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Cleric is a character class in Baldur's Gate 3.
“Clerics are representatives of the gods they worship, wielding potent divine magic for good or ill.„
Overview edit
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.
Subclasses edit
The Cleric Subclasses, or Domains, are:
Class Progression edit
| 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 | |||
Class information edit
Attributes edit
- 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.- Spellcasting ability
- Wisdom
Prepared spells
For a list of spells available to the Cleric, see: List of Cleric 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.)
Starting Proficiencies edit
- 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, this proficiency bonus is +2.
- Starting equipment
Mace, 
Chain Shirt, 
Studded Shield, 
Leather Boots
Multiclass Proficiencies edit
- Equipment proficiencies
- Flails, Morningstars
- Light armour, Medium armour
- Shields
- Skill proficiencies (Choose 2[1])
- Same list as Starting Proficiencies
Level progression edit
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
Level 1 edit
- 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 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. The deity choice for 
Shadowheart is fixed, the deity choice screen will not show when selecting the Cleric class. She will have 
Shar as picked 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) edit
| Domain | Features | Domain spells (always prepared) and cantrips | Proficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Choose 2 skills with double the bonus: | |||
|
- | |||
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Choose 1 cantrip: |
Choose 1 skill | ||
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- | |||
*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
Level 2 edit
- 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 - Domain actions edit
| Death Domain | Life Domain | Light Domain | Knowledge Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Domain | Tempest Domain | Trickery Domain | War Domain |
Level 3 edit
- 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
Domain Spells (always prepared): edit
| Death Domain | Life Domain | Light Domain | Knowledge Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Domain | Tempest Domain | Trickery Domain | War Domain |
|
*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
Level 4 edit
- 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 edit
Destroy Undead- When you successfully
an Undead creature, it also takes 4d6
.
- 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
Domain Spells (always prepared): edit
| Death Domain | Life Domain | Light Domain | Knowledge Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Domain | Tempest Domain | Trickery Domain | War Domain |
*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
Level 6 edit
- 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 - Domain actions edit
| Death Domain | Life Domain | Light Domain | Knowledge Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Domain | Tempest Domain | Trickery Domain | War Domain |
Level 7 edit
- 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
Domain Spells (always prepared): edit
| Death Domain | Life Domain | Light Domain | Knowledge Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Domain | Tempest Domain | Trickery Domain | War Domain |
*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
Level 8 edit
- 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 - Domain actions edit
| Death Domain | Life Domain | Light Domain | Knowledge Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Domain | Tempest Domain | Trickery Domain | War Domain |
- 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 edit
- 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
Domain Spells (always prepared): edit
| Death Domain | Life Domain | Light Domain | Knowledge Domain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Domain | Tempest Domain | Trickery Domain | War Domain |
*Denotes a spell not otherwise part of the Cleric spell list.
Level 10 edit
Divine Intervention - Call upon your deity in your moment of greatest need. Once they interfere, your deity will never do so again in this manner.
Sunder the Heretical (
)- Call upon your deity to bring forth a radiant cataclysm upon all nearby enemies.
Arm Thy Servant ()- Call upon your deity to grant you a legendary weapon forged in the fires of your holy bond.
Opulent Revival ()- Resurrect fallen companions with half their hit points, and restore all nearby allies as if they had Long Rested.
Golden Generosity ()- Call upon your deity to provide you with 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 edit
- 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 edit
- Choose a Feat.
- Spellcasting
- Prepared spells
- Choose a number of spells = 12 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
Notable clerics edit
Notes edit
See also edit
External links edit
Cleric on the Forgotten Realms Wiki