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Character class

Cleric

Source: SRD 5.1
Hit Die
d8
Primary Ability
Wisdom
Saving Throws
Wisdom, Charisma
Subclasses
1

Training & proficiencies

Skills
Choose 2: History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion
Weapons
Simple weapons
Armor
Light armor, Medium armor, Shields

Starting equipment

Option A
Chain Shirt, Shield, Mace, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, 7 GP
Option B
110 GP

Levels 1–20

Class progression

Level Prof. bonus Features Cantrips Spell Slots Channel Divinity
1 +2 3 2 0
2 +2 3 3 2
3 +2 3 4, 2 2
4 +2 4 4, 3 2
5 +3 4 4, 3, 2 2
6 +3 4 4, 3, 3 3
7 +3 4 4, 3, 3, 1 3
8 +3 4 4, 3, 3, 2 3
9 +4 4 4, 3, 3, 3, 1 3
10 +4 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 2 3
11 +4 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1 3
12 +4 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1 3
13 +5 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1 3
14 +5 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1 3
15 +5 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 3
16 +5 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 3
17 +6 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1 3
18 +6 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 1, 1, 1, 1 4
19 +6 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 1, 1, 1 4
20 +6 5 4, 3, 3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 1, 1 4

Core abilities

Class features

Divine Order

Level 1

Choose Protector (Martial weapons, Heavy armor) or Thaumaturge (extra cantrip, bonus to Arcana/Religion).

Spellcasting

Level 1

You can cast Cleric spells using Wisdom as your spellcasting ability.

Channel Divinity

Level 2

You can channel divine energy for Divine Spark (heal or damage) and Turn Undead.

Cleric Subclass

Level 3

You gain a Cleric subclass of your choice.

Ability Score Improvement

Level 4

You gain the Ability Score Improvement feat or another feat.

Sear Undead

Level 5

When you use Turn Undead, deal Radiant damage equal to Wisdom modifier d8s to failed saves.

Blessed Strikes

Level 7

Choose Divine Strike (extra 1d8 damage on weapon hits) or Potent Spellcasting (add Wisdom to cantrip damage).

Divine Intervention

Level 10

Cast any Cleric spell of level 5 or lower without a slot or components once per Long Rest.

Improved Blessed Strikes

Level 14

Divine Strike increases to 2d8, or Potent Spellcasting grants Temporary HP.

Epic Boon

Level 19

You gain an Epic Boon feat or another feat.

Greater Divine Intervention

Level 20

You can choose Wish for Divine Intervention, but can't use it again for 2d4 Long Rests.

Specializations

All Cleric subclasses

Every subclass currently available for this class, including its complete feature list.

Life Domain

SRD 5.1

The Life Domain focuses on positive energy that sustains all life. Clerics of this domain are masters of healing.

Level 3

Disciple of Life

When a spell you cast with a slot restores HP, the creature regains additional HP equal to 2 + spell slot level.

Level 3

Life Domain Spells

You always have Aid, Bless, Cure Wounds, and Lesser Restoration prepared.

Level 3

Preserve Life

Use Channel Divinity to restore HP equal to 5x Cleric level, divided among Bloodied creatures within 30 feet.

Level 6

Blessed Healer

When you cast a healing spell on others, you regain HP equal to 2 + spell slot level.

Level 17

Supreme Healing

When rolling dice to restore HP, use the maximum value for each die instead.