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

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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 Life, Light Light, Trickery Trickery, Knowledge Knowledge, Nature Nature, Tempest Tempest, War 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 #Level 1 Spellcasting Choose a subclass Choose a subclass - 3 2 - - - - -
2nd Turn Undead Turn Undead Channel Divinity use Channel Divinity use 1 3 - - - - -
3rd - 2 Domain spells 2 Domain spells 4 2 - - - -
4th Feat Feat - 4 4 3 - - -
5th +3 Destroy Undead Destroy Undead 2 Domain spells 2 Domain spells 4 3 2 - - -
6th - Subclass feature Subclass feature 2 4 3 3 - - -
7th - 2 Domain spells 2 Domain spells 4 3 3 1 - -
8th Feat Feat Subclass feature Subclass feature 4 3 3 2 - -
9th +4 - 2 Domain spells 2 Domain spells 4 3 3 3 1 -
10th Divine Intervention Divine Intervention - 5 4 3 3 3 2 -
11th - - 4 3 3 3 2 1
12th Feat 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[edit | edit source]

Cleric's default armour
Hit points
At level 1: 8 + Constitution icon.png Constitution modifier
On level up: 5 + Constitution icon.png Constitution modifier
Key abilities
Wisdom icon.png Wisdom for Spells
Constitution icon.png Constitution for Hit Points and Concentration Checks
Dexterity icon.png Dexterity for Armour Class.
Saving throw proficiencies
Wisdom icon.png Wisdom, Charisma icon.png Charisma
Equipment proficiencies
Skill proficiencies (Choose 2)
History History, Insight Insight, Medicine Medicine, Persuasion Persuasion, Religion 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[edit | edit source]

For a list of spells available to the Cleric, see: Cleric/Spells.
Spellcasting Ability
Wisdom icon.png Wisdom
Prepared Spells Icon.webp 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 icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)

Level Progression[edit | edit source]

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.

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Spellcasting

2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
Cantrips Icon.png Cantrips Known: 3
Choose 3 Cantrips from the Cleric Spell List.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 1 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
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New Cantrips Available
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New 1st Level Spells
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Select a Subclass (Domain)[edit | edit source]

Domain Features Domain Spells and Cantrips Proficiencies
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Choose 2 skills with double the bonus:

Choose 1:

Choose 1 skill

*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.
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Spellcasting
3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked
3
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 2 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
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Turn Undead Turn Undead
Channel Divinity Action
As an action, present your holy symbol and cause undead creatures to flee.
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Subclass Feature[edit | edit source]

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

Level 3

Spellcasting
4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slots.
2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 3 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)
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New 2nd Level Spells
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Subclass Feature - Domain Spells:[edit | edit source]

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

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

Level 4

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Spellcasting
3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Icon.png Cantrips Known: 4
Choose 1 Cantrip from the Cleric Spell List.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 4 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell.)

Level 5

Destroy Undead Destroy Undead
When you successfully Turned Turn an Undead creature, it also takes 4d6Damage TypesRadiant damage.
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Spellcasting
2 Level 3 Spell Slots.png Level 3 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain two Level 3 Spell Slots.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 5 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
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New 3rd Level Spells
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Subclass Feature - Domain Spells:[edit | edit source]

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

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

Level 6

Channel Divinity Charges: 2
Replenished by Short or Long Rest.
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Spellcasting
3 Level 3 Spell Slots.png Level 3 Spell Slot Unlocked: 3
You gain one Level 3 Spell Slot.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 6 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
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Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

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

Level 7

Spellcasting
1 Level 4 Spell Slots.png Level 4 Spell Slot Unlocked: 1
You gain one Level 4 Spell Slot.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 7 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
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New 4th Level Spells
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Subclass Feature - Domain Spells:[edit | edit source]

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

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

Level 8

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Spellcasting
*2 Level 4 Spell Slots.png Level 4 Spell Slot Unlocked: 2
You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Prepared Spells = 8 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

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

Level 9

Spellcasting
3 Level 4 Spell Slots.png Level 4 Spell Slot Unlocked: 3
You gain an additional Level 4 Spell Slot.
1 Level 5 Spell Slots.png Level 5 Spell Slot Unlocked: 1
You gain a Level 5 Spell Slot.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 9 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
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New 5th Level Spells
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Subclass Feature - Domain Spells:[edit | edit source]

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

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

Level 10

Divine Intervention Divine Intervention
Once per Character. Invoke your God's aid.
Sunder the Heretical Sunder the Heretical
8d10Damage TypesRadiant damage to a group of enemies.
Arm Thy Servant Arm Thy Servant
Grants you a legendary weapon.
Opulent Revival Opulent Revival
Resurrect fallen Companions with half health and restore nearby allies as if they had Long Rested.
Golden Generosity Golden Generosity
Provides a rich bounty of Potions and Camp Supplies.
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Spellcasting
2 Level 5 Spell Slots.png Level 5 Spell Slot Unlocked: 2
You gain an additional Level 5 Spell Slot.
Cantrips Icon.png Cantrips Known: 5
Choose 1 Cantrip from the Cleric Spell List.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 10 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

Level 11

Spellcasting
1 Level 6 Spell Slots.png Level 6 Spell Slot Unlocked: 1
You gain one Level 6 Spell Slot.
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 11 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)
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New 6th Level Spells

Level 12

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Spellcasting
Prepared Spells Icon.webp Prepared Spells
Choose a number of Spells = 12 (Cleric Level) + Wisdom icon.png Wisdom Modifier (Minimum of 1 spell)

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