BG3 Warlock Build Guide: Best Pact, Invocations, Stats & Gear for Beginners
Complete BG3 Warlock build guide. Best pact, Eldritch Invocations, optimal stats, best spells, feat progression, and gear for Fiend Warlock beginners.
Fiend Warlock Build
Stats
| STR | DEX | CON | INT | WIS | CHA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 17 |
CHA 17 = everything (spells, Eldritch Blast, dialogue). CON 16 = survival + concentration.
Eldritch Invocations
| Level | Invocation | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Agonizing Blast | +CHA mod to Eldritch Blast damage (per beam!) |
| 2 | Devil’s Sight | See through magical darkness |
| 5 | Repelling Blast | Eldritch Blast pushes enemies 4.5m per beam |
| 7 | Book of Ancient Secrets | Ritual spells |
Best Spells
| Level | Spell |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hex, Armour of Agathys |
| 2 | Misty Step, Darkness |
| 3 | Hunger of Hadar, Counterspell |
| 4 | Banishment, Wall of Fire |
| 5 | Hold Monster |
Combat: Eldritch Blast Machine
- Bonus Action: Hex (target has disadvantage on DEX checks)
- Eldritch Blast (2 beams at level 5, 3 at level 11)
- Agonizing Blast adds CHA mod to EACH beam = 3d10 + 15 at level 11
- Repelling Blast pushes enemies off cliffs or into Hunger of Hadar
Feats
- Level 4: +2 CHA
- Level 8: War Caster
- Level 12: Alert
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Warlock pact is best?
Pact of the Blade is best for melee Warlocks (CHA-based weapon attacks). Pact of the Tome is best for spellcasting versatility (3 extra cantrips + ritual spells). Pact of the Chain is weakest — the familiar is fun but scales poorly.
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