Baldur's Gate 3 (BG3) warlocks master pact magic in 2026 updates, regaining spell slots on short rests. This guide details slots per level, upcasting, and builds.
From cantrips to 5th-level blasts, optimize your eldritch arsenal for combat dominance.
Warlock Spell Slots by Level
Unique short-rest recharge sets warlocks apart.
Unique short-rest recharge sets warlocks apart.
Warlock Spell Slots by Level
Unique short-rest recharge sets warlocks apart.
- Level 1: 1 slot (1st)
- Level 2: 2 slots
- Level 11: 3 slots (5th)
Pact Magic vs Other Classes
Fewer but rechargeable slots enable sustained
DPS.
Pact Magic vs Other Classes
Fewer but rechargeable slots enable sustained DPS.
- Short rest refresh
- Eldritch Blast synergy
- No long rest dependency
Blend: combine practical steps with quick context.
Multiclassing Spell Slot Rules
Pros
Combine with sorcerer for font of
Trade-offs
magic flexibility.
Combine with sorcerer for font of magic flexibility.
- Pact slots separate
- Total slots via multiclass table
- Hexblade optimal
Best Spells for Slots
Pros
Eldritch Blast, Hypnotic Pattern maximize value.
Trade-offs
Eldritch Blast, Hypnotic Pattern maximize value.
Eldritch Blast, Hypnotic Pattern maximize value.
- Upcast for more beams
- Armor of Agathys tanks
- Devil's Sight combos
2026 Patch Changes
Mod support adds custom slots, balanced
by devs.
2026 Patch Changes
Mod support adds custom slots, balanced by devs.
- Short rest tweaks
- New invocations