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{{ooc note|This is an implementation of the Oath of Predation subclass from [[Xanathar's Lost Notes to Everything Else]]}}
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Paladins who follow the Oath of Predation believe that the world can only be made perfect through utter control. Through careful planning, subterfuge and unwavering patience, these paladins create hierarchies with themselves at the top, and execute their power with impunity. Few paladins can resist the allure of unchecked power, and most succumb to the temptations of tyranny. The clearest example of these illriggers come from the Dragonlance campaign setting, an order known as the Knights of Takhisis.

== Tenets of Predation ==
The tenets of the Oath of Predation remind adherents
that the whims of their patron supersede all other oaths
and laws.

;Cultivate the Flock.
:It is not enough to gather a congregation. You must hone them to a ready point, zealous to do what is necessary with a word.
;Maintain Supremacy.
:You are the order in the midst of chaos. You vow to follow no rules other than the rigid disciplines necessary to maintain the faith. Those who deviate from the plan will die.
;Reward Thy Followers.
:Engage not in needless cruelty and treat well those who submit. Honor thy contracts but do not hesitate to steal, murder, or mislead to complete your orders.
;World of Order.
:You provide authority where it lacks and subjugate yourself to the cause. Just as you do not operate with impunity, you create and maintain a network of followers to precipitate an unquestionable dominion.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Oath of Predation spells
! Paladin Level !! Spells
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 3rd || ''[[spell:command|command]]'', ''[[spell:protection-from-evil-and-good|protection from evil and good]]''
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 5th || ''[[spell:enthrall|enthrall]]'', ''[[spell:pass-without-trace|pass without trace]]''
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 9th || ''[[spell:hypnotic-pattern|hypnotic pattern]]'', ''[[spell:nondetection|nondetection]]''
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 13th || ''[[spell:compulsion|compulsion]]'', ''[[spell:private-sanctum|private sanctum]]''
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 17th || ''[[spell:dominate-person|dominate person]]'', ''[[spell:teleportation-circle|teleportation circle]]''
|}

== Bonus Proficiencies ==
At 3rd level, you gain proficiency in thieves’ tools and your choice of the {{sleight of hand}} or {{stealth}} skills.

Additionally, if you are proficient in the {{deception}}, {{intimidation}}, or {{persuasion}} skills, your proficiency bonus is doubled for any ability check you make using this skill.

== Channel Divinity ==
When you take this option at 3rd level, you gain the following two Channel Divinity options.

;Predatory Instincts.
:When you roll initiative, you can immediately use your Channel Divinity to imbue your movements with foul alacrity. You add your Charisma modifier to your initiative roll, you have advantage on attack rolls against any creature that hasn’t taken a turn in combat yet, and you deal an additional 1d6 necrotic damage to that creature. This damage increases to 2d6 at 7th level, 3d6 at 11th level, 4d6 at 15th level, and 5d6 at 19th level.
;Fell Suggestion.
:As an action, you can use your Channel Divinity to magically enthrall another creature within 5 feet of you. If the target can see or hear you, it must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become charmed by you for 1 minute.
:You can use a bonus action to issue simple commands to the charmed creature if it is within 60 feet of you. You decide what action the creature takes and where it moves during its next turn. When you issue a command, and at the end of each of its turns, the creature must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or carry out your instructions to the best of its ability on its turn. The DM determines how the target behaves.
:Once the effect ends, or if the creature succeeds on its initial saving throw against this effect, you can’t use this feature on that creature again until you finish a long rest.

== Perfect Domination ==
Starting at 7th level, when you use your Fell Suggestion Channel Divinity option, you can choose to force the creature to fail its saving throw if its challenge rating is equal to or below a certain threshold, as shown below. When the creature makes a saving throw to break the effect, it does so with disadvantage.

A creature subjected to your perfect domination is charmed by you for 1 hour instead of 1 minute.

Starting at 15th level, creatures of CR 1/2 or lower are charmed by you indefinitely until the charm is broken. At 19th level, this indefinite charm extends to creatures of CR 1 or lower.

{| class="wikitable
|+ Perfect Domination
! Paladin Level !! Creature's CR
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 7th || 1/2 or lower
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 11th || 1 or lower
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 15th || 2 or lower
|-
| style="text-align:center" | 19th || 3 or lower
|}

== Shroud of the Illrigger ==
Beginning at 15th level, you are always under the effects of a ''[[spell:pass-without-trace|pass without trace]]'' spell.

== Hand of Manipulation ==
At 20th level, you gain the ability to execute your master plans unseen. As an action, you can magically become an avatar of deception and subterfuge, gaining the following benefits for 1 minute:

* You gain the effects of a ''[[spell:greater-invisibility|greater invisibility]]'' spell.
* Once per turn, when you have advantage on your attack roll, you can choose to deal extra necrotic damage equal to your paladin level.
* Your allies have advantage on melee attack rolls against any creature within 5 feet of you that you choose. Their attacks deal additional damage equal to your Charisma modifier (minimum of 1).
* You and each creature of your choice that you can see within 30 feet of you are immune to being charmed.

Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you finish a long rest.
[[category:homebrew paladin subclasses|Predation]]