Paladin — the oath made armour
The Paladin is the class that fits the game’s title most obviously: an oath, heavy plate, a hammer and a shield. The store confirms the class and its own weapons. It does not confirm a single vow, aura or smite.
What the official art shows
The lineup shows a Paladin in white and red plate with a large hammer and a round shield, dark hair and a heavy build. The silhouette is the widest after the Warrior: shield forward, hammer low. It reads as a class that expects to be hit.
The likely game plan
A Paladin usually trades raw clear speed for stability: block, armour, regeneration and a party-style aura that in a single-player game becomes a self-buff. The confirmed Vow system is the natural home for a Paladin fantasy — swear an oath, gain power, accept a cost — but the store does not attach Vows to a class. It is possible every class can use them.
- Clear: a hammer slam, a consecration or a shield charge. Watch for area coverage.
- Single target: a smite or a block-counter. Paladins often have low boss damage unless they invest.
- Defence: block, armour, life regeneration and possibly a vow. This should be the class’s selling point.
- Bossing: can you keep a vow active while dodging, or does the cost stack too fast?
What to test first
- Does the shield block attacks, spells, or both?
- Is there a vow/aura before the first Guardian?
- Does the class have enough damage to clear a rare pack before the flask runs out?
- Can the hammer attack while moving, or is it a standing slam?
- Does the Oath HUD button interact with the Paladin differently?
The build shape to aim for
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One main slam
Area first, single-target second. A Paladin that cannot clear packs will feel invincible and useless at the same time.
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One block/guard layer
Shield, armour or a vow. Stack one, understand its uptime, then add damage.
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One oath
If Vows are class-agnostic, pick the one whose downside you can actually manage. Do not take a damage vow you cannot sustain.
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One movement skill
Heavy classes still need to cross a randomised map. Test the charge before you commit.
What would change this page
A skill list, a vow list, or any official statement that the Paladin is the “oath” class. Until then, the connection between the Paladin and the Vow system is our inference — a strong one, but still an inference.