Character class
Cleric
A Wisdom 
D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/-based prepared divine full caster whose domain supplies extra spells 
D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/, armor or weapon options, and themed Channel Divinity powers.
Mechanically, the Cleric is built around Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/, uses a d8 Hit Die, and follows the progression table below for proficiency bonus, class features, and class-specific resources.
This page collects the Cleric core traits, starting equipment, level progression, class feature summaries, and published subclasses in one place. Spellcasting note: Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/; prepared full-caster progression.
Core Class Traits
Hit Die
Armor
D&D Portal - Light Armor Equipment reference Light Armor is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/light-armor/, medium armor D&D Portal - Medium Armor Equipment reference Medium Armor is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/medium-armor/, shields 
D&D Portal - Shields Equipment reference Shields is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/shields/ 
Weapons
D&D Portal - Simple Weapons Equipment reference Simple Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/simple-weapons/ Tools
Saving Throws
D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/, Charisma 
D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/ 
Skills
D&D Portal - History Skill reference History is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/history/, Insight 
D&D Portal - Insight Skill reference Insight is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/insight/, Medicine 
D&D Portal - Medicine Skill reference Medicine is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/medicine/, Persuasion 
D&D Portal - Persuasion Skill reference Persuasion is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/persuasion/, Religion 
D&D Portal - Religion Skill reference Religion is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/religion/ Starting Equipment
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Option 1
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Option 2
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Option 3
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Option 4
Included
Shield and holy symbol
D&D Portal - Shields Equipment reference Shields is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/shields/ and holy symbolCleric Progression
| Level | Prof.  D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/ | Features | Cantrips |
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SpellcastingLevel 1 2 features gained Spellcasting | Divine Domain +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Cantrips
- 3
Level 2 3 features gained Channel Divinity (1) | Domain feature | Harness Divine Power +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Channel Divinity (1)
- Domain feature
- Harness Divine Power Optional
- Cantrips
- 3
Level 3 1 feature gained — +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- —
- Cantrips
- 3
Level 4 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Cantrip Versatility +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Cantrips
- 4
Level 5 1 feature gained Destroy Undead (CR 1/2) +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Destroy Undead (CR 1/2)
- Cantrips
- 4
Level 6 2 features gained Channel Divinity (2) | Domain feature +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Channel Divinity (2)
- Domain feature
- Cantrips
- 4
Level 7 1 feature gained — +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- —
- Cantrips
- 4
Level 8 4 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Destroy Undead (CR 1) | Domain feature | Cantrip Versatility +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Ability Score Improvement
- Destroy Undead (CR 1)
- Domain feature
- Cantrip Versatility Optional
- Cantrips
- 4
Level 9 1 feature gained — +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- —
- Cantrips
- 4
Level 10 1 feature gained Divine Intervention +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 11 1 feature gained Destroy Undead (CR 2) +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Destroy Undead (CR 2)
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 12 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Cantrip Versatility +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 13 1 feature gained — +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- —
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 14 1 feature gained Destroy Undead (CR 3) +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Destroy Undead (CR 3)
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 15 1 feature gained — +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- —
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 16 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Cantrip Versatility +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 17 2 features gained Destroy Undead (CR 4) | Domain feature +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Destroy Undead (CR 4)
- Domain feature
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 18 1 feature gained Channel Divinity (3) +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Channel Divinity (3)
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 19 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Cantrip Versatility +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Cantrips
- 5
Level 20 1 feature gained Divine Intervention improvement +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Divine Intervention improvement
- Cantrips
- 5
Class Features
As a cleric, you gain the following class features.
Level 1
2 featuresSpellcasting
Level 1
Prepare cleric spells D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ with Wisdom D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/ using the full-caster slot table; a holy symbol serves as a focus and prepared ritual spells D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ can be cast as rituals.
Divine Domain
Levels 1, 2, 6, 8, 17
Choose a domain that grants always-prepared spells D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/, Channel Divinity uses, and themed features.
Additional features
2 featuresChannel Divinity
Levels 2, uses improve at 6, 18
Produce Turn Undead or a domain-specific divine effect, regaining uses on a short or long rest 
D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/.
Destroy Undead
Levels 5, 8, 11, 14, 17
Automatically destroy sufficiently weak undead that fail Turn Undead.
Level 2
1 featureHarness Divine Power (Optional)
Level 2
Exchange a Channel Divinity use for a limited-level spell D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ slot, with uses scaling by level.
Level 19
2 featuresAbility Score Improvement
Levels 4, 8, 12, 16, 19
Increase ability scores or take a feat.
Cantrip Versatility (Optional)
Level ASI D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/ levels
Replace one cleric cantrip D&D Portal - Cantrips Cantrip list Browse 49 cantrips
with casting metadata, classes, components, duration, and range. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/cantrips/ when an ASI D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/ is gained.
Level 10
1 featureDivine Intervention
Levels 10, automatic at 20
Request direct aid from the deity; normally percentile-based, becoming automatic at 20th level.
Published Subclasses
Published Subclasses
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Arcana
Blend cleric magic with wizard cantrips and arcane dispelling.
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Death
Necrotic damage, martial weapons, and death-focused Channel Divinity.
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Forge
Bless equipment, gain heavy armor, and resist fire.
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Grave
Protect the dying, expose vulnerability, and suppress critical hits.
Player’s Handbook
Knowledge
Expertise-like knowledge, languages, divination, and mental control.
Player’s Handbook
Life
Maximize healing throughput and gain heavy armor.
Player’s Handbook
Light
Radiant and fire magic, defensive flares, and daylight control.
Player’s Handbook
Nature
Druid cantrip access, heavy armor, and elemental protection.
Guildmaster’s Guide to Ravnica; Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Order
Command allies to attack and impose order through enchantment.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Peace
Bond allies, improve rolls, and share damage through protective movement.
Player’s Handbook
Tempest
Thunder, lightning, heavy armor, and maximized storm damage.
Player’s Handbook
Trickery
Illusory duplicates, stealth support, and deception magic.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Twilight
Exceptional darkvision, initiative aid, and a protective twilight aura.
Player’s Handbook
War
Martial weapons, heavy armor, bonus attacks, and accuracy boosts.