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Warlock

Charisma-based class with hit die d8. Prepared spellcaster. Chooses a subclass at level 3.

Warlock uses a d8 Hit Die and leans on Charisma as its primary ability.

This class includes spellcasting support in the 2024 SRD.

Subclass choice begins at level 3, based on the available 2024 SRD subclass data.

WIS CHA
Choose 2 from: Arcana, Deception, History, Intimidation, Investigation, Nature, Religion

Armor: Light Armor

Weapons: Simple Weapons

Subclass Progression

This class chooses a subclass at level 3 in the 2024 SRD.

Cantrips

You know two Warlock cantrips of your. Eldritch Blast and Prestidigitation are recommended. Whenever you gain a Warlock level, you can replace one of your cantrips from this feature with another Warlock cantrip of your choice. When you reach Warlock levels 4 and 10, you learn another Warlock cantrip of your choice, as shown in the Cantrips column of the Warlock Features table.

Spell Slots

The Warlock table shows how many spell slots you have to cast your Warlock spells of levels 1-5. The table also shows what the level of those slots are, all of which are the same level. You regain all expended Pact Magic spell slots when you finish a Short or Long Rest. For example, when you're a level 5 Warlock, you have two level 3 spell slots. To cast the level 1 spell Charm Person, you must spend one of those slots, and you cast it as a level 3 spell.

Prepared Spells of Level 1+

You prepare the list of level 1+ spells that are available for you to cast with this feature. To start, choose two level 1 Warlock spells. Charm Person and Hex are recommended. The number of spells on your list increases as you gain Warlock levels, as shown in the Prepared Spells column of the Warlock Features table. Whenever that number increases, choose additional Warlock spells until the number of spells on your list matches the number on the table. The chosen spells must be of a level no higher than what's shown in the table's Slot Level column for your level. When you reach level 6, for example, you learn a new Warlock spell, which can be of levels 1-3. If another Warlock feature gives you spells that you always have prepared, those spells don't count against the number of spells you can prepare with this feature, but those spells otherwise count as Warlock spells for you.

Changing Your Prepared Spells

Whenever you gain a Warlock level, you can replace one spell on your list with another Warlock spell of an eligible level.

Spellcasting Ability

Charisma is your spellcasting ability for your Warlock spells.

Spellcasting Focus

You can use an Arcane Focus as a Spellcasting Focus for your Warlock spells.

Starting Equipment

(a) Leather Armor, Sickle, 2 Daggers, Arcane Focus (orb), Book, Scholar’s Pack, and 15 GP; or (b) 100 GP

Class Info
Hit Die
d8
Spellcasting
Prepared
Subclass At
Level 3
Source
System Reference Document 5.2.1
Subclasses