Can Pact of the Blade Make Improvised Weapons?

The Pact of the Blade feature in Dungeons & Dragons 5e does not allow players to create improvised weapons, as improvised weapons do not count as melee weapons, which is a requirement for the Pact of the Blade feature. To clarify, the Pact of the Blade enables players to create a melee weapon of their choice, but this does not extend to improvised weapons, which are objects not primarily designed for combat, such as sports equipment or objects made of glass.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Pact of the Blade?

The Pact of the Blade is a Warlock feature that allows players to create a melee weapon out of nothing, providing proficiency with the weapon as long as they are holding it.

2. Can You Make an Improvised Weapon a Pact Weapon?

Unfortunately, improvised weapons do not count as melee weapons, so you cannot summon improvised weapons as your pact weapon.

3. What Weapons Can You Create with Pact of the Blade?

The Pact of the Blade allows you to create any melee weapon from the Weapons table in the Player’s Handbook, but you cannot create improvised weapons or ranged weapons without a specific Invocation.

4. Can Your Hexblade Be Your Pact Weapon?

Your Hexblade Patron weapon is not your pact weapon, but you can use the Pact of the Blade feature to create a melee weapon and have it count as your pact weapon.

5. Can You Hexblade a Greatsword?

Yes, you can turn a greatsword into your pact weapon with the Pact of the Blade feature, and the Hex Warrior feature allows you to use Charisma for attacks with your pact weapon.

6. What is the Benefit of Pact of the Blade?

The Pact of the Blade provides the ability to summon a melee weapon of your choice, granting proficiency with the weapon as long as you’re holding it.

7. Can You Summon a Greatsword with Pact of the Blade?

Yes, once you reach 3rd level and gain the Pact of the Blade feature, you can use it to conjure a greatsword and be proficient with it.

8. Does a Hexblade Need Pact of the Blade?

No, a Hexblade does not need the Pact of the Blade, as it is one of several options available to Warlocks.

9. What Can You Use as an Improvised Weapon?

Examples of improvised weapons include sports equipment, objects made of glass, and vehicles, but these cannot be created using the Pact of the Blade feature.

10. Can Hexblades Use a Shield?

There is no restriction on Hexblades using a shield, but it may affect their ability to cast spells with somatic components.

11. Can You Change the Form of a Magic Weapon with Pact of the Blade?

Once the bond is formed, the magic weapon appears whenever you call your pact weapon to you, and you can’t change the magic weapon’s form when it appears.

12. Is Pact of the Blade Permanent?

The Pact of the Blade allows you to create a magic weapon that vanishes if you are more than 5 feet away from it for more than 1 minute.

13. Can You Dual Wield Pact of the Blade?

The Pact of the Blade boon only applies to one weapon, but Hex Warrior allows you to use Charisma for attacks with your pact weapon and one other weapon.

14. Why is Pact of the Blade Good for Hexblade?

The Pact of the Blade is beneficial for Hexblades as it allows them to change their weapon easily and suits the situation, making them more versatile in combat.

15. Can You Use a Bow with Pact of the Blade?

You can use the Pact of the Blade to bond with a magic weapon, including a bow, but this requires a specific Invocation or feature that allows you to create ranged weapons.