5e paladins have no restrictions against using poison. It may not be in the spirit of specific oaths (devotion likely wouldn’t use poison, for instance), but it is not bad by default.
How do you get poison immunity in 5e?
At 10th level, your mastery of the ki flowing through you makes you immune to disease and poison. […] The creature is cured of all diseases and poison, becomes immune to poison… When you reach 10th level, you can’t be charmed or frightened by elementals or fey, and you are immune to poison and disease.
Are Paladins immune to poison damage?
Are Paladin’s immune to poisons once the acquire Divine Health at level 3? No, they are only immune to disease. Poison is a completely different condition/damage type.
Can a Paladin be poisoned by a rutterkin?
A disease, mechanically, is not a condition. It itself can impose conditions to PCs or provide other effects. The paladin is immune to disease and hence immune to its conditions and effects that he would otherwise suffer from (in this case being poisoned and turning into an abyssal wretch).
How much damage does a rutterkin’s bite do?
The Rutterkin (from Mordenkainen’s Tome of Foes, pg. 136) has the following attack: Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: + 4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (3d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Can a Paladin neutralize poison with lay on hands?
I don’t know how relevant it is (it kind of depends on the party), but a Paladin can also neutralize poison with Lay on Hands, from the get go. They will definitely wish they had a Paladin in the party.
How tall does rutterkin 5etools melee weapon attack?
Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 ( 3d6 + 2) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must succeed on a DC 13 Constitution saving throw against disease or become poisoned. At the end of each long rest, the poisoned target can repeat the saving throw, ending the effect on itself on a success.
