What's the best cleric domain for control / support spells?

[Quadsword]

(I'm talking about all the cleric domains that will be in full release, not just what's in EA)

Assuming it's possible to do so, I'm going to respec Shadowheart to a different cleric domain. Trickery just doesn't have much going for it, even though that's the most appropriate domain for a Shar worshipper.

[cire87]

if possible i would like to turn her into a full time healer and buffer but i dont think you can change her domain

[Recjawjind]

Well.... death is a pretty effective form of control, light domain!

(jk xd, i reckon they'd all be about on par. life is better at healing though)

[cire87]

yea if i understand the info correctly we can respec the origin characters to what they were in lvl 1 and not change them beyond that

[cire87]

im also pretty sure you cant change there appearance

[Foolswalkin]

Originally posted by Recjawjind:

Well.... death is a pretty effective form of control, light domain!

(jk xd, i reckon they'd all be about on par. life is better at healing though)

Kinda also for real! Flaming Sphere and Wall of Fire are pretty solid battlefield control via area denial, and Warding/Improved Flare is a spell-less debuff to an enemy on reaction. I'd guess that after 6th level the Light Cleric is going to prevent more damage through Improved Flare then the Life Cleric will get through bonus healing.
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Alright, ngl, Burning Hands and Fireball are also good at their respective levels for clearing out chaff.

[Indure]

You will have to be carefully that respeccing doesn't break her storyline, but if you had to give her a new domain for control/support I would recommend nature.

[cire87]

i dont know much about clerics but i guess life maybe

[LockedandFiring]

That's currently there? I would say light. I forget the ones they're adding.
Life if you want to be a doctor and trickster if you want support for ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

[Ghiron]

Everyone sleeps on Knowledge Domain. It's really nice for support and also gives you more damage on cantrips at level 8. Since Cleric spends a lot of time casting Sacred Flame, this is a good option.

[Foolswalkin]

Originally posted by Ghiron:

Everyone sleeps on Knowledge Domain. It's really nice for support and also gives you more damage on cantrips at level 8. Since Cleric spends a lot of time casting Sacred Flame, this is a good option.

Knowledge has a very cool skill monkey trick, but I'm guessing about half the spells won't be in, so I don't really know what it will end up with.

[Lex]

Be aware it's possible to oversaturate yourself with healing spells. They're primarily there for after battle healing (as well as to save someone from immediate death when necessary). Keep yourself provided with a mixture of spells so you can protect yourself in combat. Healing potions only use a bonus action as well.

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

Knowledge or Trickery.

[Quadsword]

Originally posted by Lex:

Be aware it's possible to oversaturate yourself with healing spells. They're primarily there for after battle healing (as well as to save someone from immediate death when necessary). Keep yourself provided with a mixture of spells so you can protect yourself in combat. Healing potions only use a bonus action as well.

Yeah, that's something I've noticed throughout my time in EA. Mid battle healing usually isn't worth the spell slots unless someone's on death's door and absolutely needs it. That's why I'm not keen on life domain.

[seandeven]

Clerics get a subclass at level one I don't expect Shadowheart to be able to change domains. I will be pleasantly surprised if it occurs. It might also ... change later? the little amnesiac

I expect to get alot of support use and off-tanking out of a Tempest cleric....
Nature is solid subclass.
Of course dependent on class abilities at full launch.