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Bound by a pact to an all-powerful patron, Warlocks trade their loyalty for supernatural abilities and unique magic.
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Bound by a pact to an all-powerful patron, Warlocks trade their loyalty for supernatural abilities and unique magic.

Warlock is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3. Warlocks channel their patron's pact magic to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Warlocks use Charisma as their primary ability score.

The Warlock Subclasses are: The Fiend Subclass Icon.pngThe Fiend, The Great Old One Subclass Icon.pngThe Great Old One, The Archfey Subclass Icon.pngThe Archfey

The Warlock Class Progression
Level Proficiency Bonus Features Cantrips Known Spells Known Spell Slots Slot Level Invocations Known
1st +2 #Level 1 Pact Magic, #Level 1 Choose a Subclass 2 2 1 1st -
2nd +2 #Level 1 Eldritch Invocations 2 3 2 1st 2
3rd +2 #Level 3 Pact Boon 2 4 2 2nd 2
4th +2 Feats#Available Feats Ability Score Improvement 3 5 2 2nd 2
5th +3 #Level 5 Deepened Pact 3 6 2 3rd 3
6th +3 #Level 6 Subclass feature 3 7 2 3rd 3
7th +3 - 3 8 2 4th 4
8th +3 Feats#Available Feats Ability Score Improvement 3 9 2 4th 4
9th +4 - 3 10 2 5th 5
10th +4 #Level 10 Subclass feature 4 10 2 5th 5
11th +4 Mystic Arcanum (6th level spell) 4 11 3 5th 5
12th +4 Feats#Available Feats Ability Score Improvement 4 11 3 5th 6

Class Information

Warlock's default armour

Pact Magic

  • Spellcasting Ability: Charisma icon.png Charisma
  • Known Spells: Warlock Spells are Always Prepared. In exchange, Warlocks know fewer Spells at low levels.
  • Pact Magic: Warlock spell slots (also known as "pact slots") are not like those of other spellcasters.
    • Warlock spell slots are equal to the highest level of Spells the Warlock has access to. Casting a lower level Spell will always "upcast" it to the highest level available.
    • Warlocks have a very limited number of spell slots, but also regain those slots by taking a Short Rest or Long Rest.
    • As a result, Warlocks can cast fewer Spells per battle than other spellcasters, but also more high level Spells per day.

Level Progression

Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.

Level 1

  • Warlock 1 Level 1 Spell Slot Icon.png Warlock Spell Slots: 1 (Used to cast Warlock spells. Regain Warlock Spell Slots by taking a Short Rest.)
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  • Cantrips (Choose 2):
  • New 1st Level Spells available (Choose 2):
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  • Choose a Patron (Subclass):
The Fiend Subclass Icon.png
The Fiend
The Great Old One Subclass Icon.png
The Great Old One
The Archfey Subclass Icon.png
The Archfey
Warlocks in service to fiends work toward corrupting, destructive ends -- intentionally or otherwise -- and receive hellish blessings in turn.
Warlocks bound to eldritch beings in the Far Realms work toward inscrutable goals, gaining strange powers over entropy and the mind.
Graced by a lady or lord of the fey, you are imbued with all the sumptuous and scary qualities of your patron's extraordinary realm.

Level 2

  • Warlock 2 Level 1 Spell Slots Icon.png Warlock Spell Slots: 2 (You gain an additional Warlock Spell Slot.)
  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional 1st Level Spell from the Warlock Spell List.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
  • Subclass Features: None at this level

Level 3

  • Pact Boon (Choose 1)
Pacts Description Grants
Pact of the Chain Gain the service of a familiar, a fey spirit that takes a form you choose. This can be an animal, imp, or quasit.
Pact of the Blade You can Summon a pact weapon, or Bind the one you are wielding, making it magical.

Pact weapons use the wielder's Spellcasting Ability Modifier instead of Strength or Dexterity.

• Pact of the Blade

• Bind Pact Weapon

Pact of the Tome Your patron grants you a grimoire called 'The Book of Shadows', which allows you to cast Guidance, Vicious Mockery, and Thorn Whip.
  • Warlock 2 Level 2 Spell Slots Icon.png Improved Warlock Spell Slots: Most of your Warlock spells have become stronger. You always cast Warlock Spells at 2nd Level.
  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell up to 2nd Level from the Warlock Spell List.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
  • New 2nd Level Spells available:
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  • Subclass Features:
The Fiend Subclass Icon.png The Fiend The Great Old One Subclass Icon.png The Great Old One The Archfey Subclass Icon.png The Archfey

Level 4

  • Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
    • Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature.)
    • Choose a Feat.
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  • Cantrips (Choose 1):
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  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional 1st or 2nd Level Spell from the Warlock Spell List.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
  • Subclass Features: None at this level.

Level 5

  • Warlock 2 Level 3 Spell Slots Icon.png Improved Warlock Spell Slots: Most of your Warlock spells have become stronger. You always cast Warlock Spells at 3rd Level.
  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell up to 3rd Level from the Warlock Spell List.
  • Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
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  • New 3rd Level Spells available:
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  • Subclass Features:
The Fiend Subclass Icon.png The Fiend The Great Old One Subclass Icon.png The Great Old One The Archfey Subclass Icon.pngThe Archfey

Level 6

  • Subclass Features:
The Fiend Subclass Icon.png The Fiend The Great Old One Subclass Icon.png The Great Old One The Archfey Subclass Icon.pngThe Archfey

Level 7

  • Warlock 2 Level 3 Spell Slots Icon.png Improved Warlock Spell Slots: Most of your Warlock spells have become stronger. You always cast Warlock Spells at 4th Level.
  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell up to 4th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
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  • New 4th Level Spells available:
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  • Subclass Feature:
The Fiend Subclass Icon.png The Fiend The Great Old One Subclass Icon.png The Great Old One The Archfey Subclass Icon.pngThe Archfey

Level 8

  • Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
    • Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature.)
    • Choose a Feat.
  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell up to 4th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
  • Subclass Feature: None at this level.

Level 9

  • Proficiency Icon.png Proficiency Bonus: +4 (You gain +1 to your Proficiency Bonus.)
  • Warlock 2 Level 3 Spell Slots Icon.png Improved Warlock Spell Slots: Most of your Warlock spells have become stronger. You always cast Warlock Spells at 5th Level.
  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell up to 5th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
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  • New 5th Level Spells available:
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The Fiend Subclass Icon.png The Fiend The Great Old One Subclass Icon.png The Great Old One The Archfey Subclass Icon.pngThe Archfey

Level 10

  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell up to 5th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
  • Scaling Cantrips: Your damaging cantrips gain an additional damage die.
  • Subclass Feature:
The Fiend Subclass Icon.png The Fiend The Great Old One Subclass Icon.png The Great Old One The Archfey Subclass Icon.pngThe Archfey

Level 11

  • Choose 1 Mystic Arcanum
    • Your patron bestows upon you a magical secret called an arcanum. Choose one 6th Level spell from the Warlock Spell list.
    • You can cast your arcanum spell once without expending a spell slot. You must finish a long rest before you can do so again.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List
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  • New 6th Level Spells available:
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Level 12

  • Ability Score Improvement or Feat (Choose 1)
    • Improve an Ability Score by 2 or improve two Ability Scores by 1. (You can't increase an Ability Score above 20 using this feature.)
    • Choose a Feat.
  • Spells Known: Choose 1 additional Spell up to 5th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
  • (Optional) Replacement Spell: Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
  • Subclass Feature: None at this level.

Warlock Spell List

Cantrips

Level 1 Spells


Fiend Warlock only:


Great Old One Warlock only:

Level 2 Spells


Fiend Warlock only:


Great Old One Warlock only:

Level 3 Spells


Fiend Warlock only:

Level 4 Spells


Archfey Warlock only:


Fiend Warlock only:


Great Old One Warlock only:

Level 5 Spells


Archfey Warlock only:


Fiend Warlock only:


Great Old One Warlock only:

Level 6 Spells

(Mystic Arcanum only)