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{{edition|Cleric}}
{{5esrd}}{{#set: Canon=true}}
{{tocright}}'''Cleric''' is a [[SRD5:Class|class]] in 5th edition and part of the [[SRD-OGL v5.1|SRD]].
[[Summary::Warrior Priests| ]]
==Class Features==
As a cleric, you gain the following class features. 
{{5e Class Features
|classname=Cleric
|hitdie=8
|armorprofs=[[SRD5:Light Armor|Light armor]], {{srd5lc|Medium Armor}} and {{srd5lc|Shield}}s
|weaponprofs=[[SRD5:Simple Weapon|Simple weapon]]s
|toolprofs=None
|saveprofs=Wisdom, Charisma
|skillnum=two
|skillprofs=History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, Religion
|equipment= * ''(a)'' a {{srd5lc|Mace}} or ''(b)'' a {{srd5lc|Warhammer}} (if {{srd5lc|Proficient}}) 
* ''(a)'' {{srd5lc|Scale Mail}}, ''(b)'' {{srd5lc|Leather Armor}}, or ''(c)'' {{srd5lc|Chain Mail}} (if proficient)
* ''(a)'' {{srd5lc|Light Crossbow}} and 20 {{srd5lc|Bolt}}s or ''(b)'' any simple weapon 
* ''(a)'' a {{srd5lc|Priest's Pack}} or ''(b)'' an {{srd5lc|Explorer's Pack}} 
* a shield and a {{srd5lc|Holy Symbol}}
}}

===Cleric Overview Table===
{{5e Class Simple
|classname=Cleric
|spells=Cantrips<br />Known !!&nbsp;1st&nbsp;!! 2nd&nbsp;!! 3rd&nbsp;!! 4th&nbsp;!! 5th&nbsp;!! 6th&nbsp;!! 7th&nbsp;!! 8th&nbsp;!! 9th

|feature1=[[#Spellcasting|Spellcasting]], [[#Divine Domain|Divine Domain]] 
 {{Spell Row |10|3|2}}

|feature2=[[#Channel Divinity|Channel Divinity]] (1/{{srd5lc|Rest}}), Divine Domain feature
 {{Spell Row |10|3|3}}

|feature3= —
 {{Spell Row |10|3|4|2}}

|feature4=[[#Ability Score Improvement|Ability Score Improvement]]
 {{Spell Row |10|4|4|3}}

|feature5=[[#Destroy Undead|Destroy Undead]] ([[:Category:5e CR 1/2 Monsters|CR 1/2]])
 {{Spell Row |10|4|4|3|2}}

|feature6=Channel Divinity (2/rest), Divine Domain feature
 {{Spell Row |10|4|4|3|2}}

|feature7= —
 {{Spell Row |10|4|4|3|3|1}}

|feature8=Ability Score Improvement, Destroy Undead ([[:Category:5e CR 1 Monsters|CR&nbsp;1]]), Divine Domain feature
 {{Spell Row |10|4|4|3|3|2}}

|feature9= —
 {{Spell Row |10|4|4|3|3|3|1}}

|feature10=[[#Divine Intervention|Divine Intervention]]
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|2}}

|feature11=Destroy Undead ([[:Category:5e CR 2 Monsters|CR 2]])
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|2|1}}

|feature12=Ability Score Improvement
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|2|1}}

|feature13= —
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|2|1|1}}

|feature14=Destroy Undead ([[:Category:5e CR 3 Monsters|CR 3]])
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|2|1|1}}

|feature15= —
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}

|feature16=Ability Score Improvemnet
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}

|feature17=Destroy Undead ([[:Category:5e CR 4 Monsters|CR 4]]), Divine Domain Feature
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|2|1|1|1|1}}

|feature18=Channel Divinity (3/rest)
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|3|1|1|1|1}}

|feature19=Ability Score Improvement
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}

|feature20=Divine Intervention improvement
 {{Spell Row |10|5|4|3|3|3|3|2|1|1|1}}

}}<!-- end 5e class simple template -->

===Spellcasting===
{{#set: Features=Spellcasting}}As a conduit for divine power, you can cast cleric {{srd5lc|Spell}}s. 

====Cantrips====
At 1st level, you know three {{srd5lc|Cantrip}}s of your choice from the {{srd5lc|Cleric Spell}} list. You learn additional cleric cantrips of your choice at higher levels, as shown in the Cantrips Known column of the Cleric table. 

====Preparing and Casting Spells====
The Cleric table shows how many {{srd5lc|Spell Slot}}s you have to cast your spells of 1st level and higher. To cast one of these spells, you must expend a slot of the {{srd5lc|Spell Level|spell’s level}} or higher. You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a [[SRD5:Long Rest|long rest]]. 

You prepare the list of cleric spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from the cleric spell list. When you do so, choose a number of cleric spells equal to your [[SRD5:Ability Modifier|Wisdom modifier]] + your cleric {{srd5lc|Level}} (minimum of one spell). The spells must be of a level for which you have spell slots. 

For example, if you are a 3rd-level cleric, you have four 1st-level and two 2nd-level spell slots. With a Wisdom of 16, your list of {{srd5lc|Prepared Spell}}s can include six spells of 1st or 2nd level, in any combination. If you prepare the 1st-level spell ''{{srd5lc|Cure Wounds}}'', you can cast it using a 1st-level or 2nd-level slot. Casting the spell doesn’t remove it from your list of prepared spells. 

You can change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest. Preparing a new list of cleric spells requires time spent in prayer and meditation: at least 1 {{srd5lc|Minute}} per spell level for each spell on your list. 

====Spellcasting Ability====
Wisdom is your spellcasting ability for your cleric spells. The power of your spells comes from your devotion to your deity. You use your Wisdom whenever a cleric spell refers to your {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Ability}}. In addition, you use your Wisdom modifier when setting the [[SRD5:Spell Saving Throw|saving throw]] [[SRD5:DC|DC]] for a cleric spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one. 

'''[[SRD5:Spell Save DC|Spell save DC]]''' = 8 + your {{srd5lc|Proficiency Bonus}} + your Wisdom modifier 

'''[[SRD5:Spell Attack Modifier|Spell attack modifier]]''' = your proficiency bonus + your Wisdom modifier 

====Ritual Casting====
You can cast a cleric spell as a {{srd5lc|Ritual}} if that spell has the ritual tag and you have the spell prepared. 

====Spellcasting Focus====
You can use a holy symbol (see “[[#Equipment|Equipment]]”) as a {{srd5lc|Spellcasting Focus}} for your cleric spells. 

===Divine Domain===
{{#set: Features=Divine Domain}}Choose one [[SRD5:Divine Domain|domain]] related to your [[deity]].

Your choice grants you {{srd5lc|Domain Spell}}s and other features when you choose it at 1st level. It also grants you additional ways to use [[#Channel Divinity|challen divinity]] when you gain that feature at 2nd level, and additional benefits at 6th, 8th, and 17th levels. 

====Divine Domains====
{{beyondsrd}}
''The SRD lists only the {{SRD5|Life Domain}}. Below is a list of divine domains, official and unofficial.''<br />
({{#ask: [[Category:5e Divine Domains]]|format=count}} official and unofficial divine domains).
{{#ask: [[Category:5e Divine Domains]]
|?Features
|?Summary
|?Author=Source
|mainlabel=Divine Domain
|headers=plain
|format=broadtable
|class=zebra small leftall sortable
|sep=,&ensp;
|limit=500
|default=None created yet! Why don't you add your own?
}}
{{Canon:5e Rule Tip/Divine Strike vs. Potent Spellcasting}}

====Domain Spells====
Each [[SRD5:Divine Domain|domain]] has a list of {{srd5lc|Spell}}s — its domain spells - that you gain at the cleric levels noted in the domain description. Once you gain a domain spell, you always have it prepared, and it doesn't count against the number of spells you can prepare each day.

If you have a domain spell that doesn't appear on the {{srd5lc|Cleric Spell}} list, the spell is nonetheless a cleric spell for you.

===Channel Divinity=== 
{{#set: Features=Channel Divinity}}At 2nd level, you gain the ability to channel divine energy directly from your deity, using that energy to fuel [[SRD5:Magic|magic]]al effects. You start with two such effects: [[#Channel Divinity: Turn Undead|Turn Undead]] and an effect determined by your domain. Some domains grant you additional effects as you advance in levels, as noted in the domain description. 

When you use your Channel Divinity, you choose which effect to create. You must then finish a [[SRD5:Short Rest|short]] or long rest to use your Channel Divinity again. 

Some Channel Divinity effects require saving throws. When you use such an effect from this class, the DC equals your cleric spell save DC. 

Beginning at 6th level, you can use your Channel Divinity twice between rests, and beginning at 18th level, you can use it three times between rests. When you finish a short or long rest, you regain your expended uses. 

====Channel Divinity: Turn Undead====
As an {{srd5lc|Action}}, you present your holy symbol and speak a prayer censuring the {{srd5lc|Undead}}. Each undead that can see or hear you within 30 feet of you must make a Wisdom saving throw. If the creature fails its saving throw, it is ''turned'' for 1 minute or until it takes any damage. 

A turned creature must spend its {{srd5lc|Turn}}s trying to [[SRD5:Movement|move]] as far away from you as it can, and it can’t willingly move to a space within 30 feet of you. It also can’t take {{srd5lc|Reaction}}s. For its action, it can use only the {{srd5lc|Dash}} action or try to escape from an effect that prevents it from moving. If there’s nowhere to move, the creature can use the {{srd5lc|Dodge}} action. 

===Ability Score Improvement===
{{#set: Features=Ability Score Improvement}}When you reach 4th level, and again at 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th level, you can increase one {{srd5lc|Ability Score}} of your choice by 2, or you can increase two ability scores of your choice by 1. As normal, you can’t increase an ability score above 20 using this feature. 

===Destroy Undead===
{{#set: Features=Destroy Undead}}Starting at 5th level, when an undead fails its saving throw against your Turn Undead feature, the creature is instantly {{srd5lc|Destroyed}} if its {{srd5lc|Challenge Rating}} is at or below a certain threshold, as shown in the Destroy Undead table. 

{|class="zebra"
!colspan="2" style="font-size:12pt;"|Destroy Undead 
|-
!Cleric Level 
!Destroys Undead of CR ... 
|-
|5th 
|1/2 or lower 
|-
|8th 
|1 or lower 
|-
|11th 
|2 or lower 
|-
|14th 
|3 or lower 
|-
|17th 
|4 or lower 
|}

===Divine Intervention===
{{#set: Features=Devine Intervention}}Beginning at 10th level, you can call on your deity to intervene on your behalf when your need is great. 

Imploring your deity’s aid requires you to use your action. Describe the assistance you seek, and roll {{srd5lc|Percentile Dice}}. If you roll a number equal to or lower than your cleric level, your deity intervenes. The {{SRD5|GM}} chooses the nature of the intervention; the effect of any cleric spell or cleric domain spell would be appropriate. 

If your deity intervenes, you can’t use this feature again for 7 days. Otherwise, you can use it again after you finish a long rest. 

At 20th level, your call for intervention succeeds automatically, no roll required. 
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==Optional Class Features==
When you reach certain levels you may, with your DM's permission, acquire these features:
{{5e Ability Section|3|Additional Cleric Spells|<ref name="TCoE30">{{Cite Pub|Tasha's Cauldron of Everything|pages=30}}</ref> 1st level. Unofficial Description: Gain an additional {{srd5lc|Spell}}s.}}
{{5e Ability Section|3|Harness Divine Power|<ref name="TCoE30" /> 2nd level. Unofficial Description: Regain a {{srd5lc|Spell Slot}}.}}
{{5e Ability Section|3|Cantrip Versatility|<ref name="TCoE31">{{pub|TCoE}} page 31.</ref> 4th level. Unofficial Description: Replace {{srd5lc|Cantrip}} at 4th, 8th, 12th, 16th, and 19th levels.}} 
{{5e Ability Section|3|Blessed Strikes|<ref name="TCoE31" /> 8th level. Unofficial Description: Bonus damage from cantrips.}}

==List of Clerics as Creatures==
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{{5e Monster List|Cleric}}
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==Sources==
* [[SRD-OGL v5.1]] - 5th edition SRD/OGL document published Jan. 2016 by WotC
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Author	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Canon	true +
Features	Spellcasting +, Divine Domain +, Channel Divinity +, Ability Score Improvement +, Destroy Undead +, Devine Intervention +, Additional Cleric Spells +, Harness Divine Power +, Cantrip Versatility + and Blessed Strikes +
Hit Die	1d 8 +
Length	20 +
Publication	SRD-CC v5.1 + and SRD-OGL v5.1 +
Save	Wisdom + and Charisma +
Skill	History +, Insight +, Medicine +, Persuasion + and Religion +
Summary	Warrior Priests +
Title	Cleric +