Bestial Domain
The Bestial Domain channels predatory instinct, natural weapons, scent and savage transformation. Its original published form comes from D&D 3.0’s Book of Vile Darkness; the old page incorrectly labelled that source as 3.5e.
At a Glance
| Divine Sphere | Predatory instinct, natural weapons, scent and savage transformation |
|---|---|
| Published Rules | D&D 3.0 supplemental material |
| Source | Book of Vile Darkness |
| Typical Role | Natural-weapon combatant and transformation-focused Cleric |
| Other Editions | No official same-named Pathfinder 1e, 5e/2014 or 2024 Cleric domain |
Edition Applicability
The mechanics below are D&D 3.0 material. Later use in 3.5e campaigns requires conversion judgement; this page does not silently relabel the original rules as a 3.5e publication.
Bestial Domain — D&D 3.0
Rules status: published supplemental domain from Book of Vile Darkness.
Granted Power
You gain the scent extraordinary ability.
Bestial Domain Spells
| 1st | Magic Fang |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Bull’s Strength |
| 3rd | Greater Magic Fang |
| 4th | Claws of the Savage |
| 5th | Charm Monster |
| 6th | Hold Monster |
| 7th | Whirlwind of Teeth |
| 8th | Spread of Savagery |
| 9th | Were-Doom |
How the Bestial Domain Plays
The granted power is always useful for tracking and detecting creatures at close range, while the spell list strongly rewards natural attacks and transformation before escalating into broad effects that spread or command savagery.
Who Grants the Bestial Domain?
Yeenoghu is one source-associated patron. Other powers should qualify only where predation, savagery or bestial transformation is genuinely part of their established portfolio.
Related Domains and Character Options
Rules Sources and Licensing
The granted power and spell list follow the D&D 3.0 Book of Vile Darkness Bestial Domain. This rebuild corrects the former “3.5” source label.
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