The Cleric in Baldurs Gate 3 are representatives of the Gods they worship wielding potent divine magic for good or ill. To maximize this class and its magic to the best of its ability here is the best Baldurs Gate 3 Cleric Build.

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Baldurs Gate 3 Cleric Perks

Hit Points

• Hit Points at 1st Level: 8+ Constitution modifier
• Hit Points at Higher Levels: 5 + Constitution modifier 

Proficiencies

• Armor: Light Armour, Medium Armour, and Shield
• Weapons: Simple Weapons
• Saving Throws: Charisma and Wisdom
• Skills: Choose any 2 – History, Insight, Medicine, Persuasion, and Religion

Equipment

• Chain Shirt
• Leather Boots
• Mace
• Studded Shield
• Health Potion x2
• Scroll of Revivify x2

Spellcasting

• Cantrips: Choose 3
• Known Spells: 1 + Wisdom modifier
• Spell Slots: 2 Level 1 Slots

Unique Class Feature

• Domain Spells: “You gain spells from your Domain. They are always prepared.“

Pros of Cleric

• Easy Access to Powerful Support Spells
• High Damage Bow Build ( Light Domain Direct and AoE channel Divinity damage)
• Good Survivability

Cons of Cleric

• Many Spells Based on Concentration
• A small number of damage spells in the early game compared to other classes

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Baldur’s Gate 3 Cleric Abilities

• Strength – 11
• Dexterity – 15 (Very Important)
• Constitution – 14
• Intelligence – 9
• Wisdom – 16 (Very Important)
• Charisma – 13

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Races

Gold Dwarf (Strength and Melee)

• Dwarven Resilience
• +2 Constitution
• Battleaxe Proficiency
• Handaxe proficiency
• Light Hammer Proficiency
• Warhammer Proficiency
• Darkvision (12 m)
• Dwarven Toughness
• Base Racial Speed.
• Wisdom +1

Wood Elf (Dexterity and Range)

• Keen Senses
• Fey Ancestry
• Dexterity +2
• Longsword Proficiency
• Shortsword Proficiency
• Longbow Proficiency
• Shortbow Proficiency
• Darkvision (12m)
• Wisdom +1
• Fleet of Foot
• Mask of the Wild

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Subclasses

Light Domain– Balance of damage and healing (Dealing damage equal to Warlocks or Wiazrds early game is difficult.)

Life Domain – Healing and support role.

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Folk Hero Background: “You’re a champion of the common people, challenging tyrants and monsters to protect the helpless. Saving innocents in imminent danger will make your legend grow.”

• Animal Handling
• Survival
• History
• Perception
• Medicine

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Cantrip

Guidance – Used before dialogues or picking a lock to influence the outcomes by adding 1-4 to your rolls.

Sacred Flame – Used for damage

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Best Weapons

• Ranged Primary Weapon: Longbow/Short bow
• Melee Primary Weapon: Handaxe, Battleaxe, Light Hammer, Warhammer.

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