The Cleric class in Baldur’s Gate 3 acts as a mix of support and tank and here is our build to create your perfect War Domain subclass Cleric.
The Cleric class in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the textbook supporting class. You generally won’t be pushing for high damage numbers compared to the dedicated DPS classes. But, your main goal is to support your team and lay the groundwork for everyone to succeed, especially for the more difficult encounters. War Domain Cleric in Baldur’s Gate 3 differs from the other Cleric subclasses in that they are meant to play a much more active role as front-line tanks that absorb enemy damage on top of clerical support duties.Starting Abilities and Skills for Cleric War Domain
Before you can actually get to the meat of the War Domainc Cleric build in BG3, you have to pick the right choices during character creation. My recommendations for a War Domain Cleric are given below
Race: The Half-Orc race is ideal for this particular Cleric build. The race-exclusive skill ‘Relentless Endurance’ is especially alluring for the tanky nature of this build, allowing you to nullify an otherwise fatal attack once. Coupled with their high Strength allows flexibility in ability point distribution so you can funnel the rest into Wisdom comfortably.
Ability Point Distribution: STR 14(+1), CON 14(+2), WIS 16. Rest are default.
Wisdom, Strength, and Constitution are your main 3 abilities. Wisdom will dictate your spell slots, spell attack roll modifier and spell saving throw threshold while Strength allows you to equip heavy weapons and armor and modify your melee weapon damage. Constitution leads to increased hit points and as a tank, investing in it is of utmost importance.
Skills: Medicine, InsightBest Background
When picking Baldur’s Gate 3 Cleric War Domain subclass, you’ll want to pick a background that contributes to your main class stat or ability i.e. Wisdom. Among the various backgrounds that grant proficiencies, as a Cleric your choices boil down to either Acolyte or Hermit backgrounds. The Acolyte background grants you Insight proficiency while the Hermit background grants you Medicine proficiency.
The Insight proficiency bonus from Acolyte is applicable in many quests and allows you to see through any lies. Since there are many dialogues and actions that require an insight check, it can be quite handy.
Otherwise, Hermit’s Medicine proficiency can be good for diagnosing illnesses among NPCs and party members alike. Ultimately the choice is yours based on what you value.Best Feats for Cleric War Domain Build
Level 4: Tough
Getting the Tough feat early in BG3 is great as it adds to your CON stat growth each time you level up, allowing you to hit the recommended HP cap quicker.
