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Cleric Class Guide – Baldur's Gate 3
Main ability WisdomSpellcasting WisdomHP per level 5 + ConSubclass at Level 1Subclasses Knowledge Domain, Life Domain, Light Domain, Nature Domain, Tempest Domain, Trickery Domain, War Domain, Death Domain
HealerPlaystyle
A divine caster who heals, buffs and smites – the most flexible support class.
Clerics draw power from their deity and cast with Wisdom. They're the game's best healers, but each Domain changes them a lot: Life Clerics are top healers, Tempest and Light Clerics blast enemies, War Clerics fight on the front line. You pick your domain at level 1.
Subclasses
You choose your subclass at level 1.
Knowledge DomainSubclass since launch.
Life DomainSubclass since launch.
Light DomainSubclass since launch.
Nature DomainSubclass since launch.
Tempest DomainSubclass since launch.
Trickery DomainSubclass since launch.
War DomainSubclass since launch.
Death DomainAdded in Patch 8 (April 2025).
Who it suits
Players who want to keep the party alive – or a sturdy, armoured caster.
Tips
Healing WordHeals from range as a bonus action – perfect for getting a downed ally back up.
Spirit GuardiansOne of the strongest spells in the game for any Cleric that fights up close.
Shadowheart is a ClericIf you play a different class, Shadowheart can fill the healer role in your party.
Compare all 12 classes on the class overview, or start with the Beginner's Guide.
Reference page written by AI (Claude) and checked against the sources above. Games change with every patch – the patch this page was last checked for is shown at the top.