The Hexblade

Hexblade is an upcoming subclass of Warlock. It is planned to be released as part of Patch 8 in 2025.

Subclass features

This subclass obtains all the features from its base class, Warlock, in addition to its unique features outlined below.

Level 1

• Gain Martial weapons Proficiency
• Gain  Medium armour Proficiency
• Gain  Shields Proficiency

Hexblade's Curse Hexblade's Curse ()

Curse a target. Your damage rolls against the target gain a bonus equal to their Proficiency bonus. The number you need to roll a Critical Hit while attacking the target is also reduced by 1. If the target dies, you regain 4 hit points. ( Recharge: Short rest.)

 Bind Hexed Weapon ()

Bind to your main hand weapon. Its damage becomes magical, you cannot drop or throw it, and you become Proficient with it if you weren't already. When you attack with this weapon, there is a chance that Hexblade's Curse will be applied to the target.

Expanded Spell List

1st Level Spells

•  Shield (spell)
•  Wrathful Smite 

Level 3

Expanded Spell List

2nd Level Spells

•  Blur 
•  Branding Smite

Level 5

 Extra Attack

You can make an additional free attack after making an unarmed or weapon attack.

Expanded Spell List

3rd Level Spells

•  Blink
•  Elemental Weapon 

Level 6

Accursed Spectre (passive feature) Accursed Spectre (passive feature)

When you or an ally within 18 m / 60 ft slay a creature that is afflicted with Hexblade's Curse, you can raise an Accursed Spectre that will fight alongside you for a short period of time.

Level 7

Expanded Spell List

4th Level Spells

•  Dominate Beast 
•  Phantasmal Killer 
•  Staggering Smite

Level 9

Expanded Spell List

5th Level Spells

•  Banishing Smite (Ranged) 
•  Cone of Cold

Level 10

Armour of Hexes Armour of Hexes

When a creature you cursed with Hexblade's Curse attacks you, potentially nullify the attack as a reaction. This has a 50% chance of succeeding.