When can a Warlock Change Spells?
A Warlock can change spells when they level up, allowing them to replace one current spell with a new one, and they also learn a new Warlock spell every time they gain a level from 2 through 9, as well as at level 19. The new spell must be of a level no higher than what’s shown in the table’s Slot Level column for their level, and they cannot replace cantrips, only spells that use a spell slot.
Understanding Warlock Spellcasting
Warlocks have a unique spellcasting system, with spell slots that renew after every short rest, and all spells are always cast at the highest slot level to which the Warlock has access.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Warlocks Change Spells Every Level?
Yes, when a Warlock levels up, they can replace one current spell with a new one, on top of the possible new spell they can learn when they reach certain levels.
2. How Do Warlocks Switch Spells?
Warlocks learn a new spell every time they gain a level from 2 through 9, as well as at level 19, and they can replace one current spell with a new one when they level up.
3. Can Warlocks Change Cantrips at Level Up?
No, Warlocks cannot replace cantrips under the rule of “spells known” changes, since cantrips are not 1st level or higher spells and do not use spell slots.
4. What Classes Can Change Spells Every Long Rest?
Artificers, Clerics, Druids, and Paladins can change out their entire spell list, except cantrips and spells granted to them by their subclass, on a long rest.
5. Can a Wizard Change Spells?
Yes, a Wizard can change their list of prepared spells when they finish a long rest, requiring time spent studying their spellbook and memorizing the incantations and gestures.
6. Can a Warlock Change Spells During a Short Rest?
No, Warlocks are not like Wizards, and they do not have the ability to change spells during a short rest, but their spell slots do refresh on short rests.
7. When Can I Prepare Different Spells?
You can change your list of prepared spells when you finish a long rest, requiring time spent in prayer and meditation for Clerics, or studying your spellbook for Wizards.
8. Can You Drop a Spell Anytime?
Yes, you can end concentration on a spell at any time, but you cannot normally dismiss a spell unless its description says you can or it requires concentration and you decide to end your concentration on it.
9. Can a Bard Change Spells?
Yes, Bards have the ability to switch out spells whenever they gain a level, allowing them to replace one current spell with a new one.
10. Can You Use 2 Spells in a Turn?
No, you cannot cast another spell during the same turn, except for a cantrip with a casting time of 1 action, and you must use a bonus action on your turn to cast the spell.
11. Can Warlocks Learn Spells from Other Classes?
No, Warlocks cannot learn spells from spellbooks, they learn them by leveling and they are granted by their patron, but they can multiclass into Wizard to learn spells from spellbooks.
12. What Class is Best for Spells?
The Wizard is considered the best casting class in general, with access to a huge swathe of useful spells, but Warlocks have their own unique spellcasting abilities and INVocations.
13. Do You Regain Spells on Short Rest?
In general, all spell slots recharge on a long rest, but some classes have abilities that allow some or all of their spell slots to recharge on a short rest, such as Warlocks.
14. Can a Warlock Cast 2 Cantrips in One Turn?
Yes, Warlocks can cast as many cantrips as they have actions for, and if they cast a spell of 1st-level or higher – or a cantrip – as a bonus action, they can still cast a cantrip as their action.
15. Is Warlock a Weak Class?
No, Warlocks are not weak, they are less outright powerful than a full caster, but significantly more versatile, with the best damage cantrip in the game, and Eldritch Invocations allow for a lot of utility in game.