Explore BG3 warlock spell slots in the 2026 edition of Baldur's Gate 3. Warlocks regain slots on short rests, making them ideal for sustained combat. This list details slots by level, key spells, and optimization tips.
Level 1 Warlock Slots
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Two slots at character start.
- Eldritch Blast
- Hex
- Armor of Agathys
Level 2-3 Slots
Pros
Regain power quickly.
Trade-offs
Regain power quickly.
Regain power quickly.
- 2 slots, 2nd level spells
- Misty Step
- Hold Person
Blend: combine practical steps with quick context.
Level 4+ Mystic Arcanum
Once-per-long-rest higher spells.
Once-per-long-rest higher spells.
Level 4+ Mystic Arcanum
Once-per-long-rest higher spells.
- Fireball (5th)
- Dominate Person (8th)
Pact Boon Enhancements
Pros
Chain, Tome, Blade variants.
Trade-offs
Chain, Tome, Blade variants.
Chain, Tome, Blade variants.
- Pact of Chain: Investment familiar
- Pact of Tome: Extra cantrips
- Pact of Blade: Thirsting Blade
Rest Optimization Builds
Pros
Short rest heavy parties.
Trade-offs
Short rest heavy parties.
Short rest heavy parties.
- Multiclass Sorcerer for more slots
- Eldritch invocations synergy
- Short rest camp setups
Top Free Slot Restores
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Items and feats for extras.
- Pearl of Power (1/day)
- War Caster feat
- Potion of Spell Recovery