Clerics are more than just healers and medics in Dungeons & Dragons. While being the original class with the Cure Light Wounds spell, they have evolved into much more through each sourcebook and full edition of the game. They are competent with many useful weapons, armor, and shields. Both the main Cleric spell list and several Domains specialize in damage output and subduing the enemy. In the right hands, a Cleric is more of a divine Wizard than a protector.

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