Rage Subdomain
Sacred fury, ruin and the release of destructive strength.
At a Glance
| Rules | Pathfinder 1e — subdomain |
|---|---|
| Divine Sphere | Sacred fury, ruin and the release of destructive strength. |
| Parent Domain | Destruction Domain |
Edition Applicability
These are published Pathfinder 1e rules. This subdomain replaces the specified features of its parent domain. A cleric needs access to both from their deity, and cannot choose the parent domain as their other domain. Other rules traditions are separate choices; this page does not supply a fifth-edition conversion.
The complete powers and nine domain spells for this subdomain are given below, including inherited features.
Rage Subdomain — Pathfinder 1e
Destructive Smite (Su)
Before a melee attack, declare a smite. A hit gains a morale bonus to damage equal to half your cleric level, minimum +1. Daily uses equal 3 + your Wisdom modifier.
Rage (Su)
At 8th level, replace Destructive Aura with barbarian rage for a total number of rounds per day equal to your cleric level. These rounds add to rage rounds from barbarian levels. At 12th and 16th level, select one rage power without a level requirement. For other effects of these powers, use half your cleric level as your barbarian level. Use the standard barbarian rage rules for starting, ending and recovering from rage.
Domain Spells
| Spell Level | Domain Spell | Restriction |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | True Strike | — |
| 2 | Bull’s strength, | — |
| 3 | Rage | — |
| 4 | Inflict Critical Wounds Touch attack, 4d8 damage +1/level (max +20). | — |
| 5 | Shout | — |
| 6 | Moonstruck You invoke the mystical power of the moon to drive the target into a mad, bestial frenzy. | — |
| 7 | Disintegrate Makes one creature or object vanish. | — |
| 8 | Earthquake Intense tremor shakes 80-ft.-radius. | — |
| 9 | Implosion Kills one creature/round. | — |
How Rage Subdomain Plays
Rage strengthens melee pressure, but spellcasting cannot continue freely during barbarian rage. Destructive Smite remains a separate resource. Its spell list combines the Destruction spells with Bull’s Strength and Moonstruck at levels 2 and 6.
Priests, Rites and Sacred Places
Rage priests treat fury as a force to be directed. Their rites use exertion, battle cries and the breaking of obstacles; discipline decides when that fury ends.
Related Domains and Character Options
Destruction · Catastrophe · Strength · Cleric · Domain Directory
Rules Sources and Licensing
Archives of Nethys: published domain rules and source books. Pathfinder 1e source books: Advanced Player’s Guide; PRPG Core Rulebook, page 43 (Destruction). Open Game License.
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