Eldritch Knight

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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[edit | edit source]

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

Level 3

  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.
Spellcasting Ability
  Intelligence
Known spells
Eldritch Knight Spells are Always Prepared.
  Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain two Level 1 Spell Slots.
  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.
New Cantrips available
New Level 1 Abjuration and Evocation spells available

Level 4

  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

  Level 1 Spell Slots Unlocked: 4
You gain an additional Level 1 Spell Slot.
  Level 2 Spell Slots Unlocked: 2
You gain two Level 2 Spell Slots.
  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.
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
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.
  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