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How can a Forge Cleric obtain proficiency with swords at first level?
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I am about to start a campaign of D&D 5th edition. I have a character in mind, a blacksmith with a thing for swords, who became a cleric worshiping a sword god. Mechanically this translates to a Forge Domain Cleric. This leaves me one small problem: my sword-obsessed, sword-worshiping cleric... can't use swords.
What can I do to allow this character use of swords (with proficiency), RAW with least sacrifice of utility on a level one character?
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I am about to start a campaign of D&D 5th edition. I have a character in mind, a blacksmith with a thing for swords, who became a cleric worshiping a sword god. Mechanically this translates to a Forge Domain Cleric. This leaves me one small problem: my sword-obsessed, sword-worshiping cleric... can't use swords.
What can I do to allow this character use of swords (with proficiency), RAW with least sacrifice of utility on a level one character?
dnd-5e character-creation cleric proficiency
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Do you want proficiency with all kinds of swords ever, proficiency with particular sorts of swords, proficiency with at least one sword?
– KRyan
14 mins ago
At least one kind, ideally all.
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I am about to start a campaign of D&D 5th edition. I have a character in mind, a blacksmith with a thing for swords, who became a cleric worshiping a sword god. Mechanically this translates to a Forge Domain Cleric. This leaves me one small problem: my sword-obsessed, sword-worshiping cleric... can't use swords.
What can I do to allow this character use of swords (with proficiency), RAW with least sacrifice of utility on a level one character?
dnd-5e character-creation cleric proficiency
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I am about to start a campaign of D&D 5th edition. I have a character in mind, a blacksmith with a thing for swords, who became a cleric worshiping a sword god. Mechanically this translates to a Forge Domain Cleric. This leaves me one small problem: my sword-obsessed, sword-worshiping cleric... can't use swords.
What can I do to allow this character use of swords (with proficiency), RAW with least sacrifice of utility on a level one character?
dnd-5e character-creation cleric proficiency
dnd-5e character-creation cleric proficiency
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Do you want proficiency with all kinds of swords ever, proficiency with particular sorts of swords, proficiency with at least one sword?
– KRyan
14 mins ago
At least one kind, ideally all.
– MegaCrow
11 mins ago
Cool, thanks, and welcome to the site. I recommend the Tour in general, and also want to point out that comments work perhaps unexpectedly here—they are only for improving the question or answer they’re on. Once they’ve done that (or if they’re not going to do that), they tend to get deleted as a matter of course. So please add that information to your question, where it will be seen and answerers will know it. Thanks!
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Do you want proficiency with all kinds of swords ever, proficiency with particular sorts of swords, proficiency with at least one sword?
– KRyan
14 mins ago
At least one kind, ideally all.
– MegaCrow
11 mins ago
Cool, thanks, and welcome to the site. I recommend the Tour in general, and also want to point out that comments work perhaps unexpectedly here—they are only for improving the question or answer they’re on. Once they’ve done that (or if they’re not going to do that), they tend to get deleted as a matter of course. So please add that information to your question, where it will be seen and answerers will know it. Thanks!
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Do you want proficiency with all kinds of swords ever, proficiency with particular sorts of swords, proficiency with at least one sword?
– KRyan
14 mins ago
Do you want proficiency with all kinds of swords ever, proficiency with particular sorts of swords, proficiency with at least one sword?
– KRyan
14 mins ago
At least one kind, ideally all.
– MegaCrow
11 mins ago
At least one kind, ideally all.
– MegaCrow
11 mins ago
Cool, thanks, and welcome to the site. I recommend the Tour in general, and also want to point out that comments work perhaps unexpectedly here—they are only for improving the question or answer they’re on. Once they’ve done that (or if they’re not going to do that), they tend to get deleted as a matter of course. So please add that information to your question, where it will be seen and answerers will know it. Thanks!
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Play an elf.
Elves have proficiency with longswords and short swords.
Play a human
You can take the Weapon Master Feat as a variant human to get access to any four weapons.
Play a gladiator
The gladiator background (entertainer) has the option of getting proficiency with 'one unusual weapon'. Convince your DM that your specific sword, such as a scimitar, is unusual.
edited 1 min ago
Sdjz
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answered 10 mins ago
Theik
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RAW, the gladiator background allows you to add an unusual weapon to your starting equipment, but does not give you any weapon proficiencies. "You can replace the musical instrument in your equipment package with an inexpensive but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net."
– user48255
3 mins ago
Though it's quite insightful, I don't think that the gladiator option is entirely applicable, given the background stated. It also feels somewhat less RAW unless I insist on a really ridiculous sword.
– MegaCrow
2 mins ago
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You have already decided on your class and subclass. Backgrounds do not provide weapon proficiencies. The only source where you could get it is your race. You have two options:
1. Be a high or wood elf
Both get Elf Weapon Training, which gives proficiency in short- and longswords.
2. Be a variant human
This way you get a feat at first level and you can pick Weapon Master, which gives proficiency in 4 weapons of your choice and a stat boost too.
answered 11 mins ago
Szega
35.2k4146179
This is currently my favourite answer as it fully explains why I am limited to these options.
– MegaCrow
47 secs ago
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Create the cleric as an elf.
Elves all have a racial proficiency with long swords and short swords.
Elf Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the longsword,
shortsword, shortbow, and longbow. (SRD, p. 4).
I would recommend a woof elf, if you want to boost the initial wisdom score by 1, but any kind of elf will suffice.
answered 13 mins ago
KorvinStarmast
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+1 for "woof elf". PUPPIES! ;)
– PixelMaster
1 min ago
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The easiest way is to pick a race that has affinity with swords, like an Elf. You don't mention any race for the character you have in mind, so if you didn't have one, there you go.
answered 13 mins ago
Erik
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4 Answers
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active
oldest
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4 Answers
4
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
5
down vote
Play an elf.
Elves have proficiency with longswords and short swords.
Play a human
You can take the Weapon Master Feat as a variant human to get access to any four weapons.
Play a gladiator
The gladiator background (entertainer) has the option of getting proficiency with 'one unusual weapon'. Convince your DM that your specific sword, such as a scimitar, is unusual.
edited 1 min ago
Sdjz
8,35134083
answered 10 mins ago
Theik
8,9253455
RAW, the gladiator background allows you to add an unusual weapon to your starting equipment, but does not give you any weapon proficiencies. "You can replace the musical instrument in your equipment package with an inexpensive but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net."
– user48255
3 mins ago
Though it's quite insightful, I don't think that the gladiator option is entirely applicable, given the background stated. It also feels somewhat less RAW unless I insist on a really ridiculous sword.
– MegaCrow
2 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
Play an elf.
Elves have proficiency with longswords and short swords.
Play a human
You can take the Weapon Master Feat as a variant human to get access to any four weapons.
Play a gladiator
The gladiator background (entertainer) has the option of getting proficiency with 'one unusual weapon'. Convince your DM that your specific sword, such as a scimitar, is unusual.
edited 1 min ago
Sdjz
8,35134083
answered 10 mins ago
Theik
8,9253455
RAW, the gladiator background allows you to add an unusual weapon to your starting equipment, but does not give you any weapon proficiencies. "You can replace the musical instrument in your equipment package with an inexpensive but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net."
– user48255
3 mins ago
Though it's quite insightful, I don't think that the gladiator option is entirely applicable, given the background stated. It also feels somewhat less RAW unless I insist on a really ridiculous sword.
– MegaCrow
2 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
Play an elf.
Elves have proficiency with longswords and short swords.
Play a human
You can take the Weapon Master Feat as a variant human to get access to any four weapons.
Play a gladiator
The gladiator background (entertainer) has the option of getting proficiency with 'one unusual weapon'. Convince your DM that your specific sword, such as a scimitar, is unusual.
edited 1 min ago
Sdjz
8,35134083
answered 10 mins ago
Theik
8,9253455
Play an elf.
Elves have proficiency with longswords and short swords.
Play a human
You can take the Weapon Master Feat as a variant human to get access to any four weapons.
Play a gladiator
The gladiator background (entertainer) has the option of getting proficiency with 'one unusual weapon'. Convince your DM that your specific sword, such as a scimitar, is unusual.
edited 1 min ago
Sdjz
8,35134083
answered 10 mins ago
Theik
8,9253455
edited 1 min ago
Sdjz
8,35134083
edited 1 min ago
Sdjz
8,35134083
edited 1 min ago
Sdjz
8,35134083
8,35134083
answered 10 mins ago
Theik
8,9253455
answered 10 mins ago
Theik
8,9253455
answered 10 mins ago
Theik
8,9253455
8,9253455
RAW, the gladiator background allows you to add an unusual weapon to your starting equipment, but does not give you any weapon proficiencies. "You can replace the musical instrument in your equipment package with an inexpensive but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net."
– user48255
3 mins ago
Though it's quite insightful, I don't think that the gladiator option is entirely applicable, given the background stated. It also feels somewhat less RAW unless I insist on a really ridiculous sword.
– MegaCrow
2 mins ago
add a comment |Â
RAW, the gladiator background allows you to add an unusual weapon to your starting equipment, but does not give you any weapon proficiencies. "You can replace the musical instrument in your equipment package with an inexpensive but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net."
– user48255
3 mins ago
Though it's quite insightful, I don't think that the gladiator option is entirely applicable, given the background stated. It also feels somewhat less RAW unless I insist on a really ridiculous sword.
– MegaCrow
2 mins ago
RAW, the gladiator background allows you to add an unusual weapon to your starting equipment, but does not give you any weapon proficiencies. "You can replace the musical instrument in your equipment package with an inexpensive but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net."
– user48255
3 mins ago
RAW, the gladiator background allows you to add an unusual weapon to your starting equipment, but does not give you any weapon proficiencies. "You can replace the musical instrument in your equipment package with an inexpensive but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net."
– user48255
3 mins ago
Though it's quite insightful, I don't think that the gladiator option is entirely applicable, given the background stated. It also feels somewhat less RAW unless I insist on a really ridiculous sword.
– MegaCrow
2 mins ago
Though it's quite insightful, I don't think that the gladiator option is entirely applicable, given the background stated. It also feels somewhat less RAW unless I insist on a really ridiculous sword.
– MegaCrow
2 mins ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
You have already decided on your class and subclass. Backgrounds do not provide weapon proficiencies. The only source where you could get it is your race. You have two options:
1. Be a high or wood elf
Both get Elf Weapon Training, which gives proficiency in short- and longswords.
2. Be a variant human
This way you get a feat at first level and you can pick Weapon Master, which gives proficiency in 4 weapons of your choice and a stat boost too.
answered 11 mins ago
Szega
35.2k4146179
This is currently my favourite answer as it fully explains why I am limited to these options.
– MegaCrow
47 secs ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
You have already decided on your class and subclass. Backgrounds do not provide weapon proficiencies. The only source where you could get it is your race. You have two options:
1. Be a high or wood elf
Both get Elf Weapon Training, which gives proficiency in short- and longswords.
2. Be a variant human
This way you get a feat at first level and you can pick Weapon Master, which gives proficiency in 4 weapons of your choice and a stat boost too.
answered 11 mins ago
Szega
35.2k4146179
This is currently my favourite answer as it fully explains why I am limited to these options.
– MegaCrow
47 secs ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
You have already decided on your class and subclass. Backgrounds do not provide weapon proficiencies. The only source where you could get it is your race. You have two options:
1. Be a high or wood elf
Both get Elf Weapon Training, which gives proficiency in short- and longswords.
2. Be a variant human
This way you get a feat at first level and you can pick Weapon Master, which gives proficiency in 4 weapons of your choice and a stat boost too.
answered 11 mins ago
Szega
35.2k4146179
You have already decided on your class and subclass. Backgrounds do not provide weapon proficiencies. The only source where you could get it is your race. You have two options:
1. Be a high or wood elf
Both get Elf Weapon Training, which gives proficiency in short- and longswords.
2. Be a variant human
This way you get a feat at first level and you can pick Weapon Master, which gives proficiency in 4 weapons of your choice and a stat boost too.
answered 11 mins ago
Szega
35.2k4146179
answered 11 mins ago
Szega
35.2k4146179
answered 11 mins ago
Szega
35.2k4146179
answered 11 mins ago
Szega
35.2k4146179
35.2k4146179
This is currently my favourite answer as it fully explains why I am limited to these options.
– MegaCrow
47 secs ago
add a comment |Â
This is currently my favourite answer as it fully explains why I am limited to these options.
– MegaCrow
47 secs ago
This is currently my favourite answer as it fully explains why I am limited to these options.
– MegaCrow
47 secs ago
This is currently my favourite answer as it fully explains why I am limited to these options.
– MegaCrow
47 secs ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Create the cleric as an elf.
Elves all have a racial proficiency with long swords and short swords.
Elf Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the longsword,
shortsword, shortbow, and longbow. (SRD, p. 4).
I would recommend a woof elf, if you want to boost the initial wisdom score by 1, but any kind of elf will suffice.
answered 13 mins ago
KorvinStarmast
68.8k16216381
+1 for "woof elf". PUPPIES! ;)
– PixelMaster
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
Create the cleric as an elf.
Elves all have a racial proficiency with long swords and short swords.
Elf Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the longsword,
shortsword, shortbow, and longbow. (SRD, p. 4).
I would recommend a woof elf, if you want to boost the initial wisdom score by 1, but any kind of elf will suffice.
answered 13 mins ago
KorvinStarmast
68.8k16216381
+1 for "woof elf". PUPPIES! ;)
– PixelMaster
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
1
down vote
up vote
1
down vote
Create the cleric as an elf.
Elves all have a racial proficiency with long swords and short swords.
Elf Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the longsword,
shortsword, shortbow, and longbow. (SRD, p. 4).
I would recommend a woof elf, if you want to boost the initial wisdom score by 1, but any kind of elf will suffice.
answered 13 mins ago
KorvinStarmast
68.8k16216381
Create the cleric as an elf.
Elves all have a racial proficiency with long swords and short swords.
Elf Weapon Training. You have proficiency with the longsword,
shortsword, shortbow, and longbow. (SRD, p. 4).
I would recommend a woof elf, if you want to boost the initial wisdom score by 1, but any kind of elf will suffice.
answered 13 mins ago
KorvinStarmast
68.8k16216381
answered 13 mins ago
KorvinStarmast
68.8k16216381
answered 13 mins ago
KorvinStarmast
68.8k16216381
answered 13 mins ago
KorvinStarmast
68.8k16216381
68.8k16216381
+1 for "woof elf". PUPPIES! ;)
– PixelMaster
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
+1 for "woof elf". PUPPIES! ;)
– PixelMaster
1 min ago
+1 for "woof elf". PUPPIES! ;)
– PixelMaster
1 min ago
+1 for "woof elf". PUPPIES! ;)
– PixelMaster
1 min ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
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The easiest way is to pick a race that has affinity with swords, like an Elf. You don't mention any race for the character you have in mind, so if you didn't have one, there you go.
answered 13 mins ago
Erik
41.5k11143213
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
The easiest way is to pick a race that has affinity with swords, like an Elf. You don't mention any race for the character you have in mind, so if you didn't have one, there you go.
answered 13 mins ago
Erik
41.5k11143213
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
The easiest way is to pick a race that has affinity with swords, like an Elf. You don't mention any race for the character you have in mind, so if you didn't have one, there you go.
answered 13 mins ago
Erik
41.5k11143213
The easiest way is to pick a race that has affinity with swords, like an Elf. You don't mention any race for the character you have in mind, so if you didn't have one, there you go.
answered 13 mins ago
Erik
41.5k11143213
answered 13 mins ago
Erik
41.5k11143213
answered 13 mins ago
Erik
41.5k11143213
answered 13 mins ago
Erik
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2
Do you want proficiency with all kinds of swords ever, proficiency with particular sorts of swords, proficiency with at least one sword?
– KRyan
14 mins ago
At least one kind, ideally all.
– MegaCrow
11 mins ago
Cool, thanks, and welcome to the site. I recommend the Tour in general, and also want to point out that comments work perhaps unexpectedly here—they are only for improving the question or answer they’re on. Once they’ve done that (or if they’re not going to do that), they tend to get deleted as a matter of course. So please add that information to your question, where it will be seen and answerers will know it. Thanks!
– KRyan
5 mins ago