Warlock

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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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Class Warlock Badge Icon.png

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 The Fiend, The Great Old One The Great Old One, The Archfey The Archfey

Warlock class progression
Level Proficiency Bonus Features Cantrips Known Spells Known Spell Slots Slot Level Invocations Known
1st +2 #Pact Magic Pact Magic, #Level 1 Choose a Subclass 2 2 1 1st -
2nd Eldritch Invocations Eldritch Invocations (+2) 3 2 2
3rd Pact Boon Pact Boon 4 2nd
4th Feat Feat 3 5
5th +3 Deepened Pact Deepened Pact, Eldritch Invocations Eldritch Invocations (+1) 6 3rd 3
6th #Level 6 Subclass feature 7
7th Eldritch Invocations Eldritch Invocations (+1) 8 4th 4
8th Feat Feat 9
9th +4 Eldritch Invocations Eldritch Invocations (+1) 10 5th 5
10th #Level 10 Subclass feature 4 11
11th Mystic Arcanum Mystic Arcanum (6th level spell) 12 3
12th Feat Feat, Eldritch Invocations Eldritch Invocations (+1) 13 6

Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It's included in the table for convenience.

Class information[edit | edit source]

Warlock's default armour
Hit points
At level 1: 8 + Constitution icon.png Constitution modifier
On level up: 5 + Constitution icon.png Constitution modifier
Key abilities
Charisma icon.png Charisma for Spells
Constitution icon.png Constitution for Hit Points and Concentration Concentration
Dexterity icon.png Dexterity for Armour Class
Saving throw proficiencies
Charisma icon.png Charisma, Wisdom icon.png Wisdom
Equipment proficiencies
Simple weapons
Light armour
Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
Arcana Arcana, Deception Deception, History History, Intimidation Intimidation, Investigation Investigation, Nature Nature, Religion Religion
You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1 the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
Starting Equipment
Padded Armour, Dagger, Simple Boots

Pact Magic[edit | edit source]

For a list of spells available to the Warlock, see: Warlock/Spells.
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[edit | edit source]

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

Level 1

1 Level 1 Warlock Spell Slots.png Warlock Spell Slots: 1
Used to cast Warlock spells. Regain Warlock Spell Slots by taking a Short Rest.
Cantrips Known: 2
Choose 2 Cantrips from the Warlock Spell List.
Spells Known: 2
Choose 2 Spells from the Warlock Spell List.
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New Cantrips available
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New 1st Level Spells available
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Level 2

Eldritch Invocations: 2
Choose 2 Eldritch Invocations
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2 Level 1 Warlock Spell Slots.png Warlock Spell Slots: 2
You gain an additional Warlock Spell Slot.
Spells Known: 3
Choose 1 additional 1st Level Spell from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.

Level 3

Pact Boon
Choose 1 Pact Boon
Pacts Description Grants
Pact of the Chain 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 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 Tome Pact of the Tome Your patron grants you a grimoire called 'The Book of Shadows', which allows you to cast Guidance Guidance, Vicious Mockery Vicious Mockery, and Thorn Whip Thorn Whip.
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2 Level 2 Warlock Spell Slots.png Improved Warlock Spell Slots
Most of your Warlock spells have become stronger. You always cast Warlock Spells at 2nd Level.
Spells Known: 4
Choose 1 additional Spell up to 2nd Level from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
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New 2nd Level Spells available
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Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Fiend Great Old One Archfey

Level 4

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Cantrips Known: 3
Choose 1 additional Cantrip from the Warlock Spell List.
Spells Known: 5
Choose 1 additional 1st or 2nd Level Spell from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.

Level 5

Eldritch Invocation: 3
Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
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Deepened Pact
Pleased with your service, your otherworldly patron added new boons to the terms of your pact.:
Pacts Description
Pact of the Chain Pact of the Chain Your familiar gains an Extra Attack Extra Attack.
Pact of the Blade Pact of the Blade Gain an Extra Attack Extra Attack with your pact weapon.
Pact of the Tome Pact of the Tome You can cast Animate Dead Animate Dead, Haste Haste Concentration Icon.png, and Call Lightning Call Lightning Concentration Icon.png once per Long Rest.
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2 Level 3 Warlock Spell Slots.png Improved Warlock Spell Slots
Most of your Warlock spells have become stronger. You always cast Warlock Spells at 3rd Level.
Spells Known: 6
Choose 1 additional Spell up to 3rd Level from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
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[edit | edit source]

Fiend Great Old One Archfey

Level 6

Spells Known: 7
Choose 1 additional Spell up to 3rd Level from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
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Subclass Features[edit | edit source]

Fiend Great Old One Archfey

Level 7

2 Level 4 Warlock Spell Slots.png Improved Warlock Spell Slots
Most of your Warlock spells have become stronger. You always cast Warlock Spells at 4th Level.
Spells Known: 8
Choose 1 additional Spell up to 4th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
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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Eldritch Invocation
Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
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Subclass Feature[edit | edit source]

Fiend Great Old One Archfey

Level 8

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Spells Known: 9
Choose 1 additional Spell up to 4th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.

Level 9

2 Level 5 Warlock Spell Slots.png Improved Warlock Spell Slots
Most of your Warlock spells have become stronger. You always cast Warlock Spells at 5th Level.
Spells Known: 10
Choose 1 additional Spell up to 5th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
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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Eldritch Invocation
Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
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Subclass Feature[edit | edit source]

Fiend Great Old One Archfey

Level 10

Spells Known: 11
Choose 1 additional Spell up to 5th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.
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Subclass Feature[edit | edit source]

Fiend Great Old One Archfey

Level 11

3 Level 5 Warlock Spell Slots.png Warlock Spell Slots: 3
You gain an additional Warlock Spell Slot.
Spells Known: 12
Choose 1 additional Spell up to 5th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List
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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.
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Level 12

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Eldritch Invocation
Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
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Spells Known: 13
Choose 1 additional Spell up to 5th Level from the Warlock Spell List.
Replacement Spell (Optional)
Choose 1 known Spell and replace it with another Spell in the Warlock Spell List.

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