What is a CoffeeLock 5E?
A CoffeeLock 5E is a controversial and powerful character build in Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition that combines the Warlock and Sorcerer classes to create a virtually unlimited source of spell slots, allowing players to cast spells without resting, hence the name “CoffeeLock” because players can theoretically take short rests to regain their spent spell slots and continue playing without needing a long rest. This build exploits the rules of D&D 5e to enable characters to convert Warlock spell slots into Sorcery points and then into temporary spell slots, which can be replenished after a short rest, effectively bypassing the need for a long rest.
Introduction to CoffeeLock
Understanding the Basics
To understand how a CoffeeLock works, it’s essential to grasp the basic mechanics of D&D 5e, particularly the rules surrounding spell slots, short rests, and long rests.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How does a CoffeeLock work?
A CoffeeLock combines avoiding long rests with substituting long rests with 8 short rests and the Warlock short rest spell slots to generate an unlimited number of spell slots, if the DM allows it.
2. What is a CoffeeLock?
It’s an exploit used by Warlock 2 / Sorcerer 2 that chains short rests to gain infinite spell slots.
3. Why is CoffeeLock called CoffeeLock?
It’s called the “CoffeeLock” because you could (at least originally) in the tabletop do 6 short rests in place of a long rest, which CoffeeLocks would spend converting spell slots instead of ever sleeping.
4. Is CoffeeLock allowed?
Eventually, they’ll stop abusing it, but it’s still a valid use of the PC’s abilities, so it’s fine to be used in a reasonable manner.
5. What is the best race for CoffeeLock?
The best race to do this with are Elves, as they can do their long rest in 4 hours, and the next 4 hours can be used for the short rest dirty tactic.
6. What level do you need to be to CoffeeLock?
This is achieved by having 3 levels Warlock and at least 2 levels Sorcerer, allowing one to convert Warlock Spellslots into Sorcery Points.
7. Why do Warlocks only have 4 spell slots?
Because they don’t waste time with puny low-level spell slots later on like other classes, and their spell slots regenerate after short rests, not just long rests.
8. Why is SorLock so powerful?
Because it allows a Long Rest caster, the Sorcerer, to recharge their spells on a Short Rest by converting Warlock spell slots to Sorcery points and then into temporary spell slots.
9. Why is Warlock called Warlock?
The term Warlock comes from the Old English wǣrloga, which meant “breaker of oaths” or “deceiver”.
10. What is a Cocainelock?
It’s a creative bending/breaking of the rules where you craft a Warlock/Sorcerer who doesn’t have to sleep, to turn all of their Warlock spell slots into Sorcery points.
11. How does Warlock Sorcerer multiclass work?
Combining the Sorcerer and Warlock classes grants access to one of the most reliable cantrips in the game: Eldritch Blast, and adds the Sorcerer’s Metamagic abilities.
12. What is the Aspect of the Moon 5e?
The Aspect of the Moon allows you to no longer need to sleep and can’t be forced to sleep by any means, gaining the benefits of a long rest by spending all 8 hours doing light activity.
13. Does the CoffeeLock work in 5e?
While a CoffeeLock build is entirely possible by following the written rules of D&D 5e, it’s up to the Dungeon Master’s discretion if this is to be allowed.
14. What is a SorLock in D&D?
A SorLock is a Sorcerer/Warlock multiclass, overflowing with magic, combining the innate power in a Sorcerer’s bloodline with a Warlock’s bargained powers.
15. Can Eldritch Blast be Twinned?
Eldritch Blast can be twinned when cast by a 1st-4th level character, as it targets only a single creature, according to the Player Handbook.