*In faith and the miracles of the divine, many find a greater purpose. Called to serve powers beyond most mortal understanding, all priests preach wonders and provide for the spiritual needs of their people. Clerics are more than mere priests, though; these emissaries of the divine work the will of their deities through strength of arms and the magic of their gods. Devoted to the tenets of the religions and philosophies that inspire them, these ecclesiastics quest to spread the knowledge and influence of their faith. Yet while they might share similar abilities, clerics prove as different from one another as the divinities they serve, with some offering healing and redemption, others judging law and truth, and still others spreading conflict and corruption. The ways of the cleric are varied, yet all who tread these paths walk with the mightiest of allies and bear the arms of the gods themselves.* ![[Pasted image 20241226115432.png]] **Role:** More than capable of upholding the honor of their deities in battle, clerics often prove stalwart and capable combatants. Their true strength lies in their capability to draw upon the power of their deities, whether to increase their own and their allies’ prowess in battle, to vex their foes with divine magic, or to lend healing to companions in need. As their powers are influenced by their faith, all clerics must focus their worship upon a divine source. While the vast majority of clerics revere a specific deity, a small number dedicate themselves to a divine concept worthy of devotion—such as battle, death, justice, or knowledge—free of a deific abstraction. (Work with your GM if you prefer this path to selecting a specific deity.) **Unleashed**: Skill points have been expanded. Additional availability for channel feats has been included throughout the class progression. **Alignment**: A cleric’s alignment must be within one step of her deity’s, along either the law/chaos axis or the good/evil axis. **Hit Die:** d8. **Starting Wealth:** 4d6 × 10 gp (average 140 gp.) In addition, each character begins play with an outfit worth 10 gp or less. ### Class Skills The cleric’s class skills are [Appraise](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/appraise) ([Int](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-)), [Craft](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/craft) ([Int](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-)), [Diplomacy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/diplomacy) ([Cha](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Charisma-Cha-)), [Heal](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/heal) ([Wis](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Wisdom-Wis-)), [Knowledge](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/knowledge) (arcana) ([Int](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-)), [Knowledge](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/knowledge) (history) ([Int](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-)), [Knowledge](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/knowledge) (nobility) ([Int](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-)), [Knowledge](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/knowledge) (planes) ([Int](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-)), [Knowledge](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/knowledge) (religion) ([Int](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-)), [Linguistics](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/linguistics) ([Int](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-)), [Profession](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/profession) ([Wis](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Wisdom-Wis-)), [Sense Motive](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/sense-motive) ([Wis](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Wisdom-Wis-)), and [Spellcraft](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/spellcraft) ([Int](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-)). **Skill Ranks Per Level:** 6 + Int modifier | Level | Base Attack Bonus | Fort Save | Ref Save | Will Save | Special | Spells Per Day | | | | | | | | | | | ------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | --------- | -------- | --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | 0th | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | | 1st | +0 | +2 | +0 | +2 | [Aura](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Aura-Ex-), [channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 1d6, [domains](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Domains), [orisons](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Orisons), [spontaneous casting](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Spontaneous-Casting), Studious | 3 | 1+1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | 2nd | +1 | +3 | +0 | +3 | Selective Channeling | 4 | 2+1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | 3rd | +2 | +3 | +1 | +3 | [Channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 2d6 | 4 | 2+1 | 1+1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | 4th | +3 | +4 | +1 | +4 | | 4 | 3+1 | 2+1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | | 5th | +3 | +4 | +1 | +4 | [Channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 3d6 | 4 | 3+1 | 2+1 | 1+1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | 6th | +4 | +5 | +2 | +5 | Bonus Channel Feat | 4 | 3+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | | 7th | +5 | +5 | +2 | +5 | [Channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 4d6 | 4 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | 1+1 | — | — | — | — | — | | 8th | +6/+1 | +6 | +2 | +6 | | 4 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | — | — | — | — | — | | 9th | +6/+1 | +6 | +3 | +6 | [Channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 5d6 | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | 1+1 | — | — | — | — | | 10th | +7/+2 | +7 | +3 | +7 | Bonus Channel Feat | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | — | — | — | — | | 11th | +8/+3 | +7 | +3 | +7 | [Channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 6d6 | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | 1+1 | — | — | — | | 12th | +9/+4 | +8 | +4 | +8 | | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | — | — | — | | 13th | +9/+4 | +8 | +4 | +8 | [Channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 7d6 | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | 1+1 | — | — | | 14th | +10/+5 | +9 | +4 | +9 | Bonus Channel Feat | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | — | — | | 15th | +11/+6/+1 | +9 | +5 | +9 | [Channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 8d6 | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | 1+1 | — | | 16th | +12/+7/+2 | +10 | +5 | +10 | | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | — | | 17th | +12/+7/+2 | +10 | +5 | +10 | [Channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 9d6 | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | 1+1 | | 18th | +13/+8/+3 | +11 | +6 | +11 | | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | 2+1 | | 19th | +14/+9/+4 | +11 | +6 | +11 | [Channel energy](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/classes/core-classes/Cleric/#Channel_Energy_Su) 10d6 | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 3+1 | 3+1 | | 20th | +15/+10/+5 | +12 | +6 | +12 | | 4 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | 4+1 | | Note: “+1” represents the domain spell slot | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ### Class Features #### Channel Energy (Su) Regardless of alignment, any cleric can release a wave of energy by channeling the power of her faith through her holy (or unholy) symbol. This energy can be used to cause or heal damage, depending on the type of energy channeled and the creatures targeted. A good cleric (or a neutral cleric who worships a good deity) channels positive energy and can choose to deal damage to [undead](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/rules-for-monsters/creature-types#TOC-Undead) creatures or to heal living creatures. An evil cleric (or a neutral cleric who worships an evil deity) channels negative energy and can choose to deal damage to living creatures or to heal [undead](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/rules-for-monsters/creature-types#TOC-Undead) creatures. A neutral cleric of a neutral deity (or one who is not devoted to a particular deity) must choose whether she channels positive or negative energy. Once this choice is made, it cannot be reversed. This decision also determines whether the cleric can cast spontaneous cure or inflict spells (see spontaneous casting). Channeling energy causes a burst that affects all creatures of one type (either [undead](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/rules-for-monsters/creature-types#TOC-Undead) or living) in a 30-foot radius centered on the cleric. The amount of damage dealt or healed is equal to 1d6 points of damage plus 1d6 points of damage for every two cleric levels beyond 1st (2d6 at 3rd, 3d6 at 5th, and so on). Creatures that take damage from channeled energy receive a [Will](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/gamemastering/combat#TOC-Will) save to halve the damage. The DC of this save is equal to 10 + 1/2 the cleric’s level + the cleric’s [Charisma](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Charisma-Cha-) modifier. Creatures healed by channel energy cannot exceed their maximum hit point total—all excess healing is lost. A cleric may channel energy a number of times per day equal to 3 + her [Charisma](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Charisma-Cha-) modifier. This is a standard action that does not provoke an attack of opportunity. A cleric can choose whether or not to include herself in this effect. A cleric must be able to present her holy symbol to use this ability. #### Studious (Ex) A cleric automatically gains a number of ranks in [Knowledge](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/knowledge) (religion) equal to their class level and may use [Wisdom](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Wisdom-Wis-) in place of [Intelligence](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/basics-ability-scores/ability-scores#TOC-Intelligence-Int-) for [Knowledge](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/knowledge) (religion) checks. In addition, they automatically succeed at any [Knowledge](https://www.d20pfsrd.com/skills/knowledge) check related to their faith, though if it isn’t about their faith specifically (for instance, a story about a different deity that theirs is involved in), they only know the parts that involve their faith. #### Selective Channeling The cleric gains the feat Selective Channeling #### Bonus Channeling Feat The cleric gains a bonus channeling feat. They must still fulfill the prerequisites.