Oath of Draconic Majesty
Dragons are some of the most powerful creatures in the multiverse, and you seek to emulate their majesty in all that you do. Whether you wish to use and exercise a dragon’s power, help it extend its influence and change the world, or simply fell in love with the mighty creature and its ideals, you agree that dragonkind has its role to play in the great battles of this world. You have made an oath with an ancient or older dragon that has become your sovereign. You may also choose Bahamut (for metallic dragons) or Tiamat (for chromatic dragons) as your Sovereign.
Draconic Tenets
Though the exact words and strictures of the Oath of Dragons vary, paladins of this oath share the following tenets, with some based on your dragon sovereign.
Majesty. I shall not bring shame to my sovereign, and I will behave in a way befitting of my status. I will be proud.
Treasure. I will gather wealth and unique items, both for my endeavors and for my sovereign. Regardless if they call me greedy. One never has enough riches.
Power. (Chromatic sovereign only) What good is power if it is not used? I shall use my power to advance the goals of my sovereign and myself, and remove those who oppose me.
Goodwill. (Metallic sovereign only) I shall not confuse arrogance and pride, nor shall I think myself above helping the weak and the weary.
Oath Spells
You gain oath spells at the paladin levels listed.
| Paladin level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 3th | absorb elements* , identify |
| 5th | dragon's breath, hold person |
| 9th | fear, fly |
| 13th | elemental bane, secret chest |
| 17th | dominate person, teleportation circle |
*You may use your absorb elements spell against poison damage.
Draconic Oath
At 3rd level, when you choose this oath, you choose one type of dragon as your sovereign. The damage type associated with each dragon is used by features of this Oath. If you choose Bahamut as your Sovereign you may choose any Metallic dragon, and if you choose Tiamat you may choose any Chromatic dragon. Additionally, you have learned to speak, read and write Draconic.
Draconic Oath
| Metalic Dragon | Chromatic Dragon | Damage Type |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | Black | Acid |
| Silver | White | Cold |
| Gold, Brass | Red | Fire |
| Bronze | Blue | Lightning |
| none | Green | Poison |
When you deal damage with your Divine Smite or Improved Divine Smite class features, you can now switch the damage type with the one associated with your Draconic Oath.
Additionally, when you suffer damage of the type associated with your Draconic Oath, you may now use the absorb elements spell once without expending a spell slot to gain resistance to that damage type. You regain the ability to cast it this way after finishing a short or long rest.
Channel Divinity
When you take this oath at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options.
Frightening Presence. As an action, you can use your Channel Divinity to exude a terrifying presence. As an action, you can use your Channel Divinity to exude a terrifying presence. Each creature of your choice within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw if it can see you. On a failed save, the target is frightened of you for 1 minute. If a creature frightened by this effect ends its turn more than 30 feet away from you, it can attempt another Wisdom saving throw to end the effect on it.
Wing Buffet. As an action, you summon radiant wings that create a strong wind. Each enemy creature in a 20-foot cone, which originates from you, must make a Dexterity saving throw. On a failure, they are knocked back 15 feet and fall prone, and if they encounter a solid obstacle take 2d6 bludgeoning damage. On a success, they are instead knocked back 5 feet.
Aura of the Dragon Queen
Chromatic Draconic Oath only
Beginning at 7th level, you imbue your own weapons and those of your allies with the elemental fury of your Dragon Sovereign. When you or a friendly creature within 10 feet of you hits a creature with a melee weapon attack, it will deal an extra 1d8 damage of the damage type associated with your Draconic Oath. A creature may only deal this additional damage once per turn, and can benefit from this feature from only one paladin at a time. You must be conscious to grant this boon.
At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.
Aura of the Platinum Dragon
Metallic Draconic Oath only
Beginning at 7th level, your devotion grants you and those around you the divine protection of your Dragon Sovereign. You reduce incoming non-psychic damage to yourself and friendly creatures within 10 feet of you by an amount equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). Creatures may only reduce damage this way once per turn. A creature can benefit from this feature from only one paladin at a time. You must be conscious to grant this boon.
At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.
Dragon Flight
At 15th level, you gain the ability to sprout a pair of spectral dragon wings from your back, gaining a flying speed equal to your current speed. You can create these wings as a bonus action on your turn. They last until you dismiss them as a bonus action on your turn. Your wings are automatically dismissed when you lose consciousness.
Draconic Avatar
At 20th level you can, as an action, transform yourself into a dragon for 1 minute. Afterwards you must finish a long rest before you can transform this way again. You count as under the effect of a polymorph spell for the duration, as you change into a young adult dragon matching the type chosen with your Draconic Oath. You abide by the limitations of the spell, with the following exceptions: While polymorphed you use the game statistics portrayed to the right, and your breath weapon's shape and damage type are determined by your Draconic Oath's chosen dragon. In addition, your mental ability scores remain the same, and you do not need to maintain concentration to keep the spell active. However, you may not use nor benefit from your class features and spells.
If your original form had a breath weapon, then it is temporary replaced by your new breath weapon. You may end your transformation early by using a bonus action on your turn. Additionally, you gain the following benefits:
If you chose Gold, Green, Red, Silver or White dragon for your Draconic Oath, then your breath weapon becomes a cone. If you chose a Black, Blue, Brass, Bronze or Copper dragon for your Draconic Oath, then your breath weapon becomes a line.
You gain a climb speed of 40 feet if you chose Copper or Red dragon for your Draconic Oath. In addition, your blindsight increases to 60 feet.
You gain a swim speed of 40 feet if you chose Black, Bronze, Gold or Green dragon for your Draconic Oath. In addition, you can breath both air and water while in this form.
You gain a burrow speed of 20 feet if you chose Brass, Blue or White dragon for your Draconic Oath. When you use your burrow speed, you clear the path behind you.
Your flying speed increases to 100 feet if you chose Silver dragon for your Draconic Oath.
Draconic Avatar
Large dragon
- Armor Class 18 (natural armor)
- Hit Points 175
- Speed 40 ft., fly 80 ft.
STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA 23 (+6) 12 (+1) 22 (+6) - - -
- Saving Throws Str +12, Dex +7, Con +12
- Skills Stealth +7
- Damage Immunities Same as the Damage Type of your Draconic Oath
- Senses blindsight 30 ft., darkvision 120 ft.
Actions
Multiattack. You can either use your breath weapon (if available), or make three attacks: one with your bite and two with your claws.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 10 ft., one target. Hit: 17 (2d10 + 6) piercing damage plus 7 (2d6) damage of your Draconic Oath's Damage Type.
Claw. Melee Weapon Attack: +12 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d6 + 6) slashing damage.
Breath (Recharge 5-6). You exhale elemental damage of your Draconic Oath's Damage Type in either a 30-foot cone or a 60-foot line that is 10 feet wide (depending on your type). Each creature in that area must make a DC 18 Dexterity saving throw. Those affected take 56 (16d6) damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.