Cleric

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, War

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

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

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

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 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.

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

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	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 Slots.
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

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

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

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

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

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

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