Eldritch Knight

AddedAugust 10, 2023
UpdatedApril 15, 2025

Fighter Subclass

Eldritch Knights study magic to supplement their weaponry, allowing them to overcome resistance from the toughest foes.

Primary Ability: Strength
Spellcasting Ability: Intelligence
HP: 10 + CON modifier base, 6 + CON modifier per level
Recommended Attributes (before Bonuses)
15 STR, 13 DEX, 14 CON
10 INT, 12 WIS, 8 CHA

Subclass Details

A Level 3 Eldritch Knight Fighter has access to the following abilities and features (in addition to their Fighter features):

Spells

Cantrips (Known) – 2
Spells (Known) – 3 (2 from the Level 1 list and 1 from the Expanded list)

Subclass Features

2 Level 1 Spell Slots
Weapon Bond (Action)

Proficiencies

None

Eldritch Knight Progression

Level 3 – Weapon Bond, 2 Level 1 Spell Slots, 2 Cantrips, 2 Spells, 1 Expanded Spell
Level 4 – 1 Level 1 Spell Slot, 1 Spell
Level 7 – War Magic, 1 Level 1 Spell Slot, 2 Level 2 Spell Slots, 2 Spells
Level 8 – 1 Expanded Spell
Level 10 – Eldritch Strike, 1 Level 2 Spell Slot, 1 Cantrip, 1 Spell
Level 11 – 1 Spell

Spell Slots

Level	Cantrips	1st	2nd	Spells Known
3	2	2		3
4	2	3		4
5	2	3		4
6	2	3		4
7	2	4	2	6
8	2	4	2	7
9	2	4	2	7
10	3	4	3	8
11	3	4	3	9
12	3	4	3	9

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