For the cleric,that’s the Death Domain.

Here’s everything you oughta know about the Death Domain subclass as it works inBaldur’s Gate 3.

The primary benefit of domain spells is that they’re always prepared.

A close-up on an item known as the Iron Flask in Baldur’s Gate 3 as it’s held in someone’s gloved hand. The iron of the flask has ornate engravings, and one side is covered in a pattern that looks like a glowering face, the eyes and mouth glowing bright red.

The table below includesevery feature you unlock by leveling up as a Death Domain cleric.

Level

Feature

1

Martial weapons proficiency

Reaper: Necromancy cantrips that only target one creature can target two.

For example, Reaper will let you cast spells like Bone Chill at multiple targets.

Dark Urge with other characters and fire

you might then create a few zombies of your own beginning at level 5 withAnimate Dead.

As always,you should put a few points into Constitutionto boost your maximum HP.

Beyond that, though, you’re free to customize your character as you want.

Camellia from Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, Astarion from Baldur’s Gate 3 and Loghain from Dragon Age: Origins

If you’re a big roleplayer, you may want some points in Charisma or Intelligence.

If you plan on min-maxing for a combat-focused run, you’re free to dump those stats.

That’s a pretty handy little feature, and I’d suggest making the most of it.

Shadowheart holding the Artifact and Withers frowning in screenshots from Baldur’s Gate 3.

ThePlaneslayer Flailis also good for Death Domain, as it offers bonus damage against undead enemies.

As for armor, like mostBG3characters, you want toaim for the Helldusk Armor.

Again, as primarily a spellcaster, you won’t rely too much on your weapons.

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Should You Make Shadowheart A Death Domain Cleric?

As with all subclasses, there are pros and cons to making Shadowheart a Death Domain cleric.

Given everything about her, Death Domain certainly makes sense with Shadowheart’s lore.

Astarion, Shadowheart, and Lae’zel From Baldur’s Gate 3

Her 13 in Strength means she can also make good use of the Death Domain’s melee-focused abilities.

However, do note thatthe Death Domain is an almost entirely damage-centric subclass.

It certainly has access to some healing abilities, but that’s not its specialty.

Shadowheart with the cleric symbol behind her and two backgrounds from Baldur’s Gate 3

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With that, you should have everything you gotta build a Death Domain cleric.

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