Tempest Cleric, keep allies out of AOE ?

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#1

Darthy1980

Jan 05, 2015 2:48:12

Hi all,

 

We will be starting Rise of the Dragon Queen soon.

 

I've decided to play a mountain dwarf tempest cleric. In the starter set I played a wizards and loved throwing fireballs and shatters without having to worry about hitting my allies. Is there a way to get a similar mechanic like that I can get somehow on the tempest cleric ? So I don't hit my allies with my area spells ?

 

I suspect not, but you never know

 

Thanks,

 

Jorn

#2

Yunru

Jan 05, 2015 4:24:34 		Other than being a Wizard? Not to my knowledge.
#3

mellored

Jan 05, 2015 6:11:32

Spirit Guardian and Destructive Wave are both ally friendly AoE's.

 

#4

Theros

Jan 05, 2015 9:02:29

Spirit guardian is a great spell for clerics. Just keep in mind that it requires concentration to maintain which can be interupted when you take damage.

You'll also need line of sight of your friends when you cast it to tell the ghosts not to attack them.

#5

Darthy1980

Jan 06, 2015 1:08:16

Thanks everyone, I guess I'll try not to blast my allies too much or use the above suggested spells ;) Or just heal em afterwards ;)

#6

jaappleton

Jan 06, 2015 5:44:59 		Just use the AoEs appropriately. If you win Initiative, run into the crowd of enemies and Thunderwave. They'll get knocked back so you won't be surrounded. Stuff like that. And if an ally does get caught in the fray, you can heal him. Always remember, a dead enemy can't hurt anybody. As long as your allies are standing, they're cool. Besides, you're a Tempest Cleric. If they ride a little lightning, try shouldn't be so shocked. :D
#7

mellored

Jan 06, 2015 6:06:43

^right.

 

Alert feat, and Dex helps you not blast allies.

#8

Darthy1980

Jan 07, 2015 4:02:56

I so wish Alert feat had a bonus to strength or wisdom also then it would be a no brainer, i could use it to even my uneven stats.

 

agreed on riding the lightning, it fits well with the character background anyways ;)

#9

souldragon_420

Jan 07, 2015 7:02:05

If Alert had a stat boost too it would be way to OP for a feat it is one of  the best feats already.