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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Blue" data-source="post: 7391846" data-attributes="member: 20564">I don't see a problem with giving a full caster extra attack - you are either using the Attack action or you are using a Cast A Spell action.  (Though not in addition to their bonus attack.)Where the problem comes in is when that casting allows self buffing that will surpass the features given by the melee classes, because then they are a better melee combatant plus have the rest of their casting.  This was very prevelant in D&D 3.x, where long lasting buff spells were layers on each other to make an titan of combat.In 5e, the Concentration mechanic lessens then chance of this greatly.  Some of the spells I'm seeing in XGtE could be worrisome, but they're not generally on the Cleric list except for holy weapon.Actually, one way to improve the War cleric might be to leave it alone mechanically and just pick some extra spells from non-PHB sources that support melee that it has access to.  Perhaps replacing domain spells - while they are generally a good melee mix, most of the require concentration so using one locks you out of using others.</blockquote>