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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, or Domains, are: Life, Light, Trickery, Knowledge, Nature, Tempest, and War.

The Cleric Class Progression					Spell Slots per Spell Level
Level	Proficiency Bonus	Features	Channel Divinity Charges	Cantrips Known	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th
1st	+2	Spellcasting, Choose a subclass	-	3	2	-	-	-	-	-
2nd	+2	Turn Undead, Subclass feature	1	3	3	-	-	-	-	-
3rd	+2	-	1	3	4	2	-	-	-	-
4th	+2	Feat	1	4	4	3	-	-	-	-
5th	+3	Destroy Undead	1	4	4	3	2	-	-	-
6th	+3	Subclass feature	2	4	4	3	3	-	-	-
7th	+3	-	2	4	4	3	3	1	-	-
8th	+3	Feat, Subclass feature	2	4	4	3	3	2	-	-
9th	+4	-	2	4	4	3	3	3	1	-
10th	+4	Divine Intervention	2	5	4	3	3	3	2	-
11th	+4	-	2	5	4	3	3	3	2	1
12th	+4	Feat	2	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 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) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
New 1st Level Spells:

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	-	Command, Sleep	Choose 2 skills with double the bonus: Arcana, History, Nature, Religion
Nature	Acolyte of Nature	Speak with Animals, Animal Friendship Choose 1: 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

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.)
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 Feature - Channel Divinity Action:

Life	Light	Trickery	Knowledge	Nature	Tempest	War
Preserve Life	Radiance of the Dawn	Invoke Duplicity	Knowledge of the Ages	File:Action CharmAnimalsAndPlants.png Charm Animals and Plants	Destructive Wrath	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 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

Level 4

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
Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die.
- Produce Flame now deals 2d8Fire and Sacred Flame 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) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
New 3rd Level Spells:

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

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) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level

Subclass Features:

Life	Light	Trickery	Knowledge	Nature	Tempest	War
Blessed Healer	Improved Warding Flare	No feature.	No feature.	No feature.	Thunderbolt Strike	War God's Blessing

Level 7

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

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 7 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
New 4th Level Spells:

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

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) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level

Subclass Features:

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

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

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) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
New 5th Level Spells:

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

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)

Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die.
- Produce Flame now deals 3d8Fire and Sacred Flame now deals 3d8Radiant.
Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 10 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level

Subclass Features: None 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) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
New 6th Level Spells:

Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 12

Choose a Feat.

Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 12 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
- Spells: No new spells at this level

Subclass Features: None at this level

Cleric Spell List

Cantrips

Level 1 Spells

Level 2 Spells

Level 3 Spells

Level 4 Spells

Level 5 Spells

Level 6 Spells

External Links

Cleric on the Forgotten Realms Wiki

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v t e Cleric
Subclasses	Knowledge Domain Life Domain Light Domain Nature Domain Tempest Domain Trickery Domain War Domain Death Domain
Channel Divinity	Charm Animals and Plants Cloak of Shadows Destructive Wrath Dampen Elements Guided Strike Invoke Duplicity Knowledge of the Ages Preserve Life Radiance of the Dawn Read Thoughts War God's Blessing
Divine Strike	Radiant (Melee) Radiant (Ranged) Poison (Melee) Poison (Ranged) Cold (Melee) Cold (Ranged) Fire (Melee) Fire (Ranged) Lightning (Melee) Lightning (Ranged) Thunder (Melee) Thunder (Ranged) Weapon (Melee) Weapon (Ranged)
Other class features	Acolyte of Nature Blessed Healer Blessing of the Trickster Blessings of Knowledge Destroy Undead Disciple of Life Divine Intervention Improved Warding Flare Potent Spellcasting Spells Thunderbolt Strike Turn Undead War Priest Warding Flare Wrath of the Storm