Cleric of Tempus [Archive] - Wizards Community

Cleric of Tempus [Archive] - Wizards Community

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danisheraser
05-25-07, 05:06 PM Hi all.

Decided to make a cleric of Tempus in a new campaign starting soon.

However, I haven't made many clerics in my "D&D career" ;), so I thought I would come here and ask for a piece of advice.

We use 32 point buy and I have put my stats as follows:

Str: 14
Dex: 10
Con: 14 (might go 12 in con and put 2 more in dex instead)
Int: 10
Wis: 16
Cha: 14 (There are some really nice turning feats, and I am allowed to pick the divine feats from CW)

I am allowed to use all forgotten realms books (except Ancient Empires), PHB, PHB2, DMG and Complete adventurer (also divine feats from CW).

First I thought about going cleric all the way to 20, but since the campaign goes to lvl 30 there could be other alternatives.

I have tried to find a prestige class which suits, but none seems very Tempus-like. Any advice here would be welcomed.

Feats: I have been allowed to pick a greatsword if I chose War domain, instead of battleaxe, as favored weapon of Tempus. Therefore I thought that I would go a bit melee/tank spec. So Power attack could be a choice worth taking. Again, any advice here would be welcomed.

Thanks in advance.
wilekat
05-25-07, 05:40 PM You might want to ask your DM if you can use the complete divine. If he is allowing the others he may do so.

If that is the case... then Warpriest is totally the way forward in my opinion.
Fabius Maximus
05-25-07, 05:45 PM The Warpriest PrC doesn't fit?
danisheraser
05-25-07, 05:46 PM No, he is not allowing Complete divine for several reasons. Besides Warpriest, is really a waste considering you give away 5! caster levels for nearly...Nothing.
Siridar
05-25-07, 05:57 PM there's the battle priest of tempus in one of the dragon magazines i'm not sure on the # but i'm sure someone knows
Duagloth
05-25-07, 08:27 PM Hmm.

Aligmnet: any Neutral

Chose Inflict spells as spontain casting,

Prestige Hierophant: Reach incr.

Harm at 60 ft. is just ... nice:)
Dielzen
05-25-07, 08:56 PM As mentioned earlier

· “Faiths of Faerūn: Prayers of the Frostmaiden,” Dragon Magazine #312 (October 2003)

· “Faiths of Faerūn: Elder Serpents of Set,” Dragon Magazine #313 (November 2003)

· “Faiths of Faerūn: Battleguard of Tempus,” Dragon Magazine #317 (March 2004)

· “Faiths of Faerūn: Arvoreen’s Keepers,” Dragon Magazine #321 (July 2004)

· “Faiths of Faerūn: Deathstalkers of Bhaal,” Dragon Magazine #322 (August 2004)

· “Faiths of Faerūn: Nether Hounds of Kiaransalee,” Dragon Magazine #322 (August 2004)
danisheraser
05-26-07, 04:22 AM Anyone have some suggestions for feats?

The Battleguard of Tempus sounds interesting, but I haven't been able to find Dragon magazine 317 for download yet.
Fabius Maximus
05-26-07, 05:29 AM The Divine Feats from Complete Warrior may be useful.

Besides: As far as I know, the Warpriest has a good BAB, so you're not sacrificing the spellcasting levels for nothing. It's like a fighter/cleric multiclass.
Steelwind
05-26-07, 01:10 PM Straight cleric is better than Warpriest and as for the BAB, 2 words, divine power. As for feats, it may be a little cheesy but go for divine metamagic (persistent spell), its completely legal so hopefully your DM shouldnt have a problem with it. ;)
wilekat
05-27-07, 10:39 AM Straight cleric is better than Warpriest and as for the BAB, 2 words, divine power. As for feats, it may be a little cheesy but go for divine metamagic (persistent spell), its completely legal so hopefully your DM shouldnt have a problem with it. ;)

Don't be overly reliant on Divine Power, it can be dispelled and sometimes that round to cast can be a right b*tch. Fear can be a group killer so the ability (can nae remember what it is called) helps a lot.

Have played a War Priest, and with the Practiced Spellcaster Feat, and very useful spell-like abilities I thought the loss of 5 caster levels was a perfectly fair trade.
Drew1369r
05-28-07, 12:20 AM Ahhh Tempus... my all time favorite god... he rules ALL... I had a cleric of tempus to level 26

first don't bother with Dex... you are going to want to where full plate when you get the chance. you want STR/CON/WIS since you are going to be a battle minded Cleric

With that being said... you want war and strength for your domains. Also take the Heirphant prestige class when you hit level 20. you want the ranged touch special ability first and for most

Now you are still a Cleric mind you so you want to keep said meat shield alive so go with the positive energy so you can heal. And just pray for the Harms and such.

Another very very good PrC is the Divine Disciple the transendence ability can be very very handy when that stoopid wizard decides to cast charm person on the party cleric and the third domain is also handy I would suggest the Chaos domain.

on your level ups put all points into Wisdom because as you gain levels you will probably be forgoing your attacks with the battle axe and using your spells... so make them harder to resist :)

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danisheraser 05-25-07, 05:06 PM	Hi all. Decided to make a cleric of Tempus in a new campaign starting soon. However, I haven't made many clerics in my "D&D career" ;), so I thought I would come here and ask for a piece of advice. We use 32 point buy and I have put my stats as follows: Str: 14 Dex: 10 Con: 14 (might go 12 in con and put 2 more in dex instead) Int: 10 Wis: 16 Cha: 14 (There are some really nice turning feats, and I am allowed to pick the divine feats from CW) I am allowed to use all forgotten realms books (except Ancient Empires), PHB, PHB2, DMG and Complete adventurer (also divine feats from CW). First I thought about going cleric all the way to 20, but since the campaign goes to lvl 30 there could be other alternatives. I have tried to find a prestige class which suits, but none seems very Tempus-like. Any advice here would be welcomed. Feats: I have been allowed to pick a greatsword if I chose War domain, instead of battleaxe, as favored weapon of Tempus. Therefore I thought that I would go a bit melee/tank spec. So Power attack could be a choice worth taking. Again, any advice here would be welcomed. Thanks in advance.
wilekat 05-25-07, 05:40 PM	You might want to ask your DM if you can use the complete divine. If he is allowing the others he may do so. If that is the case... then Warpriest is totally the way forward in my opinion.
Fabius Maximus 05-25-07, 05:45 PM	The Warpriest PrC doesn't fit?
danisheraser 05-25-07, 05:46 PM	No, he is not allowing Complete divine for several reasons. Besides Warpriest, is really a waste considering you give away 5! caster levels for nearly...Nothing.
Siridar 05-25-07, 05:57 PM	there's the battle priest of tempus in one of the dragon magazines i'm not sure on the # but i'm sure someone knows
Duagloth 05-25-07, 08:27 PM	Hmm. Aligmnet: any Neutral Chose Inflict spells as spontain casting, Prestige Hierophant: Reach incr. Harm at 60 ft. is just ... nice:)
Dielzen 05-25-07, 08:56 PM	As mentioned earlier · “Faiths of Faerūn: Prayers of the Frostmaiden,” Dragon Magazine #312 (October 2003) · “Faiths of Faerūn: Elder Serpents of Set,” Dragon Magazine #313 (November 2003) · “Faiths of Faerūn: Battleguard of Tempus,” Dragon Magazine #317 (March 2004) · “Faiths of Faerūn: Arvoreen’s Keepers,” Dragon Magazine #321 (July 2004) · “Faiths of Faerūn: Deathstalkers of Bhaal,” Dragon Magazine #322 (August 2004) · “Faiths of Faerūn: Nether Hounds of Kiaransalee,” Dragon Magazine #322 (August 2004)
danisheraser 05-26-07, 04:22 AM	Anyone have some suggestions for feats? The Battleguard of Tempus sounds interesting, but I haven't been able to find Dragon magazine 317 for download yet.
Fabius Maximus 05-26-07, 05:29 AM	The Divine Feats from Complete Warrior may be useful. Besides: As far as I know, the Warpriest has a good BAB, so you're not sacrificing the spellcasting levels for nothing. It's like a fighter/cleric multiclass.
Steelwind 05-26-07, 01:10 PM	Straight cleric is better than Warpriest and as for the BAB, 2 words, divine power. As for feats, it may be a little cheesy but go for divine metamagic (persistent spell), its completely legal so hopefully your DM shouldnt have a problem with it. ;)
wilekat 05-27-07, 10:39 AM	Straight cleric is better than Warpriest and as for the BAB, 2 words, divine power. As for feats, it may be a little cheesy but go for divine metamagic (persistent spell), its completely legal so hopefully your DM shouldnt have a problem with it. ;) Don't be overly reliant on Divine Power, it can be dispelled and sometimes that round to cast can be a right b*tch. Fear can be a group killer so the ability (can nae remember what it is called) helps a lot. Have played a War Priest, and with the Practiced Spellcaster Feat, and very useful spell-like abilities I thought the loss of 5 caster levels was a perfectly fair trade.
Drew1369r 05-28-07, 12:20 AM	Ahhh Tempus... my all time favorite god... he rules ALL... I had a cleric of tempus to level 26 first don't bother with Dex... you are going to want to where full plate when you get the chance. you want STR/CON/WIS since you are going to be a battle minded Cleric With that being said... you want war and strength for your domains. Also take the Heirphant prestige class when you hit level 20. you want the ranged touch special ability first and for most Now you are still a Cleric mind you so you want to keep said meat shield alive so go with the positive energy so you can heal. And just pray for the Harms and such. Another very very good PrC is the Divine Disciple the transendence ability can be very very handy when that stoopid wizard decides to cast charm person on the party cleric and the third domain is also handy I would suggest the Chaos domain. on your level ups put all points into Wisdom because as you gain levels you will probably be forgoing your attacks with the battle axe and using your spells... so make them harder to resist :)