Paladin Spells
Every D&D 5e and 2024 spell available to the Paladin class — 39 entries grouped by level. Pick a spell name to open the full stat block, components, and higher-level scaling. New Paladin players: start with the cantrips and level-1 prepared list.
Level 1 (13)
Level 2 (12)
Level 3 (6)
Level 4 (4)
Level 5 (4)
How Paladin spellcasting works
Paladins prepare a small list each day from the Paladin spell list, using Charisma, on top of being a full martial. The class trades casting capacity for Divine Smite, so every prep slot has to clear that bar — does this spell do more than burning the slot for damage?
How to pick Paladin spells
Oath-bonus spells (Devotion, Vengeance, Conquest, etc.) stay prepared automatically. Focus prep on action-economy buffs (Bless, Heroism, Magic Weapon at lower levels) and on emergency utility (Find Steed, Lesser Restoration).
Signature Paladin spells
Bless, Find Steed, Aura of Protection (passive), Banishment, Misty Step (via certain Oaths). Smite damage is the floor — spells need to clear it.
Top Paladin Spell Picks by Tier
Editorially curated picks — not algorithmically sorted. Each rationale explains why this spell sits in the canonical Paladin loadout for that tier of play.