DM Dungeon Crafts

Cleric 5e – Level 1 – Optimization

July 13, 2017 by Derrick Dedmon

Hit Die: d8
Saving Throw Proficiency: WIS, CHA
Spells Casting Modifier: WIS
Weapon Proficiency: Simple
Armor Proficiency: Light, Medium, Shields

Optimal Standard Array: 12-14-13-8-15-10

Optimal Race:

• Hill Dwarf (CON +2, WIS +1)
• Water Genasi  (CON +2, WIS +1)
• Firbolg (WIS +2)
• Kenku (DEX +2, WIS +1)
• Lizardfolk (CON +2, WIS +1)
• Wood Elf (DEX +2, WIS +1)
• Variant Human (War Caster, WIS +1, DEX +1)
• Aarakocra (DEX +2, WIS +1)
• Ghostwise Halfling  (DEX +2, WIS +1)

Optimal Domains

• Arcana (Better Magic)
• Life (Better Healing)
• Light (Better Damage)

Optimal Background:

• Sage (Arcana and History proficiency)
• Far Traveler (Perception and Insight proficiency)

Optimal Weapon

• Mace

Optimal Armor

• Half Plate
• Shield

Optimal Spells

• Guidance
• Bless
• Cure Wounds
• Healing Word