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If you want a cleric subclass tied to an element, compare the stated resistance and attack effects for the Fire, Ice, and Lightning domains.
Elemental (Fire) Domain Elemental (Ice) Domain Elemental (Lightning) DomainIf choosing between martial or stealth-oriented subclasses, start with the described focus of Champion, Mountaineer, Thief, and Darkweaver.
Champion Mountaineer Thief DarkweaverIf considering a Bard, Monk, or Warlock, first note that the source lists these classes and their subclasses under Inner Strength.
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The Fire domain gives a cleric reduced vulnerability to fire damage and fire-based attacks, according to the subclass description.
Understand this choiceThe Ice domain gives a cleric reduced vulnerability to ice damage and ice-based attacks, as described in the subclass listing.
Understand this choiceThe Lightning domain gives a cleric reduced vulnerability to lightning damage and lightning-based attacks, per the subclass description.
Understand this choiceBattle Domain clerics gain combat spells and are described as able to deal damage while providing front-line healing.
Understand this choiceChampion focuses on physical power, rigorous training, and physical excellence to deliver devastating blows.
Understand this choiceMountaineers are trained for difficult terrain and confined spaces, and can use equipment to take advantage of small spaces.
Understand this choiceThieves improve agility and stealth and learn skills for ruins, unfamiliar languages, and using otherwise unavailable magic items.
Understand this choiceDarkweavers improve mobility in three dimensions and master poison crafting through techniques taught by a secret society.
Understand this choiceCollege of Hope bards use songs to raise listeners' spirits, heal bodies, and soothe fears, as stated in the subclass description.
Understand this choiceOpen Hand monks fight armed or unarmed, throw or trip opponents, and use Ki to protect and heal themselves.
Understand this choiceThe Timekeeper's patron can sometimes manipulate the flow of time and grants this boon to its agents.
Understand this choiceThe subclass source says classes receive subclasses at different levels; it identifies Cleric as a class that can choose at level 1. Do not assume a shared unlock level for all entries.
The sources place Warlock, Bard, and Monk under Inner Strength, while Barbarian and Druid are listed under Primal Calling. Check the cited DLC context when interpreting those choices.
Several entries describe a role or broad capability without exact levels, quantities, costs, or complete feature lists. Treat those details as unspecified in this reference.
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