What is a Blade Pact Warlock?
A Blade Pact Warlock is a Warlock subclass that has entered into a pact with an otherworldly being, granting them access to a magical weapon that can be summoned at will, allowing them to deal magical damage and overcome resistance to nonmagical attacks. The Blade Pact is a powerful tool that can be used in a variety of ways, from dealing melee damage to casting spells, making it a versatile and formidable choice for players.
Understanding the Blade Pact
The Blade Pact is a pact boon that can be chosen by Warlocks at level 3, allowing them to summon a melee weapon of their choice as an action, and granting them proficiency with that weapon as long as they are holding it. This pact is not to be confused with the Hexblade patron, which is a separate entity that can be chosen by Warlocks at level 1.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the benefit of the Pact of the Blade?
The Pact of the Blade allows Warlocks to summon a magical weapon that can deal magical damage and overcome resistance to nonmagical attacks, making it a powerful tool in combat.
2. Is Pact of the Blade the same as Hexblade?
No, Pact of the Blade and Hexblade are two separate things, with Hexblade being a patron that can be chosen by Warlocks at level 1, and Pact of the Blade being a pact boon that can be chosen at level 3.
3. What is the Pact of the Blade Hexblade?
Hexblades with Pact of the Blade have the ability to use their Charisma modifier instead of Strength or Dexterity for attack and damage rolls, making them a formidable choice for players who want to deal melee damage.
4. What weapons can a Warlock use with Pact of the Blade?
Warlocks can use any melee weapon with Pact of the Blade, as long as it fits in their hand and is not an oversized weapon.
5. Does Pact of the Blade work with Hexblade?
Yes, Pact of the Blade can work with Hexblade, allowing Hexblades to use their Charisma modifier for attack and damage rolls with their pact weapon.
6. Can you use a gun for the Pact of the Blade?
No, Pact of the Blade does not allow Warlocks to summon guns as their pact weapon.
7. Which pact is best for Hexblade Warlock?
The Pact of the Blade is considered one of the best pacts for Hexblade Warlocks, as it allows them to deal melee damage and use their Charisma modifier for attack and damage rolls.
8. How does Pact of Blade work?
The Pact of the Blade allows Warlocks to summon a magical weapon as an action, and grants them proficiency with that weapon as long as they are holding it.
9. Can you Hexblade a greatsword?
Yes, Hexblades can use a greatsword as their pact weapon, and use their Charisma modifier for attack and damage rolls.
10. Can you dual wield Pact of the Blade?
No, Pact of the Blade only applies to one weapon, and Warlocks can only use their Charisma modifier for attack and damage rolls with their pact weapon.
11. Is Hexblade in Baldur’s Gate 3?
No, Hexblade is not a available as a subclass in Baldur’s Gate 3.
12. Does Pact of the Blade give proficiency?
Yes, Pact of the Blade grants Warlocks proficiency with their pact weapon, as long as they are holding it.
13. Can a longbow be a pact weapon?
Yes, longbows can be used as a pact weapon with the Improved Pact Weapon invocation.
14. Can Hexblades have two pact weapons?
No, Hexblades can only have one pact weapon active at a time.
15. What is the strongest Warlock subclass?
The Genie subclass is considered one of the strongest Warlock subclasses, due to its ability to grant wishes and deal massive damage.