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Clerics are representatives of the gods they worship, wielding potent divine magic for good or ill.

Clerics are representatives of the gods they worship, wielding potent divine magic for good or ill.

Cleric is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3. Clerics worship and enact their deities' will to the world, for better or worse. They channel the power of their faith to cast Spells. Clerics use Wisdom as their primary ability score.

The Cleric Subclasses are: Life Domain, Light Domain, Trickery Domain, Knowledge Domain, Nature Domain, Tempest Domain, War Domain

The Cleric Class Progression				Spell Slots per Spell Level
Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features	Cantrips Known	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
1st	+2	Spellcasting, Choose a subclass	3	2	-	-	-	-	-
2nd	+2	Channel Divinity (x1), Turn Undead, Subclass feature	3	3	-	-	-	-	-
3rd	+2	-	3	4	2	-	-	-	-
4th	+2	Ability Score Improvement	4	4	3	-	-	-	-
5th	+3	Destroy Undead	4	4	3	2	-	-	-
6th	+3	Channel Divinity (x2), Subclass feature	4	4	3	3	-	-	-
7th	+3	-	4	4	3	3	1	-	-
8th	+3	Ability Score Improvement, Destroy Undead Improvement, Subclass feature	4	4	3	3	2	-	-
9th	+4	-	4	4	3	3	3	1	-
10th	+4	Divine Intervention	5	4	3	3	3	2	-
11th	+4	Destroy Undead Improvement	5	4	3	3	3	2	1
12th	+4	Ability Score Improvement	5	4	3	3	3	2	1

Class Information

Cleric's default armour

Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 8 + Constitution Modifier
- Hit points at higher levels: 5 + Constitution Modifier
Important Ability Scores: Wisdom for Spells, Constitution for Hit Points and Concentration Checks, and Dexterity for Armour Class.
Saving Throw Proficiencies: Wisdom, Charisma
Equipment Proficiencies:
- Simple weapons, Flail, Morningstar (5e change; all proficiencies are granted on multiclass as well)
- Light armour, Medium armour
- Shields
Skills with Proficiency (Choose 2):
- History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion
  - You receive a bonus to every skill that you are proficient in. At Level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Spellcasting

Spellcasting Ability: Wisdom
Prepared Spells: You may swap your Prepared Spells at any time while out of combat, but can only have a certain number of Spells prepared at a time. The Spells must be of a level for which you have Spell Slots.
- Number of Prepared Spells = Cleric level + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell).

Level 1 Subclass

Clerics choose subclass (Domain) at level 1 and get domain-specific features:

Domain	Features	Spells and cantrips	Proficiencies
Life	Disciple Of Life	Cure Wounds, Bless	Heavy armour
Light	Warding Flare	Light, Burning Hands, Faerie Fire	-
Trickery	Blessing Of The Trickster	Charm Person, Disguise Self	-
Knowledge	-	Command, Sleep	Expertise (Choose 2): Arcana x2, History x2, Nature x2, Religion x2
Nature	Acolyte Of Nature	Speak with Animals, Animal Friendship, Choose one of: Poison Spray, Produce Flame, Shillelagh, Thorn Whip	Heavy armour
Tempest	Wrath Of The Storm	Thunderwave, Fog Cloud	Heavy armour, Martial weapons
War	War Priest	Divine Favour, Shield of Faith	Heavy armour, Martial weapons

Level Progression

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

Select Deity:

Selune
Gruumsh
Tempus
Tyr
Helm
Ilmater
Mystra
Oghma
Kelemvor
Moradin
Corellon Larethian
Garl Glittergold
Yondalla
Lolth
Laduguer
Tiamat
Eilistraee
Lathander
Talos
Tymora
Mielikki
Bahamut

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)

Cantrips (Choose 3)

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 1 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
New 1st Level Spells:

Select a Subclass

Life Domain	Light Domain	Trickery Domain	Knowledge Domain
The Life domain is an aspect of many good deities, offering spells that protect and restore the mind, body, and soul.	The Light domain is offered by deities of justice, majesty, and primordial flame, providing spells that dispel darkness and harm the undead.	A domain shared by wicked, chaotic, and mischievous deities alike, those who channel Trickery specialise in deception and illusion magic.	Adaptable and adroit in all manner of languages and skills, your mind is an intellectual cup brimming with exquisite knowing.
Heavy armour Proficiency Gain Domain Spells: Bless Cure Wounds	Warding Flare Gain Domain Spells: Light Burning Hands Faerie Fire	Blessing of the Trickster Gain Domain Spells: Charm Person Disguise Self	Blessings of Knowledge Gain Domain Spells: Command Sleep

Nature Domain	Tempest Domain	War Domain
_{Offered by deities of the natural world.}	_{Your faith has made you the very thunder that quakes the black firmament, the lightning coursing through the veins of a terrible storm.}	_{Offered by deities of war and martial skills.}
Acolyte of Nature Gain Domain Spells: Speak with Animals Animal Friendship	[[Tempest Domain#Level 1\| Wrath of the Storm]] Gain Domain Spells: Thunderwave Fog Cloud	War Priest Gain Domain Spells: Divine Favour Shield of Faith

Level 2

Channel Divinity Charges: 1 (You gain the ability to channel divine energy, starting with two effects: Turn Undead and an effect determined by your domain. Replenished by Short or Long Rest.)
Channel Divinity Action: Turn Undead
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)
Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 2 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
- Spells: No new spells at this level

Subclass Features:

Life Domain	Light Domain	Trickery Domain	Knowledge Domain
Channel Divinity Action: Preserve Life	Channel Divinity Action: Radiance of the Dawn	Channel Divinity Action: Invoke Duplicity	Channel Divinity Action: Knowledge of the Ages

Nature Domain	Tempest Domain	War Domain
Channel Divinity Action: Charm Animals and Plants	Channel Divinity Action: Destructive Wrath	Channel Divinity Action: Guided Strike

Level 3

Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.)
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.)

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 3 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
New 2nd Level Spells:

Subclass Features:

Life Domain	Light Domain	Trickery Domain	Knowledge Domain
Gain Domain Spells: Aid Lesser Restoration	Gain Domain Spells: Flaming Sphere Scorching Ray	Gain Domain Spells: Mirror Image Pass Without Trace	Gain Domain Spells: Calm Emotions Hold Person

Nature Domain	Tempest Domain	War Domain
Gain Domain Spells: Spike Growth Barkskin	Gain Domain Spells: Shatter Gust of Wind	Gain Domain Spells: Spiritual Weapon Magic Weapon

Level 4

Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
- Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature.)
- Choose a Feat.
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)
Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)

Cantrips (Choose 1)

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 4 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 5

Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
Destroy Undead
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 5 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
New 3rd Level Spells:

Subclass Features:

Life Domain	Light Domain	Trickery Domain	Knowledge Domain
Gain Domain Spells: Revivify Beacon of Hope	Gain Domain Spells: Daylight Fireball	Gain Domain Spells: Bestow Curse Fear	Gain Domain Spells: Slow Speak with Dead

Nature Domain	Tempest Domain	War Domain
Gain Domain Spells: Plant Growth Sleet Storm	Gain Domain Spells: Call Lightning Sleet Storm	Gain Domain Spells: Spirit Guardians Crusader's Mantle

Cantrip Damage Boost: Damage rolls for cantrips roll an additional die.

Level 6

Channel Divinity Charges: 2 (Replenished by Short or Long Rest)
Level 3 Spell Slot Unlocked: 3 (You gain one Level 3 Spell Slot)

Level 7

Level 4 Spell Slot Unlocked: 1 (You gain one Level 4 Spell Slot)

Subclass Features:

Life Domain	Light Domain	Trickery Domain	Knowledge Domain
Gain Domain Spells: Guardian of Faith Death Ward	Gain Domain Spells: Guardian of Faith Wall of Fire	Gain Domain Spells: Polymorph Dimension Door	Gain Domain Spells: Confusion Otiluke's Resilient Sphere

Nature Domain	Tempest Domain	War Domain
Gain Domain Spells: Dominate Beast Grasping Vine	Gain Domain Spells: Freedom of Movement Ice Storm	Gain Domain Spells: Stoneskin Freedom of Movement

Level 8

Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
- Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature.)
- Choose a Feat.
Potent Spellcasting: Add your Wisdom modifier to damage you deal with Cantrips.
Level 4 Spell Slot Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot)

Level 9

Level 4 Spell Slot Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot)
Level 5 Spell Slot Unlocked: 1 (You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot)

Subclass Features:

Life Domain	Light Domain	Trickery Domain	Knowledge Domain
Gain Domain Spells: Greater Restoration Mass Cure Wounds	Gain Domain Spells: Destructive Wave Flame Strike	Gain Domain Spells: Dominate Person Seeming	Gain Domain Spells: Dominate Person Telekinesis

Nature Domain	Tempest Domain	War Domain
Gain Domain Spells: Insect Plague Wall of Stone	Gain Domain Spells: Destructive Wave Insect Plague	Gain Domain Spells: Flame Strike Hold Monster

Level 10

Divine Intervention: Once per Character. Invoke your God's aid.
- Sunder the Heretical: 8d10 Radiant damage to a group of enemies.
- Arm Thy Servant: Grants you a Legendary weapon.
- Opulent Revival: Resurrect fallen Companions with half health and restore nearby allies as if they had Long Rested.
- Golden Generosity: Provides a rich bounty of Potions and Camp Supplies.
Level 5 Spell Slot Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot)
Cantrips (Choose 1)

Level 11

Level 6 Spell Slot Unlocked: 1 (You gain one Level 6 Spell Slot)

Level 12

Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
- Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature.)
- Choose a Feat.

Cleric Spell List

* Spells marked with a domain indicates that the spell is considered a domain spell for that domain. These spells are always prepared for Clerics belonging to that domain.

Cantrips

Level 4 Spells

Not available in early access

Level 5 Spells

Not available in early access

Level 6 Spells

Not available in early access

External Links

Cleric on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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