Best Solasta 2 Paladin Builds for Early Access

Latest Update: March 21, 2026

Learn about the best Paladin Builds in Solasta 2 Early Access as we give you details about the two subclasses and what makes them unique.

Paladins in Solasta 2 are elite warriors who have sworn unbreakable holy oaths to fight evil, standing as elite champions of truth, right, and justice. They are proficient with all types of armor, shields, martial weapons, and simple weapons, making them versatile and resilient in battle. Paladins wield divine powers and clerical spells, serving as hybrid tanks, healers, and melee damage dealers using heavy armor, shields, and divine magic including Smite spells.

In Solasta 2’s initial Early Access, players can reach a maximum level of 4. If you’re coming from games like Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll be surprised at the new 2024 D&D 5e ruleset, particularly regarding the timing of Divine Smite and Aura ranges. These rules change some of the core functions of the classes and subclasses, and places greater emphasis on Background vs. Species (race). As the game evolves, players can expect more class and subclass options as well as a higher level cap.

Our build below explains the basics behind the Paladin class and the differences between the subclass Oaths. Our goal is that you can read this article and understand what makes the Paladin a unique frontline tank and which subclass you should pick to best support your party.

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Solasta 2 Paladin Builds Overview

The Paladin is a hybrid spellcaster melee damage dealer with some significant changes in the new 2024 ruleset. No longer is Divine Smite a reaction, but now a spell with a bonus action. This lowers the overall burst potential of the melee-focused Paladin build, and relegates the class to a similar playstyle of a Cleric.

With the Paladin, you can heal, deal melee damage, and have decent spellcasting all in one class. You use Charisma as your spellcasting modifier and have access to heavy armor and martial weapons. Paladins are also proficient with simple and martial weapons, giving them versatility in combat. Additionally, Paladins are proficient with all types of armor and shields, which contributes to a high armor class and makes them great frontliners due to their durability. Essentially, making the class a great pick as your main character if you want diversity in gameplay, plus the advantage of high charisma in conversations. Keep in mind, the Paladin will play much differently in Solasta 2 than in Baldur’s Gate 3 due to the ruleset changes.

At level one, you will gain the following:

Spellcasting (Paladin): 2 Paladin spells, and two 1st level spell slots.
Lay on Hands: action to heal or cure poison/disease (5 × Paladin level HP).
Divine Smite: Divine Smite is now a 1st-level Paladin spell (bonus action).

At level 1, you will have healing and spellcasting built in. Paladins can cast spells from their paladin spell list, which includes a mix of healing, support, and offensive options. You can cast spells to heal, support, and smite enemies, drawing on your divine magic. Your gameplay style is likely to revolve around melee Divine Smite with a bonus action and using your action for a melee attack. The Paladin will be spell-starved and quickly run out of spell slots due to Divine Smite. Therefore, make sure to have a ranged weapon, or reserve your spell slots for more difficult combat encounters.

While Paladins excel as durable frontliners, they have fairly limited mobility compared to other classes, but compensate with their strong armor class and frontline presence. When choosing skill proficiencies, paladin skills such as Athletics, Insight, and Persuasion contribute to their versatility and role-playing potential.

Paladin Starting Features

Below is an overview of what your Paladin can do at the start of the game in Solasta 2:

Weapon Proficiencies – Proficient with all simple and martial weapons
Armour Proficiencies – Proficient with all types of armor: Light Armour, Medium Armour, Heavy Armour, and Shields
Saving Throw Proficiencies – Wisdom & Charisma (add your paladin’s proficiency modifier to these saving throws)
Skill Proficiencies – Choose 2 from Athletics, Insight, Intimidation, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion (your paladin’s proficiency modifier enhances these skills)
Divine Sense – Reveals celestials, fiends, and undead
Healing Pool – A pool of healing power. You get 5 points per Paladin Level.
Lay on Hands – Spend points from your healing pool to restore HP.
Neutralize Poison – Spend 5 points from your healing pool to neutralize one poison.
Cure Disease – Spend 5 points from your healing pool to cure one disease.

Paladin Class Features by Level

This section details the progression for the Paladin class in Solasta 2. Currently, the maximum level is four, though this will increase as development continues. The final game is expected to have a level cap of 10.

Level 1

Lay on Hands – You have a pool of healing power (5x your Paladin level) that you can use as a Bonus Action to restore HP or remove the Poisoned condition.
Spellcasting – Unlike the old rules, you now gain spell slots and prepared spells at Level 1.
Weapon Mastery – Choose 2 weapon types (e.g., Longsword and Greatsword). You unlock their Mastery properties, such as Sap (giving enemies Disadvantage) or Graze (dealing damage even on a miss).

Level 2

At Level 2, the Paladin unlocks Divine Smite, allowing them to add extra Radiant Damage to melee attacks. This feature greatly enhances the Paladin’s burst damage potential, making them more effective against tougher foes.

Paladin’s Smite – At Level 2, the Paladin unlocks Divine Smite, allowing them to add extra Radiant Damage to melee attacks. You always have the Divine Smite spell prepared and gain one free cast of it per Long Rest without spending a spell slot.
Fighting Style – You can choose one Fighting Style:
Defense – While wearing armour, gain +1 to armor class, making you harder to hit and increasing your durability as a frontliner.
Dueling – When you are wielding a melee weapon in one hand and no other weapons, gain a +2 bonus to damage rolls with that weapon.
Great Weapon Fighting – When you roll a 1 or a 2 on a melee attack with a weapon wielded in both hands, you can reroll the die. You must use the new roll.
Protection – When an enemy you can see attacks an ally within 5 feet of you, you can use your Reaction to impose Disadvantage on the attack roll. Only works if you have a shield equipped.

Level 3

At Level 3, the Paladin chooses a subclass and gains Channel Divinity, which provides unique abilities based on the chosen oath. This is a pivotal moment for character customization and power growth.

Channel Divinity – You gain access to Channel Divinity Actions (subclass dependant). You can currently use them once per Short or Long Rest.
Paladin Subclass – Choose your Oath. In Solasta 2, you can choose from the Oath of Judgement (offensive control) or Oath of Liberation (defensive utility).

Level 4

Ability Score Improvement or Feat – At Level 4, the Paladin gains an Ability Score Improvement, allowing you to increase core ability scores like Charisma, or you can choose a Feat. Increasing Charisma not only boosts your spellcasting but also improves saving throw bonuses and overall durability.

Feat – Select a Feat or improve an ability score.

Level 5

At Level 5, the Paladin gains the Extra Attack feature, allowing them to attack twice per turn. This significantly increases their damage output in combat.

Extra Attack – You can now attack twice per turn with the attack or shove actions.

Level 6

Aura of Protection – Your Charisma Modifier (minimum 1) is granted to your nearby allies as a bonus to their Saving Throws.

Level 7

Subclass Feature – You gain a unique Aura or ability. For Oath of Judgement, this is the Aura of Righteousness, which adds your Proficiency Bonus to your party’s weapon damage.

Level 8

Feat – Select a Feat or improve an ability score.

Level 9

Abjure Foes – As an action, you can use your Channel Divinity to force enemies to make a Wisdom save or become Frightened of you.

Level 10

At Level 10, the Paladin gains Aura of Courage, which prevents themselves and nearby allies from being frightened. This aura is invaluable for maintaining party morale and resisting fear-based effects.

Aura of Courage – You and allies within 2 cells cannot be Frightened while you are conscious.

Best Solasta 2 Paladin Subclasses

Choosing a subclass (unlocked at Level 3) determines your specialized role in the party. In Early Access, you have two choices:

1. Oath of Liberation: Blinding

The Oath of Liberation Paladin is a great subclass for utility because you gain an offensive Channel Divinity and a defensive one. You can Blind an attacker at range, which gives you advantage attacking them and disadvantage on their own attacks. This is a massive bonus if it lands in early levels, essentially focusing on targeting a high-threat enemy with your team.

The Slip Away Channel Divinity is your defensive version which grants Blur. This will change as early access develops into Invisibility, but initially, the developers have the Blur spell incorporated into the game. The idea is to help a squishy or in danger ally the ability to slip away out of combat and regroup. Having a balanced Channeled Divinity Option ensures you can use a Divine Smite Bonus Action then a Channel Divinity in one turn for a huge boost to your parties performance.