With the right build and items this paladin is one of the best tanks in the game.
This gives tanking characters a lot of work to do.
Protection lets you ward off a key attack against an ally.
you might choose to take the level 12 feat here instead and delay your attack progression.
Thunderous Smite(1)
Knocking an enemy prone willhelp other melee attackers, especially rogues.
Bless(1)
The go-to spell for when you don’t need concentration for anything else.
Thebest targets for this are allies who make multiple attacks per turn, such as dual-wielders.
Cure Wounds (1)
Paladins have a limited number ofspells that benefit from using higher-level slots.
Despite this,paladins have fewer uses for their bonus actions so can make better use of it.
The Cambion it summons can help with tanking if youdeliberately conjure it in an exposed position.
Adamantine Splint Armour
This heavy armour reduces all damage taken by two and negates critical hits.
Since this is a medium armour, it is unlikely to have been dibsed by an assassin rogue.
Allies that are routinely outside your aura can be protected using Warding Bond.
If you have astart-of-day list of buffs you always cast, add this to it.
Backup Healer
Healing abilities you’ll largely be using outside of combat to top people up.
Some sweet rewards if you find this particular key.
