Best Baldur's Gate 3 Paladin build

What is the best Baldur's Gate 3 Paladin build? Our guide discusses the Oath of the Ancients subclass, as well as the ideal race, background, and spell options for the Paladin class.
The Baldur's Gate 3 Paladin looks set to become one of the favored classes when the release date rolls around. The Paladin has two subclasses that you can choose from during character creation: Oath of Devotion and Oath of the Ancients. There's also a hidden subclass called the Oathbreaker. We've chosen the Oath of the Ancients, so here's how to create the best BG3 Paladin build using this subclass.
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