Talk:Carsomyr/@comment-75.146.94.137-20181113180059

In AD&D 2nd edition, Paladins using a holy sword project a circle of power 10' around the paladin. It dispels hostile magic of a level up to the paladin's level.

I'm wondering if they couldn't implement his mechanic, if it was purposely omitted, or if that's the reason Carsomyr has the Dispel Magic ability.

The difference being, the circle of power is automatic as long as the sword is unsheathed allowing the paladin to do other actions, like attacking. Instead of dedicating an action to using Carsomyr's Dispel Magic ability (which wouldn't be as powerful since it's at level 15).