A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus, as described in chapter 10. To use the symbol in this way, the caster must hold it in hand, wear it visibly, or bear it on a shield.
Do you need a focus to cast spells?
1 Answer. Yes, you can cast prepared spells which require only Verbal and/or Somatic components when deprived of your focus. (As long as you can produce the Verbal and Somatic components, that is.) The focus only functions to replace (subject to the limitations you mentioned) such Material components as are required.
Can clerics use shield as focus?
1: PH says, under the equipment’s description of the holy symbol that it must be Held in hand, worn visibly, or beared on your shield to be used as a spellcasting focus for clerics and paladins. So, yes, you can attach it to your shield.
Can a cleric use his weapon as a spellcasting focus?
No, but given that they can use a shield emblazoned with their holy symbol as a spellcasting focus, there would be basically no negative impact to allowing them to do the same with a weapon instead. Imbuing a weapon with a spell, that will be automatically cast when they hit with it?
Can a cleric use a holy symbol as a focus?
A cleric or paladin can use a holy symbol as a spellcasting focus, as described in chapter 10. To use the symbol in this way, the caster must hold it in hand, wear it visibly, or bear it on a shield. A character can use a component pouch or a spellcasting focus (found in chapter 5) in place of the components specified for a spell.
Do you need a focus for a spell?
Using a spellcasting focus, you do not need these components. There is an important exception, though. Major components to a spell will have a GP cost listed in their description. These are still necessary even when using a spellcasting focus.
Can a Paladin use a spellcasting focus?
Other classes are more limited. While clerics may also use a spellcasting focus, their options are far more limited. This class may only use a holy symbol as their focus. The same is true for paladins.
