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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.
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| 3rd | +2 | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
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1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| 5th | +3 | 
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1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - |
| 6th | +3 |
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2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - |
| 7th | +3 | - | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| 8th | +3 | ,
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2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - | - |
| 9th | +4 | - | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | - |
| 10th | +4 | 
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2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | - |
| 11th | +4 | - | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 12th | +4 |
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2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Class Information
- Level 1 Maximum Hit Points: 8 +
Modifier
- Hit points at higher levels: 5 + Modifier
- Hit points at higher levels: 5 +
- Important Ability Scores:
for Spells, for Hit Points and Concentration Checks, and 
for Armour Class. - Saving Throw Proficiencies: ,
- 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.
- History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion
Spellcasting
For a list of spells available to the Cleric, see: Cleric/Spells
- Spellcasting Ability:
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 + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
- Number of Prepared Spells = Cleric Level +
Level Progression
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Level 1
- Select Deity:
Note that choice of deity is restricted by the race and subrace of the cleric. Only Githyanki have the option to choose Vlaakith as a deity, only Duergar Dwarves have the option to choose Laduguer as a deity, Lolth-Sworn Drow may only choose Lolth as a deity, and Seldarine Drow cannot choose Lolth as a deity.
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) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
- New 1st Level Spells:
Select a Subclass (Domain)
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
- Domain Spells are Always Prepared.
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.)
Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3 (You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)- Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 2 (Cleric Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
- Spells: No new spells at this level
- As an action, present your holy symbol and cause undead creatures to flee.
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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) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
- New 2nd Level Spells:
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
Level 4
- Choose a Feat.
Spellcasting
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) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level
Level 5
Proficiency Bonus: +3 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
- When you successfully Turn an Undead creature, it also takes 4d6
Radiant damage.
Spellcasting
- Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die.
now deals 2d8
Fire and 
now deals 2d8Radiant.
Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.)
- Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 5 (Cleric Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- New 3rd Level Spells:
- Subclass Feature - Domain Spells:
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
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)
- Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 6 (Cleric Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level
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Level 7
Level 4 Spell Slot Unlocked: 1 (You gain one Level 4 Spell Slot)
- Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 7 (Cleric Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
Level 8
- Choose a Feat.
Level 4 Spell Slot Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot)
- Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 8 (Cleric Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level
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- Divine Strike deals 1d8 of a specified element upon a weapon strike, while Potent Spellcasting adds the Wisdom Modifier to Cleric Cantrip damage.
Level 9
- Proficiency Bonus: +4 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
Spellcasting
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)
- Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 9 (Cleric Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- New 5th Level Spells:
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*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
Level 10
- Once per Character. Invoke your God's aid.
: 8d10 Radiant damage to a group of enemies.
: Grants you a legendary weapon.
: Resurrect fallen Companions with half health and restore nearby allies as if they had Long Rested.
: Provides a rich bounty of Potions and Camp Supplies.
Spellcasting
Level 5 Spell Slot Unlocked: 2 (You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot)
- Cantrips (Choose 1)
- Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die.
- now deals 3d8Fire and now deals 3d8Radiant.
- Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 10 (Cleric Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level
Level 11
Level 6 Spell Slot Unlocked: 1 (You gain one Level 6 Spell Slot)
- Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 11 (Cleric Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- New 6th Level Spells:
Level 12
- Choose a Feat.
- Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 12 (Cleric Level) + Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level
External Links
Cleric on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
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