Wielders of eldritch power granted by pacts with mysterious patrons.
Warlocks are seekers of the knowledge that lies hidden in the fabric of the multiverse. They make pacts with otherworldly beings of great power, such as fey lords, fiendish archdevils, or ancient cosmic entities. In exchange for this power, warlocks serve their patrons' inscrutable purposes, which can range from the benign to the malevolent.
Warlocks are versatile spellcasters who can adapt their magic to suit their needs. They have a limited number of spell slots, but they regain them on a short rest, allowing them to cast spells more frequently than other spellcasters. Warlocks also have access to unique abilities called Eldritch Invocations, which grant them additional powers and enhance their spellcasting.
Warlocks choose a specific pact with their patron, which grants them additional features and spells that reflect the nature of their relationship. The choice of patron and pact shapes the warlock's identity and role within a party, making them intriguing and complex characters.
| Level | Proficiency Bonus | Features | Invocations | Cantrips | Prepared Spells | Pact Slots | Slot Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | +2 | Eldritch Invocations, Pact Magic | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | +2 | Magical Cunning | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 3 | +2 | Otherworldly Patron | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | +2 | Ability Score Improvement | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | +3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 3 | |
| 6 | +3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | |
| 7 | +3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 4 | |
| 8 | +3 | Ability Score Improvement | 4 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | +4 | Contact Patron | 5 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
| 10 | +4 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 5 | |
| 11 | +4 | Mystic Arcanum (6th level) | 5 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 5 |
| 12 | +4 | Ability Score Improvement | 6 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 5 |
| 13 | +5 | Mystic Arcanum (7th level) | 6 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 5 |
| 14 | +5 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 5 | |
| 15 | +5 | Mystic Arcanum (8th level) | 7 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 5 |
| 16 | +5 | Ability Score Improvement | 7 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 5 |
| 17 | +6 | Mystic Arcanum (9th level) | 7 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 5 |
| 18 | +6 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 5 | |
| 19 | +6 | Epic Boon | 8 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 5 |
| 20 | +6 | Eldritch Master | 8 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 5 |
Lore about otherworldly patrons or forbidden knowledge.
Hiding their patron's influence or pretending to be another caster.
Ancient secrets tied to their patron's origins.
Channeling their patron's terrifying presence.
Uncovering hidden truths in occult texts.
Understanding fey or other planar ecosystems.
Cults and esoteric deities related to their pact.
