Tempest cleric vs storm sorcery?

[Medivh]

What are the main differences between those? If I want to play a lightning based character should I star cleric or sorc?

[Pan Darius Cassandra]

Storm Sorc doesn't get Call Lightning for some reason, which I consider a requisite.

[THEBEAST6969]

im not sure how storm sorc will work. there level 6 ability storm guide was just a roleplay ability so that probably got changed.

[xposethedarkside]

Originally posted by Pan Darius Loveless:

Storm Sorc doesn't get Call Lightning for some reason, which I consider a requisite.

Right? That seems like an oversight.

[grumpymoose]

Originally posted by Pan Darius Loveless:

Storm Sorc doesn't get Call Lightning for some reason, which I consider a requisite.

Just doesn't feel like a storm without Call Lightning does it?

[Agent Chieftain]

Tempest is better. And when it comes to sorcerers, I think blue Draconic Bloodline sorcerer is better for a lightning build than storm.

Storm's extra lightning damage ability requires you to be within 10 feet of other enemies. Which is not exactly a good idea, because you don't have the extra defensive bonuses of either a Tempest or Draconic Bloodline.

Tempest's ability gives it a guaranteed max damage roll. Draconic gets to add it's Charisma modifier to the damage of it's chosen elemental spells.

[GrimAtrament]

sorcs kinda get the short end of the stick out of the caster classes in 5e.

[Ragnar]

Originally posted by GrimAtrament:

sorcs kinda get the short end of the stick out of the caster classes in 5e.

Well that's not really true since it's the best caster class in Bg3. Quick/twin castl. Enough said.

[Gengarlos8771]

Huge caveat as this is based on my DND5E knowledge and things could be different with the full release.

Both do satisfy the fantasy of playing someone lightning based and I think it would help if you tell us what kind of playstyle you prefer.

But generally sorcerers are squishy with low HP and armor class, you'll probably be at the backline providing support/CC(Haste/Sleep) and AOE damage(Lightning Bolt/Storm Sphere/Chain Lightning). You also get counterspell which can neutralize enemy spellcasters. Out of combat, as a Charisma based character, you would most likely be great at the dialogue skills (Persuasion/Deception/Intimidation). You have metamagic which modifies your spells like increasing their range or duration, even giving you the option to target two creatures with one spell by twinning it. I can't speak for the subclass' actual features as it's very likely they'll be tweaked for a video game adaptation.

For tempest cleric, you are more durable than the sorcerer with access to heavy armor and shield and bigger HP, and with proficiency in martial weapons you'll be comfortable fighting in melee while providing healing/buffs and AOE damage. You eventually get the option to maximize the damage of your thunder and lightning spells once per rest, and infuse your melee weapons with additional lightning damage. As a wisdom based character you probably won't be handling most of the dialogue unless you invest in charisma.