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'''Cleric''' is a {{5edlc|Class}} in 5th edition (2024).

{{5e24 Core Class Traits
|class=Cleric
|sorttext=
|refs=<ref name="srd52.3640">{{Cite Pub|SRD 5.2|pages=36-40}} Licensed: [[CC-BY]].</ref><ref name="24fr">{{Cite Pub|2024 D&D Free Rules}}.</ref><ref name="phb5e24">{{Cite Pub|Player's Handbook (5e24)|pages=68-77}}.</ref>
|primeAbility={{5e24|Wisdom}}
|hitdie=8
|saves={{5e24|Wisdom}} and {{5e24|Charisma}}
|skills={{5e24|History}}, {{5e24|Insight}}, {{5e24|Medicine}}, {{5e24|Persuasion}}, or {{5e24|Religion}}
|skillnum=2
|weaponprof={{5e24|Simple Weapon}}s
|tooltype=
|toolnum=
|armorprof={{5e24|Light Armor|Light}} and {{5e24|Medium Armor}} and {{5e24|Shield}}s
|startequipment=''Choose A or B:'' (A) {{5e24|Chain Shirt}}, {{5e24|Shield}}, {{5e24|Mace}}, {{5e24|Holy Symbol}}, {{5e24|Priest's Pack}}, and 7 {{5e24|GP}}; or (B) 110 GP
|featurelist=Spellcasting, Divine Order, Channel Divinity, Cleric Subclass, Ability Score Improvement, Sear Undead, Blessed Strikes, Divine Intervention, Improved Blessed Strikes, Epic Boon, Greater Divine Intervention
}}

==Becoming a Cleric==
<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span>
===As a Level 1 Character===
* Gain all the traits in the {{iplink|Core Cleric Traits}} table.
* Gain the Cleric’s level 1 features, which are listed in the {{5e24|Cleric Features}} table.
===As a Multiclass Bard===
* Gain the following traits from the {{iplink|Core Cleric Traits}} table: Hit Point Die and training with {{5e24|Light Armor|Light}} and {{5e24|Medium Armor}} and {{5e24|Shield}}s.
* Gain the Cleric’s level 1 features, which are listed in the Cleric Features table. See the {{5e24|Multiclassing}} rules to determine available {{5e24|Spell Slot}}s.

==Cleric Features==
As a Cleric, you gain the following class features when you reach the specified Cleric levels. These features are listed in the Cleric Features table.
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|extraa=Channel Divinity
|extrab=Cantrips
|extrac=Prepared Spells
|spells=1st !! 2nd !! 3rd !! 4th !! 5th !! 6th !! 7th !! 8th !! 9th
|feature1={{iplink|Divine Order}}, {{iplink|Spellcasting}}
|extra1a= — 
|extra1b=3 
|extra1c=4 
{{Spell Row |9|2}}
|feature2={{iplink|Channel Divinity}}
|extra2a=2 
|extra2b=3 
|extra2c=5 
{{Spell Row |9|3}}
|feature3={{iplink|Cleric Subclass}}
|extra3a=2 
|extra3b=3 
|extra3c=6 
{{Spell Row |9|4|2}}
|feature4={{iplink|Ability Score Improvement}}
|extra4a=2 
|extra4b=4 
|extra4c=7 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3}}
|feature5={{iplink|Sear Undead}}
|extra5a=2 
|extra5b=4 
|extra5c=9 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|2}}
|feature6=Subclass Feature
|extra6a=3 
|extra6b=4 
|extra6c=10 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3}}
|feature7={{iplink|Blessed Strikes}}
|extra7a=3 
|extra7b=4 
|extra7c=11 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|1}}
|feature8=Ability Score Improvement
|extra8a=3 
|extra8b=4 
|extra8c=12 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|2}}
|feature9= —
|extra9a=3 
|extra9b=4 
|extra9c=14 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|1}}
|feature10={{iplink|Divine Intervention}}
|extra10a=3 
|extra10b=5 
|extra10c=15 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2}}
|feature11= —
|extra11a=3 
|extra11b=5 
|extra11c=16 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1}}
|feature12=Ability Score Improvement
|extra12a=3 
|extra12b=5 
|extra12c=16 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1}}
|feature13= —
|extra13a=3 
|extra13b=5 
|extra13c=17 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1}}
|feature14={{iplink|Improved Blessed Strikes}}
|extra14a=3 
|extra14b=5 
|extra14c=17 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1}}
|feature15= —
|extra15a=3 
|extra15b=5 
|extra15c=18 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}
|feature16=Ability Score Improvement
|extra16a=3 
|extra16b=5 
|extra16c=18 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}
|feature17=Subclass Feature
|extra17a=3 
|extra17b=5 
|extra17c=19 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}
|feature18= —
|extra18a=4 
|extra18b=5 
|extra18c=20 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|3|1|1|1}}
|feature19={{iplink|Epic Boon}}
|extra19a=4 
|extra19b=5 
|extra19c=21 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|3|2|1|1}}
|feature20={{iplink|Greater Divine Intervention}}
|extra20a=4 
|extra20b=5 
|extra20c=22 
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|3|2|2|1}}
}}

===Divine Order===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You have dedicated yourself to one of the following sacred roles of your choice.
:'''{{anchor|Protector}}.''' Trained for battle, you gain {{5e24lc|Proficiency}} with {{5e24|Martial Weapon}}s and training with {{5e24|Heavy Armor}}.
:'''{{anchor|Thaumaturge}}.''' You know one extra {{5e24lc|Cantrip}} from the {{5e24|Cleric/Spell|Cleric spell list}}. In addition, your mystical connection to the divine gives you a bonus to your {{5e24|Intelligence}} ({{5e24|Arcana}} or {{5e24|Religion}}) {{5e24lc|Check}}s. The bonus equals your {{5e24|Wisdom}} modifier (minimum of +1).

===Spellcasting===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span>{{alsosee-sect|Cleric (5e24)/Spell|Cleric Spells}}<br />
You have learned to cast {{5e24lc|Spell}}s through prayer and meditation. See  {{5e24lc|Spellcasting}}. The information below details how you use those rules with {{5e24|Cleric/Spell|Cleric spells}}.

'''{{anchor|Cantrips}}.''' You know three {{5e24lc|Cantrip}}s of your choice from the Cleric spell list. {{5e24spell|Guidance}}, {{5e24spell|Sacred Flame}} and {{5e24spell|Thaumaturgy}} are recommended.

Whenever you gain a Cleric level, you can replace one of your cantrips with another cantrip of your choice from the Cleric spell list.

When you reach Cleric levels 4 and 10, you learn another cantrip of your choice from the Cleric spell list, as shown in the Cantrips column of the {{iplink|Cleric Features}} table.

'''{{anchor|Spell Slots}}.''' The Cleric Features table shows how many {{5e24lc|Spell Slot}}s you have to cast your level 1+ spells. You regain all expended slots when you finish a {{5e24|Long Rest}}.

'''{{anchor|Prepared Spells}} of Level 1+.''' You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose four level 1 spells from the Cleric spell list. {{5e24 Spell Line|Bless, Cure Wounds, Guiding Bolt}}, and {{5espell|Shield of Faith}} are recommended.

The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Cleric levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Bard Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional spells from the Cleric spell list until the number of spells on your list matches the number on the table. The chosen spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. For example, if you’re a level 3 Cleric, your list of prepared spells can include six spells of levels 1 and 2 in any combination.

If another Cleric feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don’t count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Cleric spells for you.

'''Changing Your Prepared Spells.''' Whenever you finish a {{5e24|Long Rest}}, you can change your list of prepared spells, replacing any of the spells there with other Cleric spells for which you have spell slots.

'''{{anchor|Spellcasting Ability}}.''' {{5e24|Wisdom}} is your {{5e24lc|Spellcasting Ability}} for your Cleric spells.

'''{{anchor|Spellcasting Focus}}.''' You can use a {{5e24|Holy Symbol}} as a {{5e24|Spellcasting Focus}} for your Cleric spells.

===Channel Divinity===
''2nd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You can channel divine energy directly from the {{5x|Outer Plane}}s to fuel magical effects. You start with two such effects: {{iplink|Divine Spark}} and {{iplink|Turn Undead}}, each of which is described below. Each time you use this class’s Channel Divinity, choose which Channel Divinity effect from this class to create. You gain additional effect options at higher Cleric levels.

You can use this class’s Channel Divinity twice. You regain one of its expended uses when you finish a {{5e24|Short Rest}}, and you regain all expended uses when you finish a Long Rest. You gain additional uses when you reach certain Cleric levels, as shown in the Channel Divinity column of the Cleric Features table.

If a Channel Divinity effect requires a {{5e24lc|Saving Throw}}, the {{5e24|DC}} equals the {{5e24lc|Spell Save}} DC from this class’s {{iplink|Spellcasting}} feature.

====Divine Spark====
As a Magic action, you point your Holy Symbol at another {{5e24lc|Creature}} you can see within 30 feet of yourself and focus divine energy at it. Roll 1d8 and add your Wisdom modifier. You either restore {{5e24|Hit Point}}s to the creature equal to that total or force the creature to make a {{5e24|Constitution}} saving throw. On a failed save, the creature takes {{5e24|Necrotic}} or {{5e24|Radiant}} damage (your choice) equal to that total. On a successful save, the creature takes {{5e24lc|Half}} as much damage (round down).

You roll an additional d8 when you reach Cleric levels 7 (2d8), 13 (3d8), and 18 (4d8).

====Turn Undead====
As a {{5e24|Magic}} action, you present your Holy Symbol and censure {{5e24|Undead}} creatures. Each Undead of your choice within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its save, it has the {{5e24|Frightened}} and {{5e24|Incapacitated}} conditions for 1 {{5e24lc|Minute}}. For that duration, it tries to move as far from you as it can on its {{5e24lc|Turn}}s. This effect ends early on the creature if it takes any damage, if you have the Incapacitated condition, or if you die.

===Cleric Subclass===
''3rd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You gain a Cleric subclass of your choice. A subclass is a specialization that grants you features at certain Cleric levels. For the rest of your career, you gain each of your subclass’s features that are of your Cleric level or lower.

====List of Cleric Subclasses====
<span style="font-size:8pt; color:red;">''Note: This section contains information beyond the {{5e24|SRD 5.2}}''</span>
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{{5e24 Subclass List|Cleric}}
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===Ability Score Improvement===
''4th, 8th, 12th, 16th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You gain the {{5e24|Ability Score Improvement}} feat or another feat of your choice for which you qualify. You gain this feature again at Cleric levels 8, 12, and 16.

===Sear Undead===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
Whenever you use {{iplink|Turn Undead}}, you can roll a number of d8s equal to your Wisdom modifier (minimum of 1d8) and add the rolls together. Each Undead that fails its saving throw against that use of Turn Undead takes Radiant damage equal to the roll’s total. This damage doesn’t end the ''turn'' effect.

===Blessed Strikes===
''7th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
Divine power infuses you in battle. You gain one of the following options of your choice (if you get either option from a Cleric subclass in an older book, use only the option you choose for this feature).

====Divine Strike====
Once on each of your turns when you hit a creature with an {{5e24lc|Attack Roll}} using a {{5e24lc|Weapon}}, you can cause the target to take an extra 1d8 Necrotic or Radiant damage (your choice).

====Potent Spellcasting====
Add your Wisdom modifier to the damage you deal with any Cleric cantrip.

===Divine Intervention===
''10th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You can call on your {{5xlc|Deity}} or {{5xlc|Pantheon}} to intervene on your behalf. As a Magic action, choose any Cleric spell of level 5 or lower that doesn’t require a {{5e24|Reaction}} to cast. As part of the same action, you cast that spell without expending a spell slot or needing {{5e24|Material Component}}s. You can’t use this feature again until you finish a Long Rest.

===Improved Blessed Strikes===
''14th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
The option you chose for {{iplink|Blessed Strikes}} grows more powerful.
:'''{{iplink|Divine Strike}}.''' The extra damage of your Divine Strike increases to 2d8.
:'''{{iplink|Potent Spellcasting}}.''' When you cast a Cleric cantrip and deal damage to a creature with it, you can give vitality to yourself or another creature within 60 feet of yourself, granting a number of {{5e24|Temporary Hit Point}}s equal to twice your Wisdom modifier.

===Epic Boon===
''19th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You gain an {{5e24|Epic Boon}} feat or another {{5e24lc|Feat}} of your choice for which you qualify. {{5e24|Boon of Fate}} is recommended.

===Greater Divine Intervention===
''20th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;"> <ref name="srd52.3640" /><ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" /> </span><br />
You can call on even more powerful divine intervention. When you use your {{iplink|Divine Intervention}} feature, you can choose {{5e24spell|Wish}} when you select a spell. If you do so, you can’t use Divine Intervention again until you finish 2d4 Long Rests.
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==Description==
'''Unofficial Description:''' Clerics are persons devoted to a {{5e24|Deity}} or religious principle.

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