Eldritch Invocations are one of the most fun and flavorful parts of playing a Warlock in Baldur‘s Gate 3. These passive buffs allow you to customize your playstyle and open up new tactical options.
But with 19 Invocations spread across 12 levels, it can be tricky to decide which ones to take. So I‘ve analyzed all of them to bring you the 6 best Eldritch Invocations for Baldur‘s Gate 3.
How Eldritch Invocations Work
You gain access to your first two Eldritch Invocations at Warlock level 2. Then you unlock an additional Invocation at levels 5, 7, 9, and 12.
So in total, you can have up to six active Invocations by max level.
When selecting Invocations, you can choose options you meet the prerequisites for. This is based on your Warlock level and Pact Boon.
Some of the most powerful Invocation combos involve stacking effects on one particular spell or ability. This allows you to specialize your character and amplify their strengths.
#1 Agonizing Blast
Prerequisites: Eldritch Blast Cantrip
Effect: Add Charisma modifier to Eldritch Blast damage
Eldritch Blast is already one of the best Warlock cantrips for its range and multiple beams. Agonizing Blast takes it to another level by making each beam hit harder.
This extra damage applies to every single target you hit. So when you‘re firing off 3-4 Eldritch Blasts per turn in the late game, that bonus damage stacks up quick.
The value also scales with your Charisma score. And since spell attack rolls and save DCs are also based on Charisma, Agonizing Blast synergizes perfectly with a max Cha build.
#2 Repelling Blast
Prerequisites: Eldritch Blast Cantrip
Effect: Push targets hit by Eldritch Blast up to 4.5m away
Repelling Blast gives you superior battlefield control and kiting ability. By blasting enemies away every turn, you can keep the distance on dangerous melee foes. This also sets up allies for opportunity attacks when pushed past them.
And since each Eldritch Blast beam counts separately, you can push lock down enemies by hitting them with multiple Repelling procs in one turn.
Together with Agonizing Blast, Repelling Blast makes Eldritch Blast focused Warlocks extremely potent. You get boosted damage plus forced movement to dictate engagements.
#3 Devil‘s Sight
Prerequisites: None
Effect: See normally in magical and nonmagical darkness up to 24m away
Many Warlock spells like Darkness and Hunger of Hadar generate magical darkness. Devil‘s Sight lets you see through those effects perfectly while enemies remain blinded.
This allows you to control battles with darkness to block enemy ranged attacks. Then you can assault them freely with your own spells and Eldritch Blasts.
Devil‘s Sight also combos powerfully with the Darkness spell for mobile advantage generation. By casting it on yourself, all your attacks have advantage while enemies auto-miss you.
#4 Mask of Many Faces
Prerequisites: None
Effect: Cast Disguise Self at will without using spell slots
Mask of Many Faces grants unlimited access to Disguise Self transformation. This allows you to infiltrate new areas by impersonating other races and characters.
Creative deception and infiltration opens up so many new story and quest opportunities. And it can get you out of dangerous situations when conversing with powerful NPCs.
The at-will casting also saves your precious spell slots for other combat and utility magics. Overall an amazingly fun Invocation for boosting roleplaying potential.
#5 Book of Ancient Secrets
Prerequisites: Pact of the Tome Boon
Effect: Learn 3 extra rituals and cast them once per long rest without spell slots
This is the best Eldritch Invocation for Pact of the Tome Warlocks. It expands your utility options with 3 free rituals: Ray of Sickness, Silence, and Chromatic Orb.
These spells provide strong battlefield control effects that normally require concentration. Now you can cast them alongside your other concentration spells for layered impacts.
Book of Ancient Secrets also lets you scribe additional ritual spells found throughout your adventures. Ritual casting saves spell slots which is great for budgets Warlocks.
#6 Minions of Chaos
Prerequisites: Pact of the Chain Boon
Effect: Cast Conjure Elemental using a Warlock spell slot
Pact of the Chain gives you a permanent, summoned familiar. Minions of Chaos takes that a step further by letting you conjure an Elemental ally.
These are much more powerful than standard familiars, with strong attack abilities and damage resistances. It‘s like having a temporary party member to assist you.
The four Elemental varieties–Fire, Water, Earth and Air–each have unique strengths to take advantage of. Minions of Chaos makes Chain Pact Warlocks more versatile in combat.
Honorable Mentions
Here are 3 more great Eldritch Invocations that didn‘t quite make the top 6:
- Misty Visions: Cast Silent Image at will without spell slots. More illusion utility.
- One with Shadows: Turn Invisible while in dim light or darkness. Enables stealth gameplay.
- Beguiling Influence: Gain proficiency in Deception and Persuasion. Boosts social skills.
Conclusion
Eldritch Invocations enable so much customization and fun builds for Warlocks. Agonizing/Repelling Blast is fantastic for blasters, while Mask of Many Faces and Book of Ancient Secrets increases out-of-combat options.
And that‘s just scratching the surface of the interactions you can create by mixing and matching Invocations and spells. So experiment with all kinds of combinations to find your perfect Warlock gameplay style.
What are your favorite Eldritch Invocations in Baldur‘s Gate 3? Let me know in the comments!
