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

{{5e24 Core Class Traits
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|refs=<ref name="24fr">{{Cite Pub|2024 D&D Free Rules}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</ref><ref name="phb5e24">{{Cite Pub|Player's Handbook (5e24)|pages=68-77}} Licensed: &copy; Wizards of the Coast {{fairuc}}.</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
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|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 
}}

'''Unofficial Description:''' Clerics draw power from {{5x|Deity|dieties, powers, or eternal aspects (often called {{5e24|Divine Domain}}s). 

==Becoming a Cleric==
===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.
{{5e24 Class Features
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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= &mdash; <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra1b=3 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra1c=4 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|2}}
|feature2={{iplink|Channel Divinity}}
|extra2a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra2b=3 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra2c=5 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|3}}
|feature3={{iplink|Cleric Subclass}}
|extra3a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra3b=3 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra3c=6 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|2}}
|feature4={{iplink|Ability Score Improvement}}
|extra4a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra4b=4 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra4c=7 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3}}
|feature5={{iplink|Sear Undead}}
|extra5a=2 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra5b=4 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra5c=9 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|2}}
|feature6=Subclass Feature
|extra6a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra6b=4 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra6c=10 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3}}
|feature7={{iplink|Blessed Strikes}}
|extra7a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra7b=4 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra7c=11 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|1}}
|feature8=Ability Score Improvement
|extra8a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra8b=4 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra8c=12 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|2}}
|feature9= &mdash;
|extra9a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra9b=4 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra9c=14 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|1}}
|feature10={{iplink|Divine Intervention}}
|extra10a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra10b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra10c=15 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2}}
|feature11= &mdash;
|extra11a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra11b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra11c=16 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1}}
|feature12=Ability Score Improvement
|extra12a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra12b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra12c=16 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1}}
|feature13= &mdash;
|extra13a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra13b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra13c=17 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1}}
|feature14={{iplink|Improved Blessed Strikes}}
|extra14a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra14b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra14c=17 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1}}
|feature15= &mdash;
|extra15a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra15b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra15c=18 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}
|feature16=Ability Score Improvement
|extra16a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra16b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra16c=18 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}
|feature17=Subclass Feature
|extra17a=3 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra17b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra17c=19 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}
|feature18= &mdash;
|extra18a=4 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra18b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra18c=20 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|3|1|1|1}}
|feature19={{iplink|Epic Boon}}
|extra19a=4 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra19b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra19c=21 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|3|2|1|1}}
|feature20={{iplink|Greater Divine Intervention}}
|extra20a=4 <!-- channel divinity -->
|extra20b=5 <!-- cantrips -->
|extra20c=22 <!-- prepared spells-->
{{Spell Row |9|4|3|3|3|3|2|2|1}}
}}

===Divine Order===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' You choose an order or specialization of cleric:
* '''{{anchor|Protector}}.''' Battle focus &mdash; {{5e24lc|Proficiency}} in {{5e24|Martial Weapon}}s, {{5e24|Heavy Armor}}.
* '''{{anchor|Thaumaturge}}.''' Magical focus &mdash; Extra {{5e24lc|Cantrip}} and bonus to {{5e24|Arcana}} and {{5e24|Religion}} {{5e24lc|Check}}s.

===Spellcasting===
''1st level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span>{{alsosee-sect|5e24:Cleric/Spell|Cleric Spells}}<br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' You can cast {{5e24lc|Spell}}s from the {{5e24|Cleric/Spell|Cleric Spell}} list.

'''{{anchor|Cantrips}}.''' You know a number of {{5e24lc|Cantrip}}s from the Cleric Spell list as shown in the {{iplink|Cleric Features}} table. This number increases as your cleric level progresses.

'''{{anchor|Spell Slots}}.''' You can cast spells utilizing {{5e24lc|Spell Slot}}s from the Cleric Spell list (see the Cleric Features table). Spell slots replenish at the end of a {{5e24|Long Rest}}.

'''{{anchor|Prepared Spells}} of Level 1+.''' The Cleric Features  table shows the number of spells you prepare after a Long Rest. If a Cleric or Cleric subclass feature gives you spells that are always prepared, they do not count toward this number, but do count as Cleric spells for you. You can change which spells you prepare at each Long Rest.

'''{{anchor|Spellcasting Ability}}.''' {{5e24|Wisdom}} is the {{5e24lc|Spellcasting Ability}}.

'''{{anchor|Spellcasting Focus}}.''' A {{5e24|Holy Symbol}} is the {{5e24|Spellcasting Focus}}.

===Channel Divinity===
''2nd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' You can use your channel divine energy in a special way a number of times (see Cleric Features table) between each {{5e24|Long Rest}}, regaining one use at the end of a {{5e24|Short Rest}}. If there is a {{5e24lc|Saving Throw}} for a Channel Divinity feature, it is the same as your {{5e24|Spell Save}} {{5e24|DC}}. You start with two Channel Divinity features, but may gain more from a Cleric subclass:

====Divine Spark====
Use your {{5e24|Holy Symbol}} and {{5e24|Magic}} action to either heal {{5e24|Hit Point}}s to a {{5e24lc|Creature}} or cause {{5e24|Necrotic}} or {{5e24|Radiant}} damage ({{5e24|Constitution}} {{5e24lc|Save}} for {{5e24lc|Half}} damage). This healing or damage increases at 7th, 13th, and 18th Cleric levels.

====Turn Undead====
Use your {{5e24|Holy Symbol}} and {{5e24|Magic}} action to cause {{5e24|Undead}} creatures to become {{5e24|Frightened}} and {{5e24|Incapacitated}} ({{5e24|Wisdom}} save to negate) for a period of time (or it takes damage).

===Cleric Subclass===
''3rd level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' You choose a Cleric subclass. You gain features described in the subclass, and even more features as your Cleric level progresses.

====List of Cleric Subclasses====
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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;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Gain the {{5e24|Ability Score Improvement}} or another feat for which you qualify.

===Sear Undead===
''5th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' {{iplink|Turn Undead}} now additionally causes Radiant damage to the Undead.

===Blessed Strikes===
''7th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' You choose one option when you first gain this ability (if you get either option from a Cleric subclass in an older book, use only the option you choose for this feature).

====Divine Strike====
Cause extra Necrotic or Radiant damage when you hit with a {{5e24lc|Weapon}} attack.

====Potent Spellcasting====
Your cantrips that cause damage do extra damage.

===Divine Intervention===
''10th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Once per Long Rest, you may cast a mid-level (or lower) spell without expending a spell slot or needing {{5e24|Material Component}}s.

===Improved Blessed Strikes===
''14th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' {{iplink|Blessed Strikes}} are more powerful:
* '''{{iplink|Divine Strike}}.''' Does extra damage.
* '''{{iplink|Potent Spellcasting}}.''' When you damage a creature with a Cleric cantrip, you may give {{5e24|Temporary Hit Point}}s to another creature or yourself.

===Epic Boon===
''19th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' Gain an {{5e24|Epic Boon}} feat (or a different feat for which you are qualified).

===Greater Divine Intervention===
''20th level''<span style="display:inlineblock; float:right;">&nbsp;<ref name="24fr" /><ref name="phb5e24" />&nbsp;</span><br />
'''Unofficial Summary:''' You may choose the {{5e24spell|Wish}} spell with {{iplink|Divine Intervention}}, but cannot do so again for 2-8 Long Rests.

==Sources and Notes==
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[[Category:5e24 Clerics]]
[[Category:5e24 Classes]]
[[Category:5x Classes]]
[[Category:DnD Classes]]
[[Category:DnD Clerics]]
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Ability	Wisdom +
Armor Type	Light and Medium Armor and Shields +
Author	2024FR + and PHB5e24 +
Canon	true +
Equipment	Choose A or B: (A) Chain Shirt, Shield, Mace, Holy Symbol, Priest's Pack, and 7 GP; or (B) 110 GP +
Features	Spellcasting +, Divine Order +, Channel Divinity +, Cleric Subclass +, Ability Score Improvement +, Sear Undead +, Blessed Strikes +, Divine Intervention +, Improved Blessed Strikes +, Epic Boon + and Greater Divine Intervention +
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Length	20 +
Name	Cleric +
Publication	2024FR + and PHB5e24 +
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