Cannibalism Subdomain
The Cannibalism Subdomain is a Pathfinder 1e replacement layer for the Evil Domain. It rewards a priest who consumes part of a helpless or freshly killed enemy, but it replaces only specific Evil Domain features rather than creating a new nine-spell domain.
At a Glance
| Rules Type | Pathfinder 1e subdomain |
|---|---|
| Associated Domain | Evil |
| Source | Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption |
| Theme | Consumption of enemies, profane empowerment and predatory ritual |
| Other Editions | No official same-named D&D 3.5e, 5e/2014 or 2024 Cleric subdomain |
Edition Applicability
Cannibalism is a Pathfinder 1e subdomain of Evil. It replaces the Evil Domain’s lower-level power and only three domain-spell levels. All other Evil Domain features remain unchanged.
Cannibalism Subdomain — Pathfinder 1e
Rules status: published Pathfinder 1e subdomain associated with Evil.
Replacement Power: Consume the Enemy
This replaces Touch of Evil. As a full-round action that is an evil act and provokes attacks of opportunity, you bite a helpless living or freshly killed creature for 1d3 damage. After consuming its flesh, you gain a +1 profane bonus to the saving throw DCs of your spells, spell-like abilities and supernatural abilities against creatures of the same type, and subtype where relevant for humanoids or outsiders. The effect lasts for a number of minutes equal to half your Cleric level or until you use this ability on a different creature.
The bonus rises by +1 at Cleric levels 5, 10, 15 and 20, to a maximum of +5. Uses per day equal 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Higher-Level Power
You retain the Evil Domain’s Scythe of Evil power at 8th level. Cannibalism replaces only Touch of Evil.
Replacement Domain Spells
| 1st | Magic Fang replaces Protection from Good |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Enemy’s Heart replaces Align Weapon |
| 3rd | Greater Magic Fang replaces Magic Circle against Good |
Levels 4–9 remain the normal Evil Domain spell list.
How the Cannibalism Subdomain Plays
The subdomain is built around preparing for a particular enemy type. Its power can raise save DCs substantially at higher levels, but using it requires a helpless or freshly killed creature and is explicitly an evil act in the rules.
Related Domains and Character Options
Rules Sources and Licensing
The Cannibalism Subdomain follows Pathfinder Player Companion: Champions of Corruption. The crucial correction is structural: only Touch of Evil and the 1st-, 2nd- and 3rd-level domain spells are replaced.
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