Colmarr
First Post
Why do you say this? I haven't seen anything mentioned so far that affects channel divinity.
Battle Cleric Options is up
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Why do you say this? I haven't seen anything mentioned so far that affects channel divinity.
Dannager
First Post
The article presents two new Channel Divinity options, one that replaces Divine Fortune and one that replaces Turn Undead.
This will put mace, spear and morningstar at the top of the food chain for strength clerics now. They get the bonus to hit of a superior/military weapon along with its damage. I can already envision eladrin spear builds dominating this style.
I have to say that this actually annoys me. Dwarves are perfect as a race for this sort of cleric build and yet no hammers or axes are considered simple weapons.
I have to say that this actually annoys me. Dwarves are perfect as a race for this sort of cleric build and yet no hammers or axes are considered simple weapons.
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Peraion Graufalke
First Post
I like this article very much. Enabling at-will attacks as minor actions is what the battle cleric needed IMO, and he got it. Dead monsters don't crit. 
Well done, Mearls.
Well done, Mearls.
UngeheuerLich
Legend
indeed, dwarves sould be able to use hammers here...
Dannager
First Post
Sounds like a good place to start for coming up with a new feat.
Lord Ernie
First Post
This makes me want to rebuild my cleric|invoker. The powers are awesome leader powers, the healer's lore replacement puts the old one to shame (and as written, hybrid clerics gain healer's lore), and I really just love the feel of the whole thing.
Battle clerics went from a rather subpar option to brutally efficient and powerful leaders, all in one article. They may even get close to the warlord, which is saying a lot. The battle cleric is now one of the best buffers in the game.
Brilliantly played, mr. Mearls.
Battle clerics went from a rather subpar option to brutally efficient and powerful leaders, all in one article. They may even get close to the warlord, which is saying a lot. The battle cleric is now one of the best buffers in the game.
Brilliantly played, mr. Mearls.
UngeheuerLich
Legend
The battle cleric option needs to clarify, that you only get scale proficiency IF you have chainmail proficiency to prevent hybrid abuse.
I also believe, the battle clerics lore is terribly powerful, maybe a bit too good to pass, even for a wisdom cleric.
2 handed simple weapons gain great boost with this article. On the other hand, I don´t know why any battle cleric should use a one handed weapon.
Maybe this is reserved for the warpriest and helps to distinguish one from the other.
Our group´s hybrid fighter/cleric will be very happy with those options i guess. He really liked to give up his shield and have a more damaging weapon instead and also can retrain his hybrid talent, maybe into combat superity.
I also believe, the battle clerics lore is terribly powerful, maybe a bit too good to pass, even for a wisdom cleric.
2 handed simple weapons gain great boost with this article. On the other hand, I don´t know why any battle cleric should use a one handed weapon.
Maybe this is reserved for the warpriest and helps to distinguish one from the other.
Our group´s hybrid fighter/cleric will be very happy with those options i guess. He really liked to give up his shield and have a more damaging weapon instead and also can retrain his hybrid talent, maybe into combat superity.
Obryn
Hero
Staff is the one to watch out for. With Staff Expertise and Staff Fighting, you're looking at a Defensive 1d8 Two-Handed Simple Weapon with a Reach of 2.
Hmmm... It doesn't bother me, honestly. I mean, I'm used to Dwarven Clerics who use maces from past editions.
-O
Clearly this article must be a misprint as it is giving non-essentials support to a pre-essentials class. 
In all honesty though I do like the article and it definitely provides a nice option for strength clerics. I also like the focus on simple weapons as this may be what can ultimately be used to try to set the runepriest apart from the clerics and warpriests. Though shield-based runepriests will still be in an odd place.
Obviously, runepriests still need help in a variety of ways, but at least I think this helps them to carve out a bit of a niche.
In all honesty though I do like the article and it definitely provides a nice option for strength clerics. I also like the focus on simple weapons as this may be what can ultimately be used to try to set the runepriest apart from the clerics and warpriests. Though shield-based runepriests will still be in an odd place.
Obviously, runepriests still need help in a variety of ways, but at least I think this helps them to carve out a bit of a niche.
