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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stuffnsuch" data-source="post: 7235060" data-attributes="member: 6864043">Hi wise ones.I'm putting together a Level 1 Tempest Cleric and am torn between STR and DEX.For RP reasons they'll be a High Elf (+2 DEX, +1 INT, and one wizard cantrip) with the Soldier background (Athletics and Intimidate) playing alongside a Rogue, Barb and Warlock so I imagine I'll be needed in melee but I'm not sure how long that will be viable?I'll need WIS for casting and CON for HP and conc. saves so my attack stat will be a little low anyway even if I have Bless up all the time.It'll probably be a d8 one-handed weapon as I'll need a shield for AC; extra attack/damage will come from Spiritual Weapon and later Spiritual Guardians.I can hopefully sync Booming Blade with the Wrath of the Storm rebuke to damage further whether I'm hit or if they move.Here's my thinking so far but I could do with your input:STR18-20AC; STR has to be a min of 15 for eventual plate armour which makes me pretty MAD; grapples and shoves will be handy with Athletics proficiency.DEX18-19AC, for max AC I only need a min of +2 DEX so anything further is great; I could eventually go ranged if I need to; DEX is a handy saving throwDo I need a Feat to stay in melee more than I need WIS and CON?Magic Initiate for Shilelagh and Thorn Whip for CC?Polearm and Sentinel look great but they compete for my bonus action and reaction, and are they worth it without a two-handed reach weapon?Warcaster or Resilient (Con)?As you can see I'm a bit lost!</blockquote>

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