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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:

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

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 Constitution modifier
On level up: 5 + Constitution Constitution modifier
Key abilities
Charisma Charisma for Spells
Constitution Constitution for Hit Points and Concentration Concentration
Dexterity Dexterity for Armour Class
Saving throw proficiencies
Charisma Charisma, Wisdom 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: List of Warlock spells.
Spellcasting Ability
Charisma 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
New Eldritch Invocations available
Agonising Blast Agonising Blast
When you cast Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast, add your Charisma modifier to the damage it deals, unless the modifier is negative.
Armour of Shadows Armour of Shadows
You can cast Mage Armour Mage Armour on yourself at will, without expending a spell slot. Mage Armour increases your Armour Class Armour Class when you are not wearing armour.
Beast Speech Beast Speech
You can cast Speak with Animals Speak with Animals on yourself at will, without expending a spell slot.
Beguiling Influence Beguiling Influence
You invoke your patron's bewitching charm. You gain proficiency in the Deception and Persuasion skills.
Devil's Sight Devil's Sight
You can see normally in darkness, both magical and non-magical, to a distance of 24 m / 80 ft.
Fiendish Vigour Fiendish Vigour
You can cast False Life False Life on yourself at will as a 1st-level spell, without expending a spell slot. False Life grants you HP Icon.png 7 temporary hit points.
Mask of Many Faces Mask of Many Faces
You can cast Disguise Self Disguise Self on yourself at will, without expending a spell slot.
One with Shadows One with Shadows
When you are in an area of dim light or darkness, you can use your action to become Invisible Invisible. Invisibility ends early if you move, attack, cast another spell, take an action, or take damage.
Repelling Blast Repelling Blast
When you hit a creature with Eldritch Blast Eldritch Blast, you can push the creature up to 4.5 m / 15 ft away from you.
Thief of Five Fates Thief of Five Fates
You can cast File:Bane Icon.webp Bane using a Warlock spell slot once per long rest.
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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]

The Fiend The Great Old One The 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
New Eldritch Invocations available
Sign of Ill Omen Sign of Ill Omen
You can cast Bestow Curse Bestow Curse with a Warlock spell slot.
Mire the Mind Mire the Mind
You can cast Slow Slow with a Warlock spell slot.
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Deepened Pact 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, and Call Lightning Call Lightning 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]

The Fiend The Great Old One The 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]

The Fiend The Great Old One The Archfey

Level 7

Eldritch Invocation
Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
New Eldritch Invocations available
Book of Ancient Secrets Book of Ancient Secrets
You can inscribe magical rituals in your Book of Shadows. You can cast Ray of Sickness Ray of Sickness, Chromatic Orb Chromatic Orb, and Silence Silence once per long rest without expending a spell slot.
Dreadful Word Dreadful Word
You can cast Confusion Confusion with a Warlock spell slot.
Sculptor of Flesh Sculptor of Flesh
You can cast Polymorph Polymorph with a Warlock spell slot.
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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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Subclass Feature[edit | edit source]

The Fiend The Great Old One The 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

Eldritch Invocation
Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
New Eldritch Invocations available
Minions of Chaos Minions of Chaos
You can cast Conjure Elemental Conjure Elemental with a Warlock spell slot.
Otherworldly Leap Otherworldly Leap
You can cast Enhance Leap Enhance Leap at will, without expending a spell slot.
Whispers of the Grave Whispers of the Grave
You can cast Speak with Dead Speak with Dead at will, without expending a spell slot.
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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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Subclass Feature[edit | edit source]

The Fiend The Great Old One The 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]

The Fiend The Great Old One The 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
New Eldritch Invocation available
Lifedrinker Lifedrinker
Your melee attacks deal additional Damage TypesNecrotic damage equal to your Charisma modifier.
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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.

Notable warlocks[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

External links[edit | edit source]