BG3 Padlock Build Guide: Paladin/Warlock Multiclass — Best Stats & Strategy
Complete BG3 Padlock build guide. Paladin 7/Warlock 5, three attacks per action, CHA-based weapon attacks, Divine Smite with short-rest slots, best level progression.
Why Padlock Is the Best Paladin Build
Three attacks per action. Divine Smite on short rest cooldown (Warlock slots). Single stat dependency (CHA). Heavy armor. Eldritch Blast for ranged. This is the strongest melee build in BG3.
Build Path: Paladin 7 / Warlock 5
| Level | Class | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paladin 1 | Heavy armor, Divine Sense |
| 2 | Paladin 2 | Fighting Style, Divine Smite |
| 3 | Paladin 3 | Oath: Vengeance |
| 4 | Paladin 4 | Feat: +2 CHA |
| 5 | Paladin 5 | Extra Attack |
| 6 | Warlock 1 | Eldritch Blast, Hex |
| 7 | Warlock 2 | Agonizing Blast, Devil’s Sight |
| 8 | Warlock 3 | Pact of the Blade (CHA attacks!) |
| 9 | Warlock 4 | Feat: Alert |
| 10 | Warlock 5 | Deepened Pact (3rd attack!) |
| 11 | Paladin 6 | Aura of Protection |
| 12 | Paladin 7 | Oath feature |
Stats
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 17 |
Warlock Pact of the Blade makes weapon attacks use CHA instead of STR. So you dump STR entirely.
Combat
Turn 1: Vow of Enmity (Advantage) → Attack 3 times → Divine Smite on crits. Warlock slots recharge on short rest = more Smites.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Padlock better than pure Paladin?
Yes. Paladin 7/Warlock 5 gets three attacks per action (Paladin Extra Attack + Pact of the Blade deepened pact stack in BG3). Pure Paladin only gets two. The Warlock slots recharge on short rest for more Smites. CHA is used for everything.
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