Paladin subclass

Conquest

Fear, immobilization, and punishment of frightened A stylized condition icon representing frightened. D&D Portal - Frightened Condition Frightened is a game condition that can affect what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/frightened/ enemies.

Conquest starts by changing the normal Paladin play pattern through Oath Spells; Channel Divinity: Conquering Presence, Guided Strike, giving the subclass its first clear mechanical identity.

Later features such as Aura of Conquest, Scornful Rebuke, Invincible Conqueror expand that identity at higher levels, so the subclass has a clearer role in combat, exploration, utility, or support.

A female Conquest Paladin class portrait.

Oath Spells; Channel Divinity: Conquering Presence, Guided Strike

3rd level

Gain always-prepared oath spells A stylized spell icon representing spells. D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells, class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/, frighten nearby creatures, or add a large bonus to one attack roll A stylized die roll icon representing an attack roll. D&D Portal - Attack Roll Combat rule Attack Roll is a combat rule used by attacks, damage, defenses, or turn order. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/combat/attack-roll/.

Aura of Conquest

7th level

Frightened A stylized condition icon representing frightened. D&D Portal - Frightened Condition Frightened is a game condition that can affect what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/frightened/ enemies in your aura have speed A stylized walking icon representing speed. D&D Portal - Speed Movement rule Speed is a movement rule used during exploration, encounters, and combat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/movement/speed/ 0 and take psychic A stylized mind icon representing psychic damage. D&D Portal - Psychic Damage type Psychic is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/psychic/ damage.

Scornful Rebuke

15th level

Deal psychic A stylized mind icon representing psychic damage. D&D Portal - Psychic Damage type Psychic is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/psychic/ damage to creatures that hit you with attacks.

Invincible Conqueror

20th level

Temporarily gain resistance to all damage, an extra attack, and improved critical range.

FAQ

What is the Conquest subclass?

Conquest is a specialised subclass option that builds on the features and progression of its parent class.

Read more: Conquest A stylized Paladin class icon. D&D Portal - Conquest Paladin subclass Fear, immobilization, and punishment of frightened enemies. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/paladin/conquest/

How does the Conquest subclass work?

The Conquest subclass changes the character’s play style through its own feature progression.

What features does a Conquest get?

The subclass page lists the features gained by a Conquest and explains their effects.

Is Conquest a good subclass?

Whether Conquest is a good choice depends on the role, abilities, and play style you want for the character.

How do you play a Conquest?

Use the subclass features to specialise the normal class play pattern and support the role you chose.