Introduced as a subclass for cleric within a crossover between Magic: The Gathering andDungeons & Dragons, the Order Cleric made its way into the hearts of players as an official domain in Tasha’s Cauldron Of Everything. Order is a principled, disciplined, and logical clerical domain, frequently following a strict code laid out by their god.
Perhaps best described as the ultimate ‘lawfully aligned’ character, the Order Cleric believes that law comes above all. Leaders are meant to enforce the law, people are meant to obey it, and any rogue elements among the two must be removed to ensure people’s safety and security.
Order Domain Cleric Deities
Chaos isdistrusted and detested among the clergy and deities of the Order Domain.While the belief in law above everything else may seem extreme, the reality is that gods with all sorts of portfolios may take an interest in upholding a system.
Here are some ideas for a deity your Order Cleric may worship:
Description
Bane
Bane, one of The Dead Three,symbolizes the idea that the weak should be conquered by the strong, attaching ambition and control to his portfolio.He favors those who see themselves as bringers of order and aids adventurers who show particular mettle… to his own sinister ends.
Maglubiyet
Chief deity and leader of the goblinoid species, Maglubiyetdemands sacrifices of his followers.He conveys omens to worshipers through benign natural occurrences, such as the way a shadow falls or the spatter of blood from an axe.
Asmodeus
The King of the Nine Hells is acharismaticandlawfulbeing, in stark contrast to what many believe him to be on the Material Plane.A deity of indulgence, oppression, and power,Asmodeus is often described as anauthoritarian godwho seeks control over as many planes and people as he can.
Erathis
The goddess of civilization, law, and order. In the Wildemount campaign setting, she is entangled in a relationship with the goddess Melora.
Waukeen
The goddess of merchants and deals,Waukeen is a lesser deity who patrons merchants. She detests being cheated and emphasizes holding up one’s end of a bargain.
Wee Jas
Wee Jas is a goddess from Greyhawk who presides overdeath, vanity, magic, and the law.
Order Domain Cleric Features
The Order Cleric is a classthat gives you proficiency with heavy armor, allowing you to let your cleric work more as a tank than other clerics.You’ll also gain proficiency in Persuasion and Intimidation.
Atfirst level, you gain your first feature upon choosing your subclass.
Atsecond level, you can unlock your Channel Divinity,
Embodiment of the Law
When you hiteighth level, you’re able to deal radiant damage after making a weapon attack.
Divine Strike
After you hit a creature with a weapon attack, you may deal an extra1d8psychic damageto the target. You can do this once per turn. The damage increases to 2d8 when you hit fourteenth level.
Recommended Order Cleric Ability Scores
Wisdomis yourspellcasting modifier,and you’ll be happy with it as your primary ability score. It also affects a good bunch of your skill checks, such as Perception and Insight, which are good to have high passives in.
Constitutionwill be the next best ability score to focus on, as Constitution is going to affect your hit point maximum. Normally, Dexterity would be next, but you can actually make a strong case forStrength, seeing as your cleric will have a heavy armor proficiency. That being said,Dexterityalso determines your armor class, so make sure you know the build you’re going for.
Trying to acclimate your character to armor and tanking may have you prioritizing Strength over Dexterity for heavier armors, whereas if you’re planning on focusing more on spellcasting, you may be happier prioritizing Dexterity over Strength for armor class.
Charismawill be next, followed byIntelligence. Or vice versa, depending on your preference.
Recommended Species For Order Domain Cleric
For an Order Cleric planning to utilize your armor proficiency, considerdragonbornorgoliathas a choice for species. Goliath’sStone’s Endurancelets you reduce the damage you take, anddragonbornhas abreath weaponthat will come in handy in close quarters.
You don’t get martial weapon proficiency, so you don’t need to worry about choosing a species that does extra damage when in melee range because you have aDivine Strike.If you want to boost it anyway, you might considerhalf-orcorelf.
For an Order Cleric planning on being a spellcaster,yuan-ti, triton, and aasimarboast someresistancesthat will make you moredurablein the face of other spellcasters and common damage types.Kalashtar, by contrast, gives youresistancetopsychic damage, which isn’t commonly resisted, as well as advantage on Wisdom saving throws, which you are already proficient in.
Half-elfandelflet you be immune to sleep spells andgive you access to Wizard cantrips with the high elf subspecies.
One might note thatVoice of Authority specifies using a spell slot, and while having innate casting never hurts, it may also be a headache to remember whether the spell you use is eligible.
Recommended Spells For Order Domain Cleric
Domain Spells
These are spells you get by virtue of choosing the domain.
Dominate Person
Cantrips
These are smaller time spells that you may cast without a spell slot, at risk of a smaller effect.
Guidance adds ad4toevery ability check. It lasts for a minute.
Word of Radiance
Sometimes you need a source ofradiant damageat will. This or Sacred Flame will do the trick, as they both require saves from the enemy.
A source of protection at will.
Spells
As a cleric, youhave the ability to change your spells after every long restfor other, possibly better cleric spells. Here are a couple you may find useful at early levels.
Guiding Bolt
Guiding Bolt deals a ton ofradiant damageatearly levelsand gives your partyadvantageon theirnext attacks.It surrounds an enemy in shimmering light, as well, provoking this advantage, which could be played with in many ways.
Protection from Evil and Good
This spellprotects your alliesfrom fiends, fey, elementals, celestials, and others. It gives those creaturesdisadvantagewhileattacking the ally you touch with this spell.Cast this before combat and
Healing Word
A ranged healing spell that casts on abonus action. Good economy to have, and you’ll never feel it’s wasted.
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