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{{Quote|Eldritch Knights study magic to supplement their weaponry, allowing them to overcome resistance from the toughest foes.}}
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'''Eldritch Knight''' is one of the [[Fighter#Level 3|Subclasses]] of [[Fighter]]. These Fighters specialize in [[Spells|spellcasting]], using their martial prowess and magic to attack enemies or support allies in combat. Eldritch Knights use [[Intelligence]] as their [[Spells#Spellcasting Ability and Proficiency|Spellcasting Ability]], and learn spells from the [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]], favouring the schools of [[Evocation]] and [[Abjuration]].


[[File:Eldritch Knight Icon.png|frameless|upright=1.5|left]] '''Eldritch Knight''' is one of the [[Fighter#Level 3|Subclasses]] of [[Fighter]]. These Fighters are more specialized in [[Spells|spellcasting]] (from the [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]]). They utilize their martial prowess and magic to attack enemies or support allies in combat. Eldritch Knights use [[Intelligence]] as their spellcasting modifier.
== Subclass features ==
{{clear}}
[[File:Default Fighter Armor Alt2.png|230px|right|Fighter's default armour]]{{SubclassNote|Fighter}}
[[Category:Subclasses]]
 
== Subclass Features ==
{{Level header|3}}
 
; {{SAI|Weapon Bond|w=40}}
: Ritually bind the weapon in your main hand. The weapon can't be knocked out of your hand, and it automatically returns to you when Thrown.
 
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; Spellcasting Ability
: {{Ability|Intelligence}}
; [[Known spells]]
: Eldritch Knight Spells are '''Always Prepared'''.
; {{SpellSlot|1|2|w=30}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
; {{SpellSlot|cantrip}} Cantrips Known: 2
: Choose 2 Cantrips from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]].
; Known Spells
: Choose 2 Spells from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]] (schools of [[Abjuration]] or [[Evocation]] only), up to Level 1. These spells are '''Always Prepared'''.
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]] (any spell school) up to Level 1. This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
 
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; New Cantrips available
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* {{SAI|Acid Splash}}
* {{SAI|Blade Ward}}
* {{SAI|Bone Chill}}
* {{SAI|Dancing Lights|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Fire Bolt}}
* {{SAI|Friends|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Light}}
* {{SAI|Mage Hand}}
* {{SAI|Minor Illusion|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Poison Spray}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Frost}}
* {{SAI|Shocking Grasp}}
* {{SAI|True Strike|c=16}}
{{div col end}}
 
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; New Level 1 [[Abjuration]] and [[Evocation]] spells available
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* {{SAI|Burning Hands}}
* {{SAI|Chromatic Orb}}
* {{SAI|Magic Missile}}
* {{SAI|Mage Armour}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Shield}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
* {{SAI|Witch Bolt|c=16}}
{{div col end}}
 
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; New 1st Level Spells available
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* {{SAI|Burning Hands}}
* {{SAI|Charm Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Chromatic Orb}}
* {{SAI|Colour Spray}}
* {{SAI|Disguise Self|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Enhance Leap|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Expeditious Retreat|c=16}}
* {{SAI|False Life}}
* {{SAI|Feather Fall|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Find Familiar|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Fog Cloud|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Grease}}
* {{SAI|Ice Knife}}
* {{SAI|Longstrider|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Mage Armour}}
* {{SAI|Magic Missile}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Sickness}}
* {{SAI|Shield}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
* {{SAI|Witch Bolt|c=16}}
{{div col end}}
 
{{Level header|4}}
 
; {{SpellSlot|1|3}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; Known Spells
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]] (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 1.
 
{{Level header|5}}
 
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 1.
 
{{Level header|6}}
 
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 1.
 
{{Level header|7}}
; {{SpellSlot|1|4}} Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; {{SpellSlot|2|2}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
: You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
 
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; {{Pass|War Magic|w=40}}
: You have honed your body and magic for war. After you cast a cantrip, you can make a weapon attack using a {{Action|bonus}}.
 
{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
 
; Known Spells
: Choose 2 Spells from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]] (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). These spells are [[Known spells|Always Prepared]].
 
; New Level 2 [[Abjuration]] and [[Evocation]] spells available
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* {{SAI|Arcane Lock}}
* {{SAI|Darkness|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
* {{SAI|Melf's Acid Arrow}}
* {{SAI|Scorching Ray}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
{{div col end}}
 
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 1.<ref>As of 4.1.1.3748643, the replacement spell at Fighter Level 7 must be of Level 1, even though you just unlocked Level 2 Eldritch Knight spells</ref>
 
{{Level header|8}}
 
; Known Spells
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard Spell List]] (any spell school) up to Level 2. This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
 
; New Level 2 spells available
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* {{SAI|Arcane Lock}}
* {{SAI|Blindness}}
* {{SAI|Blur|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Cloud of Daggers|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Crown of Madness|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Darkness|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Darkvision (spell)|Darkvision}}
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts|c=16|r=16}}
* {{SAI|Enlarge/Reduce|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Flaming Sphere|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Magic Weapon|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Melf's Acid Arrow}}
* {{SAI|Mirror Image}}
* {{SAI|Misty Step}}
* {{SAI|Phantasmal Force|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Enfeeblement|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Scorching Ray}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Web|c=16}}
{{div col end}}
 
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.
 
{{Level header|9}}
 
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.
 
{{Level header|10}}
 
; {{Pass|Eldritch Strike|w=40}}
: When you hit a creature with a weapon attack, it has {{Disadvantage}} on its next {{Saving Throw}} against a spell you cast before the end of your next turn.
 
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=== Level 3 ===
; {{SpellSlot|2|3}} Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked&colon; 3
: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
; Known Cantrips
: Choose 1 Cantrip from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]].
; Known Spells
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]] (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.


* [[File:2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)''
{{Level header|11}}
* Cantrips (Choose 2):
** [[File:Acid Splash Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Acid Splash]] [[Acid Splash]]
** [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
** [[File:Chill Touch Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Chill Touch]] [[Chill Touch]]
** [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
** [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]]
** [[File:Friends Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
** [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
** [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
** [[File:Poison Spray Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Poison Spray]] [[Poison Spray]]
** [[File:Ray Of Frost Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Ray of Frost]] [[Ray of Frost]]
** [[File:Shocking Grasp Icon 2.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shocking Grasp]] [[Shocking Grasp]]
** [[File:True Strike Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]


* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 2 Spells from the [[#Eldritch Knight Spell List|Eldritch Knight Spell List]] (schools of [[:Category:Abjuration Spells|Abjuration]] or [[:Category:Evocation Spells|Evocation]] only). These spells are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
; Known Spells
** Level 1 spells available to learn:
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]] (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
*** [[File:Burning Hand Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Burning Hands]] [[Burning Hands]]
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
*** [[File:Chromatic Orb Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Chromatic Orb]]
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.
*** [[File:Magic Missile Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Magic Missile]] [[Magic Missile]]
*** [[File:Mage Armour Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Armour]] [[Mage Armour]]
*** [[File:Protection From Evil And Good.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Protection from Evil and Good]] [[Protection from Evil and Good]]
*** [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
*** [[File:Witch Bolt Icon 2.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Witch Bolt]] [[Witch Bolt]]


* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]] (any spell school). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
** Level 1 spells available to learn:
*** [[File:Charm Person Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Charm Person]] [[Charm Person]]
*** [[File:Chromatic Orb Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Chromatic Orb]] [[Chromatic Orb]]
*** [[File:Colour Spray Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Color Spray]] [[Color Spray]]
*** [[File:Disguise Self Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Disguise Self]] [[Disguise Self]]
*** [[File:Expeditious Retreat Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Expeditious Retreat]] [[Expeditious Retreat]]
*** [[File:False Life Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=False Life]] [[False Life]]
*** [[File:Find Familiar Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Find Familiar]] [[Find Familiar]]
*** [[File:Feather Fall Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Feather Fall]] [[Feather Fall]]
*** [[File:Fog Cloud Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fog Cloud]] [[Fog Cloud]]
*** [[File:Grease Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Grease]] [[Grease]]
*** [[File:Tasha's Hideous Laughter Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]]
*** [[File:Jump Spell Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Jump]] [[Jump]]
*** [[File:Longstrider Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Longstrider]] [[Longstrider]]
*** [[File:Magic Missile Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Magic Missile]] [[Magic Missile]]
*** [[File:Mage Armour Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Armour]] [[Mage Armour]]
*** [[File:Protection From Evil And Good.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Protection from Evil and Good]] [[Protection from Evil and Good]]
*** [[File:Ray Of Sickness Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Ray of Sickness]] [[Ray of Sickness]]
*** [[File:Sleep Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Sleep]] [[Sleep]]
*** [[File:Witch Bolt Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Witch Bolt]] [[Witch Bolt]]


=== Level 4 ===
{{Level header|12}}


* [[File:3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|upright=0.1]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 3''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Eldritch Knight Spell List|Eldritch Knight Spell List]] (schools of [[:Category:Abjuration Spells|Abjuration]] or [[:Category:Evocation Spells|Evocation]] only). This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.


== Eldritch Knight Spellcasting Chart ==
== Eldritch Knight Spellcasting Chart ==
{| class=wikitable style="min-width: 300px;"
{| class="wikitable"
! Fighter Level
|-
! Cantrips Known
! colspan="3" | Eldritch Knight Spellcasting
! Spells Known
! colspan="2" | Spell Slots per Spell Level
|-
|-
| Level 3 || style="text-align:center;"| 2 || style="text-align:center;"| 3*
| Fighter Level
| Cantrips Known
| Spells Known
| 1st
| 2nd
|-
|-
| Level 4 to 6 || style="text-align:center;"| 2 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 4
| 3rd
| 2
| 3*
| 2
| -
|-
|-
| Level 7 || style="text-align:center;"| 2 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 5
| 4th
| 2
| 4
| 3
| -
|-
|-
| Level 8 to 9 || style="text-align:center;"| 2 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 6*
| 5th
| 2
| 4
| 3
| -
|-
|-
| Level 10 || style="text-align:center;"| 3 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 7
| 6th
| 2
| 4
| 3
| -
|-
|-
| Level 11 to 12 || style="text-align:center;"| 3 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 8
| 7th
| 2
| 6
| 4
| 2
|-
|-
| Level 13 || style="text-align:center;"| 3 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 9
| 8th
| 2
| 7*
| 4
| 2
|-
|-
| Level 14 to 15 || style="text-align:center;"| 3 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 10*
| 9th
| 2
| 7
| 4
| 2
|-
|-
| Level 16 to 18 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 3 || style="text-align:center;"| 11
| 10th
| 3
| 8
| 4
| 3
|-
|-
| Level 19 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 3 || style="text-align:center;"| 12
| 11th
| 3
| 9
| 4
| 3
|-
|-
| Level 20 ||  style="text-align:center;"| 3 || style="text-align:center;"| 13*
| 12th
| 3
| 9
| 4
| 3
|}
|}


''*One spell learned at this level can be from [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|any spell school]] (must still be of a level for which the Eldritch Knight has spell slots).''
''*One spell learned at this level can be from [[Wizard/Spells|the entire Wizard Spell List]], the chosen spell must still be of a level for which the Eldritch Knight has spell slots for. (This is in contrast to the normal Eldritch Knight Spell List, which only contains the Abjuration and Evocation spells of the Wizard Spell List)''


== Eldritch Knight Spell List ==


'''Eldritch Knight''' primarily learns Wizard spells from the schools of [[:Category:Abjuration Spells|Abjuration]] and [[:Category:Evocation Spells|Evocation]], but can also learn one spell from any spell school at levels 3, 8, 14, and 20.
==External Links==
*{{FRWiki|Eldritch knight|long}}


The following spell list only includes the schools of [[:Category:Abjuration Spells|Abjuration]] and [[:Category:Evocation Spells|Evocation]]. For the full list of Wizard spells from every spell school, see [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|Wizard Spell List]].
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{| class="wikitable"
[[Category:Subclasses]]
|+ List of Spells and Cantrips
|-
! style="width: 140pt;" | Cantrips
! style="width: 180pt;" | 1st Level Spells
! style="width: 160pt;" | 2nd Level Spells
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Acid Splash Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Acid Splash]] [[Acid Splash]]
* [[File:Blade Ward Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Blade Ward]] [[Blade Ward]]
* [[File:Chill Touch Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Chill Touch]] [[Chill Touch]]
* [[File:Dancing Lights Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Dancing Lights]] [[Dancing Lights]]
* [[File:Fire Bolt Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Fire Bolt]] [[Fire Bolt]]
* [[File:Friends Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Friends]] [[Friends]]
* [[File:Light Spell Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Light]] [[Light]]
* [[File:Mage Hand Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Hand]] [[Mage Hand]]
* [[File:Minor Illusion Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Minor Illusion]] [[Minor Illusion]]
* [[File:Poison Spray Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Poison Spray]] [[Poison Spray]]
* [[File:Ray Of Frost Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Ray of Frost]] [[Ray of Frost]]
* [[File:Shocking Grasp Icon 2.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shocking Grasp]] [[Shocking Grasp]]
* [[File:True Strike Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=True Strike]] [[True Strike]]
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Burning Hand Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Burning Hands]] [[Burning Hands]]
* [[File:Chromatic Orb Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Chromatic Orb]] [[Chromatic Orb]]
* [[File:Mage Armour Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Mage Armour]] [[Mage Armour]]
* [[File:Magic Missile Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Magic Missile]] [[Magic Missile]]
* [[File:Protection From Evil And Good.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Protection from Evil and Good]] [[Protection from Evil and Good]]
* [[File:Thunderwave Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Thunderwave]] [[Thunderwave]]
* [[File:Witch Bolt Icon 2.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Witch Bolt]] [[Witch Bolt]]
| style="vertical-align:top;"|
* [[File:Darkness Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Darkness]] [[Darkness]]
* [[File:Melf Acid Arrow.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Melf’s Acid Arrow]] [[Melf's Acid Arrow]]
* [[File:Scorching Ray Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Scorching Ray]] [[Scorching Ray]]
* [[File:Shatter Icon.png|middle|frameless|upright=0.1|link=Shatter]] [[Shatter]]
|}

Revision as of 22:03, 15 May 2024

Eldritch Knights study magic to supplement their weaponry, allowing them to overcome resistance from the toughest foes.
Class Fighter Eldritch Knight Badge Icon.png
Class Fighter Eldritch Knight Badge Icon.png
Eldritch Knights study magic to supplement their weaponry, allowing them to overcome resistance from the toughest foes.

Eldritch Knight is one of the Subclasses of Fighter. These Fighters specialize in spellcasting, using their martial prowess and magic to attack enemies or support allies in combat. Eldritch Knights use Intelligence as their Spellcasting Ability, and learn spells from the Wizard spell list, favouring the schools of Evocation and Abjuration.

Subclass features

Fighter's default armour
This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Fighter, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 3

Weapon Bond Weapon Bond
Ritually bind the weapon in your main hand. The weapon can't be knocked out of your hand, and it automatically returns to you when Thrown.
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Spellcasting Ability
Intelligence Intelligence
Known spells
Eldritch Knight Spells are Always Prepared.
2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
Cantrips Icon.png Cantrips Known: 2
Choose 2 Cantrips from the Wizard spell list.
Known Spells
Choose 2 Spells from the Wizard spell list (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only), up to Level 1. These spells are Always Prepared.
Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (any spell school) up to Level 1. This spell is Always Prepared.
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New Cantrips available
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New Level 1 Abjuration and Evocation spells available
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New 1st Level Spells available

Level 4

3 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
Known Spells
Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is Always Prepared.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must be Level 1.

Level 5

Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must be Level 1.

Level 6

Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must be Level 1.

Level 7

4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
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War Magic War Magic
You have honed your body and magic for war. After you cast a cantrip, you can make a weapon attack using a Bonus action.
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Known Spells
Choose 2 Spells from the Wizard spell list (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). These spells are Always Prepared.
New Level 2 Abjuration and Evocation spells available
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must be Level 1.[1]

Level 8

Known Spells
Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard Spell List (any spell school) up to Level 2. This spell is Always Prepared.
New Level 2 spells available
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.

Level 9

Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.

Level 10

Eldritch Strike Eldritch Strike
When you hit a creature with a weapon attack, it has Disadvantage Icon.png Disadvantage on its next Saving throw against a spell you cast before the end of your next turn.
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3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 3
You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
Known Cantrips
Choose 1 Cantrip from the Wizard spell list.
Known Spells
Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is Always Prepared.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.

Level 11

Known Spells
Choose 1 Spell from the Wizard spell list (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is Always Prepared.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.


Level 12

Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known spell and replace it with another Spell from the full Wizard spell list. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.

Eldritch Knight Spellcasting Chart

Eldritch Knight Spellcasting Spell Slots per Spell Level
Fighter Level Cantrips Known Spells Known 1st 2nd
3rd 2 3* 2 -
4th 2 4 3 -
5th 2 4 3 -
6th 2 4 3 -
7th 2 6 4 2
8th 2 7* 4 2
9th 2 7 4 2
10th 3 8 4 3
11th 3 9 4 3
12th 3 9 4 3

*One spell learned at this level can be from the entire Wizard Spell List, the chosen spell must still be of a level for which the Eldritch Knight has spell slots for. (This is in contrast to the normal Eldritch Knight Spell List, which only contains the Abjuration and Evocation spells of the Wizard Spell List)


External Links

  1. As of 4.1.1.3748643, the replacement spell at Fighter Level 7 must be of Level 1, even though you just unlocked Level 2 Eldritch Knight spells