War Domain Cleric Guide
Inspire valor and strike down foes. War has many manifestations. It can give rise to heroes from ordinary people. It can be a cruel, destructive force. In either case, the gods of war command great respect.
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Best Races for War Domain Cleric
All 10 races ranked by synergy with the War Domain. Click any to see the full build.
Additional healing ability supplements the Cleric's support capabilities.
Built-in damage resistance reduces incoming damage, keeping your Cleric alive longer in combat.
Flight provides incredible mobility, letting the Cleric reach otherwise inaccessible positions.
War Domain Features
Guided Strike
Level 3When you or a creature within 30 feet of you that you can see misses with a weapon attack, you can use your Reaction to grant that attack a bonus to the attack roll equal to your Wisdom modifier.
War Domain Spells
Level 3Your connection to this divine domain ensures that you always have certain spells prepared.
War Priest
Level 3As a Bonus Action, you can make one weapon attack or an Unarmed Strike. When a weapon attack hits a creature, the target takes an extra 1d8 damage of the same type as the weapon damage.
War God's Blessing
Level 6You can expend one use of your Channel Divinity to grant a magical blessing. When a creature within 30 feet of you that you can see makes an attack roll, you can use your Reaction to add your Wisdom modifier to the attack roll.
Avatar of Battle
Level 17You gain Resistance to Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing damage.
Is War Domain Right for You?
Pick the War Domain if you want a Cleric focused on dealing heavy single-target damage. Compare it with the other Cleric subclasses to make sure it fits your party, then build the Aasimar version for the strongest start.
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