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/.
Implementation Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary ability | 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/ |
| Multiclass prerequisite | 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/ 13 |
| Spellcasting | 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/. |
| Suggested tags | spellcasting, arcane, dark-magic, pact-magic, customizable |
Core Class Traits
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Hit Die | d8 |
| Armor | Light 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 | Simple 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 | None |
| Saving Throws | Wisdom  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 | Choose two: Arcana  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
Light crossbow and bolts orsimple weapon .
Choose one
Option 2
Component pouch orarcane focus .
Choose one
Option 3
Scholar’s pack ordungeoneer’s pack .
Leather armor, simple weapon, two daggers
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 |
Level 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.
Otherworldly 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.
Eldritch 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.
Pact Boon
Level 3
Choose Pact of the Chain, Blade, Tome, or the optional Talisman to define a major customization track.
Ability 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.
Mystic 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.
Eldritch 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.
- warlock
- subclass
- archfey
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Celestial
Healing dice, radiant and fire magic, and resilient revival.
- warlock
- subclass
- celestial
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Fathomless
Tentacle attacks, ocean adaptation, and deep-sea control.
- warlock
- subclass
- fathomless
Player’s Handbook
Fiend
Temporary hit points, luck, damage resistance, and infernal punishment.
- warlock
- subclass
- fiend
Tasha’s Cauldron of Everything
Genie
Elemental patron choice, vessel refuge, flight, and limited wish.
- warlock
- subclass
- genie
Player’s Handbook
Great Old One
Telepathy, mental defenses, and psychic domination.
- warlock
- subclass
- great-old-one
Xanathar’s Guide to Everything
Hexblade
Medium armor, martial weapons, Charisma weapon attacks, and curses.
- warlock
- subclass
- hexblade
Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft
Undead
Form of Dread, fear, necrotic damage, and spirit projection.
- warlock
- subclass
- undead
Sword Coast Adventurer’s Guide
Undying
Disease resistance, death avoidance, and slow bodily decay.
- warlock
- subclass
- undying
FAQ
What is a Warlock in D&D?
A Warlock is a Charisma-based pact caster whose magic comes through a relationship with an Otherworldly Patron. Warlocks use a d8 Hit Die, gain Pact Magic and a Patron at 1st level, Eldritch Invocations at 2nd level, and a Pact Boon at 3rd level. Their spell slots are few but recover on a short or long rest in the 2014 rules, while Invocations and Mystic Arcanum provide additional magical abilities.
Read more: Warlock 
D&D Portal - What is a Warlock in D&D? Warlock FAQ A Warlock is a Charisma-based pact caster whose magic comes through a relationship with an Otherworldly Patron. Warlocks use a d8 Hit Die, gain Pact Magic and a Patron at 1st level, Eldritch Invocations at 2nd level, and a Pact Boon at 3rd level. Their spell slots are few but recover on a short or long rest in the 2014 rules, while Invocations and Mystic Arcanum provide additional magical abilities. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/warlock/what-is-a-warlock-in-dnd/
How do you play a Warlock?
Play a Warlock by treating Pact Magic slots as short-rest burst resources rather than trying to cast a leveled spell every round. Keep Charisma high, choose a reliable repeatable action such as an enhanced cantrip or Pact of the Blade weapon plan, and select Invocations that support the same build. Your Patron is the subclass, while the Pact Boon is a separate customization choice.
Read more: Warlock D&D Portal - How do you play a Warlock? Warlock FAQ Play a Warlock by treating Pact Magic slots as short-rest burst resources rather than trying to cast a leveled spell every round. Keep Charisma high, choose a reliable repeatable action such as an enhanced cantrip or Pact of the Blade weapon plan, and select Invocations that support the same build. Your Patron is the subclass, while the Pact Boon is a separate customization choice. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/warlock/how-do-you-play-a-warlock/
What ability scores are best for a Warlock?
Charisma is normally the Warlock's highest ability score because it powers Pact Magic and many Invocations and Patron features. Constitution is usually the next priority for hit points and concentration, while Dexterity improves Armor Class and initiative in light armor. A weapon-focused build can create different priorities. The 2014 Warlock multiclassing prerequisite is Charisma 13.
Read more: Warlock D&D Portal - What ability scores are best for a Warlock? Warlock FAQ Charisma is normally the Warlock's highest ability score because it powers Pact Magic and many Invocations and Patron features. Constitution is usually the next priority for hit points and concentration, while Dexterity improves Armor Class and initiative in light armor. A weapon-focused build can create different priorities. The 2014 Warlock multiclassing prerequisite is Charisma 13. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/warlock/what-ability-scores-are-best-for-a-warlock/
What are the main Warlock class features?
The 2014 Warlock's main features are an Otherworldly Patron, Pact Magic, Eldritch Invocations, a Pact Boon, Mystic Arcanum, and Eldritch Master. The Patron is the subclass, Pact Magic provides a small number of short-rest spell slots, Invocations provide modular magical abilities, and the Pact Boon adds a second major customization layer.
Read more: Warlock D&D Portal - What are the main Warlock class features? Warlock FAQ The 2014 Warlock's main features are an Otherworldly Patron, Pact Magic, Eldritch Invocations, a Pact Boon, Mystic Arcanum, and Eldritch Master. The Patron is the subclass, Pact Magic provides a small number of short-rest spell slots, Invocations provide modular magical abilities, and the Pact Boon adds a second major customization layer. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/warlock/what-are-the-main-warlock-class-features/
What subclasses can a Warlock choose?
A Warlock's subclass is the Otherworldly Patron chosen at 1st level. Major official pre-2024 Fifth Edition Patrons include Archfey, Fiend, Great Old One, Undying, Celestial, Hexblade, Fathomless, Genie, and Undead. The Pact Boon chosen at 3rd level is a separate customization choice and should not be listed as a Warlock subclass.
Read more: Warlock D&D Portal - What subclasses can a Warlock choose? Warlock FAQ A Warlock's subclass is the Otherworldly Patron chosen at 1st level. Major official pre-2024 Fifth Edition Patrons include Archfey, Fiend, Great Old One, Undying, Celestial, Hexblade, Fathomless, Genie, and Undead. The Pact Boon chosen at 3rd level is a separate customization choice and should not be listed as a Warlock subclass. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/faq/warlock/what-subclasses-can-a-warlock-choose/