Paladin Abilities & Spells

Wield divine might as a Solasta 2 Paladin. Master Channel Divinity and spells like Smite, and build your character for righteous combat.

Paladins in Solasta 2 are holy warriors, sworn to uphold justice and smite evil with divine might. Their abilities are a potent mix of martial prowess, defensive capabilities, and sacred magic. The signature ability of any Paladin is Divine Smite. When a Paladin hits a creature with a melee weapon attack, they can expend a spell slot to deal extra radiant damage. The damage dealt is 2d8 for a 1st-level spell slot, increasing by 1d8 for each spell level higher than 1st, to a maximum of 5d8. This ability can be devastating against powerful foes like the dreaded Gorgons or the formidable Death Knights encountered in the deepest dungeons.

Beyond their smiting power, Paladins are also capable spellcasters, drawing upon divine power to aid their allies and hinder their enemies. Spells like Bless are invaluable, granting up to three creatures of your choice a bonus to attack rolls and saving throws. This can significantly improve the party's chances of success in challenging encounters. For more direct intervention, the Lay on Hands feature allows the Paladin to restore a significant amount of hit points to a creature through touch. A Paladin has a pool of healing equal to 5 times their Paladin level, which can be drawn from to heal themselves or their companions, making them excellent front-line support.

Paladins also possess auras that bolster their allies. The Aura of Protection, for example, grants all friendly creatures within 10 feet of the Paladin a bonus to all saving throws equal to the Paladin's Charisma modifier. This defensive boon is crucial for surviving spells and debilitating effects. When facing overwhelming odds, a Paladin might call upon Divine Favor, a spell that grants them an additional 1d4 radiant damage with weapon attacks for up to 1 minute. Understanding and strategically utilizing these abilities and spells is essential for any Paladin seeking to embody the ideals of their oath and protect the innocent throughout Solasta 2.