Cleric

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

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The Cleric Subclasses, or Domains, are:

•  Life
•  Light
•  Trickery
•  Knowledge
•  Nature
•  Tempest
•  War

Cleric Class Progression						Spell Slots per Spell Level
Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features	Subclass	Channel Divinity Charges	Cantrips Known	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
1st	+2	Spellcasting	Choose a subclass	-	3	2	-	-	-	-	-
2nd		Turn Undead	Channel Divinity use	1		3	-	-	-	-	-
3rd		-	2 Domain spells			4	2	-	-	-	-
4th		Feat	-		4	4	3	-	-	-	-
5th	+3	Destroy Undead	2 Domain spells			4	3	2	-	-	-
6th		-	Subclass feature	2		4	3	3	-	-	-
7th		-	2 Domain spells			4	3	3	1	-	-
8th		Feat	Subclass feature			4	3	3	2	-	-
9th	+4	-	2 Domain spells			4	3	3	3	1	-
10th		Divine Intervention	-		5	4	3	3	3	2	-
11th		-	-			4	3	3	3	2	1
12th		Feat	-			4	3	3	3	2	1

Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.

Class information

Hit points

At level 1: 8 +  Constitution modifier

On level up: 5 +  Constitution modifier

Key abilities

 Wisdom for Spells

 Constitution for Hit Points and Concentration Checks

 Dexterity for Armour Class.

Saving throw proficiencies

 Wisdom,  Charisma

Equipment proficiencies

Simple weapons,  Flails,  Morningstars

Light armour, Medium armour

Shields

Skill proficiencies (Choose 2)

 History,  Insight,  Medicine,  Persuasion,  Religion

You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.

Starting Equipment

Mace, Chain Shirt, Studded Shield, Leather Boots

Spellcasting

For a list of spells available to the Cleric, see: List of Cleric spells.

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 progression

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

Level 1

Select Deity

Bahamut

Corellon Larethian

Eilistraee

Garl Glittergold

Gruumsh

Helm

Ilmater

Kelemvor

Laduguer

Lathander

Lolth

Mielikki

Moradin

Mystra

Oghma

Selûne

Talos

Tempus

Tiamat

Tymora

Tyr

Vlaakith

Yondalla

A Cleric's choice of deity provides access to some unique conversation options throughout the game. Some Cleric spells have visual effects that incorporate the chosen deity's symbol.

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 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.

Spellcasting

Level 1 spell slots unlocked: 2

You gain two level 1 spell slots.

Cantrips known: 3

Choose 3 cantrips from the Cleric Spell List.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 1 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)

New cantrips available

 Blade Ward

 Guidance 

 Light

 Produce Flame

 Resistance 

 Sacred Flame

 Thaumaturgy

New 1st level spells

 Bane 

 Bless 

 Command

 Create or Destroy Water

 Cure Wounds

 Guiding Bolt

 Healing Word

 Inflict Wounds

 Protection from Evil and Good 

 Sanctuary

 Shield of Faith 

Select a subclass (Domain)

Domain	Features	Domain 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	Blessings of Knowledge	Command  Sleep*	Choose 2 skills with double the bonus:  Arcana  History  Nature  Religion
Nature	Acolyte of Nature	Speak with Animals *  Animal Friendship* Choose 1 cantrip:  Poison Spray*  Produce Flame  Shillelagh*  Thorn Whip*	Heavy armour Choose 1 skill  Animal Handling  Nature  Survival
Tempest	Wrath of the Storm	Thunderwave*  Fog Cloud *	Heavy armour Martial weapons
War	War Priest	Divine Favour *  Shield of Faith	Heavy armour Martial weapons

*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.

Spellcasting

Level 1 spell slots unlocked: 3

You gain an additional level 1 spell slot.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 2 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)

 Turn Undead

Channel Divinity action

As an action, present your holy symbol and cause undead creatures to flee.

Subclass feature

Life	Light	Trickery	Knowledge	Nature	Tempest	War
Preserve Life	Radiance of the Dawn	Invoke Duplicity	Knowledge of the Ages	Charm Animals and Plants	Destructive Wrath	Guided Strike

Level 3

Spellcasting

Level 1 spell slots unlocked: 4

You gain an additional level 1 spell slot.

Level 2 spell slots unlocked: 2

You gain two level 2 spell slots.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 3 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)

New 2nd level spells

 Aid

 Blindness

 Calm Emotions 

 Enhance Ability 

 Hold Person 

 Lesser Restoration

 Prayer of Healing

 Protection from Poison

 Silence  

 Spiritual Weapon

 Warding Bond

Subclass feature - Domain Spells:

Life	Light	Trickery	Knowledge	Nature	Tempest	War
Aid  Lesser Restoration	Flaming Sphere *  Scorching Ray*	Mirror Image*  Pass Without Trace *	Calm Emotions   Hold Person	Spike Growth *  Barkskin *	Shatter*  Gust of Wind*	Spiritual Weapon  Magic Weapon *

*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 known: 4

Choose 1 cantrip from the Cleric Spell List.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 4 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)

Level 5

 Destroy Undead

When you successfully  Turn an Undead creature, it also takes 4d6Radiant damage.

Spellcasting

Level 3 spell slots unlocked: 2

You gain two level 3 spell slots.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 5 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

New 3rd level spells

 Animate Dead

 Beacon of Hope 

 Bestow Curse 

 Daylight

 Feign Death

 Glyph of Warding

 Mass Healing Word

 Protection from Energy 

 Remove Curse

 Revivify

 Speak with Dead 

 Spirit Guardians 

Subclass feature - Domain Spells:

Life	Light	Trickery	Knowledge	Nature	Tempest	War
Revivify  Beacon of Hope	Daylight  Fireball*	Bestow Curse   Fear *	Slow *  Speak with Dead	Plant Growth*  Sleet Storm *	Call Lightning *  Sleet Storm *	Spirit Guardians   Crusader's Mantle *

*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.

Level 6

Channel Divinity Charges: 2

Replenished by Short or Long Rest.

Spellcasting

Level 3 spell slot unlocked: 3

You gain one level 3 spell slot.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 6 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

Subclass features

Life	Light	Trickery	Knowledge	Nature	Tempest	War
Blessed Healer	Improved Warding Flare	Cloak of Shadows	Read Thoughts  Speak with Animals	Dampen Elements	Thunderbolt Strike	War God's Blessing

Level 7

Spellcasting

Level 4 spell slot unlocked: 1

You gain one level 4 spell slot.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of prepared spells = 7 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

New 4th level spells

 Banishment 

 Death Ward

 Freedom of Movement

 Guardian of Faith

Subclass feature - Domain Spells:

Life	Light	Trickery	Knowledge	Nature	Tempest	War
Guardian of Faith  Death Ward	Guardian of Faith  Wall of Fire *	Polymorph *  Dimension Door*	Confusion *  Otiluke's Resilient Sphere *	Dominate Beast *  Grasping Vine *	Freedom of Movement  Ice Storm*	Freedom of Movement  Stoneskin *

*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.

Level 8

• Choose a Feat.

Spellcasting

Level 4 spell slot unlocked: 2

You gain an additional level 4 spell slot.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of prepared spells = 8 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

Subclass features

Life	Light	Trickery	Knowledge	Nature	Tempest	War
Divine Strike: Radiant	Potent Spellcasting	Divine Strike: Poison	Potent Spellcasting	Divine Strike: Elemental Fury	Divine Strike: Thunder	Divine Strike: Weapon

• 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

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.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 9 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

New 5th level spells

 Contagion

 Dispel Evil and Good

 Flame Strike

 Greater Restoration

 Insect Plague 

 Mass Cure Wounds

 Planar Binding 

Subclass feature - Domain Spells:

Life	Light	Trickery	Knowledge	Nature	Tempest	War
Greater Restoration  Mass Cure Wounds	Destructive Wave*  Flame Strike	Dominate Person *  Seeming *	Dominate Person *  Telekinesis *	Insect Plague   Wall of Stone *	Destructive Wave*  Insect Plague	Flame Strike  Hold Monster *

*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.

Level 10

 Divine Intervention

Once per Character. Invoke your God's aid.

 Sunder the Heretical

8d10Radiant 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.

Spellcasting

Level 5 spell slot unlocked: 2

You gain an additional level 5 spell slot.

Cantrips known: 5

Choose 1 cantrip from the Cleric Spell List.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 10 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

Level 11

Spellcasting

Level 6 spell slot unlocked: 1

You gain one Level 6 spell slot.

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 11 (Cleric level) +  Wisdom modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

New 6th level spells

 Blade Barrier 

 Create Undead

 Harm

 Heal

 Heroes' Feast

 Planar Ally

Level 12

• Choose a Feat.

Spellcasting

Prepared spells

Choose a number of spells = 12 (Cleric Level) +  Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

External links

• Cleric on the Forgotten Realms Wiki