Baldur’s Gate 3: Best Paladin Mods

Key Takeaways

• Larian Studios allows console players to use mods in Baldur’s Gate 3 via Mod.io
• Popular mods like Lathander’s Armory & Paladin And Cleric Gear enhance Paladin gameplay
• New Paladin subclasses like Oath of the Storm & Oath of Conquest offer unique playstyles.

Baldur’s Gate 3 is a game that has always had mods available for it for players that have enjoyed the game on PC. However, patch 7 rewarded players that have enjoyed Baldur’s Gate 3 on console with them also finally being able to use mods, with Larian allowing players to easily implement them into their game using Mod.io while still loaded into the game.

Players can download a wide variety of mods to use in their RPG experience, though some of the most popular are the mods that improve upon the readily available classes. Paladin is not only a popular option, but also a class that has seen various subclasses and armor mods created for it. Those that are looking to play the Paladin in Baldur’s Gate 3 may wish to download these mods to improve their experience.

8 Lathander’s Armory – Shield Armor Books – Cleric Paladin

Downloads: 43,265

While Paladins in Baldur’s Gate 3 can’t usually choose a deity to follow, many modders have created armors that are still themed around the various Dungeons and Dragons deities like Lathander, also known as the Morning Lord.

Lathander’s Armory not only gives players three different armor sets that work no matter what race the player decides and have a unique look, but they also come with effects that are geared toward light clerics or paladins that follow that theme, which matches wonderfully with the teachings of Lathander. The armory also provides various weapons, capes, and jewelry too.

7 Paladin And Cleric Gear

Downloads: 54,537

Besides the Lathander’s Armory mod, there are plenty of other armor mods for Paladins to download as well. Paladin and Cleric Gear is another great option as this mod comes with even more options that all present different styles to better find a set of armor that matches the player’s Paladin vibe.

Paladin and Cleric Gear from pooteeweet can be worn as normal armor. The creator of the mod recommends also downloading the Transmog Enhanced mod because the stats of all sets of armor are not that great. However, appearance wise, these are some of the best armor designs for players that are looking to personalize their Paladin further than the basic armor available in Baldur’s Gate 3.

6 Oath Of The Storm – Paladin Subclass

Downloads: 74,765

While Paladin may already have four subclasses in Baldur’s Gate 3, modders have always enjoyed creating their own homebrew subclasses, with plenty of players falling in love with the Oath of the Storm. Playing can truly become a knight of the storm with this subclass, as its various features are all themed around horrific weather.

Oath of the Storm can be quite overpowered, with players being able to deal immense cold damage and also granting their allies extra thunder damage when using the Aura of Tempestborn, though this isn’t the only aura available to this incredibly Paladin subclass.

5 Unholy Smite – Empowering Oathbreakers

Downloads: 145,530

Oathbreaker Paladins are already one of the deadliest subclasses for Paladins in Baldur’s Gate 3. However, they can be made even more deadly by downloading the Unholy Smite mod. With this mod downloaded, players gain the ability of Unholy Smite at level two, which can then be used to eradicate any foe ahead of them.

As players level their Paladin, the damage done by Unholy Smite is also increased until it does an insanely deadly level of Necrotic damage. This mod also adds a reaction to the Paladin that also allows the player to use Unholy Smite to fight back against foes that hit them.

4 Oath Of Conquest

Downloads: 162,782

Another great subclass mod for players to download that is heavily based off an actual Paladin subclass from Dungeons and Dragons is Oath of Conquest. With this mod downloaded, players can play as a Paladin that has taken an oath to only find glory through battle by crushing the forces of chaos.

Players of this subclass will not only have an assortment of spells that were already available within Baldur’s Gate 3 for other classes, but also an assortment of features that will allow them to single out a foe on the battlefield and gain advantages while attacking them.

3 Paladin Unleashed – The Divine Warrior – Lay On Hands Restored And Auras Buffed

Downloads: 204,592

Unleashed mods are some of the most popular for RPGs, like Baldur’s Gate 3, as it allows players to adventure with incredibly unbalanced builds that are sure to destroy any foe in sight. With the Paladin Unleashed mod, players that have chosen a Paladin either at the start of the game or by respecing will gain some advantages to the various abilities of a regular Paladin.

This includes Auras covering a bigger radius, extra spell slots and channel chargers, improved extra attacks, and much more for the player to experiment with. Therefore, a player can turn the already incredibly knight-like class into something that is even more unstoppable.

2 Paladins Have Gods

Downloads: 300,838

As mentioned previously, Paladins aren’t allowed to select a deity they worship. However, mods like the one created by Baladeur removed this concept, as it allows the Paladin player to decide a god their Paladin is devoted to.

Paladins actually have a lot of god-specific dialogue that can be selected in conversations, though this is usually only available for players that multi-classed their Paladin to be a Cleric also. Thankfully, with this mod, players can focus solely on leveling in Paladin while still being able to use these dialogue options.

1 Mystra’s Spells

Downloads: 557,164

Out of all the available mods to download in Baldur’s Gate 3, a must for any player, especially those that have chosen Paladin, should download the Mystra’s Spells mod. With this mod available, players are given over 130 new spells to play with across all classes, meaning players that have already enjoyed the Paladin class once may find a new love for it due to the assortment of other spells provided.

Unlike other spell mods for Baldur’s Gate 3, randomkilla has created many of the spells available in Mystra’s Spells from the ground up to better implement them into the playstyle of Baldur’s Gate 3 and possibly avoid too many overpowered spells to continue giving the player an immersive experience.