Do Oathbreaker Paladins still get Smite?

Yes, Oathbreaker Paladins generally keep Divine Smite in Dungeons & Dragons 5e because it's a core Paladin class feature, not specific to their original Oath; they just replace their Oath's unique abilities with Oathbreaker ones, often reflavoring Smite to deal necrotic damage or adding other dark twists, though DMs can rule differently for narrative purposes.
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Does Oathbreaker paladin get Smite?

Starting at 2nd level, your power manifests differently than most paladins, granting you an Unholy Smite instead of a Divine Smite. When you hit a creature with a melee weapon attack, you can expend one paladin spell slot to deal necrotic damage to the target, in addition to the weapon's damage.
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What does an oathbreaker paladin get?

Oathbreaker Paladins in Dungeons & Dragons gain dark, necromantic powers focusing on controlling undead and terrifying foes, replacing typical paladin spells with options like Inflict Wounds, Animate Dead, and Dominate Person, plus signature Channel Divinity options like Control Undead and Dreadful Aspect, and powerful auras like Aura of Hate that empower fiends and undead allies. They trade some healing/support for potent offensive and control spells, becoming effective anti-heroes or villains. 
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What are the disadvantages of Oathbreaker paladin?

Cons: You lose out on any and all other Paladin features from your original oath - if you went Vengeance, that means you lose Vow of Enmity. Until restoring your original Oath, you will be ENTIRELY INCAPABLE OF RESPECCING.
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Can Oathbreaker Paladins still heal?

Yes, Oathbreaker Paladins can still heal using their core Paladin feature, Lay on Hands, which is separate from their specific Oath abilities, but they lose other Oath-related healing spells and features, making them less focused healers than other Paladin types. They trade some healing for powerful necrotic Channel Divinity options, but their fundamental ability to restore hit points with a touch remains, though it's a limited resource.
 
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What classes get divine smite?

Without homebrew, it is impossible to obtain Divine Smite without taking levels into Paladin. No other class can obtain it, and no feat will allow you to acquire it.
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Which paladin is best for healing?

The "best" healer in Paladins is situational, but Ying, Furia, and Mal'Damba are consistently top-tier, with Ying offering high output/dueling, Furia strong burst/utility, and Mal'Damba unmatched skill-ceiling healing; while Lilith provides massive raw numbers and Grover offers great AoE/sustain, the ideal choice depends on team comp and playstyle.
 
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What is the best oathbreaker combo?

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries + Treasure Hunt. The combination of Jace, Wielder of Mysteries and Treasure Hunt is a notorious one in Oathbreaker. The way it works is you build an entire deck of lands or just grab 58 basic Islands and then wait until you can get Jace on the field.
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What is the strongest paladin subclass?

The "strongest" Paladin subclass in D&D 5e often comes down to playstyle, but Oath of the Watchers is frequently cited as the best overall for its powerful support and anti-extraplanar abilities (like Aura of the Sentinel for initiative), with Oath of Vengeance topping lists for pure offense and damage, while Oath of Ancients offers unparalleled defensive utility, especially against magic. Conquest is also a strong contender for control and tanking, using fear. 
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Are oathbreakers weaker?

Oathbreaker is stronger in theory, but that's only because of its synergy with undead. If you can't maintain like- 3+ undead, it's probably in-line with the other subclasses. So Oath breakers gain a perversion of their powers.
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Can you steal your gold back from the Oathbreaker paladin?

I've played paladin before on lower difficulties and had no issues pickpocketing the oathbreaker knight to get my money back for taking up my oath again.
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How much life do you start with in Oathbreaker?

Oathbreaker is usually played in free-for-all multiplayer games of three to five players. Each player starts with 20 life. Before the game begins, players should sit randomly in a circle and place their Oathbreaker and Signature Spell face-up in their command zone.
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What does "oathbreaker" really mean?

The oathbreaker knight is just there for players who accidentally break their oath and want to undo it. Otherwise Oathbreaker is just a sort of extra pally subclass that happens when you go against the oath that you swore, and draw your power from.
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Can you play a good oathbreaker paladin?

Yes, the Oathbreaker Paladin is a very strong and fun subclass, especially in Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D 5e), offering powerful necrotic damage, undead control, and fear mechanics, fitting well for villainous or anti-hero playthroughs, though traditionally seen as "evil" by breaking oaths for dark power, it's mechanically potent for soloing and high damage, particularly with Warlock multiclassing. 
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What is the best god for Oathbreaker Paladin?

If your paladin is facing a crisis of faith in the natural good of the world, consider Hextor as an oathbreaker deity of choice. Part of Hextor's dogma is that mercilessness and cruelty are necessary aspects of life. They should not be feared, but rather, respected.
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Is Smite damage double on a crit?

Every dice you roll that deals damage is doubled in case of a crit, every last one of them.
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Which Paladin subclass is the tankiest?

The most effective "tank" build in 5e is a Conquest Paladin, with Sentinel and PAM if you have the stats to afford the ASI's. Use the fear aura to lock down everything.
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Which race makes the best Paladin?

The "best" race for a Paladin depends on the game (D&D, WoW, etc.), but generally, races that boost Charisma (CHA) for spellcasting and Strength (STR)/Constitution (CON) for hitting and tanking are top picks, with Half-Elf, Aasimar, Dragonborn, Variant Human, and Custom Lineage being excellent D&D choices for their versatile stats, healing/radiant damage, or early feat access, while in WoW, lore-friendly choices like Humans, strong options like Lightforged Draenei, and utility picks like Dwarves or Blood Elves are popular. 
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Can you be a rogue Paladin?

Yes. This is completely viable as long as the paladin/rogue multiclass is using a finesse weapon. Because RAW you can only use sneak attack with a finesse or ranged weapon, but you cannot smite with a ranged weapon.
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Do oathbreaker Paladins have to be evil?

Oathbreakers can retain honor, kindness and even love while utilizing darkness against greater evils. But players should still consider personal limitations that keep corruption at bay. Ultimately, while their powers invite wickedness, Oathbreaker Paladins have no alignment restrictions.
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Can you have more than 60 cards in Oathbreaker?

Unlike Commander, Oathbreaker decks must contain exactly 60 cards (including the Oathbreaker and Signature Spell). Players start at 20 life, and the Oathbreaker format does not include commander damage (see rule 903.10a) as a win condition. A banned list is maintained by the format's creators.
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Is Oathbreaker like commander?

Oathbreaker functions much like Commander in some ways. You may only have one copy of each nonbasic card in your deck. Just as well, you do have a legend in your command zone, but it must be a planeswalker unless otherwise stated on the card, such as format outlier Shorikai, Genesis Engine.
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Can an oathbreaker paladin heal?

Yes, Oathbreaker Paladins can still heal using their core Paladin feature, Lay on Hands, which is separate from their specific Oath abilities, but they lose other Oath-related healing spells and features, making them less focused healers than other Paladin types. They trade some healing for powerful necrotic Channel Divinity options, but their fundamental ability to restore hit points with a touch remains, though it's a limited resource.
 
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Who is the strongest character in Paladins?

Androxus: Androxus tops the Paladins tier list most of the time due to his ability to be an excellent flank. He has fantastic mobility and great damage output. It's everything you could want. He's also been possibly the most consistent character and is a very safe choice even when you aren't sure of the meta.
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What is a holy Paladin?

Holy paladin is an ever versatile spec with a wide range of utility spells such as stun, interrupt, immunity, freedom and damage reduction, coupled with a powerful reactive healing kit and an emphasis on spot healing.
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