Character class
Warlock
A Charisma 
D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/-based pact caster who recovers a small number of high-level slots on short rests and customizes persistent powers through Eldritch Invocations.
Mechanically, the Warlock is built around Charisma D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/, uses a d8 Hit Die, and follows the progression table below for proficiency bonus, class features, and class-specific resources.
This page collects the Warlock core traits, starting equipment, level progression, class feature summaries, and published subclasses in one place. Spellcasting note: Charisma D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/; Pact Magic uses a small number of equal-level slots recovered on a short or long rest 
D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/.
Core Class Traits
Hit Die
Armor
D&D Portal - Light Armor Equipment reference Light Armor is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/light-armor/ 
Weapons
D&D Portal - Simple Weapons Equipment reference Simple Weapons is an equipment reference used by
character options and rules. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/equipment/simple-weapons/ Tools
Saving Throws
D&D Portal - Wisdom Awareness, intuition, and insight Wisdom measures awareness, intuition,
perception, and the ability to understand people and surroundings. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/wisdom/, Charisma D&D Portal - Charisma Presence, confidence, and influence Charisma measures force of personality,
confidence, eloquence, and the ability to influence others. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/ability-scores/charisma/ 
Skills
D&D Portal - Arcana Skill reference Arcana is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/arcana/, Deception 
D&D Portal - Deception Skill reference Deception is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/deception/, History 
D&D Portal - History Skill reference History is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/history/, Intimidation 
D&D Portal - Intimidation Skill reference Intimidation is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/intimidation/, Investigation 
D&D Portal - Investigation Skill reference Investigation is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/investigation/, Nature 
D&D Portal - Nature Skill reference Nature is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/nature/, Religion 
D&D Portal - Religion Skill reference Religion is a skill used for ability checks
in relevant situations. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/skills/religion/ Starting Equipment
Choose one
Option 1
Choose one
Option 2
Choose one
Option 3
Included
Leather armor, simple weapon, two daggers
Warlock Progression
| Level | Prof.  D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/ | Features | Cantrips | Spells | Slots | Slot Level | Invocations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1st | — | ||
| +2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1st | 2 | ||
| +2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2nd | 2 | ||
| +2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2nd | 2 | ||
| +3 |
| 3 | 6 | 2 | 3rd | 3 | |
| +3 |
| 3 | 7 | 2 | 3rd | 3 | |
| +3 |
| 3 | 8 | 2 | 4th | 4 | |
| +3 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 4th | 4 | ||
| +4 |
| 3 | 10 | 2 | 5th | 5 | |
| +4 |
| 4 | 10 | 2 | 5th | 5 | |
| +4 |
| 4 | 11 | 3 | 5th | 5 | |
| +4 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 5th | 6 | ||
| +5 |
| 4 | 12 | 3 | 5th | 6 | |
| +5 |
| 4 | 12 | 3 | 5th | 6 | |
| +5 |
| 4 | 13 | 3 | 5th | 7 | |
| +5 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 5th | 7 | ||
| +6 |
| 4 | 14 | 4 | 5th | 7 | |
| +6 |
| 4 | 14 | 4 | 5th | 8 | |
| +6 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 5th | 8 | ||
| +6 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 5th | 8 |
Otherworldly PatronLevel 1 2 features gained Otherworldly Patron | Pact Magic +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Cantrips
- 2
- Spells
- 2
- Slots
- 1
- Slot Level
- 1st
- Invocations
- —
Level 2 1 feature gained Eldritch Invocations +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Cantrips
- 2
- Spells
- 3
- Slots
- 2
- Slot Level
- 1st
- Invocations
- 2
Level 3 1 feature gained Pact Boon +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Cantrips
- 2
- Spells
- 4
- Slots
- 2
- Slot Level
- 2nd
- Invocations
- 2
Level 4 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Eldritch Versatility +2 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +2
- Features
- Cantrips
- 3
- Spells
- 5
- Slots
- 2
- Slot Level
- 2nd
- Invocations
- 2
Level 5 1 feature gained — +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- —
- Cantrips
- 3
- Spells
- 6
- Slots
- 2
- Slot Level
- 3rd
- Invocations
- 3
Level 6 1 feature gained Patron feature +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Patron feature
- Cantrips
- 3
- Spells
- 7
- Slots
- 2
- Slot Level
- 3rd
- Invocations
- 3
Level 7 1 feature gained — +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- —
- Cantrips
- 3
- Spells
- 8
- Slots
- 2
- Slot Level
- 4th
- Invocations
- 4
Level 8 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Eldritch Versatility +3 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +3
- Features
- Cantrips
- 3
- Spells
- 9
- Slots
- 2
- Slot Level
- 4th
- Invocations
- 4
Level 9 1 feature gained — +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- —
- Cantrips
- 3
- Spells
- 10
- Slots
- 2
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 5
Level 10 1 feature gained Patron feature +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Patron feature
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 10
- Slots
- 2
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 5
Level 11 1 feature gained Mystic Arcanum (6th) +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Mystic Arcanum (6th)
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 11
- Slots
- 3
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 5
Level 12 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Eldritch Versatility +4 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +4
- Features
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 11
- Slots
- 3
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 6
Level 13 1 feature gained Mystic Arcanum (7th) +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Mystic Arcanum (7th)
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 12
- Slots
- 3
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 6
Level 14 1 feature gained Patron feature +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Patron feature
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 12
- Slots
- 3
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 6
Level 15 1 feature gained Mystic Arcanum (8th) +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Mystic Arcanum (8th)
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 13
- Slots
- 3
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 7
Level 16 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Eldritch Versatility +5 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +5
- Features
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 13
- Slots
- 3
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 7
Level 17 1 feature gained Mystic Arcanum (9th) +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Mystic Arcanum (9th)
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 14
- Slots
- 4
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 7
Level 18 1 feature gained — +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- —
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 14
- Slots
- 4
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 8
Level 19 2 features gained Ability Score Improvement | Eldritch Versatility +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 15
- Slots
- 4
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 8
Level 20 1 feature gained Eldritch Master +6 Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- Prof. D&D Portal - PB Shortened rule term PB means Proficiency Bonus. Add PB to rolls where you are proficient, and to rules that explicitly scale with proficiency bonus. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/pb/
- +6
- Features
- Cantrips
- 4
- Spells
- 15
- Slots
- 4
- Slot Level
- 5th
- Invocations
- 8
Class Features
As a warlock, you gain the following class features.
Level 1
2 featuresOtherworldly Patron
Levels 1, 6, 10, 14
Choose the entity granting power and gain patron features.
Pact Magic
Level 1
Know warlock spells 
D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ and cast them through equal-level slots that refresh on short or long rests.
Level 2
1 featureEldritch Invocations
Levels 2, number increases with level
Choose persistent or at-will magical benefits; many have level, spell D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/, or Pact Boon prerequisites.
Level 3
1 featurePact Boon
Level 3
Choose Pact of the Chain, Blade, Tome, or the optional Talisman to define a major customization track.
Level 19
2 featuresAbility Score Improvement
Levels 4, 8, 12, 16, 19
Increase ability scores or take a feat.
Eldritch Versatility (Optional)
Level ASI D&D Portal - ASI Shortened rule term ASI means Ability Score Improvement. Use an ASI when a class feature grants Ability Score Improvement. You normally increase one ability score by 2, or two ability scores by 1 each, within the normal maximum. If feats are allowed, the ASI can often be exchanged for a feat. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/abbreviations/asi/ levels
Replace a cantrip D&D Portal - Cantrips Cantrip list Browse 49 cantrips
with casting metadata, classes, components, duration, and range. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/cantrips/, Pact Boon, or Mystic Arcanum spell D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ under the optional rules.
Additional features
1 featureMystic Arcanum
Levels 11, 13, 15, 17
Learn one 6th-, 7th-, 8th-, and 9th-level spell D&D Portal - Spells Spellcasting rule Spells is a spellcasting rule used by spells,
class features, and magical effects. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/spellcasting/spells/ cast once per long rest D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/ without Pact Magic slots.
Level 20
1 featureEldritch Master
Level 20
Spend 1 minute entreating the patron to recover all Pact Magic slots once per long rest D&D Portal - Long Rest Rest rule Long Rest is a rest rule used to recover
resources, hit points, and class features. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/rests/long-rest/.
Published Subclasses
Published Subclasses
Player’s Handbook
Archfey
Charm, fear, illusion, and fey escape magic.
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Celestial
Healing dice, radiant and fire magic, and resilient revival.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Fathomless
Tentacle attacks, ocean adaptation, and deep-sea control.
Player’s Handbook
Fiend
Temporary hit points, luck, damage resistance, and infernal punishment.
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Genie
Elemental patron choice, vessel refuge, flight, and limited wish.
Player’s Handbook
Great Old One
Telepathy, mental defenses, and psychic domination.
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Hexblade
Medium armor, martial weapons, Charisma weapon attacks, and curses.
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Undead
Form of Dread, fear, necrotic damage, and spirit projection.
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Undying
Disease resistance, death avoidance, and slow bodily decay.