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== Subclass Features ==
== Subclass Features ==
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=== Level 3 ===
=== Level 3 ===


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=== Level 4 ===
=== Level 4 ===


* [[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.)''
* [[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.)''
* '''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]].
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Eldritch Knight Spell List|Eldritch Knight Spell List]]. This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' 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 ===
 
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' 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 ===
 
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' 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 ===
=== Level 7 ===
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* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|30x30px]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
* [[File:4 Level 1 Spell Slots.png|frameless|30x30px]] '''Level 1 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 4''' ''(You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.)''
* [[File:2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|30x30px]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slot.)''{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* [[File:2 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|30x30px]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain two Level 2 Spell Slot.)''{{HorizontalRuleImage}}
* '''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:''' Choose 2 Spells from the [[#Eldritch Knight Spell List|Eldritch Knight Spell List]]. These spells are [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* New Level 2 [[:Category:Abjuration Spells|Abjuration]] and [[:Category:Evocation Spells|Evocation]] spells available:
* New Level 2 [[:Category:Abjuration Spells|Abjuration]] and [[:Category:Evocation Spells|Evocation]] spells available:
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* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' Choose 1 known [[Spell]] and replace it with another Spell from the full [[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 8 ===
=== Level 8 ===
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* {{SAI|Web|w=40}} {{Icon|Concentration Icon.png|16px}}
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* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' 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 ===
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' 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 ===
=== Level 10 ===
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* [[File:3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|30x30px]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)''
* [[File:3 Level 2 Spell Slots.png|frameless|30x30px]] '''Level 2 [[Spells#Spell_Slots|Spell Slots]] Unlocked: 2''' ''(You gain an additional Level 2 Spell Slot.)''
* '''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]].
* '''Known Cantrips:''' Choose 1 Cantrip from the [[#Eldritch Knight Spell List|Eldritch Knight Spell List]]
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Eldritch Knight Spell List|Eldritch Knight Spell List]]. This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' 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 ===
=== Level 11 ===


* '''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]].
* '''Known Spells:''' Choose 1 Spell from the [[#Eldritch Knight Spell List|Eldritch Knight Spell List]]. This spell is [[Spells#Known Spells|Always Prepared]].
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' 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 ===
 
* ''(Optional)'' '''Replacement Spell:''' 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 Chart ==
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''*One spell learned at this level can be from [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|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 [[Wizard#Wizard Spell List|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)''
''NB: Starting from the fourth level, every Eldritch Knight level gained also grants the option for one known spell to be replaced by another. This replacement spell is chosen from the entire Wizard Spell List, said replacement spell must still be of a level for which the Eldritch Knight has spell slots for.''


== Eldritch Knight Spell List ==
== Eldritch Knight Spell List ==

Revision as of 07:01, 5 October 2023

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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 are more specialized in spellcasting (from the 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

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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  • 2 Level 1 Spell Slots.png Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2 (You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.)
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  • Cantrips (Choose 2):
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Level 4


Level 5

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: 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

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: 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

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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  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: 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

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: 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

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: 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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Level 11


Level 12

  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: 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)

Eldritch Knight Spell List

Eldritch Knight's Spell List is the same as the Wizard's, but with only non-cantrip spells from the schools of Abjuration or Evocation plus every wizard cantrip. However, Eldritch Knights may learn a spell from the entire wizard spell list at levels 3 and 8. The Replacement Spell Feature also allows an Eldritch Knight to swap any known spell with any spell from the full wizard spell list, once per level starting at class level 4.

The following spell list is the limited version. For the full list of Wizard spells from every spell school, see Wizard Spell List.

List of Spells and Cantrips
Cantrips 1st Level Spells 2nd Level Spells
  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