Why don't Paladins use wisdom?

Wisdom doesn't matter a lot for Paladins (note that Charisma is their casting stat). The main character doesn't need a lot of skills. You probably want to concentrate on Diplomacy. unless you want higher perception or will saves Wisdom doesn't do much else for paladin.
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Is wisdom useful for Paladins?

This is a typo that has already been noticed here; Paladins use Charisma now to determine their spellcasting abilities. However, a high Wisdom, although not mandatory, is still useful for a Paladin (for Sense Motive, Heal, and Will saves).
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Why are Paladins Charisma not wisdom?

So, Paladins have proficiency to Charisma, because that's their main spell-casting stat, and between Dexterity, Constitution and Wisdom, they chose Wisdom. Removing Dexterity from the mix, because a highly dexterous character doesn't scream "Paladin", we are left with Constitution and Wisdom.
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Why does paladin need Charisma?

Charisma adds to Saves, so he can ignore Dex, Con and Wis for increase them. Charisma is used for spells now, so he has no need of Wisdom. When Smiting comes the better part. Char add to AC and attacks.
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How important is intelligence for a paladin?

Intelligence is a dump stat for virtually anybody who isn't actively casting intelligence-scaling spells, which you very much are not. Wisdom doesn't actually do much for a paladin in 5e, your casting stat is charisma. You don't want to dump it, since wisdom saves are important, but anywhere from 10-14 is totally fine.
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Do Paladins cast with Wisdom or Charisma?

Paladin uses charisma for their spell casting.
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What is the most important ability for a Paladin?

If you're not multiclassing, Strength is probably your best bet. Charisma is decent for the times you're not using spell slots for divine smite, but even then I'd probably boost Constitution after Strength for more HP.
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Can you be a Paladin with low Charisma?

Most characters mechanically don't have a ton of need for Charisma. Sorcerers, Warlocks, and Bards obviously need it. Paladins as well, to a slightly lesser degree. Some Rogue concepts want charisma as well, but some don't.
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What are the disadvantages of a Paladin?

1. The Martial Capabilities of Paladins Are Not Good.
  • Martial Weapon Proficiencies. These are to be expected from any weapon user. ...
  • Fighting Style. Unfortunately, paladins do not get the same variety in fighting styles that fighters have. ...
  • Divine Smite. ...
  • Extra Attack. ...
  • Improved Divine Smite.
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Do Paladins scale off of Charisma?

Charisma affects Paladin spells your other main Paladin-specific abilities: The number of spells Paladins can prepare (not cast) each day. The attack bonuses and save DCs for those spells. The bonus given to nearby allies through Aura of Protection (at level 6)
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Can a Paladin worship any God?

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.
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Can a Paladin have no God?

All that matters is that the paladin truly believes in and sticks to whatever their oath is. Paladins and Clerics don't need gods and the magic of bards doesn't have to be musical.
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What is the most powerful Paladin subclass?

Dungeons And Dragons: All Paladin Subclasses, Ranked From Least To Most Powerful
  1. 1 Ancients.
  2. 2 Devotion.
  3. 3 Vengeance.
  4. 4 Conquest.
  5. 5 Watchers.
  6. 6 Oathbreaker.
  7. 7 Glory.
  8. 8 Redemption.
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Who is the strongest Paladin in Paladins?

Tier 1. 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.
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Why is Paladin so good?

The fact that paladins are a mix of martial and divine power means that they can easily adapt to fill any role within a party. They get healing from level one, and continue to gain access to support spells throughout their career.
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What is the best race for Paladin?

The Best Paladin Races and Lineages in D&D 5e
  • Variant Human and Custom Lineage Provide Obscene Value. ...
  • Orcs Allow For Aggressive Mobility. ...
  • Aasimar Fit Mechanically and Aesthetically. ...
  • Shadar-Kai Are Grim, Mobile, and Hard to Kill. ...
  • Autognomes Fit Specific Paladin Builds Well. ...
  • Dhampir Opens Up A Very Unusual Paladin Build.
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What is paladin immune to?

Paladins become immune to diseases, not poison. However, as the Rutterkin specifically says 'by disease', the paladin would be immune to it indeed.
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Can I be an evil paladin?

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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What not to do as a paladin?

Additionally, a paladin's code requires that she respect legitimate authority, act with honor (not lying, not cheating, not using poison, and so forth), help those in need (provided they do not use the help for evil or chaotic ends), and punish those who harm or threaten innocents.
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What is the least important stat for a Paladin?

Intelligence and Wisdom can be forgotten as dump stats, while Dexterity is unlikely to ever be of use, given the heavy armor you'll be wearing.
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Should you multiclass a Paladin?

There are some benefits to the multiclass. A wizard can give a paladin more spell slots and access to utility or defensive spells like Prestidigitation, Shield, or Absorb Elements. That said, other classes can provide the same with far more synergy.
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What level is best for Paladin?

Retribution is the best spec to level your paladin in Classic WoW. Retribution talents have a lot of synergy with each other, between Deflection, Conviction, Two-Handed Weapon Specialization, and Vengeance, simply auto attacking will get you through most of your leveling content.
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Do Paladins know Cantrips?

I know that paladins can't learn cantrips, but the feat. Magic Initiate technically allows them to.
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How powerful is Paladin?

Paladins in DnD 5e are one of, if not the most powerful class. They simply have it all, great defenses, impressive damage, useful spellcasting, and an expert player can make a character almost unbeatable if they play a well built Paladin.
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Are Paladins immune to charm?

Paladin, Oath of Devotion. Their L7 Aura is immunity to charmed for allies in the aura. They are not immune to frightened.
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