Earth Domain
The Earth Domain turns earth, stone, soil, mountains, metal and elemental creatures of earth into a cleric’s sacred practice and usable rules. Its exact mechanics depend on edition, so the published Pathfinder and 3.5e versions are kept separate rather than blended together.
At a Glance
| Divine Sphere | Earth, stone, soil, mountains, metal and elemental creatures of earth |
|---|---|
| Typical Role | Durable elemental priest, terrain shaper and stone-focused controller |
| Published Rules | Pathfinder 1e and D&D 3.5e |
| Modern D&D Status | No official same-named Earth Domain in 2014 or 2024 D&D. Nature and Forge cover different parts of the concept in 2014 material. |
| Typical Patrons | Geb, Papatūānuku, Ops, Rūaumoko |
| Primary Ability | Wisdom in Pathfinder 1e; edition-specific Cleric rules otherwise |
Edition Applicability
No official same-named Earth Domain in 2014 or 2024 D&D. Nature and Forge cover different parts of the concept in 2014 material. This page does not create a modern rules panel merely to fill an edition slot. The tabs below contain the published Earth Domain rules for the editions in which this same-named domain exists.
Earth Domain — Pathfinder 1e
Rules status: published Pathfinder 1e Core Rulebook domain.
Acid Dart
As a standard action, make a ranged touch attack against one foe within 30 feet. On a hit, the dart deals 1d6 acid damage + 1 for every two Cleric levels. Uses per day equal 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Acid Resistance
At 6th level you gain acid resistance 10. It becomes 20 at 12th level, and at 20th level you gain immunity to acid.
Pathfinder 1e Earth Domain Spells
| 1st | Magic Stone |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Soften Earth and Stone |
| 3rd | Stone Shape |
| 4th | Spike Stones |
| 5th | Wall of Stone |
| 6th | Stoneskin |
| 7th | Elemental Body IV (earth only) |
| 8th | Earthquake |
| 9th | Elemental Swarm (earth only) |
Earth Domain — D&D 3.5e
Rules status: published D&D 3.5e SRD domain.
Granted Power
You can turn or destroy Air creatures as a good Cleric turns undead, and rebuke, command or bolster Earth creatures as an evil Cleric rebukes undead. These abilities share 3 + your Charisma modifier uses per day.
D&D 3.5e Earth Domain Spells
| 1st | Magic Stone |
|---|---|
| 2nd | Soften Earth and Stone |
| 3rd | Stone Shape |
| 4th | Spike Stones |
| 5th | Wall of Stone |
| 6th | Stoneskin |
| 7th | Earthquake |
| 8th | Iron Body |
| 9th | Elemental Swarm (earth only) |
How the Earth Domain Plays
Earth clerics excel when terrain matters. Their spell lists turn walls, floors and stonework into tools, while Pathfinder adds a repeatable ranged attack and durability against acid.
Who Grants the Earth Domain?
Geb, Papatūānuku, Ops, Rūaumoko are strong existing site patrons where the relevant sphere is established in their portfolio. The domain should not be assigned solely because a deity has a superficial association with the same word or element.
Priests, Temples and Rites
Earth can mean fertile soil, mountains, buried wealth, stone architecture, earthquakes or the chthonic depth beneath settlements. The patron decides which aspect dominates. Temples, symbols and rites should therefore grow from the patron culture rather than from a generic domain template.
What Are Earth Priests Doing Now?
Earth priests are inspecting mines, stabilising damaged foundations, judging quarry rights, reading earthquake omens and dealing with elemental beings disturbed by tunnelling or warfare.
Related Domains and Character Options
Rules Sources and Licensing
- Pathfinder 1e: powers and spell list follow the Pathfinder Core Rulebook Cleric domain reference.
- D&D 3.5e: granted power and spell list follow the 3.5 SRD Cleric Domains.
- Modern D&D: No official same-named Earth Domain in 2014 or 2024 D&D. Nature and Forge cover different parts of the concept in 2014 material.