Warlock

Warlock is a character Class in Baldur's Gate 3.
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== Overview ==
Warlocks channel their patron's pact magic to fight enemies and aid allies in combat. Warlocks use Charisma as their primary ability score.
== Subclasses ==
The Warlock Subclasses are:
== Class Progression ==
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Level 	Proficiency Bonus 	Features 	Invocations Known 	Cantrips Known 	Spells Known 	1st 	2nd 	3rd 	4th 	5th
1st 	+2 	Pact Magic, Choose a Subclass 	- 	2 	2 	1 	- 	- 	- 	-
2nd 	+2 	Eldritch Invocations (+2) 	2 	2 	3 	2 	- 	- 	- 	-
3rd 	+2 	Pact Boon 	2 	2 	4 	- 	2 	- 	- 	-
4th 	+2 	 	2 	3 	5 	- 	2 	- 	- 	-
5th 	+3 	, Eldritch Invocations (+1) 	3 	3 	6 	- 	- 	2 	- 	-
6th 	+3 	Subclass feature 	3 	3 	7 	- 	- 	2 	- 	-
7th 	+3 	Eldritch Invocations (+1) 	4 	3 	8 	- 	- 	- 	2 	-
8th 	+3 	 	4 	3 	9 	- 	- 	- 	2 	-
9th 	+4 	Eldritch Invocations (+1) 	5 	3 	10 	- 	- 	- 	- 	2
10th 	+4 	Subclass feature 	5 	4 	11 	- 	- 	- 	- 	2
11th 	+4 	Mystic Arcanum (6th level spell)	5 	4 	12 	- 	- 	- 	- 	3
12th 	+4 	, Eldritch Invocations (+1) 	6 	4 	13 	- 	- 	- 	- 	3
Note: Proficiency bonus is based on character level, not class level. It is included in the table for convenience.
== Class information ==
===Attributes===
; Hit points 
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: On level up: 
; Key abilities
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: for Armour Class
; Spellcasting Ability
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; 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.
===Starting Proficiencies===
; Saving throw proficiencies 
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; Equipment proficiencies
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; Skills with proficiency (Choose 2)
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: You receive a bonus to every Skill that you are Proficient in. At character level 1, the Proficiency Bonus is +2.
; Starting Equipment
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===Multiclass Proficiencies===
; Equipment proficiencies
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== Level progression ==
Through experience, you acquire new power. You gain the following traits.
; Spellcasting
:; 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.
; New Cantrips available
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; Eldritch Invocations: 2
: Choose 2 Eldritch Invocations
; New Eldritch Invocations available
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; Spellcasting
:; 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.
; Pact Boon
: Choose 1 Pact Boon
Pacts	Description 	Grants
 	Gain the service of a familiar, a fey spirit that takes a form you choose. This can be an animal, imp, or quasit.	
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 	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.	
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 	Your patron grants you a grimoire called 'The Book of Shadows', which allows you to cast , , and . 	
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; Spellcasting
:; 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.
; New 2nd Level Spells available
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==== Subclass Features ====
The Fiend	The Great Old One	The Archfey
* Expanded Spell List:
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* Choose a Feat.
; Spellcasting
:; 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.
; Eldritch Invocation: 3
: Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
; New Eldritch Invocations available
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: Pleased with your service, your otherworldly patron added new boons to the terms of your pact.:
Pacts	Description
 	Your familiar gains an .
 	Gain an with your pact weapon.
 	You can cast , , and once per Long Rest.
; Spellcasting
:; 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.
; New 3rd Level Spells available
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The Fiend	The Great Old One	The Archfey
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; 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.
==== Subclass Features ====
The Fiend	The Great Old One	The Archfey
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; Eldritch Invocation
: Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
; New Eldritch Invocations available
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; Spellcasting
:; 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.
; New 4th Level Spells available
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The Fiend	The Great Old One	The Archfey
* Expanded Spell List:
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* Choose a Feat.
; 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.
; Eldritch Invocation
: Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
; New Eldritch Invocations available
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; Spellcasting
:; 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.
; New 5th Level Spells available
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The Fiend	The Great Old One	The Archfey
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; 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.
==== Subclass Feature ====
The Fiend	The Great Old One	The Archfey
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; Spellcasting
:; 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
; 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.
* Choose a Feat.
; Eldritch Invocation
: Choose 1 additional Eldritch Invocation
; New Eldritch Invocation available
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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 ==
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== See also ==
*List of all Warlocks
== External links ==
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Category:Classes