I'm currently playing a full blooded Orc War Domain Cleric. I was looking for more in-game tips, but most vids just repeat what is said in the books, so I'm glad to find some tips here :) As a note, I haven't played other clerics and we rolled our stats so my character has good strength and wisdom (betterthat what can be gotten with standard array), so I cannot compare, but the War Cleric, from level 1, gets huge value from bonus actions. Outside of combat I'm usually using utility spells. In combat, I'm always looking to first use my bonus action (healing word, spiritual weapon, etc.), and saving my action to attack with my warhammer, or grapple/shove. Only seldom use the war priest feature when I just want to straight up do damage while Divine Favor is up. Also my Orc has the Aggressive race feature, meaning he will almost always be where the fight is thickest. People rate War Domain low compared to pure casters or martial classes, but to me it is a hybrid. If it could attack twice with the attack action, it'd shoot up to be an overpowered domain.
Take GWM feat, negate the -5 penalty giving you a +5 instead with Guided Strike to hit. Add that +10 damage on top of any concentration weapon buff spell, use your Divine Strike at 8th/14th for more damage and if you go Aasimar use racial radiant or necrotic damage equal your lvl each turn.
Since you mentioned having a focus on heavy armor, may I suggest the overlooked yet extremely powerful Heavy Armor Master? Aside from +1 STR it reduces a flat 3 damage to all non magical physical attacks. Seeing as most games wont get to level 17, this will really help. I've seen it in action on a paladin, it's pretty gnarly.
I'm currently seriously considering a new V.Human (War Caster) character with the acolyte background. Thinking 5 levels in fighter for the Extra Attack and CON save proficiency. Then dumping the rest of my levels into War Cleric. Waiting until level 6 to become a Cleric though is a loooong wait. And I don't want Paladin because I personally don't have a great deal of CHA, so playing one isn't really fun for me. The other thought is straight up 20 levels in Ranger (or starting with 2 leaves in Fighter for the CON saves and Great Weapon Fighting) to make a STR-based Ranger and just play him as a Cleric (support and healing and the such). Thinking Horizon Walker conclave maybe with an acolyte background. Thoughts?
my last war domain cleric was human variant. Took healer as my feat at first level and healing kit. it scales as you level up. I haven't used a healing spell yet. left all my spells for defense and attacking. At 4th level i took war caster, for concentration spells.
High Elves make great War Domain Clerics; it is the cheapest way to get the Booming Blade cantrip. Since Clerics never get extra attacks, Booming Blade or Green Flame Blade are the best way to scale your melee damage. Well, you do get some extra attacks from War Priest, but you are going to run out very fast.
“They can’t kill us all (unless they kill us all at the same time)”-party of clerics
love that intro lmao
Dude, you got a thumbs up with that opening.
I'm currently playing a full blooded Orc War Domain Cleric. I was looking for more in-game tips, but most vids just repeat what is said in the books, so I'm glad to find some tips here :)
As a note, I haven't played other clerics and we rolled our stats so my character has good strength and wisdom (betterthat what can be gotten with standard array), so I cannot compare, but the War Cleric, from level 1, gets huge value from bonus actions. Outside of combat I'm usually using utility spells. In combat, I'm always looking to first use my bonus action (healing word, spiritual weapon, etc.), and saving my action to attack with my warhammer, or grapple/shove. Only seldom use the war priest feature when I just want to straight up do damage while Divine Favor is up. Also my Orc has the Aggressive race feature, meaning he will almost always be where the fight is thickest.
People rate War Domain low compared to pure casters or martial classes, but to me it is a hybrid. If it could attack twice with the attack action, it'd shoot up to be an overpowered domain.
That's a very clear explanation on how to make the most of the bonus action! thanks for sharing it!
Take GWM feat, negate the -5 penalty giving you a +5 instead with Guided Strike to hit. Add that +10 damage on top of any concentration weapon buff spell, use your Divine Strike at 8th/14th for more damage and if you go Aasimar use racial radiant or necrotic damage equal your lvl each turn.
Disgusting.
*(Furiously scribbles notes)*
The one change I would make to this subclass would be giving it Extra Attack
Like how the Blade Singer is
Spam healing word in a party full of clerics
Since you mentioned having a focus on heavy armor, may I suggest the overlooked yet extremely powerful Heavy Armor Master? Aside from +1 STR it reduces a flat 3 damage to all non magical physical attacks. Seeing as most games wont get to level 17, this will really help. I've seen it in action on a paladin, it's pretty gnarly.
I'm certainly making a cleric goblin
I'm playing a cleric goblin right now.I love it so much Im not sure I want to play anything else!
I'm currently seriously considering a new V.Human (War Caster) character with the acolyte background. Thinking 5 levels in fighter for the Extra Attack and CON save proficiency. Then dumping the rest of my levels into War Cleric. Waiting until level 6 to become a Cleric though is a loooong wait. And I don't want Paladin because I personally don't have a great deal of CHA, so playing one isn't really fun for me.
The other thought is straight up 20 levels in Ranger (or starting with 2 leaves in Fighter for the CON saves and Great Weapon Fighting) to make a STR-based Ranger and just play him as a Cleric (support and healing and the such). Thinking Horizon Walker conclave maybe with an acolyte background.
Thoughts?
my last war domain cleric was human variant. Took healer as my feat at first level and healing kit. it scales as you level up. I haven't used a healing spell yet. left all my spells for defense and attacking. At 4th level i took war caster, for concentration spells.
I did that with my grave cleric
Healer feat is goated
High Elves make great War Domain Clerics; it is the cheapest way to get the Booming Blade cantrip. Since Clerics never get extra attacks, Booming Blade or Green Flame Blade are the best way to scale your melee damage.
Well, you do get some extra attacks from War Priest, but you are going to run out very fast.
I play a Dragonborn War Cleric of Bahamut with a soldier background. Hes a crusader of light and justice
Intro was A1
Fallout ref
This intro was amazing 😳