Theologian archtype any good?

[Matthew Trent]

I was wondering if the Theologan archetype for clerics is any good? What's it do (give up and gain)? I'm trying to decide if I need to start petitioning my DM to let me switch.

[Mok]

The theologian is super specialized in one domain. The character only gets to pick one domain, but all of the effects (powers and spells) are considered two levels higher. Further, their domain spell list can be prepared with their normal spell slots, so they could possibly just have a slew of spells just from that one domain list.

At 5th level (and every 5 levels after) the character can pick one spell and have a permanent metamagic feat applied to it.

This seems more useful for NPC usage, but I'm sure someone can cook up something interesting by just focusing on a specific domain.

[Dragonsong]

Depending on what restrictions if any to the metamagic feat that can be applied quickened invisibility from trickery domain could have its uses at level 5.

Or adding reach metamagic to a lot of the nice touch buffs/heals from strength luck and healing domains.

[Matthew Trent]

Mok wrote:

At 5th level (and every 5 levels after) the character can pick one spell and have a permanent metamagic feat applied to it.

I'm not 100% sure what you mean by 'permanent metatamagic feat' but I'm guessing you mean without the normal spell level. If so Reach Spell seems like a good option. At 5th if you picked Cure Serious Wounds (and had chosen the healing domain) you would heal for 3d8+7 at close range. That ain't bad.

[Mojorat]

There is a specific List of Metamagic Feats

Bouncing
Disruptive
Intensified
Extend
focused
Enlarged
Stll spell

I dont see it as an NPC thing

Decide youw ant to do something Focused and Thematic wrapped around a Domain

So your a fire Priest, Well you can toss out Intensified or Ectoplasmic fireballs with your normal spell slots.

only one modification per spell though.