In the 3rd Edition (and revised 3.5 Edition) of D&D the cleric must choose either a deity or an alignment concept to be dedicated to (the “patron”). The cleric’s alignment must be within 1 step of their patron (e.g., for a Lawful Good patron the cleric can be Neutral Good, Lawful Good or Lawful Neutral).
Can clerics use spells from other domains?
No, all clerics can cast cleric spells regardless of domain. Choose one domain related to your deity: Knowledge, Life, Light, Nature, Tempest, Trickery, or War.
Can clerics learn from Spellbooks?
Clerics don’t learn spells; they prepare them. They choose a number (level + Wis modifier) from the cleric spell list (and they can change these after any long rest) plus their domain spells. It doesn’t matter what books or scrolls are around, they do not affect the cleric’s access.
Can a cleric cast a spell as a ritual?
You can cast a cleric spell as a ritual if that spell has the ritual tag and you have the spell prepared. You can use a holy symbol (see Equipment) as a spellcasting focus for your cleric spells.
Can a lawful good cleric follow a chaotic evil god?
There is no official rule, but it should still make sense. You shouldn’t have a lawful good cleric following a chaotic evil god. In 5E domain choice simply gives you extra spells. These spells always count as prepared and some of them aren’t normally available to a cleric.
Are there any alignment restrictions in 5e clerics?
There are no alignment restrictions. Weird I know, but there are none. Domain wise – from the PHB “Choose one domain related to your deity: Knowledge, Life, Light, Nature, Tempest, Trickery, or War. The Life domain is detailed at the end of the class description and provides examples of gods associated with it.
When do you regain expended spell slots in cleric?
You regain all expended spell slots when you finish a long rest. You prepare the list of cleric spells that are available for you to cast, choosing from the cleric spell list. When you do so, choose a number of cleric spells equal to your Wisdom modifier + your cleric level (minimum of one spell).
