Oath of Draconic Majesty
(Sacred Oath)
Dragons are some of the most powerful creatures in the multiverse, and there are those who seek to emulate their majesty in all that they do. Whether they 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, they all agree that dragonkind has its role to play in the great battles of this world. Those who follow this ideal have made an oath with an ancient or older dragon, which has become their sovereign. Followers of this oath may also choose Bahamut (god of metallic dragons) or Tiamat (god of chromatic dragons) as their Sovereign.
Draconic Tenets
Though the exact words and strictures of the Oath of Draconic Majesty 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 in the Oath of Draconic Majesty Spells table. See the Sacred Oath class feature for how oath spells work.
Oath of Draconic Majesty Spells
| Paladin level | Spells |
|---|---|
| 3rd | absorb elements, guiding bolt |
| 5th | dragon's breath, hold person |
| 9th | fear, protection from energy |
| 13th | elemental bane, stoneskin |
| 17th | dominate person, legend lore |
Draconic Oath
At 3rd level, as you seek to emulate the majesty of dragons, you have learned to speak, read and write Draconic. Additionally, whenever you make a Charisma check when interacting with dragons, your proficiency bonus is doubled if it applies to the check.
When you choose this sacred oath, you choose one type of dragon as your sovereign. The damage type associated with that dragon is used by features of this oath. If you choose Bahamut as your sovereign you can choose any metallic dragon, and if you choose Tiamat as your sovereign you can choose any chromatic dragon.
Draconic Oath
| Metallic 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 oath spells, or your Divine Smite and Improved Divine Smite class features, you can now switch the damage type with the one associated with your Draconic Oath.
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. 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. The frightened creature can repeat this saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success.
Wing Buffet. As an action, you summon radiant wings that create a strong wind. Each creature of your choice in a 30-foot cone, which originates from you, must make a Strength 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 weapon attack, it will deal an extra 1d8 damage of the type associated with your Draconic Oath. A creature can only deal this extra damage once per turn.
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 and friendly creatures within 10 feet of you reduce all damage taken by an amount equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1). Creatures reduce damage this way before resistances have been calculated. If a single attack deals multiple types of damage, then creatures can only reduce one.
At 18th level, the range of this aura increases to 30 feet.
Draconic Wings
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 walking 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.
While these wings are active, friendly creatures who are within 5 feet of you gain half cover.
Draconic Avatar
At 20th level, you can use your action to temporarily ascend to the ideal of dragonkind, sharing its majesty with those around you. You gain the following benefits for 1 minute:
- You have immunity to the damage type associated with your Draconic Oath.
- You gain the effects of the Enlarge option from the enlarge/reduce spell.
- You and friendly creatures within 30 feet of you gain half cover, provided your wings are active.
- You can use your bonus action to exhale destructive energy of your Draconic Oath's damage type in a 30-foot cone, which leaves your allies unscathed. Each creature of your choice in that area must make a Dexterity saving throw against your spell save DC. Each target takes damage equal to 3d10 + your Charisma modifier on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one. You can choose to change its damage type to radiant damage.
Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.