can expend one use of your Channel Divinity the following options:

1. Codex Command:
You can invoke your Codex’s guidance to lead your allies with precision. Choose a number of creatures up to your Charisma modifier (minimum 1) within 30 feet of you. For 10 minutes, these creatures can use their reaction to move up to half their speed when another ally makes an attack within 5 feet of them.

2. Strike with Precision:
You channel the Codex’s doctrine of perfect strikes. As an action, you imbue a weapon with divine energy and make a single melee or ranged weapon attack. If the attack hits, it deals an additional 2d8 radiant damage, and the target must succeed on a Strength saving throw or be knocked prone.

Level 7: Aura of Doctrine

Starting at 7th level, your adherence to the Codex inspires discipline and focus in those around you.

• You and friendly creatures within 10 feet of you have advantage on saving throws against being frightened or charmed.
• Additionally, when an ally within this aura uses their reaction to make an opportunity attack, they deal additional radiant damage equal to your Charisma modifier.

At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.

Level 15: Unyielding Vanguard

At 15th level, you embody unbreakable resolve in combat. When you or a friendly creature within 30 feet of you takes damage that would reduce them to 0 hit points, you can use your reaction to grant that creature 1 hit point instead.

You can use this ability a number of times equal to your proficiency bonus, regaining all uses after a long rest.

Level 20: Codex Ascension

At 20th level, you can channel the full power of the Codex to become a beacon of divine strategy and leadership for 1 minute. As an action, you gain the following benefits:

• You exude an aura of divine authority in a 30-foot radius. Allies within the aura gain advantage on attack rolls and saving throws, and enemies within the aura have disadvantage on attack rolls against you and your allies.
• You can use your Codex Command Channel Divinity option without expending a use.
• Once per turn, when an ally within your aura hits with an attack, they can deal an additional 1d8 radiant damage.

Once you use this feature, you can’t do so again until you finish a long rest.