Do all paladins have a god?

Specifically, a paladin only needs to committed to uphold justice and righteousness, to stand with the good things of this world and against the forces of evil, and then commit to an oath. So, while most paladins will be following a god of good, they don't have to be.
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Who is the god of paladin?

Torm and Tyr are both popular deities for paladins, as is Ilmater, who stresses self-sacrifice and the alleviation of suffering. Although less common, there are paladins of the following deities: Helm, Hoar, Lathander, Sune, Corellon Larethian, The Red Knight, Clangeddin Silverbeard, Arvoreen, and Mystra.
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Do paladins need to be religious?

Paladins can be and often are also devout members of their churches, but it isn't specifically their devoutness that gives them powers. But that's exactly the point people are making. Sure, they aren't required to follow a deity.
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Can there be evil paladins?

Paladins can be any of alignment, although evil paladins are extremely rare. However, their oath and their alignment can either be in harmony, or their oath might represent standards that they have not yet attained.
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Do paladins have to be the same alignment as their god?

The short answer is no, they do not have to be the same alignment as their god. In 3e and 3.5 the rule was that paladins had to worship gods that were within one alignment of lawful good, but there was an exception for Sune, who was Chaotic Good, so I'd say that it's generally up to the DM's discretion.
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Can a paladin have two deities?

The existence of all the gods cannot be denied and each has their own portfolio, therefore even clerics and paladins devoted especially to one of the gods are still likely to pray to or partake in the rituals of another god when it is more appropriate.
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Can a paladin worship Bahamut?

Elves, humans and many other races of the world often worship Bahamut as a paragon of justice, often ascribing his priests' dominion over laws and courts as well as honouring him as the patron of most paladins.
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Can a paladin worship any god?

Paladins who did worship good or lawful gods tended towards the worship of deities such as Azuth, Bahamut, Chauntea or her aspect Yondalla, Helm, Ilmater, Kelemvor, Mystra, Jergal, Lathander, Moradin, Re-Horakhty, Sune, Torm, or Tyr.
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Can a paladin serve a devil?

Most paladins serve actual gods, though a few act as champions of a primordial, demon, or devil though in the latter two cases they must commit atrocities such as the sacrifice of sapients in order to retain their powers.
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Who are the 12 Paladins of Charlemagne?

The Song of Roland lists the twelve paladins as Roland, Charlemagne's nephew and the chief hero among the paladins; Oliver, Roland's friend and strongest ally; and Gérin, Gérier (these two are killed in the same laisse [123] by the same Saracen, Grandonie), Bérengier, Otton, Samson, Engelier, Ivon, Ivoire, Anséis, ...
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Can paladins talk to god?

So, I just looked up Devotion Paladin and it turns out Commune is on the spell list. You can talk to your deity directly, but it's a 5th-level spell. You've gotta work your way up there. There's no reason you can't have a giant flaming gauntlet appear in the sky and point towards the next objective.
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What happens if a paladin loses faith?

By breaking faith with their guiding principles, they unlock taboo powers over death and undeath unavailable to other Paladins.
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Do paladins have a holy symbol?

A holy symbol is a representation of a god or pantheon. A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus, as described in the Spellcasting section. To use the symbol in this way, the caster must hold it in hand, wear it visibly, or bear it on a shield.
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Who is paladin in the Bible?

Any determined advocate or defender of a noble cause. Based on the above definitions, we may consider David son of Jesse of Bethlehem, the young shepherd who became a celebrated warrior and later King of all Israel, as the prime example of a paladin.
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Are paladins holy?

Founded during the Second War, the paladins were a holy order of warriors whose purpose was to defend and shepherd the war-torn populace of Lordaeron.
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Can a paladin have a wife?

That's right, Arthas was a paladin himself, so that probably answers my question then, paladins can Indeed get married.
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Who was the strongest paladin?

As long as a paladin believes their cause is just, they can become formidable.
  1. 1 Turalyon. Turalyon was once a priest before he became a renowned paladin of the Order of the Silver Hand.
  2. 2 Tirion Fordring. ...
  3. 3 Uther the Lightbringer. ...
  4. 4 Yrel. ...
  5. 5 Arthas Menethil. ...
  6. 6 Bolvar Fordragon. ...
  7. 7 Alexandros Morgraine. ...
  8. 8 Maraad. ...
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Can paladin detect evil?

In 5E, a paladin's divine sense is limited to good/evil celestials, fiends, or undead. Detect evil (as a spell) is limited to evil aberrations, celestials, elementals, fey, fiends, or undead.
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What is a paladin Angel?

PALADIN is a guardian angel who earned his wings before Arianna. He is sometimes just called "Pal" for short. Paladin. Information. Class.
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What makes someone a paladin?

While the French word paladin means warrior, it was used specifically starting in the late 1500s to mean "one of the 12 knights in attendance on Charlemagne." As time went on, its meaning grew to include any chivalrous or heroic person.
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Can a paladin make holy water?

A cleric or paladin may create holy water by performing a special ritual. The ritual takes 1 hour to perform, uses 25 gp worth of powdered silver, and requires the caster to expend a 1st-level spell slot.
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Do paladins choose a deity?

Paladins pick their oath rather than deity. I somehow missed that for clerics. Thanks. Sub-classes mentioning a non-specific entity isn't the same as picking your patron, though.
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Why does Tiamat hate Bahamut?

Tiamat's enmity with Bahamut dates back to their creation, when Io made them; they were made with the intention of becoming complements and mates, but their personalities were too much at odds. Tiamat murdered Vorel, her eldest brother, and tried to frame Bahamut for the deed.
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Who is stronger, Tiamat or Bahamut?

The platinum dragon Bahamut is a member of the nine dragon deities created from the body of Io and his sister Tiamat. Both Tiamat and Bahamut are similarly powerful, but are very dissimilar in personality.
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What is the opposite of Tiamat?

The twin dragon gods, Bahamut and Tiamat, are two of the most iconic deities in all of D&D. They gave rise to metallic and chromatic dragons respectively, and yet, like their creations, they are opposites.
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