Can you have a hex weapon and a pact weapon?
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To answer this question directly, yes, you can have a hex weapon and a pact weapon, as these are two separate entities that serve different purposes in the game, with the hex weapon being chosen by the Hexblade and the pact weapon being created through the Pact of the Blade feature. The key to understanding how these weapons interact lies in the specific features and rules that govern their use, including how Hex Warrior works with Pact of the Blade and the limitations on the number of pact weapons you can have.
Understanding Hex Weapons and Pact Weapons
A hex weapon is chosen by a Hexblade, a subclass of the warlock class, and allows the Hexblade to use their charisma modifier instead of strength or dexterity for attack and damage rolls with that weapon. On the other hand, a pact weapon is created through the Pact of the Blade feature, which allows a warlock to summon a weapon of their choice. The Pact of the Blade is one of the options available to warlocks at 3rd level and is not exclusive to Hexblades.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does Hex Warrior work with Pact of the Blade?
Yes, Hex Warrior works with Pact of the Blade, allowing the warlock to use their charisma bonus on the created pact weapon. However, it’s crucial to remember that creating a pact weapon takes an action, which may not be ideal in combat situations.
2. Can a Hexblade have two weapons?
Yes, a Hexblade can have two separate weapons: their pact weapon (if they have chosen Pact of the Blade) and their hex weapon chosen through their Hexblade features.
3. Can you be Hexblade and Pact of the Blade?
Yes, you can be a Hexblade and choose Pact of the Blade as your warlock feature at 3rd level. These are not mutually exclusive options.
4. Does Hex Warrior work with a Greatsword or other two-handed weapons?
Yes, once you gain Pact of the Blade, your pact weapon can be two-handed, and Hex Warrior extends to your pact weapon, allowing for the use of charisma modifier with two-handed weapons if they are your pact weapon.
5. Can I have more than one pact weapon?
No, according to the 5e rules, the Pact of the Blade boon only applies to one weapon, meaning you can only use your charisma modifier with the weapon you have designated as your pact weapon.
6. Does a Hexblade count as a magic weapon?
No, choosing a weapon as your hex weapon does not make it a magic weapon. The Pact of the Blade feature, which summons a weapon, is innately magical, but this does not apply to the hex weapon chosen by the Hexblade.
7. How many pact weapons can I have?
You are limited to 1 pact weapon. The rules state that your pact weapon disappears if it is more than 5 feet away from you for 1 minute or more, if you use this feature again, if you dismiss the weapon, or if you die.
8. Does Hex Warrior work with pact weapon?
Yes, Hex Warrior works with Pact of the Blade for one weapon per day, allowing the use of charisma modifier with the pact weapon. However, Hex Warrior itself has its own limitations, including only working once per day.
9. Can you stack Hex and Hexblade’s curse?
Yes, you can stack Hexblade Curse with other spells like Hex or other concentration spells because Hexblade Curse does not require concentration.
10. Is Hexblade a patron or subclass?
Hexblade is a subclass option for your warlock, not a patron. It is a specific type of warlock that has made a pact with a mysterious entity from the Shadowfell.
11. Can a longsword be a Hexblade?
Yes, if you make it your hex weapon or pact weapon, a longsword can be used by a Hexblade.
12. Can a Hexblade use Shadow Blade?
While a Hexblade can use Shadow Blade, it’s not the best choice because Shadow Blade‘s to-hit scales with strength or dexterity, and you don’t add an ability modifier to it.
13. Can you Hexblade a ranged weapon?
Yes, ranged Hexblade works and can do more damage than Eldritch Blast if you take Sharpshooter or Crossbow Expert with a hand crossbow. Additionally, Eldritch Smite works on ranged attacks.
14. Can I use a greatsword as a Hexblade warlock?
Yes, you can turn a two-handed weapon into your pact weapon with Pact of the Blade, qualifying it for your Hex Warrior feature and Great Weapon Master feat.
15. Does Hex add to Eldritch Blast?
Yes, Hex can substantially raise the damage output of a Warlock as they hit a target with Eldritch Blasts, and Hex triggers each time you hit the hexed target, potentially triggering multiple times with Eldritch Blast.