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'''Clerics''' are one of the four [[pure]] [[spell]]-casting [[profession]]s in [[GemStone IV]], and are arguably the masters of the spiritual realms. Drawing heavily upon the power of the [[Arkati]] or Greater Spirits that they serve, clerics in Gemstone are very versatile spellcasters with a variety of offensive, defensive, and utility spells at their disposal. Considering the differing natures of their patrons, clerics also have a wide variety of skills available to them at reasonable training costs.
'''Clerics''' are one of the four [[pure]] [[spell]]-casting [[profession]]s in [[GemStone IV]], and are arguably the masters of the spiritual realms. Drawing heavily upon the power of the [[Arkati]] or Greater Spirits that they serve, clerics in Gemstone are very versatile spellcasters with a variety of offensive, defensive, and utility spells at their disposal. Considering the differing natures of their patrons, clerics also have a wide variety of skills available to them at reasonable training costs.


Clerics joining battle in the name of their patrons do so in many ways, although the commonest methods are by use of [[warding]] and [[bolt]] spells. In the past, clerics were primarily physical combatants that used disabling spells to augment their combat abilities, but the addition of the [[Paladin]] class has turned this into a [[mutant]] path called the [[Melee Cleric]]. Now, the power and variety of attck spells available to the cleric allow for a pure-casting build, with the [[Warding Cleric]] as the extreme end that relies solely on extensive spell-training for a potent [[casting strength]].
Clerics joining battle in the name of their patrons do so in many ways, although the commonest methods are by use of [[warding]] and [[bolt]] spells. In the past, clerics were primarily physical combatants that used disabling spells to augment their combat abilities, but the addition of the [[Paladin]] class has turned this into a [[mutant]] path called the [[Melee Cleric]]. Now, the power and variety of attack spells available to the cleric allow for a pure-casting build, with the [[Warding Cleric]] as the extreme end that relies solely on extensive spell-training for a potent [[casting strength]].


While not fulfilling the traditional role of healer (a role assumed by the [[Empath]]s), clerics are able to restore life by use of the [[Well of Life (308)|Well of Life]] and [[Raise Dead (318)|Raise Dead]] spells. With this power, combined with the ability to find corpses (and other adventurers) by means of the [[Locate Person (116)|Locate Person]] spell and then to ‘fog’ to them by the [[Transference (225)|Transference]] spell, clerics are very helpful and useful rescuers. These four ‘core spells’ make up the initial training plan for the [[Rescuing Cleric]] archetype.
While not fulfilling the traditional role of healer (a role assumed by the [[Empath]]s), clerics are able to restore life by use of the [[Well of Life (308)|Well of Life]] and [[Raise Dead (318)|Raise Dead]] spells. With this power, combined with the ability to find corpses (and other adventurers) by means of the [[Locate Person (116)|Locate Person]] spell and then to ‘fog’ to them by the [[Transference (225)|Transference]] spell, clerics are very helpful and useful rescuers. These four ‘core spells’ make up the initial training plan for the [[Rescuing Cleric]] archetype.
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== Stat Placement and Race Selection ==
== Stat Placement and Race Selection ==


Considering the versatility of the class, there are many [[statistic]]s that are important to a cleric, but the most important as far as [[training point]]s are concerned are [[Wisdom]] and [[Intuition]], as they yield double training points due to being [[prime requisite|primary stats]] for the cleric [[profession]]. Additionally, [[wisdom]] is the statistic that effects [[casting strength]] for all three spheres of magic clerics have access to. [[Aura]] effects the amount of [[spirit point]]s that a cleric has available when [[Raise Dead (318)|raising the dead]].
Considering the versatility of the class, there are many [[statistic]]s that are important to a cleric, but the most important as far as [[training point]]s are concerned are [[Wisdom]] and [[Intuition]], as they yield double training points due to being [[prime requisite|primary stats]] for the cleric [[profession]]. Additionally, Wisdom is the statistic that affects [[casting strength]] for all three spheres of magic clerics have access to. [[Aura]] affects the amount of [[spirit point]]s that a cleric has available when [[Raise Dead (318)|raising the dead]].


While no statistic is unimportant, certain others have a more profound impact depending on training path. For a [[Melee Cleric]], [[Strength]] is of vital importance, as it is used to calculate [[attack strength]]. Similarly, a cleric that uses [[bolt spell]]s will want to have a high [[Dexterity]]. [[Strength]] and [[Constitution]] are used to determine how much a character can hold without becoming [[encumbrance|encumbered]]. [[Agility]] is used to determine [[defensive strength]], which makes a character harder to hit in combat.
While no statistic is unimportant, certain others have a more profound impact depending on training path. For a [[Melee Cleric]], [[Strength]] is of vital importance, as it is used to calculate [[attack strength]]. Similarly, a cleric that uses [[bolt spell]]s will want to have a high [[Dexterity]]. Strength and [[Constitution]] are used to determine how much a character can hold without becoming [[encumbrance|encumbered]]. [[Agility]] is used to determine [[defensive strength]], which makes a character harder to hit in combat.


Choice of [[race]] is encouraged to be a decision based on role-playing, but various races offer some mechanical advantage. Races with lower bonuses to [[Aura]] (such as [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and [[Giantman|Giants]]) have a slightly faster rate of [[spirit point]] return compared to those with larger bonuses (such as [[Elf|elves]] and [[Dark elf|dark elves]]), although this advantage is mitigated by the ability to use the [[MEDITAT (verb)|MEDITATE]] verb to restore [[health]], [[mana]], and [[spirit point]]s more quickly.
Choice of [[race]] is encouraged to be a decision based on [[roleplay]]ing, but various races offer some mechanical advantage. Races with lower bonuses to Aura (such as [[Dwarf|dwarves]] and [[Giantman|giants]]) have a slightly faster rate of spirit point return compared to those with larger bonuses (such as [[Elf|elves]] and [[Dark elf|dark elves]]), although this advantage is mitigated by the ability to use the [[MEDITATE]] verb to restore [[health]], [[mana]], and spirit points more quickly.


== General Training Suggestions ==
== General Training Suggestions ==
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;[[Magic Item Use]]
;[[Magic Item Use]]
:Similar in nature to Arcane Symbols, [[Magic Item Use]] allows the use of magic items. Increased skill allows greater success rates in activiation, which is especially useful when using wands (particularly [[aquamarine wand]]s that have been [[Holy Blade (304)|blessed]]) as a form of attack. It is often trained for the same reason as Arcane Symbols.
:Similar in nature to Arcane Symbols, [[Magic Item Use]] allows the use of magic items. Increased skill allows greater success rates in activation, which is especially useful when using wands (particularly [[aquamarine wand]]s that have been [[Holy Blade (304)|blessed]]) as a form of attack. It is often trained for the same reason as Arcane Symbols.


;[[Spell Aiming]]
;[[Spell Aiming]]
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;[[Spirit Mana Control]]
;[[Spirit Mana Control]]
:[[Spiritual Mana Control]] has several impacts on clerics, the first of which is governing the efficiency of transferring mana to another that has trained in Spirit Mana Control. The second use of this spell is in determining whether a cast of [[Raise Dead (318)|Raise Dead]] will be effective, as a percentage chance based on skill (not ranks) of Spirit Mana Control. For this reason, [[Rescuing Cleric]]s especially reccomend having at least 24 ranks prior to attempting to cast Raise Dead, to prevent a failure resulting in the corpse dying again. Spirit Mana Control also aids a cleric in mana recovery, providing one additional mana point returned per 10 ranks of SMC.
:[[Spiritual Mana Control]] has several impacts on clerics, the first of which is governing the efficiency of transferring mana to another that has trained in Spirit Mana Control. The second use of this spell is in determining whether a cast of [[Raise Dead (318)|Raise Dead]] will be effective, as a percentage chance based on skill (not ranks) of Spirit Mana Control. For this reason, [[Rescuing Cleric]]s especially recommend having at least 24 ranks prior to attempting to cast Raise Dead, to prevent a failure resulting in the corpse dying again. Spirit Mana Control also aids a cleric in mana recovery, providing one additional mana point returned per 10 ranks of SMC.


;[[Spiritual Lore]]
;[[Spiritual Lore]]
:Considered a means of customizing a cleric, the [[Spiritual Lore]]s of [[Spiritual Lore, Blessings|Blessings]], [[Spiritual Lore, Religion|Religion]], and [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning|Spirit Summoning]] provide a cleric's spells with more power and versatility. Many clerics choose to single train in this skill due to the cost, although some make it a point to gain the required ranks for the fourth tier of [[Holy Receptacle (325)|Holy Receptacle]] to be able to make Chrism gems as quickly as possible.
:Considered a means of customizing a cleric, the [[Spiritual Lore]]s of [[Spiritual Lore, Blessings|Blessings]], [[Spiritual Lore, Religion|Religion]], and [[Spiritual Lore, Summoning|Spirit Summoning]] provide a cleric's spells with more power and versatility. Many clerics choose to single train in this skill due to the cost, although some make it a point to gain the required ranks for the fourth tier of [[Holy Receptacle (325)|Holy Receptacle]] to be able to make Chrism gems as quickly as possible.
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=== Physical Skills ===
=== Physical Skills ===
;Weapon Skills
;Weapon Skills
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;[[Shield Use]]
;[[Shield Use]]
:An alternative to the [[Runestaff]], a shield provides consistant defense which is increased with training in the [[Shield Use]] skill. Those that rely on a shield for defense generally train in it 1x per level. Shields provide more defense in an offensive stance than a weapon or runestaff does, although more defensive stances provide more defense with a shield, as well.
:An alternative to the [[Runestaff]], a shield provides consistent defense which is increased with training in the [[Shield Use]] skill. Those that rely on a shield for defense generally train in it 1x per level. Shields provide more defense in an offensive stance than a weapon or runestaff does, although more defensive stances provide higher defense with a shield, as well.


;[[Armor Use]]
;[[Armor Use]]
:Of all the [[pure]] classes, Clerics have the lowest costs for both [[training points]] and spell hindrance associated with heavy armor. At low levels, most clerics advocate the 8 ranks in [[Armor Use]] necessary to minimize the [[Combat Maneuvers|maneuver]] penalty for double leather. Later, however, some clerics recommend moving to heavier armor such as leather breastplate, brigandine, or even chain mail for the additional protection.
:Of all the [[pure]] classes, Clerics have the lowest costs for both [[training points]] and spell hindrance associated with heavy armor. At low levels, most clerics advocate the 6 ranks in [[Armor Use]] necessary to minimize the [[Armor#action penalty|action]] and [[roundtime]] penalties for double leather. Later, however, some clerics recommend moving to heavier armor such as leather breastplate, brigandine, or even chain mail for the additional protection.


;[[Physical Training]]
;[[Physical Training]]
:[[Physical Training]] determines amount of [[hit point]]s a character has, up to racial maximum plus [[Constitution]] bonus. Most clerics will train this skill until health maxes out, although it does provide faster [[hitpoint]] regeneration.
:[[Physical Training]] determines amount of [[hit point]]s a character has, up to racial maximum plus [[Constitution]] bonus. Most clerics will train this skill until health maxes out, although it does provide faster [[hitpoint]] regeneration.
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=== Secondary Skills ===
=== Secondary Skills ===
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;[[First Aid]]
;[[First Aid]]
:Training in [[First Aid]] is a skill of major import to [[Rescuing Cleric]]s, who can use the skill to [[TEND (verb)|] the wounds of the fallen (or themselves) when an [[Empath]] is not at hand. Further, the skill is used to determine skill in skinning, foraging for herbs, and reduces roundtime when eating herbs.
:Training in [[First Aid]] is a skill of major import to [[Rescuing Cleric]]s, who can use the skill to [[TEND (verb)|TEND]] the wounds of the fallen (or themselves) when an [[Empath]] is not at hand. Further, the skill is used to determine skill in skinning, foraging for herbs, and reduces roundtime when eating herbs.


;[[Climbing]] and [[Swimming]]
;[[Climbing]] and [[Swimming]]
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;[[Combat Maneuvers]]
;[[Combat Maneuvers]]
:Primarily of use to the [[Melee Cleric]], training in [[Combat Maneuvers]] provides a holy warrior with a few additional [[Maneuver|tricks]] to use in battle. It also gives the cleric a better chance to resist maneuver-based attacks, a notorius weakness for pures. An expensive skill, but worth it in some circumstances.
:Primarily of use to the [[Melee Cleric]], training in [[Combat Maneuvers]] provides a holy warrior with a few additional [[Maneuver|tricks]] to use in battle. It also gives the cleric a better chance to resist maneuver-based attacks, a notorious weakness for pures. An expensive skill, but worth it in some circumstances.

====Available Combat Maneuvers====

*[[Combat Movement]]
*[[Combat Mastery]]
*[[Cunning Defense]]
*[[Dirtkick]]
*[[Disarm Weapon]]
*[[Feint]]
*[[Multi-Fire]]
*[[Precision]]
* [[Side by Side]] (prereq: Combat Movement at rank 2)
*[[Subdual Strike]]
*[[Trip]]
*[[Unarmed Specialist]]


=== Spell Training ===
=== Spell Training ===
As [[pure]] spellcasters, the brunt of a cleric's power comes from spells, and spell power comes from training in [[Spell Research]]. Not only does this skill give a cleric access to new spells, it also increases the effectiveness of those they already possess (most often via increasing [[CS]] or spell duration). While a cleric has three different spell circles to choose from ([[Minor Spiritual]], [[Major Spiritual]], and [[Cleric Base]]), they all fal under the blanket of [[Spell Research]] for the purpose of determining [[training point]] cost. In general, most clerics will train between 2x and 3x per level in this skill.
As [[pure]] spellcasters, the brunt of a cleric's power comes from spells, and spell power comes from training in [[Spell Research]]. Not only does this skill give a cleric access to new spells, it also increases the effectiveness of those they already possess (most often via increasing [[CS]] or spell duration). While a cleric has three different spell circles to choose from ([[Minor Spiritual]], [[Major Spiritual]], and [[Cleric Base]]), they all fall under the blanket of [[Spell Research]] for the purpose of determining [[training point]] cost. In general, most clerics will train between 2x and 3x per level in this skill.
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=== Defense Methods ===
All clerics need a way to defend themselves. The main choices for physical defense are shield alone, brawl with shield, runestaff and two-handed weapon. The cleric spells are the most important for magical defense and 1x in cleric spells should be regarded as core training.


The different defense choices provide substantially different amounts of defense. The comparison below splits this into two parts, the defense that is obtained from the configuration alone, and the defense that is added to that by training. The comparison assumes that the cleric has moderately good stats and that there is a contribution of 20 from stats to evade, 7 to block and 7 to parry DS. It assumes 4x equipment. Offensive and defensive stance values are given. The same training point cost is assumed for the comparison of shield without brawl (1x shield) and shield with brawl (5 ranks shield to every 13 ranks brawl). Armor is ignored so there is an additional +20 available to all defense from armor enchant and a small loss to be taken from the dodge DS if armor goes above soft leather. Runestaff defense assumes a spell heavy training plan, with the training points from not training brawl and shield used for magic ranks. A typical runestaff user would have less spells and up to 16 melee DS per 13 levels. Similarly the shield and brawl combination can gain increased defense at the cost of spending extra training points on it.
==== Minor Spiritual (MnS) ====
The [[Minor Spiritual]] circle is the most commonly available spell circle in [[GemStone IV]], as it is obtainable by the [[Warrior]], [[Rogue]], [[Ranger]], [[Paladin]], [[Empath]], [[Sorcerer]], and Cleric professions. Important spells in this circle include:
*[[Spirit Warding I (101)]] - Bolsters defense against [[warding spell|warding]] and [[bolt spell]]s.
*[[Spirit Barrier (102)]] - Provides a significant bonus to DS, but impairs physical AS.
*[[Spirit Defense (103)]] - Frequently called a "powerful look", this spell provides a bonus to DS. The benefit from this spell increases with more ranks in this circle.
*[[Spirit Warding II (107)]] - A more potent version of [[Spirit Warding I (101)|].
*[[Fire Spirit (111)]] - One of the three [[bolt spell]]s available to Clerics. Similar to [[Major Fire (908)]].
*[[Locate Person (116)]] - As the name implies, this spell allows the Cleric a glimpse of the location of a character within the same realm. Note that this spell is not effective on hidden, invisible or [[Unpresence (204)|Unpresenced]] characters.
*[[Lesser Shroud (120)]] - A more potent form of [[Spirit Defense (103)|Spirit Defense]], that becomes more powerful with training.
*[[Spirit Guide (130)]] - This spell instantly transports the cleric's group to one of several possible locations, usually safe ones. This spell can induce vertigo, however, which potentially incapacitates the caster afterward.


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==== Major Spiritual (MjS) ====
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More utilitarian or combat-focused than the defensive [[Minor Spiritual]] Circle, the [[Major Spiritual]] spells are nonetheless considered more potent. This list is currently restricted to Clerics and [[Empath]]s, although it will be made exclusive to Clerics when [[Empath]]s recieve the [[Minor Mental]] Circle.
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*[[Spirit Shield (202)]] - A defensive spell that increases strength with training in this circle. Often referred to as a "dim aura" or just "dims".
!colspan=2|Melee (Def)
*[[Living Spell (208)]] - Allows the Cleric to steal a prepared spell from a target, on a successful [[warding]] and if the cleric is sufficiently skilled in [[Arcane Symbols]]. Creatures that are not part of the [[BCS]] are immune.
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*[[Bravery (211)]] - Bolsters the Cleric's AS and provides a TD boost against fear-based spells.
!colspan=2|Melee (Off)
*[[Interference (212)]] - Diminishes the combat abilities of the target on a successful [[warding]], reducing AS, CS, TD, and DS.
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*[[Minor Sanctuary (213)]] - Creates an area of calm, resulting in an area where attacks, some spells, and thievery cannot take place. Most creatures will not enter a sanctuary, although some can break one.
!colspan=2|Ranged (Def)
*[[Bind (214)]] - A potent disabling spell that prevents the target from moving for the duration, resulting in a lowered DS.
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*[[Heroism (215)]] - Bolsters the Cleric's AS and increases [[health]] and [[mana]] regeneration rates.
!colspan=2|Ranged (Off)
*[[Mass Interference (217)]] - As [[Interference (212)|Interference]], but is cast upon all targets in the room (including other players if not in the caster's group!).
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*[[Spell Shield (219)]] - Provides a DS bonus against [[bolt spell]]s and increases spiritual TD.
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*[[Major Sanctuary (220)]] - Takes the caster and his group to a place of sanctuary. Excellent for [[Rescuing Cleric]]s.
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*[[Transference (225)]] - Transports the Cleric to the location of any [[Locate Person (116)|locatable]] character, providing they are not in an area where teleportation is blocked.
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*[[Spirit Slayer (240)]] - Briefly augments a cleric's offensive power by conjuring an invisible spirit that may recast an offensive or utility spell cast by the cleric, but with a bonus to CS or AS.
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|Small shield without brawl || 57||7 || 51||4 || 111||10 || 55||5
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|Tower shield without brawl || 46||11 || 42||6 || 125||18 || 61||9
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|Small shield with brawl || 114||12 || 51||5 || 61||4 || 55||2
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|Tower shield with brawl || 103||13 || 42||6 || 75||7 || 61||4
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|Runestaff || 96||14 || 20||4 || 64||7 || 24||2
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|Two handed weapon || 86||13 || 17||4 || 29||0 || 21||0
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== Spell and Ability Highlights ==
==== Cleric Base ====
Because of the nature of the cleric, as a spiritual link between mortals and [[Arkati]], clerics are empowered with certain abilities not given to most. While mostly of a mechanical nature, certain verbs have different or augmented usage for a cleric.
The most potent circle available to a Cleric, the [[Cleric Base|Cleric]] Spell Circle contains a mix of combat, defensive, and utility spells. As it contains spells unique to the Cleric [[profession]], it is sometimes considered the "defining" list for clerics. Most spell-wielding clerics will at least 1x this spell circle to maximize their [[casting strength]].
*[[Smite (302)]] - Basic [[warding]] attack spell. Depending on the [[CONVERT (verb)|CONVERT]] status of the cleric, this spell is either more effective against Living or Undead targets.
*[[Prayer of Protection (303)]] - Provides a bonus to DS that increases with training in this circle.
*[[Holy Blade (304)]] - Allows physical weapons to damage Undead. With 40 or more ranks in this spell circle, weapons blessed by this spell may cause random holy water criticals.
*[[Preservation (305)]] - Prolongs the amount of time a dead character has before being forced to depart.
*[[Holy Bolt (306)]] - One of a Cleric's three [[bolt spell]]s. Acts as [[Minor Water (903)]] against living targets and [[Minor Acid (904)]] against Undead. This same spell is contained within an [[aquamarine wand]] that has been [[Holy Blade (304)|blessed]].
*[[Benediction (307)]] - Provides a bonus to both AS and DS to all members of a cleric's group.
*[[Well of Life (308)]] - Permits the cleric to link to a corpse in preparation to cast [[Raise Dead (318)], or to transfer [[spirit points]] to another character. Either use incurs a timer during which the spell cannot be used again.
*[[Warding Sphere (310)]] - Provides a bonus to DS and TD to all members of the cleric's group.
*[[Fervent Reproach (312)]] - Moderate-powered CS-based attack spell. Has the possiblity to recover a small amount of [[health]] and [[mana]], along with a temporary [[Wisdom]] bonus. Does purely concussion damage, so cannot cause critical kills. Of use to those that skin, however, as it allows higher quality pelts.
*[[Prayer (313)]] - Provides a bonus to TD and DS, as well as some maneuver defense. DS bonuses increase with more spell ranks.
*[[Censure (316)]] - Multi-targeting short duration CS-based disabling spell. Characters of the same [[CONVERT (verb)|CONVERT]] status as the caster are immune, unless specifically targeted. Not friendly to other characters outside the cleric's group.
*[[Divine Fury (317)]] - High-powered CS-based attack spell. Does plasma-based damage, with additional flares based on the [[CONVERT (verb)|CONVERT]] status of the cleric. Causes frequent stuns and critical kills.
*[[Raise Dead (318)]] - Restores life to a fallen character, at the cost of the cleric's [[spirit points]]. The amount of spirit points drained is based on the maximum spirit of the corpse, as well as the number of ranks of this circle the cleric possesses.
*[[Divine Wrath (319)]] - A showy, multiple-target CS-based attack spell. Causes damage in waves (up to 3, depending on [[Spiritual Mana Control]] ranks) shortly after casting. After usage of the spell, the cleric must wait an amount of time based on the amount of damage done before being able to cast it again.
*[[Holy Receptacle (325)]] - Blesses an [[orb gem|orb]]-quality gem with the ability to hold either a certain number of charges of a spell or a special power. Higher valued stones can hold more charges of a given spell, or more powerful blessings.
*[[Prayer of Commune (330)]] - The cleric uses his or her connection to the gods to call upon them for an audience. In practice, it sends out a message to GameMasters that the cleric seeks audience, and it is at the deiscretion of the GameMasters to determine what response, if any, is appropriate. Clerics are reminded to use discretion when casting this spell, as the whims of the Gods are not always what one might expect.
*[[Miracle (350)]] - The newest addition to the cleric spell list, this spell actually allows a cleric to raise him or herself, using the BESEECH command. Without lores, it can only be used once every 24 hours.


'''APPRAISE
=== Defense Methods ===
:By [[APPRAISE (verb)|appraising]] a corpse, the cleric may determine:
All clerics need a way to defend themselves. The main choices for physical defense are shield alone, brawl with shield, runestaff and two-handed weapon. The cleric spells are the most important for magical defense and 1x in cleric spells should be regarded as core training.
:#The amount of spirit the corpse has, which is a factor in how many spirit points will be taken away when using Well of Life or Raise Dead.
:#Whether a corpse is currently preserved against decay, how long remains in the preservation, and if it is by the Preservation spell or by the [[Order of Voln]]'s [[Symbol of Preservation]]
:#If a corpse is currently linked to another cleric via Well of Life


'''MEDITATE
The different defense choices provide substantially different amounts of defense. The comparison below splits this into two parts, the defense that is obtained from the configuration alone, and the defense that is added to that by training. The comparison assumes that the cleric has moderately good stats and that there is a contribution of 20 from stats to evade, 7 to block and 7 to parry DS. It assumes 4x equipment. Offensive and defensive stance values are given. The same training point cost is assumed for the comparison of shield without brawl (1x shield) and shield with brawl (5 ranks shield to every 13 ranks brawl). Armor is ignored so there is an additional +20 available to all defense from armor enchant and a small loss to be taken from the dodge DS if armor goes above soft leather.
:To provide a cleric (or [[empath]]) the ability to recover their vital forces more quickly, the gods grant them the ability to {{boldmono|[[MEDITATE]]}}. Use of this power causes the cleric to kneel and enter a meditative trance during which regeneration of health, spirit points, mana, and stamina is accelerated. This trance is tenuous, and can be easily broken by most activities or the actions of outside parties.


'''SENSE
;Configuration
:The {{boldmono|[[SENSE]]}} verb is one used by several professions, with differing results. For a cleric, SENSE informs the cleric if an [[Arkati]] or Greater Spirit has a particularly strong presence in the area. This verb is most useful when used with [[:Verb:COMMUNE|Commune]] and [[Intercession|Tier 5]] of the [[Holy Receptacle (325)|Holy Receptacle]] spell, as well as the unlocked [[Iasha white ora weapons]].
:Small shield without brawl melee 57/51 ranged 111/55
:Tower shield without brawl melee 46/42 ranged 125/61
:Small shield with brawl melee 114/51 ranged 61/55
:Tower shield with brawl melee 103/42 ranged 75/61
:Runestaff melee 96/20 ranged 64/24
:Two handed weapon melee 86/17 ranged 29/21


'''[[Holy Blade (304)]]
;Training (per 13 levels)
:Allows physical weapons to damage Undead. With 40 or more ranks in this spell circle, weapons blessed by this spell may cause random holy water flares.
:Small shield without brawl melee 7/4 ranged 10/5
:Tower shield without brawl melee 11/6 ranged 18/9
:Small shield with brawl melee 12/5 ranged 4/2
:Tower shield with brawl melee 13/6 ranged 7/4
:Runestaff melee 14/4 ranged 7/2
:Two handed weapon melee 13/4 ranged 0/0


'''[[Well of Life (308)]]
Runestaff defense assumes a spell heavy training plan, with the training points from not training brawl and shield used for magic ranks. A typical runestaff user would have less spells and up to 16 melee DS per 13 levels. Similarly the shield and brawl combination can gain increased defense at the cost of spending extra training points on it.
:Permits the cleric to link to a corpse in preparation to cast Raise Dead, or to transfer spirit points. Either party can use {{boldmono|[[UNLINK]]}} to terminate the link.


'''[[Divine Fury (317)]]
== Class-Specific Verbs ==
:High-powered CS-based attack spell. Does plasma-based damage, with additional flares based on the {{boldmono|[[CONVERT (verb)|CONVERT]]}} status of the cleric. Causes frequent stuns and critical kills.
Because of the nature of the cleric, as a spiritual link between mortals and [[Arkati]], clerics are empowered with certain abilities not given to most. While mostly of a mechanical nature, certain verbs have different or augmented usage for a cleric.

'''[[Raise Dead (318)]]
:Restores life to a fallen character, at the cost of the cleric's spirit points. The amount of spirit points drained is based on the maximum spirit of the corpse, as well as the number of ranks of this circle the cleric possesses.

'''[[Holy Receptacle (325)]]
:Blesses an [[orb gem|orb]]-quality gem with the ability to hold either a certain number of charges of a spell or a special power, including [[chrism]]s. Higher valued stones can hold more charges of a given spell, or more powerful blessings.

'''[[Sanctify (330)]]
:Use devotion to permanently enhance combat armaments for use against the [[undead]]. This enhancement provides both offensive and defensive benefits, and can even be further bestowed with Holy Fire flares. F2P clerics cannot modify items with 330.

'''[[Symbol of the Proselyte (340)]]
:Offensive boost spell that allows a cleric to create a holy symbol that can be used to punish the unrepentant when activated using the {{boldmono|[[CHANT]] (symbol)}} command.

'''[[Miracle (350)]]
:This spell allows a cleric to raise him or herself, using the {{boldmono|[[BESEECH]]}} command. Without lores, it can only be used once every 24 hours.

'''[[:Verb:COMMUNE|Commune]]
:The cleric uses his or her connection to the gods to call upon them for an audience. In practice, it sends out a message to GameMasters that the cleric seeks audience, and it is at the discretion of the GameMasters to determine what response, if any, is appropriate. Clerics are reminded to use discretion when casting this spell, as the whims of the Gods are not always what one might expect.

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== Cleric Guild ==


Upon reaching level 15, clerics are invited to join the [[Cleric Guild]]. For a nominal monthly fee, the guild gives access to [[alchemy]] skills.
;APPRAISE
:By [[APPRAIS (verb)|appraising]] a corpse, the cleric may determine:
:#The amount of spirit the corpse has, which is a factor in how many [[spirit point]]s will be taken away when using [[Well of Life (308)|Well of Life]] or [[Raise Dead (318)|Raise Dead]]
:#Whether a corpse is currently preserved against decay, how long remains in the preservation, and if it is by the [[Preservation (305)|Preservation]] spell or by the [[Order of Voln]]'s [[Symbol of Preservation]]
:#If a corpse is currently linked to another cleric via [[Well of Life (308)|Well of Life]]


Alchemy recipes exclusive to clerics include:
;BLESS
*[[lichbane talisman]]
:A [[Holy Receptacle (325)|Holy Receptacle]] is a merely a stone until it is [[BLESS (verb)|BLESS]]ed by a cleric. Through use of this verb, a cleric can imbed some of their spells into a gem, or grant it other powers. This verb also allows a cleric to determine the nature of the power placed inside such a stone, if similar-looking gems are used.
*[[pure potion]]
*[[exorcism oil]]
*[[repelling oil]]
*enhancive [[spirit regeneration crystal]]s
*enhancive [[spirit-well potion]]s
*[[spiraled willow wand]] embedded with [[Holy Bolt]]
*[[holy water]] containing [[Neutralize Curse]]


==Cleric Statistic Growth Rates==
;MEDITATE
:To provide a cleric (or [[Empath]] or [[Savant]]) the ability to recover their vital forces more quickly, the gods grant them the ability to [[MEDITAT (verb)|MEDITATE]]. Use of this power causes the cleric to kneel and enter a meditative trance during which regeneration of [[health]], [[spirit points]], [[mana]], and [[stamina]] is accelerated. This trance is tenuous, and can be easily broken by most activities or the actions of outside parties.


For more information see the page on [[Statistic growth rate]]s.
;SENSE
:The [[SENSE (verb)|SENSE]] verb is one used by several professions, with differing results. For a cleric, SENSE informs the cleric if an [[Arkati]] or Greater Spirit has a particularly strong presence in the area. This verb is most useful when used with the [[Prayer of Commune (330)|Prayer of Commune]] and [[Intercession|Tier 5]] of the [[Holy Receptacle (325)|Holy Receptacle]] spell, as well as the unlocked [[Iasha white ora weapons]].


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;UNLINK
|+ '''Cleric Stat Growth Rates'''
:The [[UNLINK (verb)|UNLINK]] verb allows a cleric to sever the link formed via casting [[Well of Life (308)|Well of Life]] at a corpse. Most often used when a cleric accidently links to the wrong corpse, or when the corpse requests that the cleric in question not raise them - often in preference to another cleric. This verb can also be used by the corpse to prevent unwilling ressurection.
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''Note: The table above is the baseline statistic growth rates. These values are actually modified for '''every''' race in GemStone IV, including [[human]]s.''


==Resources==
== External Links ==
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/professions/clerics.asp Professions: Clerics], on Play.net.
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/professions/clerics.asp Professions: Clerics], on Play.net.
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=7 Cleric Base Spell Circle], on Play.net
*[http://www.play.net/gs4/info/spells/spelllist.asp?circle=7 Cleric Base Spell Circle], on Play.net
=====Officials Folders=====
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/view Main folder]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/Announcements/view Announcements]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/Developer's%20Corner%20-%20Clerics/view Developer's Corner]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/Cleric%20Banter/view Banter]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/Cleric%20Spells/view Cleric Spells]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/Cleric%20Guild%20Discussions/view Guild Discussions]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/So%20You%20Want%20to%20be%20a%20Cleric%3F/view So You Want to be a Cleric?]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/Roleplaying%20a%20Cleric/view Roleplaying a Cleric]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/Cleric%20General%20Discussion/view General Discussion]
*[http://forums.play.net/forums/GemStone%20IV/Clerics/Hunting%20Strategies/view Hunting Strategies]
=====Guides=====
*[[A beginner's guide to playing a cleric]] (work-in-progress)


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Cleric
Small cleric.jpg
Type Spiritual Pure
Spell Circles Minor Spiritual
Major Spiritual
Cleric Base
Prime Requisites Wisdom, Intuition
Mana Statistics Wisdom
Physical Skills
Skill Cost Ranks
Two Weapon Combat 9/9 1
Armor Use 8/0 1
Shield Use 13/0 1
Combat Maneuvers 10/8 1
Edged Weapons 6/1 1
Blunt Weapons 6/1 1
Two-Handed Weapons 10/3 1
Ranged Weapons 9/3 1
Thrown Weapons 9/3 1
Polearm Weapons 11/3 1
Brawling 6/1 1
Ambush 12/12 1
Multi Opponent Combat 15/8 1
Physical Fitness 8/0 1
Dodging 20/20 1
Magical Skills
Skill Cost Ranks
Arcane Symbols 0/2 2
Magic Item Use 0/2 2
Spell Aiming 3/1 2
Harness Power 0/4 3
Elemental Mana Control 0/12 1
Mental Mana Control 0/12 1
Spirit Mana Control 0/3 3
Spell Research 0/8 3
Elemental Lore 0/20 1
Spiritual Lore 0/6 2
Sorcerous Lore 0/10 1
Mental Lore 0/20 1
General Skills
Skill Cost Ranks
Survival 3/2 2
Disarming Traps 2/6 1
Picking Locks 2/4 2
Stalking and Hiding 5/4 1
Perception 0/3 2
Climbing 4/0 1
Swimming 3/0 1
First Aid 1/1 2
Trading 0/3 2
Pickpocketing 3/3 1

Clerics are one of the four pure spell-casting professions in GemStone IV, and are arguably the masters of the spiritual realms. Drawing heavily upon the power of the Arkati or Greater Spirits that they serve, clerics in Gemstone are very versatile spellcasters with a variety of offensive, defensive, and utility spells at their disposal. Considering the differing natures of their patrons, clerics also have a wide variety of skills available to them at reasonable training costs.

Clerics joining battle in the name of their patrons do so in many ways, although the commonest methods are by use of warding and bolt spells. In the past, clerics were primarily physical combatants that used disabling spells to augment their combat abilities, but the addition of the Paladin class has turned this into a mutant path called the Melee Cleric. Now, the power and variety of attack spells available to the cleric allow for a pure-casting build, with the Warding Cleric as the extreme end that relies solely on extensive spell-training for a potent casting strength.

While not fulfilling the traditional role of healer (a role assumed by the Empaths), clerics are able to restore life by use of the Well of Life and Raise Dead spells. With this power, combined with the ability to find corpses (and other adventurers) by means of the Locate Person spell and then to ‘fog’ to them by the Transference spell, clerics are very helpful and useful rescuers. These four ‘core spells’ make up the initial training plan for the Rescuing Cleric archetype.

Stat Placement and Race Selection

Considering the versatility of the class, there are many statistics that are important to a cleric, but the most important as far as training points are concerned are Wisdom and Intuition, as they yield double training points due to being primary stats for the cleric profession. Additionally, Wisdom is the statistic that affects casting strength for all three spheres of magic clerics have access to. Aura affects the amount of spirit points that a cleric has available when raising the dead.

While no statistic is unimportant, certain others have a more profound impact depending on training path. For a Melee Cleric, Strength is of vital importance, as it is used to calculate attack strength. Similarly, a cleric that uses bolt spells will want to have a high Dexterity. Strength and Constitution are used to determine how much a character can hold without becoming encumbered. Agility is used to determine defensive strength, which makes a character harder to hit in combat.

Choice of race is encouraged to be a decision based on roleplaying, but various races offer some mechanical advantage. Races with lower bonuses to Aura (such as dwarves and giants) have a slightly faster rate of spirit point return compared to those with larger bonuses (such as elves and dark elves), although this advantage is mitigated by the ability to use the MEDITATE verb to restore health, mana, and spirit points more quickly.

General Training Suggestions

Clerics are pure spellcasters, and such are encouraged to train in magic-related skills. It was for this reason that the concept of Runestaff defense, allowing a magical character to focus on magical skills without being entirely unable to defend themselves. While there are many other options for defense (Brawling, shields, among others), for a cleric that uses a runestaff, heavy training in magical skills (at least 8 ranks per level) is required.

Magical Skills

These are the skills that are used when calculating Runestaff defense. In general, they are skills a cleric would want to train in anyhow, and thus perform a double service.

Arcane Symbols
Arcane Symbols is the skill used to read and invoke scrolls. It is not possible to read a spell of higher level than your number of ranks in Arcane Symbols, and further skill increases both your chance of successfully invoking the spell and the duration of a spell cast off a scroll. Additionally, the spell Living Spell uses the caster's Arcane Symbols skill when determining if the spell is successfully transferred. It is an inexpensive and useful skill, and frequently taken to aid Runestaff defense.
Magic Item Use
Similar in nature to Arcane Symbols, Magic Item Use allows the use of magic items. Increased skill allows greater success rates in activation, which is especially useful when using wands (particularly aquamarine wands that have been blessed) as a form of attack. It is often trained for the same reason as Arcane Symbols.
Spell Aiming
Spell Aiming is one of the attack methods available to clerics, by use of Holy Bolt, Fire Spirit, Web, or various wands. Conventional wisdom suggests that if one intends to train in Spell Aiming at all, double training is necessary to reap sufficient benefit. A useful skill, and also aids runestaff defense at a moderate cost.
Harness Power
The Harness Power skill determines the amount of mana available to a cleric. Every rank in Harness Power up to the current level of the character provides 3 mana, while additional ranks provide only 1. This is recalculated whenever a level is gained, so over-training at low-levels when mana is scarce for hunting can be recouped by less-frequent training later on.
Spirit Mana Control
Spiritual Mana Control has several impacts on clerics, the first of which is governing the efficiency of transferring mana to another that has trained in Spirit Mana Control. The second use of this spell is in determining whether a cast of Raise Dead will be effective, as a percentage chance based on skill (not ranks) of Spirit Mana Control. For this reason, Rescuing Clerics especially recommend having at least 24 ranks prior to attempting to cast Raise Dead, to prevent a failure resulting in the corpse dying again. Spirit Mana Control also aids a cleric in mana recovery, providing one additional mana point returned per 10 ranks of SMC.
Spiritual Lore
Considered a means of customizing a cleric, the Spiritual Lores of Blessings, Religion, and Spirit Summoning provide a cleric's spells with more power and versatility. Many clerics choose to single train in this skill due to the cost, although some make it a point to gain the required ranks for the fourth tier of Holy Receptacle to be able to make Chrism gems as quickly as possible.
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Physical Skills

Weapon Skills
For those that snear at those that hide behind "Twigs," the way of the holy warrior is not fully closed. Weapon skills provide a means of attack when out of mana, or in areas that magic will not work. Due to the pre-Paladin role of the cleric as a holy warrior (and enabling the Melee Cleric), the cleric spell Benediction and the Major Spiritual spells Bravery and Heroism bolster the sword arm of the cleric.
Most clerics that train in weapon skills will do so 1x per level, every level.
Shield Use
An alternative to the Runestaff, a shield provides consistent defense which is increased with training in the Shield Use skill. Those that rely on a shield for defense generally train in it 1x per level. Shields provide more defense in an offensive stance than a weapon or runestaff does, although more defensive stances provide higher defense with a shield, as well.
Armor Use
Of all the pure classes, Clerics have the lowest costs for both training points and spell hindrance associated with heavy armor. At low levels, most clerics advocate the 6 ranks in Armor Use necessary to minimize the action and roundtime penalties for double leather. Later, however, some clerics recommend moving to heavier armor such as leather breastplate, brigandine, or even chain mail for the additional protection.
Physical Training
Physical Training determines amount of hit points a character has, up to racial maximum plus Constitution bonus. Most clerics will train this skill until health maxes out, although it does provide faster hitpoint regeneration.
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Secondary Skills

While training in skills of combat and magic are a major part of skill training, they in no way encompass the entirety of a training plan. Secondary skills allow a character to navigate the world of Elanthia, and provide a mechanical basis for fleshing out a character beyond a mere hunting/raising automaton. There are many possible skills a cleric may choose to branch into (Thrown Weapons for a dart player, for example), and a few of the more common ones are detailed here.

First Aid
Training in First Aid is a skill of major import to Rescuing Clerics, who can use the skill to TEND the wounds of the fallen (or themselves) when an Empath is not at hand. Further, the skill is used to determine skill in skinning, foraging for herbs, and reduces roundtime when eating herbs.
Climbing and Swimming
The climbing and swimming skills allow a character to navigate safely some of the rougher terrain in Elanthia, from Climbing the Graveyard gate near Wehnimer's Landing to swimming into the Cavern of the Ages. In general, the difficulty for such a climb or swim is based on the difficulty of the creatures to be found past it. 5-10 ranks of each skill by level 20 is generally sufficient, depending on encumbrance, and 20-30 is normally enough for the higher level hunting grounds.
Perception
The Perception skill is one with a myriad of uses, from spotting hidden paths to foraging to detecting thieves.
Combat Maneuvers
Primarily of use to the Melee Cleric, training in Combat Maneuvers provides a holy warrior with a few additional tricks to use in battle. It also gives the cleric a better chance to resist maneuver-based attacks, a notorious weakness for pures. An expensive skill, but worth it in some circumstances.

Available Combat Maneuvers

Spell Training

As pure spellcasters, the brunt of a cleric's power comes from spells, and spell power comes from training in Spell Research. Not only does this skill give a cleric access to new spells, it also increases the effectiveness of those they already possess (most often via increasing CS or spell duration). While a cleric has three different spell circles to choose from (Minor Spiritual, Major Spiritual, and Cleric Base), they all fall under the blanket of Spell Research for the purpose of determining training point cost. In general, most clerics will train between 2x and 3x per level in this skill.

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Defense Methods

All clerics need a way to defend themselves. The main choices for physical defense are shield alone, brawl with shield, runestaff and two-handed weapon. The cleric spells are the most important for magical defense and 1x in cleric spells should be regarded as core training.

The different defense choices provide substantially different amounts of defense. The comparison below splits this into two parts, the defense that is obtained from the configuration alone, and the defense that is added to that by training. The comparison assumes that the cleric has moderately good stats and that there is a contribution of 20 from stats to evade, 7 to block and 7 to parry DS. It assumes 4x equipment. Offensive and defensive stance values are given. The same training point cost is assumed for the comparison of shield without brawl (1x shield) and shield with brawl (5 ranks shield to every 13 ranks brawl). Armor is ignored so there is an additional +20 available to all defense from armor enchant and a small loss to be taken from the dodge DS if armor goes above soft leather. Runestaff defense assumes a spell heavy training plan, with the training points from not training brawl and shield used for magic ranks. A typical runestaff user would have less spells and up to 16 melee DS per 13 levels. Similarly the shield and brawl combination can gain increased defense at the cost of spending extra training points on it.

Melee (Def) Melee (Off) Ranged (Def) Ranged (Off)
Base Added Base Added Base Added Base Added
Small shield without brawl 57 7 51 4 111 10 55 5
Tower shield without brawl 46 11 42 6 125 18 61 9
Small shield with brawl 114 12 51 5 61 4 55 2
Tower shield with brawl 103 13 42 6 75 7 61 4
Runestaff 96 14 20 4 64 7 24 2
Two handed weapon 86 13 17 4 29 0 21 0
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Spell and Ability Highlights

Because of the nature of the cleric, as a spiritual link between mortals and Arkati, clerics are empowered with certain abilities not given to most. While mostly of a mechanical nature, certain verbs have different or augmented usage for a cleric.

APPRAISE

By appraising a corpse, the cleric may determine:
  1. The amount of spirit the corpse has, which is a factor in how many spirit points will be taken away when using Well of Life or Raise Dead.
  2. Whether a corpse is currently preserved against decay, how long remains in the preservation, and if it is by the Preservation spell or by the Order of Voln's Symbol of Preservation
  3. If a corpse is currently linked to another cleric via Well of Life

MEDITATE

To provide a cleric (or empath) the ability to recover their vital forces more quickly, the gods grant them the ability to MEDITATE. Use of this power causes the cleric to kneel and enter a meditative trance during which regeneration of health, spirit points, mana, and stamina is accelerated. This trance is tenuous, and can be easily broken by most activities or the actions of outside parties.

SENSE

The SENSE verb is one used by several professions, with differing results. For a cleric, SENSE informs the cleric if an Arkati or Greater Spirit has a particularly strong presence in the area. This verb is most useful when used with Commune and Tier 5 of the Holy Receptacle spell, as well as the unlocked Iasha white ora weapons.

Holy Blade (304)

Allows physical weapons to damage Undead. With 40 or more ranks in this spell circle, weapons blessed by this spell may cause random holy water flares.

Well of Life (308)

Permits the cleric to link to a corpse in preparation to cast Raise Dead, or to transfer spirit points. Either party can use UNLINK to terminate the link.

Divine Fury (317)

High-powered CS-based attack spell. Does plasma-based damage, with additional flares based on the CONVERT status of the cleric. Causes frequent stuns and critical kills.

Raise Dead (318)

Restores life to a fallen character, at the cost of the cleric's spirit points. The amount of spirit points drained is based on the maximum spirit of the corpse, as well as the number of ranks of this circle the cleric possesses.

Holy Receptacle (325)

Blesses an orb-quality gem with the ability to hold either a certain number of charges of a spell or a special power, including chrisms. Higher valued stones can hold more charges of a given spell, or more powerful blessings.

Sanctify (330)

Use devotion to permanently enhance combat armaments for use against the undead. This enhancement provides both offensive and defensive benefits, and can even be further bestowed with Holy Fire flares. F2P clerics cannot modify items with 330.

Symbol of the Proselyte (340)

Offensive boost spell that allows a cleric to create a holy symbol that can be used to punish the unrepentant when activated using the CHANT (symbol) command.

Miracle (350)

This spell allows a cleric to raise him or herself, using the BESEECH command. Without lores, it can only be used once every 24 hours.

Commune

The cleric uses his or her connection to the gods to call upon them for an audience. In practice, it sends out a message to GameMasters that the cleric seeks audience, and it is at the discretion of the GameMasters to determine what response, if any, is appropriate. Clerics are reminded to use discretion when casting this spell, as the whims of the Gods are not always what one might expect.
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Cleric Guild

Upon reaching level 15, clerics are invited to join the Cleric Guild. For a nominal monthly fee, the guild gives access to alchemy skills.

Alchemy recipes exclusive to clerics include:

Cleric Statistic Growth Rates

For more information see the page on Statistic growth rates.

Cleric Stat Growth Rates
Profession Strength Constitution Dexterity Agility Discipline Aura Logic Intuition Wisdom Influence
Cleric 20 20 10 15 25 15 25 25 30 20

Note: The table above is the baseline statistic growth rates. These values are actually modified for every race in GemStone IV, including humans.

Resources

Officials Folders
Guides
Cleric Profession - edit
Spell Circles: Cleric Base Spells | Major Spiritual Spells | Minor Spiritual Spells
Professional Highlights: Warding spells | Raise Dead | Bless | Meditation | Holy Receptacle | Sanctify
Popular Archetypes: Warding Cleric | Melee Cleric | Rescuing Cleric


Profession - edit
Squares: Rogue | Warrior | Monk
Semis: Bard | Paladin | Ranger
Pures: Cleric | Empath | Sorcerer | Wizard
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