Of all the classes available to you inBaldur’s Gate 3, warlock is one of the most fun.
Looking to cause havoc and mayhem as a Warlock in Baldur’s Gate 3?
Of course you are - you’re a Warlock.
One of the warlock’s benefits as it levels up is the gift of a pact boon.
There are three to choose from, and each provides a significant buff to your warlock’s abilities.
Picking a pact boon that suits your playstyle is paramount, as they can be crucial to your plans.
At level five, these pacts are upgraded.
Pact
Description
Use Cases
Pact of the Chain
You gain afamiliar.
Your range of familiars is larger than most sources of a familiar.
Upon being upgraded, your pact familiar gains theExtra Attackfeature.
Pact of the Blade
You cansummon a pact weapon or turn a regular weapon into a pact weapon.
This buffs the weapon and lets you use it with proficiency.
Melee pact weapons can be thrown and automatically retrieved.
The weapon’s damage will scale withCharismainstead of Strength or Dexterity.
Upon being upgraded, you will be able toattack twicein one turn with a pact weapon.
This stacks with sources of extra attacks, such asHasteand theExtra Attack feature of other classes.
It’s also a great thematic fit forWyll, if you care about that.
Pact of the Tome
You gain ahandful of spells for free, added to your spell book.
Specifically, you obtainGuidance,Vicious Mockery, andThorn Whip.
Upon being upgraded, you’ll gainHaste,Animate Dead, andCall Lightning.
The warlock’s spell list is quite slim- this allows you to buff it significantly with useful spells.
Those learned when the pact is upgraded are among the best spells in the game.
Which pact is right for you will depend on your overall strategy in battle.
Depending on your playstyle, however, Pact of the Chain can be very powerful.
These are more powerful than other familiar options.
It helps to have friends in high places.
