Human Cleric Build Guide

Human Cleric Build Guide

Humans bring a free feat and extra skills, making them a wonderfully adaptable choice for any Cleric.

3/10 Synergy Support Role Medium Difficulty

Why Human Cleric?

The Human Cleric is a solid choice for beginners, offering a blend of divine magic and adaptable physical prowess. With a starting Wisdom of 15, you'll be well-equipped to cast powerful spells and channel divine energy. The Cleric's Hit Die is a d8, meaning you'll gain decent hit points as you level up, reaching 33 by level 5 and 105 by level 17. While your spell damage might be modest (around 7.8 at level 5), your true strength lies in support and utility.

Humans shine with their bonus feat at level 1, allowing you to customize your Cleric from the start. Need more survivability? Grab a feat that boosts your Constitution. Want to land spells more reliably? Improve your Wisdom. While a low Dexterity of 8 means you might be slower to act and less agile in combat, your well-rounded base stats, particularly your 14 Strength and 12 Charisma, offer flexibility. This build prioritizes Wisdom for spellcasting, making you a reliable divine agent.

Recommended Ability Scores

Strength
14(+2)
Dexterity
8(-1)
Constitution
13(+1)
Intelligence
10(+0)
Wisdom★
15(+2)
Charisma
12(+1)
HP (Lv1)
9
AC
9
Initiative
-1
Passive Per.
12
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Human Traits That Benefit Cleric

Versatile

A free Origin feat provides a meaningful boost to any Cleric build right from level 1.

Resourceful

Free Heroic Inspiration each long rest gives a reliable reroll for critical moments.

Skillful

An extra skill proficiency expands the Cleric's out-of-combat versatility.

Combat Effectiveness

Level HP Melee DPR Spell DPR
Level 5 33 3.9 7.8
Level 11 69 3.58 10.18
Level 17 105 3.58 13.2

DPR = Damage Per Round (average, assuming standard combat conditions).

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

  • ♦ Versatile spellcasting options
  • ♦ Flexible build with room for customization

Weaknesses

  • ♦ Low Dexterity means poor initiative and AC
  • ♦ No Darkvision — may need light sources in dungeons

Pro Tips

1

Use your free feat at level 1 to boost your Wisdom or gain a combat advantage.

2

Focus on spells that heal, buff allies, or hinder enemies rather than direct damage.

3

Stick with allies in combat; your low Dexterity makes you vulnerable to attack.

4

Your extra skill proficiency can be used for important out-of-combat tasks like healing or persuading.

5

Consider spells that don't require a high Dexterity saving throw to be effective.

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Cleric Subclass Builds

Explore specialized builds for each Cleric subclass:

Human Life Domain Cleric Support Human Light Domain Cleric Blaster Human Trickery Domain Cleric Controller Human War Domain Cleric Striker

Related Builds

Other Human Builds

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Other Cleric Builds

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Human a good race for Cleric?
Humans are a decent, if not optimal, race for Clerics, earning a 3/10 synergy. Their bonus feat is a significant advantage, allowing for early customization. However, other races might offer more synergistic traits for a dedicated Cleric.
What stats should a Human Cleric prioritize?
Prioritize Wisdom, aiming for 15 at creation, as it fuels your spellcasting. A Strength of 14 helps with melee attacks and carrying capacity. Constitution at 13 provides a good health buffer, while Charisma at 12 can be useful for certain Cleric abilities and social interactions.
What party role does this build fill?
The Human Cleric fills the Support role. With access to spellcasting, this build offers both combat effectiveness and utility.

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