Clerics and scrolls [Archive] - Wizards Community

Clerics and scrolls [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Arameas
11-25-06, 03:06 PM OK question is this:

Can a Cleric use divine scrolls using his Spellcraft, or does he need ranks in UMD?

The PHB starter packacge for a cleric recomends taking scribe scroll as a feat, but if you need UMD then he cant actually use them.

Also the synergy list says that 5 ranks in spellcraft gives you a +2 in UMD when using scrolls. Which suggests to me that you need UMD.

Can someone clear this up for me?
Nephlite
11-25-06, 03:17 PM OK question is this:

Can a Cleric use divine scrolls using his Spellcraft, or does he need ranks in UMD?

Just like a Wizard can use spellcraft to use arcane scrolls. So yes. Unless, a Cleric is trying to use Druid scrolls than you need UMD.

Also the synergy list says that 5 ranks in spellcraft gives you a +2 in UMD when using scrolls. Which suggests to me that you need UMD.

No, it means you have a beter chance using UMD if you are also good at spellcraft.
Reversefigure4
11-25-06, 04:03 PM The reasoning behind Scribe Scroll for Clerics is to have the spell when you need it, even if you haven't prepared it. You might only need Restoration once in a blue moon, so you don't bother preparing it every day, you just scribe a scroll of it so it's there when you need it.

It's not a great feat choice or anything, but Clerics can get use out of it.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Arameas 11-25-06, 03:06 PM	OK question is this: Can a Cleric use divine scrolls using his Spellcraft, or does he need ranks in UMD? The PHB starter packacge for a cleric recomends taking scribe scroll as a feat, but if you need UMD then he cant actually use them. Also the synergy list says that 5 ranks in spellcraft gives you a +2 in UMD when using scrolls. Which suggests to me that you need UMD. Can someone clear this up for me?
Nephlite 11-25-06, 03:17 PM	OK question is this: Can a Cleric use divine scrolls using his Spellcraft, or does he need ranks in UMD? Just like a Wizard can use spellcraft to use arcane scrolls. So yes. Unless, a Cleric is trying to use Druid scrolls than you need UMD. Also the synergy list says that 5 ranks in spellcraft gives you a +2 in UMD when using scrolls. Which suggests to me that you need UMD. No, it means you have a beter chance using UMD if you are also good at spellcraft.
Reversefigure4 11-25-06, 04:03 PM	The reasoning behind Scribe Scroll for Clerics is to have the spell when you need it, even if you haven't prepared it. You might only need Restoration once in a blue moon, so you don't bother preparing it every day, you just scribe a scroll of it so it's there when you need it. It's not a great feat choice or anything, but Clerics can get use out of it.