And, here's the direct link to the PDF
http://media.wizards.com/2016/dnd/downloads/UA_Cleric.pdf
Forge, Grave, and Protection domains...
http://media.wizards.com/2016/dnd/downloads/UA_Cleric.pdf
Forge, Grave, and Protection domains...
I also think the Grave Domain should have Reincarnate rather then Raise Dead in the last domain spell tier. Assigning the soul to a new spin of the wheel seems more in keeping with honoring a lifespan's mortal limits then forcing life back into a clearly dead body...
Instead of Shield, I wouldn't mind the Forge Domain getting Identify. Often handy, analyzing items works well with the crafter theme, and you would never have to allocate a selectable prepare slot on it just to be able to cast it as a ritual...
Bonus Proficiency - Sure, I guess. Seems appropriate enough. Although additional tool proficiency seems more appropriate. Maybe they figure you are a Dwarf or have the background to have proficiency in smith's tools?
Divine Strike - Good ability for Forge, no problems here.
Bonus Proficiency - Not sure why this is needed. Especially when the Grave is getting two more things at 1st level. Seems a bit much and out of flavor.
Divine Strike - Meh, copy and paste.....oh but it's necro damage instead SEEEE. Really what is needed here is something to boost Turn/Destroy Undead. There are powerful undead roaming around that either have a bonus to their Turn save or are immune to turning. This should instead deal with that in some way.
Bonus Proficiency - While a bit lackluster it fits here.
Divine Strike - And again the same thing....oh but THIS time is it radiant damage! The best defense is a good offense maybe? Don't like it....
Artisan's Blessing - While this a cool little ability, it seems fairly weak when compared to say the War or Life domains. You have to sac one of you Channel Divinity uses in order to craft a mundane item? Maybe swap this with Blessing of the Forge. Craft the mundane item one per long rest, and sac a Channel Divinity user to create a temp magic item.....
Both of these seem incredibly powerful to me. In fact, I’m a little shocked no one is talking about Keeper of Souls more. For no action, no reaction, just once per round, heal an ally after they or someone else kills an enemy. At that level you’ll see a lot of 5 and 8 HD beasties running about, and that is a significant amount of free healing over the course of a day. This cleric is likely to be in the thick of it anyways, and 30 ft from monster to you + 30 ft from you to ally means you could potentially have a range of 60 ft from activation to pay-off.Path to the Grave - Love this one, especially when it can be use to take away resistance and immunity.
Keeper of Souls - Sure. Cool. Why not. Seems fine.
Shield of the Faithful - So....just the Fighting Style then? Why not just say "You get the Protection Fighting Style"? Honestly this is dull and needs a change. How about: When you cast shield spell as a reaction you can target an ally within 30ft." Or something along those lines.
Radiant Defense - A damaging shield...you know for YOUR protection. Except that it doesn't protect you. Bleh. Make this "it reduces the damage taken by 2d10 + your cleric level" then it might be appropriate. Or hell just extra temp hp.
Cleric - "Here is your new sword!"
Warrior - "It still smells faintly like goblin stew..."
Cleric - "Moradin be praised!"
I like to see how the bonus spell lists are branching out and include spells that were previously exclusive to one or two classes. Really helps these stand out and create an identity to differentiate between clerics.
I especially really like the forge domain. Very powerful at first level and the later abilities aren't too shabby either. And with the 6th level AC boost, the ability to create magic armor, heavy armor, a shield and the shield spell you can make your AC crazy high (27 if my basic math skills haven't failed me, 29 if you lump shield of faith on top of that).
This is amusing. I just wrote my own Creation, Necrology, and Guardian domains (as well as Night)
Good to see them, slightly different focus than the ones I wrote so they will work well together.