{"id":972783,"date":"2026-01-04T21:48:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:48:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/452995\/rogue-class-build-guide-for-dungeons-dragons-5e-2024"},"modified":"2026-01-04T21:48:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T21:48:29","slug":"cleric-class-build-guide-for-dungeons-dragons-5e-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/cleric-class-build-guide-for-dungeons-dragons-5e-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Cleric Class build guide for Dungeons &#038; Dragons 5e 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure> <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A Cleric uses some magical items to pray in D&amp;D\" data-caption=\"\" data-portal-copyright=\"Image: Irina Nordsol\/Wizards of the Coast\" data-has-syndication-rights=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/cleric-class-build-guide-for-dungeons-dragons-5e-2024.png\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Cleric is one of the 12 classes you can choose from in 2024\u2019s revised Dungeons &amp; Dragon\u2019s <em>Player\u2019s Handbook<\/em> (also known as One D&amp;D, 5.5e, and a few other names). Clerics are divine spellcasters, and their primary Ability is <strong>Wisdom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Before we get started, a quick disclaimer: There\u2019s no \u201cbest\u201d anything in D&amp;D. Classes tend to be well-balanced when it comes to damage output. More importantly, though, D&amp;D is a roleplaying game as well as a combat game, so there\u2019s more to it than stabbing monsters. And that diversity of situations \u2014 from picking locks to punting kobolds to seducing dragons \u2014 means \u201cbest\u201d is entirely subjective.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Our <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/dnd-dungeons-dragons\/451969\/new-players-handbook-review-2024\">Player\u2019s Handbook<\/a><\/em> (2024) D&amp;D Cleric guide will walk you through the class and talk about some of the changes from D&amp;D 5e.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"is-cleric-the-best-class-for-you-in-d-d\"><strong>Is Cleric the best class for you in D&amp;D?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">It\u2019s easy to pigeonhole Clerics as just healers, but the class can be a lot more than that. But also, let\u2019s be honest, you\u2019re going to be expected to be the party healer if you\u2019re playing a Cleric. Clerics are versatile casters who channel divine powers, but can also deal out respectable melee damage.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"inspiration-for-your-cleric\"><strong>Inspiration for your Cleric<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Because Clerics so often get boiled down to this \u201cteam healer\u201d identity, it can be really difficult to come up with unique inspiration for your character. But there are plenty of interesting fictional heroes that can really center your Cleric in a unique way:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The religious zealot is always a fun way to take a Cleric. For this one, think about Van Helsing, the Catholic monster slayer, or Thoros of Myr from <em>Game of Thrones<\/em>. These are characters whose stalwart belief in their religion not only compels them to help their allies, but it propels them forward into battle against the forces of evil.<\/li>\n<li>The religious skeptic is one of the most interesting angles to take your Cleric. When your power is a gift from a god, what does that look like when you don\u2019t like that god or even barely believe in it? Jesse Custer from <em>Preacher <\/em>is a great example of a powerful Cleric that doesn\u2019t exactly live up to their religious origins.<\/li>\n<li>The peaceful warrior is a more generic Cleric idea, but it\u2019s also a great one. Think about Luke Skywalker or your favorite Jedi here from <em>Star Wars<\/em> \u2014 but in their ideal form. These are characters who are here to help others with their magical powers of faith, but are able to wield weapons of war to protect the innocent.<\/li>\n<li>The doctor archetype really lets you lean fully into the \u201chealer\u201d identity for your party, but you can do it in some interesting and unconventional ways. Take the EMH (Emergency Medical Hologram) from <em>Star Trek: Voyager<\/em>, for example. He\u2019s not even a \u201creal\u201d person, but is still an important member of the crew who uses advanced technology (and sarcasm) to heal his teammates. Trying to make something like that work in a D&amp;D setting would take your Life Cleric to a whole new level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-s-new-for-cleric-in-one-d-d\"><strong>What\u2019s new for Cleric in One D&amp;D?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">No matter what Class you end up picking, One D&amp;D changes the way characters are created. Specifically, the Background you choose now comes with an Ability Score improvement (one point each in three Abilities, or two points in one Ability and one point in another). In addition, every character gets an Origin Feat. We\u2019ll deal with both of those changes below.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">D&amp;D\u2019s Cleric class now has a Divine Order that they choose at Level 1. This is a way to solidify your role in the party either as a holy brawler or a divine spellcaster. 5e\u2019s Clerics chose their Domain at Level 1, so this kind of replaces that and moves your choice of subclass (domain) to Level 3.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cleric-class-features-overview\"><strong>Cleric class features overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary Ability<\/strong>: Wisdom<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hit Point Die<\/strong>: d8 per level<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saving Throw Proficiencies<\/strong>: Wisdom and Charisma<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skill proficiencies: <\/strong>2 of: History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weapon Proficiencies<\/strong>: Simple<\/li>\n<li><strong>Armor Training<\/strong>: Light, Medium, Shields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"spellcasting\"><strong>Spellcasting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Despite being an armored warrior, one of your main class features as a Cleric is spellcasting \u2014 that stuff all the nerd classes usually do. Like them, you\u2019ll progressively gain more and more spell slots as you level up, which will in-turn allow you to cast more powerful spells.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"divine-order\"><strong>Divine Order<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">As a Cleric, you\u2019re able to choose between two \u201croles\u201d to follow: Protector or Thaumaturge.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">As a protector, you\u2019ll be better equipped to deal with up-close and personal combat, wielding heavy armor and martial weapons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Thaumaturges lean more into spellcasting, as you\u2019ll gain an extra Cantrip and gain a bonus to any Intelligence-based checks.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-build-an-effective-cleric\"><strong>How to build an effective Cleric<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">When you first make your character, you\u2019ll need to assign your attribute points. For Clerics, you\u2019re looking to make a powerful battle caster and healer shoe capable of taking hits for your team, so here\u2019s your priority list:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wisdom<\/li>\n<li>Constitution<\/li>\n<li>Strength<\/li>\n<li>Dexterity<\/li>\n<li>Charisma<\/li>\n<li>Intelligence<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-cleric-backgrounds-and-origin-feats\"><strong>Best Cleric Backgrounds and Origin Feats<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Backgrounds in One D&amp;D are a way to codify your character\u2019s personal history into their stats. Backgrounds give you a bump to your stats, a couple of skills, tool proficiencies, and an Origin Feat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">For a Cleric, let\u2019s start with anything that lets you bump Wisdom \u2014 Acolyte, Farmer, Guard, Guide, Hermit, Sage, Sailor, Scribe, or Wayfarer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Of those, Acolyte gets you the <strong>Magic Initiate (Cleric) <\/strong>Origin Feat that gives you a couple extra spells, and Hermit gets you the <strong>Healer <\/strong>Origin Feat that makes you a more effective healer (if you\u2019ve resigned yourself to that role).<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cleric-subclasses\"><strong>Cleric subclasses<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">You don\u2019t pick a Cleric subclass until Level 3, but you\u2019ll want to think about where you\u2019re heading pretty early on \u2014 especially in terms of Background and Origin Feat (above).<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"life-domain\"><strong>Life Domain<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Clerics can do a lot more than heal, OK? But they\u2019re also the best healers in the game, and if that\u2019s the role you want to lean into, Life Domain is the obvious choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">At level 3 you\u2019ll become a Disciple of Life, which allows you to cause characters to gain additional HP whenever you heal them. You\u2019ll also gain access to powerful Life Domain spells like Bless and Cure Wounds early on.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">At level 17, you don\u2019t even have to roll for healing anymore, as anyone you heal will just get the maximum HP possible from that spell restored.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"light-domain\"><strong>Light Domain<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Light Domain Cleric lets you lean into your inner Paladin \u2014 your fellow holy class brethren \u2014 to be a literal beacon of light for your party. In addition to gaining some holy spells from the Light Domain, you\u2019ll also be able to light your holy symbol like a flashlight in dark places at level 3, making you an ideal partner for dungeon delves.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">At level 17, you\u2019ll be able to shine with the power of the sun itself, causing enemies within a certain range to have Disadvantage against a good chunk of your spells.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"trickery-domain\"><strong>Trickery Domain<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">Trickery Domain Clerics are stealthy magic users that are able to use powerful utility spells to give their allies a leg up in battle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">When you first pick up Trickery, you\u2019ll be able to cast Trickery Domain spells and gain Invoke Duplicity, which allows you to make a visual illusion of yourself. At level 6, you can even swap places with your illusion using a Bonus Action.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">At level 17, you can give your allies Advantage on a target by having your illusion stand within five feet of the enemy.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"war-domain\"><strong>War Domain<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">War Domain Cleric is what you think it is, and allows you to focus more on beating down enemies using physical violence in addition to your spells.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">At level 3, you\u2019ll be able to cast powerful War Domain spells and empower your allies to have a better chance to hit with their attacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-none\">The level 17 increase gives you resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage. That might not sound very sexy compared to the other capstones, but that will massively decrease the damage you take from all martial enemies, allowing you to be the last beacon of hope in a tough fight.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polygon.com\/dungeons-and-dragons-dnd-guide\/452995\/cleric-class-build-guide\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cleric is one of the 12 classes you can choose from in 2024\u2019s revised Dungeons &amp; Dragon\u2019s Player\u2019s Handbook (also known as One D&amp;D, 5.5e, and a few other names). Clerics are divine spellcasters, and their primary Ability is Wisdom. Before we get started, a quick disclaimer: There\u2019s no \u201cbest\u201d anything in D&amp;D. Classes tend to be well-balanced when it comes to damage output. More importantly, though, D&amp;D is a roleplaying game as well as a combat game, so there\u2019s more to it than stabbing monsters. And that diversity of situations \u2014 from picking locks to punting kobolds to seducing dragons \u2014 means \u201cbest\u201d is entirely subjective. Our Player\u2019s Handbook (2024) D&amp;D Cleric guide will walk you through the class and talk about some of&hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"excerpt-more\"><a class=\"blog-excerpt button\" href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/cleric-class-build-guide-for-dungeons-dragons-5e-2024\/\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":972784,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-972783","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-polygon"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Cleric Class build guide for Dungeons &#038; Dragons 5e 2024 | Arcader News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cleric is one of the 12 classes you can choose from in 2024\u2019s revised Dungeons &amp; Dragon\u2019s Player\u2019s Handbook (also known as One D&amp;D, 5.5e, and a\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/cleric-class-build-guide-for-dungeons-dragons-5e-2024\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Cleric Class build guide for Dungeons &#038; 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