I'm currently playing a Level 6 Peace Cleric (love the class!) with a heavy "nature" flavor as an Eladrin hailing from a semi-druidic village. I've focused on support, as my entire party is very new to D&D. We’re aiming to take our characters all the way to Level 20, so I want to ensure I make the best long-term choices.
With the introduction of the 2024 rules, I’m a bit overwhelmed. I personally feel more comfortable sticking with the 2014 Peace Cleric but wonder:
Would transitioning to the 2024 rules break what I have going or enhance my support potential?
Does the 2024 Cleric make more sense for me to stay full Cleric to Level 20, or should I consider a multiclass dip into something like Druid (or another nature-flavored option)?
If multiclassing is better, what level split would you recommend for optimal party support?
Our DM is also relatively new but has created an amazing, immersive story with high stakes, memorable NPCs, and deep lore. We’ve become incredibly invested in our characters, and I’m determined to keep everyone alive. It honestly feels like what you hear about Critical Role’s early days—a group of friends totally hooked on the game.
About My Character:
Alignment Shift: Initially Chaotic Good but now Chaotic Neutral due to some in-game trauma (the kind of storytelling moments you never forget).
Personality & Flavor: My Eladrin leans heavily into Feywild themes:
No logic, all emotion: Defined by intense feelings that shift unpredictably, following a personal logic others may find alien.
Unsettling and erratic: Behaves whimsically, shyly, or unpredictably—sometimes endearing, sometimes unnerving.
Nature incarnate: Fey creatures aren’t inherently good or evil; they just are. My character embodies this duality: whimsical one moment, horrifying the next.
I’d love your advice on whether sticking to full Cleric or multiclassing would better support my party and fit my character’s story as we aim for Level 20.
I recently started playing a Peace Cleric (currently level 3, soon to level to 4), and our group is playing mostly with 2024 rules, but mixing in 2014 content like subclasses when appropriate. It's been working very well for me, and I'm having a great time with the Peace Cleric so far. My DM is working with us to customize level-ups when the 2024 main class and 2014 subclass features don't jive well, e.g. when redundancies arise, so that keeps it fun and satisfying for everyone.
On the topic of muliclassing: I don't think playing the 2024 Cleric + 2014 Peace Domain will be weak or problematic at any level, so staying with it through level 20 should be fine and satisfying. On the other hand, the druid multiclass you are considering for your character sounds interesting and very thematic. My suggestion would be to multiclass if and when it fits into the story and the character development. Have fun with it!!
If you are considering a Druid dip, you might want to look at taking 3 levels to get Starry Form from Circle of the stars. This gives you 3 interesting forms to use your Wildshape to change into.
Chalice form gives you extra healing whenever you cast a healing spell with a spell slot that you can give to yourself or anyone within 30 feet.
Archer form weaponizes your bonus action at range.
Dragon form shores up your Wisdom, Intelligence, and Constitution checks for concentration so that you can't roll lower than a 9 on the d20 (really nice for that concentration check boost).
The question you might want to consider is what you are looking to get out of your multiclassing? Is it purely for mechanical reasons, or is it story driven?
If you were starting as a fighter, that would be one thing. However, having access to any 8th level spell is insanely powerful in the right hands.I guess part of it comes down to how well you know your spells.
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Hello Forum,
I'm currently playing a Level 6 Peace Cleric (love the class!) with a heavy "nature" flavor as an Eladrin hailing from a semi-druidic village. I've focused on support, as my entire party is very new to D&D. We’re aiming to take our characters all the way to Level 20, so I want to ensure I make the best long-term choices.
With the introduction of the 2024 rules, I’m a bit overwhelmed. I personally feel more comfortable sticking with the 2014 Peace Cleric but wonder:
Our DM is also relatively new but has created an amazing, immersive story with high stakes, memorable NPCs, and deep lore. We’ve become incredibly invested in our characters, and I’m determined to keep everyone alive. It honestly feels like what you hear about Critical Role’s early days—a group of friends totally hooked on the game.
About My Character:
I’d love your advice on whether sticking to full Cleric or multiclassing would better support my party and fit my character’s story as we aim for Level 20.
Thank you in advance for your input!
NV
D&D birthday: August 22, 2022
I recently started playing a Peace Cleric (currently level 3, soon to level to 4), and our group is playing mostly with 2024 rules, but mixing in 2014 content like subclasses when appropriate. It's been working very well for me, and I'm having a great time with the Peace Cleric so far. My DM is working with us to customize level-ups when the 2024 main class and 2014 subclass features don't jive well, e.g. when redundancies arise, so that keeps it fun and satisfying for everyone.
On the topic of muliclassing: I don't think playing the 2024 Cleric + 2014 Peace Domain will be weak or problematic at any level, so staying with it through level 20 should be fine and satisfying. On the other hand, the druid multiclass you are considering for your character sounds interesting and very thematic. My suggestion would be to multiclass if and when it fits into the story and the character development. Have fun with it!!
If you are considering a Druid dip, you might want to look at taking 3 levels to get Starry Form from Circle of the stars. This gives you 3 interesting forms to use your Wildshape to change into.
Chalice form gives you extra healing whenever you cast a healing spell with a spell slot that you can give to yourself or anyone within 30 feet.
Archer form weaponizes your bonus action at range.
Dragon form shores up your Wisdom, Intelligence, and Constitution checks for concentration so that you can't roll lower than a 9 on the d20 (really nice for that concentration check boost).
The question you might want to consider is what you are looking to get out of your multiclassing? Is it purely for mechanical reasons, or is it story driven?
If you were starting as a fighter, that would be one thing. However, having access to any 8th level spell is insanely powerful in the right hands.I guess part of it comes down to how well you know your spells.