Warlock subclass

Great Old One

Telepathy, mental defenses, and psychic A stylized mind icon representing psychic damage. D&D Portal - Psychic Damage type Psychic is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/psychic/ domination.

Great Old One starts by changing the normal Warlock play pattern through Expanded Spell List; Awakened Mind, giving the subclass its first clear mechanical identity.

Later features such as Entropic Ward, Thought Shield, Create Thrall expand that identity at higher levels, so the subclass has a clearer role in combat, exploration, utility, or support.

A female Great Old One Warlock class portrait.

Expanded Spell List; Awakened Mind

1st level

Gain aberrant spell A stylized spell icon representing 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/ options and communicate telepathically with nearby creatures.

Entropic Ward

6th level

Impose disadvantage on an attack against you and gain advantage on your next attack against that creature if it misses.

Thought Shield

10th level

Protect thoughts, gain psychic A stylized mind icon representing psychic damage. D&D Portal - Psychic Damage type Psychic is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/psychic/ resistance, and reflect psychic D&D Portal - Psychic Damage type Psychic is a damage type used by attacks, spells, class features, resistance, immunity, and vulnerability. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/damage-types/psychic/ damage.

Create Thrall

14th level

Charm an incapacitated A stylized condition icon representing the incapacitated condition. D&D Portal - Incapacitated Condition Incapacitated is a game condition that can affect what a creature can perceive, do, or resist during play. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/rules/conditions/incapacitated/ humanoid indefinitely and communicate with it telepathically across any distance on the same plane.

FAQ

What is the Great Old One subclass?

Great Old One is a specialised subclass option that builds on the features and progression of its parent class.

Read more: Great Old One A stylized Warlock class icon. D&D Portal - Great Old One Warlock subclass Telepathy, mental defenses, and psychic domination. Full link: https://dnd-portal.com/classes/warlock/great-old-one/

How does the Great Old One subclass work?

The Great Old One subclass changes the character’s play style through its own feature progression.

What features does a Great Old One get?

The subclass page lists the features gained by a Great Old One and explains their effects.

Is Great Old One a good subclass?

Whether Great Old One is a good choice depends on the role, abilities, and play style you want for the character.

How do you play a Great Old One?

Use the subclass features to specialise the normal class play pattern and support the role you chose.