How many Paladin spells are in the D&D 5e SRD?

The SRD Paladin list has 31 spells across all levels. The SRD is the free subset of the rules, so the Player's Handbook list is longer.

Can a Paladin learn spells from another class's list?

Not by default. A few subclasses, feats and features grant access to spells outside the class list, and the bard's Magical Secrets is the broadest example. Otherwise you are limited to what appears on your own list.

How many spells can a Paladin have prepared or known?

That is set by the class table and your level, not by this list. Classes that prepare spells can change the selection after a long rest; classes that know spells swap them only at level up. Check the class progression for the exact numbers.

Spells by class

D&D 5e Paladin Spells

The Paladin spell list in the D&D 5e SRD has 31 spells. Tap any entry for its full casting text, or browse by level and school to plan a spellbook.

Class:

What the paladin list covers

31 spells from 1st-level up to 5th-level, including 0 cantrips, and leaning on 11 abjuration and 5 enchantment, with 15 more across other groups. The school mix is the fastest way to read a class: it tells you whether the class solves problems by damage, by control, by information or by changing the situation, and therefore what the rest of the party still has to cover.

How this list plays

The paladin is a half-caster with a short, focused list and very few slots, which changes how spells are used entirely. Slots compete directly with Divine Smite, so every spell has to be worth more than the damage it displaces. The list is strong on buffs, protection and a handful of decisive utility options.

What to pick

Favour long-duration buffs and spells cast before a fight rather than during one, because those do not compete with smiting in the moment. Bless and the protective concentration spells are the classic picks for exactly that reason. Keep one slot for an emergency — a paladin's healing and condition-removal options are often the party's only answer at low tiers.

Common questions

How many Paladin spells are in the D&D 5e SRD?: The SRD Paladin list has 31 spells across all levels. The SRD is the free subset of the rules, so the Player's Handbook list is longer.
Can a Paladin learn spells from another class's list?: Not by default. A few subclasses, feats and features grant access to spells outside the class list, and the bard's Magical Secrets is the broadest example. Otherwise you are limited to what appears on your own list.
How many spells can a Paladin have prepared or known?: That is set by the class table and your level, not by this list. Classes that prepare spells can change the selection after a long rest; classes that know spells swap them only at level up. Check the class progression for the exact numbers.

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