Oath of Treachery - Paladin Subclass
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #415 of 515 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
We are not the same, Oathbreaker. You lack resolve. You are weak. Undisciplined. Sloppy. A festering slime compared to my will. My Strength. My Oath. You will become another soul used to further my cause. Nothing more. - Zarra Chaulssin, Drow Oath of Treachery Paladin
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Oath of Treachery paladins abide by the following tenets:
Necrotic Sovereignty.
I swear to command necrotic energies, using dark rituals to curse and corrupt, leaving desolation in my wake.
Soul Exploitation.
I vow to harness the souls of others as a wellspring of power, viewing them solely as tools to amplify my abilities.
Self-Centered Devotion.
I forsake service to higher causes, dedicating loyalty to personal power, wealth, and dark desires.
Worship of Malevolence.
I worship unholy forces, seeking the favor of the darkness for blessings to enhance my power.
Spell List
Charm Person, Ray Of Sickness
Mirror Image, Invisibility
Blink, Hypnotic Pattern
Phantasmal Killer, Greater Invisibility
Dominate Person, Planar Binding
Oath Passive Ability
Soul Drinker
Your Oath twists the confines of your very soul. You feel a deep hunger for the souls of everyone around you. Once per turn, you regain 1d6 + your Charisma modifier when you kill a target.
Oath Spells
Soul Reflection
Your connection to the unholy grants you abilities from tormented souls. You gain access to an expanded spell list that consumes your Channel Oath.
Friends in Low Places
You grab an unwilling soul to serve as your undead servant. You can only use this ability outside of combat.
Your soul rips open to be fueled with the souls of the fallen. You are reduced to half your HP and gain bonus 1d4 necrotic and 1d4 poison + your Charisma modifier on all your weapon attacks. Enemies that hit you have a chance of becoming Poisoned. The duration of the skill increases with your Paladin level.
Aura of the Despair
Adds a homebrew version of the Unearthed Arcana Oath of Treachery Paladin subclass, themed around dark knight and blackguard roleplay. For players who want a villainous paladin option with a focus on power and destruction. Stands out as a niche homebrew with a solid following (191 endorsements).
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-backed with 191 endorsements and over 35k downloads — clearly fills a niche for evil paladin fans.
- Taps into the popular UA Oath of Treachery concept, giving players a dark alternative to standard paladin oaths.
- Lightweight gameplay addition — just a subclass, so it won't bloat your load order.
⚠️ Cons
- Description is cut off mid-sentence, leaving players guessing about full feature details.
- Last updated in December 2023 — might not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Homebrew balance is always a gamble; this is one player's take, not an official or widely playtested version.
For Baldur's Gate 3 players who want to embrace a villainous paladin fantasy with a custom subclass. If you're tired of the standard holy knight archetype and want to play a dark, power-hungry character, this is for you. Skip if you prefer official subclasses or want a fully polished, extensively documented mod.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to check the mod's page for any required mod framework like Baldur's Gate 3 Mod Manager or Script Extender, even if not listed here.
- When creating your paladin, select the Oath of Treachery at level 1 to see the new subclass options.
- If you're using other subclass mods, be aware of potential conflicts — test in a new game before adding to an existing save.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Baldurs Gate 3 Mods
- Author
- bluejoe1
- Version
- 1.0.2
- Downloads
- 35,037
- Endorsements
- 191
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/12/2023
- Updated
- 12/13/2023
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