Tiefling Cleric Build Guide

Tiefling Cleric Build Guide

Embrace your infernal heritage to shield yourself and others with this Tiefling Cleric build.

4/10 Synergy Support Role Medium Difficulty

Why Tiefling Cleric?

A Tiefling Cleric blends divine power with infernal resilience. Your Tiefling blood grants you Fiendish Legacy, offering resistance to certain types of damage. This is fantastic for a Cleric, whose job often puts them on the front lines or in the path of danger, helping you stay alive to keep your party healed and buffed. You’ll have a base Wisdom of 15, which is your most important stat for spellcasting, ensuring your divine magic hits hard and often.

While your low Dexterity (8) means you won't be the fastest or hardest to hit, your Wisdom is your core. With a Strength of 14, you can even hold your own in melee if needed. Prioritizing Wisdom for your spells and Constitution (13) for health, you'll be a durable and effective support character, using your Tiefling traits to shrug off blows while you channel divine power.

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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Tiefling Traits That Benefit Cleric

Fiendish Legacy

Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Cleric alive longer in combat.

Darkvision

Tiefling Darkvision helps Clerics scout ahead and fight in darkness without needing a torch.

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

  • ♦ Darkvision for dungeon exploration
  • ♦ Versatile spellcasting options
  • ♦ Built-in damage resistance improves survivability

Weaknesses

  • ♦ Low Dexterity means poor initiative and AC
  • ♦ May require careful feat selection to optimize

Pro Tips

1

Use your Darkvision to scout ahead in dungeons and position yourself safely before combat.

2

Leverage Fiendish Legacy's damage resistance to soak up hits meant for squishier allies.

3

Consider spells that target enemy saving throws, as your Dexterity is low for AC.

4

Your higher Strength (14) allows you to carry heavier armor or wield a weapon effectively if needed.

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Cleric Subclass Builds

Explore specialized builds for each Cleric subclass:

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tiefling a good race for Cleric?
Tiefling is a decent, though not optimal, choice for a Cleric, earning a 4/10 synergy rating. Your built-in damage resistances from Fiendish Legacy greatly improve survivability, a key trait for any Cleric. While other races might offer stronger starting Wisdom, the Tiefling's resilience makes them a hardy divine caster.
What stats should a Tiefling Cleric prioritize?
Focus on Wisdom first (starting at 15) to maximize your spellcasting effectiveness. Next, boost your Constitution (starting at 13) for more hit points, which is crucial for a frontline or mid-line caster. While Strength is 14, don't neglect Wisdom and Constitution for your core Cleric abilities.
What party role does this build fill?
The Tiefling Cleric fills the Support role. With access to spellcasting, this build offers both combat effectiveness and utility.

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