New to class (Cleric)

[CozyBear2007]

I just created a new toon a cleric never played a cleric befor so I am very new to this class. I am going to try and be the best I can be at playing a cleric. I was wondering if anyone can give any pointers that I should know about playing a cleric. All input will be greatly apperciated.

[Lymnus]

Decide what you want to do.
Do you want to be a walking shrine, maximizing DVs?
Maybe you want to be an offensive caster, casting Blade Barriers and Commands to migrate damage, resulting in less healing?
Or perhaps you want to take the fight to them, swinging away when healing isn't needed, and healing between fights?
Perhaps as a first cleric, you just want a generalist?

Setting what you want will provide more questions and insight. So, what sort of playstyle do have?

[jmonty]

to heal well the only feats you need are maximize and quicken. you can take empower and empower healing as well, or a combination, but imo they aren't necessary for top notch healing.

if you want more spell points take mental toughness and improved mental toughness.

for skills i suggest maxing concentration so you can use scrolls easier if you are in a tight spot, but besides that i think balance is important as well.

and besides healing your crowd control spells are very useful and can save you spell points in the long run, depending on the party makeup and style.

don't be afraid to whip out a weapon you are proficient with and help beat on mobs. a decent strength with cleric buffs can be useful at times. esp for soloing.

how did you distribute the beginning stats?