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{{SubclassQuote|quote=Eldritch Knights study magic to supplement their weaponry, allowing them to overcome resistance from the toughest foes.|image=Class Fighter Eldritch Knight Badge Icon.png}}
'''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 [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]], favouring the schools of [[Evocation]] and [[Abjuration]].
'''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]].
 
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== Subclass features ==
== Subclass features ==
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: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
: You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
; {{SpellSlot|cantrip}} Cantrips Known: 2
; {{SpellSlot|cantrip}} Cantrips Known: 2
: Choose 2 Cantrips from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]].
: Choose 2 Cantrips from the [[List of Eldritch Knight spells|Wizard spell list]].
; Known Spells
; 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 2 Spells from the [[List of 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'''.
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]] (any spell school) up to Level 1. This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.


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; New Level 1 Abjuration and Evocation spells available
; New Level 1 [[Abjuration]] and [[Evocation]] spells available
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* {{SAI|Burning Hands}}
* {{SAI|Burning Hands}}
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* {{SAI|Mage Armour}}
* {{SAI|Mage Armour}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Shield}}
* {{SAI|Shield (spell)|Shield}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
* {{SAI|Thunderwave}}
* {{SAI|Witch Bolt|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Witch Bolt|c=16}}
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* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Protection from Evil and Good|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Sickness}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Sickness}}
* {{SAI|Shield}}
* {{SAI|Shield (spell)|Shield}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Sleep}}
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|c=16}}
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: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
: You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
; Known Spells
; Known Spells
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]] (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[List of Eldritch Knight spells|Wizard spell list]] (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; 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.
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 1.


{{Level header|5}}
{{Level header|5}}


; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; 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.
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 1.


{{Level header|6}}
{{Level header|6}}


; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; 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.
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 1.


{{Level header|7}}
{{Level header|7}}
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; {{SAI|War Magic|w=40}}
; {{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}}.
: You have honed your body and magic for war. After you cast a cantrip, you can make a weapon attack using a {{Action|bonus}}.


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; Known Spells
; 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]].
: Choose 2 Spells from the [[List of 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
; New Level 2 [[Abjuration]] and [[Evocation]] spells available
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{{div col | style = column-width: 20em; list-style-type: none;}}
* {{SAI|Arcane Lock}}
* {{SAI|Arcane Lock}}
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; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; 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>
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[List of 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}}
{{Level header|8}}


; Known Spells
; Known Spells
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[Wizard/Spells|Wizard Spell List]] (any spell school) up to Level 2. This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]] (any spell school) up to Level 2. This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.


; New Level 2 spells available
; New Level 2 spells available
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* {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
* {{SAI|Gust of Wind}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Hold Person|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Invisibility (spell)|Invisibility|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Knock}}
* {{SAI|Magic Weapon|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Magic Weapon|c=16}}
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* {{SAI|Ray of Enfeeblement|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Ray of Enfeeblement|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Scorching Ray}}
* {{SAI|Scorching Ray}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (Spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|See Invisibility (spell)|See Invisibility}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Shatter}}
* {{SAI|Web|c=16}}
* {{SAI|Web|c=16}}
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; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; 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.
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.


{{Level header|9}}
{{Level header|9}}


; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; 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.
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.


{{Level header|10}}
{{Level header|10}}


; {{SAI|Eldritch Strike|w=40}}
; {{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.
: 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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: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
: You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.
; Known Cantrips
; Known Cantrips
: Choose 1 Cantrip from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]].
: Choose 1 Cantrip from the [[List of Eldritch Knight spells|Wizard spell list]].
; Known Spells
; Known Spells
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[Eldritch Knight/Spells|Wizard spell list]] (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
: Choose 1 Spell from the [[List of Eldritch Knight spells|Wizard spell list]] (schools of Abjuration or Evocation only). This spell is '''Always Prepared'''.
; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; 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.
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.


{{Level header|11}}
{{Level header|11}}


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




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; Replacement Spell ''(Optional)''
; 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.
: Choose 1 [[Known spells|known spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[List of Wizard spells|Wizard spell list]]. The replacement spell must be Level 2 or below.


== Eldritch Knight Spellcasting Chart ==
== Eldritch Knight spellcasting chart ==
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''*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)''
''*One spell learned at this level can be from [[List of 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)''




==External Links==  
==External links==  
*{{FRWiki|Eldritch knight|long}}
*{{FRWiki|Eldritch knight|long}}


Latest revision as of 17:23, 25 October 2024

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.

Eldritch Knight Icon.png
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You are a warrior of spell and sword, weaving incantations that supplement your extensive martial expertise.
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Subclass features[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

  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
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