📖 The Complete D&D 5.5e Warlock Spell List

🎭 About the Warlock & Pact Magic in D&D 5.5e

The Warlock stands as one of the most distinctive and flavorful spellcasting classes in Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition (2024 revision, commonly called 5.5e or One D&D). Unlike Wizards who devote years to arcane study or Clerics who channel divine power through faith, Warlocks forge a pact with an otherworldly patron. This patron might be a mischievous Archfey, a sinister Fiend from the Nine Hells, an incomprehensible Great Old One from beyond the stars, or even a radiant Celestial being. This relationship is not merely transactional—it's filled with mystery, hidden agendas, and roleplaying gold that can drive entire campaign arcs.

⚡ What Makes Pact Magic Unique?

Warlocks don't follow traditional spellcasting progression. Instead, they use Pact Magic, a system with several key differences:

• Fewer Slots, Maximum Power: Warlocks have only 2-4 spell slots total, but every slot is cast at the highest level they can access. A 5th-level Warlock's slots are both 3rd-level, making spells like Armor of Agathys or Hex significantly more potent.
• Short Rest Recovery: While most casters need a long rest to regain slots, Warlocks recover all expended slots after a short rest (1 hour). This makes them invaluable in dungeons with multiple encounters.
• Mystic Arcanum: Warlocks cannot cast 6th-9th level spells through Pact Magic slots. Instead, they gain Mystic Arcanum—once-per-long-rest abilities that let them cast powerful spells like Finger of Death, Foresight, or Power Word Kill.
• Eldritch Invocations: These customizations let Warlocks gain at-will spells, enhance Eldritch Blast, or unlock unique abilities like seeing through magical darkness.

📜 Why This Spell List Matters

Choosing the right spells is critical for Warlocks. With limited slots, every casting must count. Damage-focused Warlocks will rely on Eldritch Blast (the best damage cantrip in D&D) combined with Hex for sustained damage. Controllers will use Hunger of Hadar, Hypnotic Pattern, and Banishment to shape battlefields. Roleplayers will love Suggestion, Charm Person, and Dream for out-of-combat manipulation.

🔄 What's New in 5.5e (2024 Rules)?

The 2024 revision brings meaningful improvements to the Warlock class. Cantrips like True Strike have been redesigned to be combat-viable. The spell list now includes more crowd-control and utility options. Some spells previously exclusive to Wizards or Sorcerers are now available to Warlocks. The class has also gained more flexibility in spell selection, allowing for better customization of your character concept.

📊 How to Use This Reference Table

Below you'll find every official Warlock spell from the D&D 5.5e core rulebook. Use the filter buttons to sort by spell level, or type in the search box to find specific spells. Each entry includes the spell name, level, school of magic, casting time, range, and duration. Bookmark this page, share it with your gaming group, and may your Eldritch Blasts always find their mark!