Cleric Attributes...help! [Archive] - Wizards Community

Cleric Attributes...help! [Archive] - Wizards Community

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FrothyMonkey
12-10-03, 09:08 PM Ok I a making a new cleric for a starting campaign, and given the setting and story yes he is an elf. And yes, he is an archer. BUT he will not be one of those dreaded and often lamented cleric-archers with persistant spell etc etc. It just fits his backstory and the campaign too well not to be an elf cleric.

He's something more of a wild west gunslinging preacher. He's a cleric above all else, but if you cross his deity or him, you get arrowed.

Anyways attributes are generated by buying them with 80 points on a point-for-point cost.

I was considering:

Str 12 (enough to carry his stuff at least, and wear decent armor as the campaign progresses)
Dex 16 (Need to be able to hit with the bow, plus extra initiative so faster on the draw)
Con 12 (Need to be hardy when you're a wandering preacher type)
Int 10 (Wanted 12 but not enough points to go around)
Wis 18 (He is a cleric after all)
Cha 12 (Don't want to spook potential converts with an ugly mug)

However I wouldnt mind a little more Con for more HP or a little more Int for some skill points. Then again I dont want to take them from anywhere else. Any more experienced cleric folk wanna give me an idea if I'm on the right track, or if something else would work better.
gerbilattack
12-10-03, 09:30 PM mor int less char, and get heal skill(should be usefull)
i however, also like alchemy(wizard skill)
i made Heal skill items at players handbook
Darth K'Trava
12-10-03, 09:50 PM What's his level? If low enough, you could take a couple of points off the Wisdom score. Later on, you'll have both the every-fourth-level stat boost plus can eventually get a periapt of wisdom. After all, I started an 11th level cleric with a 16 wisdom. She now has a 32 wisdom at 32nd level! :eek: Part of that was stat boosts every 4 levels and magical enhancements.

And Cha isn't all looks. Personality fits in here too.

And have you figured in the stat adjustments for elves? +2 dex but -2 Con (ouch!)

If you don't like that, then maybe make him a half-elf instead. Granted you lose the nifty weapon prof bonuses for bow and longsword.....
RLWilde
12-10-03, 11:12 PM Is your DM using the Complete Warrior? IIRC, the feat Zen Archery from there is pretty light on the prerequisites, and would let you move some points from Dex to Strength (bigger composite bow) or Con (more hit points).
Taran Alvein
12-12-03, 12:43 PM Of course your realize that CHA is beneficial towards your Turning Checks, right? Clerics are good with high WIS and high CHA.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
FrothyMonkey 12-10-03, 09:08 PM	Ok I a making a new cleric for a starting campaign, and given the setting and story yes he is an elf. And yes, he is an archer. BUT he will not be one of those dreaded and often lamented cleric-archers with persistant spell etc etc. It just fits his backstory and the campaign too well not to be an elf cleric. He's something more of a wild west gunslinging preacher. He's a cleric above all else, but if you cross his deity or him, you get arrowed. Anyways attributes are generated by buying them with 80 points on a point-for-point cost. I was considering: Str 12 (enough to carry his stuff at least, and wear decent armor as the campaign progresses) Dex 16 (Need to be able to hit with the bow, plus extra initiative so faster on the draw) Con 12 (Need to be hardy when you're a wandering preacher type) Int 10 (Wanted 12 but not enough points to go around) Wis 18 (He is a cleric after all) Cha 12 (Don't want to spook potential converts with an ugly mug) However I wouldnt mind a little more Con for more HP or a little more Int for some skill points. Then again I dont want to take them from anywhere else. Any more experienced cleric folk wanna give me an idea if I'm on the right track, or if something else would work better.
gerbilattack 12-10-03, 09:30 PM	mor int less char, and get heal skill(should be usefull) i however, also like alchemy(wizard skill) i made Heal skill items at players handbook
Darth K'Trava 12-10-03, 09:50 PM	What's his level? If low enough, you could take a couple of points off the Wisdom score. Later on, you'll have both the every-fourth-level stat boost plus can eventually get a periapt of wisdom. After all, I started an 11th level cleric with a 16 wisdom. She now has a 32 wisdom at 32nd level! :eek: Part of that was stat boosts every 4 levels and magical enhancements. And Cha isn't all looks. Personality fits in here too. And have you figured in the stat adjustments for elves? +2 dex but -2 Con (ouch!) If you don't like that, then maybe make him a half-elf instead. Granted you lose the nifty weapon prof bonuses for bow and longsword.....
RLWilde 12-10-03, 11:12 PM	Is your DM using the Complete Warrior? IIRC, the feat Zen Archery from there is pretty light on the prerequisites, and would let you move some points from Dex to Strength (bigger composite bow) or Con (more hit points).
Taran Alvein 12-12-03, 12:43 PM	Of course your realize that CHA is beneficial towards your Turning Checks, right? Clerics are good with high WIS and high CHA.