Dragonborn Paladin Build Guide – D&D 5e

Synergy Breakdown

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Dragonborn and Paladin are an exceptional pairing. The racial ability bonuses directly enhance the class's primary stats, making this one of the most optimized combinations in the game.

Build Strategy

Prioritize STR and CHA when rolling stats.
Consider backgrounds that complement your tank / support role.

Racial Synergy

Why Dragonborn works (or struggles) as a Paladin:

**Draconic Ancestry** | Dragon | Damage Type | Breath Weapon | |--------------|-------------------|------------------------------| | Black | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) | | Blue | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) | | Brass | Fire | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) | | Bronze | Lightning | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) | | Copper | Acid | 5 by 30 ft. line (Dex. save) | | Gold | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) | | Green | Poison | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) | | Red | Fire | 15 ft. cone (Dex. save) | | Silver | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) | | White | Cold | 15 ft. cone (Con. save) | **_Draconic Ancestry._** You have draconic ancestry. Choose one type of dragon from the Draconic Ancestry table. Your breath weapon and damage resistance are determined by the dragon type, as shown in the table. **_Breath Weapon._** You can use your action to exhale destructive energy. Your draconic ancestry determines the size, shape, and damage type of the exhalation. When you use your breath weapon, each creature in the area of the exhalation must make a saving throw, the type of which is determined by your draconic ancestry. The DC for this saving throw equals 8 + your Constitution modifier + your proficiency bonus. A creature takes 2d6 damage on a failed save, and half as much damage on a successful one. The damage increases to 3d6 at 6th level, 4d6 at 11th level, and 5d6 at 16th level. After you use your breath weapon, you can't use it again until you complete a short or long rest. **_Damage Resistance._** You have resistance to the damage type associated with your draconic ancestry.

Recommended Background

GUILD ARTISAN

Provides ideal skill proficiencies for the Tank / Support role.