Do paladins need a God DND 5e?

The 5E PHB states that a Paladin does not need to serve any God: just staying true to his Oath is enough to get/keep his powers.

Do Paladins have to be lawful good?

Yes, paladins have to be lawful good. The idea is that they are seen as a paragon of the Pantheon of gods, not necessarily the champion of one. There are thing like anti-paladins and former paladins, but a paladin itself is described as being lawful good.

Do Paladins have a deity?

Paladins don’t have deities and their powers are instead fueled by their devotion to their oath. While a paladin can be a member of a religious order and people commonly play them as having sworn an oath to a deity, they don’t really need to have deities.

Can I be a paladin without a god?

A Paladin does not need to have any faith whatsoever in 5e. In older editions they did, but in 5e they swear an Oath to the universe so powerful that they are granted special powers. That Oath can de to a specific deity, but doesn’t have to.

Does Paladin need war caster?

You don’t need War Caster to cast spells. You only need it to cast spells with your hands full (of weapons and/or shield).

Can you have a neutral Paladin?

Paladins are servants of the gods. Therefore, they should emulate the alignment of whatever god they champion, and that god can absolutely be neutral. So long as your paladin acts in accordance with your god’s edicts, there shouldn’t be a problem… unless your DM is some kind of weird 3.5e purist.

Do Paladins in 5e have to be lawful good?

Typical tenets of the Paladin code are as follows (though many variants exist): A Paladin must be of Lawful Good alignment in 3rd edition or earlier. A Paladin cannot associate with any character who persistently commits acts which would cause the Paladin him/herself to Fall – notably Evil creatures.

Can you be a neutral Paladin?

Paladins are servants of the gods. Therefore, they should emulate the alignment of whatever god they champion, and that god can absolutely be neutral. So long as your paladin acts in accordance with your god’s edicts, there shouldn’t be a problem…

Does paladin need war caster?

Can Paladins talk to their god?

Paladins don’t usually have a direct relationship with their deity like clerics do. They’re more likely to have a cleric in an order that serves as a connection to a patron god or pantheon.

Do Paladins have to follow a god?

There is no mechanical or fluff requirement for a Paladin to follow a god. You’ve quoted the most relevant paragraph yourself, but for a backup, from the same page:

Is Paladin the strongest class in D&D 5e?

Ah, the paladin. Covered in armor, swinging a giant sword, and even casting spells. There’s a lot to like about this class in the 5th Edition of Dungeons and Dragons. In fact, its subclass options may be the strongest top to bottom of any class.

What is the source of a Paladin’s holy power?

It is a source of power that turns a devout warrior into a blessed champion. (Emphasis mine) So the source of a paladin’s holy power is the powerful oath they swear, their commitment to justice. The oath can be sworn to a god, to nature, maybe a dead loved one, or just sworn, not to anyone in particular.

What is the Paladin oath of devotion?

The Paladin is a class known for its heavy armor, damage output, and roleplaying demands. Righteous warriors on the path of the Paladin must dedicate themselves completely to an Oath devoted to certain ideals. Some examples are: The Oath of Devotion is for the classic Paladin feel.