Quick Answer
Paladin power comes from turning key hits into kills, not from spending the highest smite on every swing. Vengeance supports focused aggression, but oath choices and spell slots still need discipline.
Recommended Route
| Stage | What To Do | Watch Out |
|---|---|---|
| Early game | Use Bless, healing, or control support | Missing smites is expensive |
| Level 4 | Fix main stat or weapon feat | Avoid penalty feats with poor accuracy |
| Level 5 | Extra Attack boosts burst windows | Save smites for elites and bosses |
| Story choices | Check oath direction when unsure | Oathbreaking changes the cost of play |
Key Checks
- Set Divine Smite reactions to ask on hit.
- Smite restrained, prone, sleeping, or high-threat targets first.
- Spend more aggressively before a planned long rest.
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