Warlock
d8 Hit Die -- Charisma -- medium Difficulty
PvE Rating
★★★★★
PvP Rating
★★★★★
Hit Die
d8
Primary Stat
Charisma
Armor
Light
Weapons
Simple
Description
Pact casters who gain power from otherworldly patrons. Eldritch Blast is the strongest cantrip. Spell slots recover on short rest.
Strengths
- +Eldritch Blast is the strongest cantrip with invocations
- +Spell slots recover on Short Rest for sustained damage
- +Best 2-level multiclass dip in the game
- +Devils Sight + Darkness combo for permanent Advantage
Weaknesses
- -Only 2 spell slots until very high level
- -Limited spell list compared to Wizard
- -Full Warlock is weaker than multiclass Warlock
- -Great Old One and Archfey subclasses are underwhelming
Tips & Strategy
- 1Agonizing Blast invocation adds CHA modifier to each Eldritch Blast beam.
- 2Repelling Blast pushes enemies 4.5m per hit -- use near cliffs and hazards.
- 3Pact of the Blade makes Warlock a viable melee class with CHA weapons.
- 4The Fiend gives temporary HP on kills, making you surprisingly durable.
- 5Two-level Warlock dip is the best multiclass in the game for Sorcerer.
Subclasses
The FiendThe Great Old OneThe Archfey
Best For
Eldritch Blast buildsShort rest recoveryMulticlass dips
Saving Throws
WisdomCharisma