Two issues, I'm not sure if they are bugs or I'm missing something 1. Lessons of the First Ones doesn't seem to give an option anywhere to actually select the Origin Feat (I manually added it as a customization). I think this needs to be added. 2. Pact of the Blade. I have a weapon, I apply it as a pact weapon but it doesn't allow me to select what modifier I use, so its still using my STR. Should this be an option somewhere, is it and I'm missing it? (Again, had to customize to resolve).
Also, there are no levels listed for when you get the specific Patron (Subclass) features. While the main list shows the levels Subclass features are awarded, the descriptions for the features don't show the level. I'm guessing they progress but they don't seem to add up, so at some point there would be 2 or something.
Other issues: Creating a new 2024 Warlock, I can't add these invocations -- they just don't appear in the list to choose from (yes, I checked the level and prereqs)
I have the same issues as the 2 posts above, which is missing and faulty invocations.
However I also have some missing spells, for example the spell “Flock of Familiars” appears when I create a 2014 warlock but not a 2024 warlock, even though I have expanded rules, legacy, and all partnered content allowed on the 2024 warlock, so why can’t I use that spell or some select other spells?
To add, the subclass specific spells are added as “at will” rather than just prepared. By reading of the rules, I don’t think the intent is for these to be infinitely castable without expending pact slots.
I created a Warlock with the Pact of the Tome Invocation. Gift of the Protectors never becomes selectable as an Invocation option for his 9th and 12th-level Invocation. Tried this on a couple of different sheets with a 2024 aasimar Celestial-patron Warlock.
If you're having issues with the 2024 Core Rulebooks in the compendium, in the builder, or on the character sheet, please direct your feedback to the official support thread, as the team is actively watching that thread during work hours.
Also be sure to check whether your issue is a known issue or not.
Good to know that they test this stuff before turning it on...
I went to the thread posted above and there are at least 12 "unsupported" features for Warlocks.
This astounds me. WOTC's had 3-6 months (since Playtest decisions) to build this functionality out on the DnD Beyond Platform. Why am I paying for this platform if it's not integrated with Core Rule Books? Am I supposed to use my imagination? If I wanted that experience, I would break out my trusty #2 Pencil and Sheet of Paper.
I defended WOTC during the OGL thing. They own the IP and they have every right to make money off it and I am happy to pay for it. But having the online platform not support the latest core rule book changes is simply bullshit. Wake up WOTC.
Was able to add Devouring Blade, but it doesn't recognize that it adds a third attack in the Actions menu. Says Attacks per Action: 2. Witch sight adds the line in senses. True Sight 30ft, but Devil's Sight does not add anything
Bummer that pact of the blade is woefully unsupported. Seems pretty fundamental to an entire playstyle, and something that will come up IMMEDIATELY for players building characters that rely on it. I get if wonky level 13 class features aren't perfectly rendered in the character builder, but baseline support for pact of the blade, especially considering the checkbox is still there, seems like low-hanging fruit.
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Experiences DMing were mostly misadventures back in the day, but trying to be ready to be a decent DM now that my wisdom has gone up a bit.
Taking Polearm Mastery added 'Pole Strike' as a Bonus Action, but it defaults to using STR as the attack stat, with no option to select that it's a 'Pact Weapon' and to use CHA.
Pole Stike lists as being only 5ft range, despite the Polearm having Reach.
Tried to use pact of the tome today, attack cantrips would not add to my attack actions but did partially show on spells list, and the the ritual spells would not show up at all
Two issues, I'm not sure if they are bugs or I'm missing something 1. Lessons of the First Ones doesn't seem to give an option anywhere to actually select the Origin Feat (I manually added it as a customization). I think this needs to be added. 2. Pact of the Blade. I have a weapon, I apply it as a pact weapon but it doesn't allow me to select what modifier I use, so its still using my STR. Should this be an option somewhere, is it and I'm missing it? (Again, had to customize to resolve).
Also, there are no levels listed for when you get the specific Patron (Subclass) features. While the main list shows the levels Subclass features are awarded, the descriptions for the features don't show the level. I'm guessing they progress but they don't seem to add up, so at some point there would be 2 or something.
1. Now supported. Working fine.
2. After adding the Pact of the Blade invocation go to the sheet and In inventory click the weapon then check Pact weapon box.
In the Character Editor the features have their levels under the feature name. In the subclass details page the features have the levels to the left of the name and there is a table that lists everything too.
Other issues: Creating a new 2024 Warlock, I can't add these invocations -- they just don't appear in the list to choose from (yes, I checked the level and prereqs)
Lifedrinker
Eldritch Smite
Devouring Blade
Have been able to add these just fine so all working good now.
I have the same issues as the 2 posts above, which is missing and faulty invocations.
However I also have some missing spells, for example the spell “Flock of Familiars” appears when I create a 2014 warlock but not a 2024 warlock, even though I have expanded rules, legacy, and all partnered content allowed on the 2024 warlock, so why can’t I use that spell or some select other spells?
Flock of Familiars is from Lost Laboratory of Kwalish book. You will need to own that book on here or be making the character inside a campaign where this book is being shared with you via a Master tier subscription user that has enabled Content Sharing. You also need to ensure you have Expanded and Legacy boxes checked under sources in the Home tab.
To add, the subclass specific spells are added as “at will” rather than just prepared. By reading of the rules, I don’t think the intent is for these to be infinitely castable without expending pact slots.
This is something I tested myself when the 2024 PHB released and did not encounter this behaviour. I have tested again now and have not encountered this behaviour. While it is possible they changed things and caused this error and then changed back in the meantime - it is more likely you were using a homebrew version that was set up incorrectly. In any case, the official subclasses are adding the spells correctly.
I created a Warlock with the Pact of the Tome Invocation. Gift of the Protectors never becomes selectable as an Invocation option for his 9th and 12th-level Invocation. Tried this on a couple of different sheets with a 2024 aasimar Celestial-patron Warlock.
Gift of the Protectors shows up, if you meet the prerequisites (level, pact of tome). This has been resolved.
Was able to add Devouring Blade, but it doesn't recognize that it adds a third attack in the Actions menu. Says Attacks per Action: 2. Witch sight adds the line in senses. True Sight 30ft, but Devil's Sight does not add anything
When adding Thirsting Blade and Devouring Blade the Attacks Per Action shows 3. Devil's Sight is not a special sense (the special senses are Darkvision [which is not the same thing], True Sight, Tremorsense and Blind sight). While it would make more sense for Devil's Sight to be listed as a special sense - it is not, in the books, so it won't be listed one on here. See the Exploration chapter.
Bummer that pact of the blade is woefully unsupported. Seems pretty fundamental to an entire playstyle, and something that will come up IMMEDIATELY for players building characters that rely on it. I get if wonky level 13 class features aren't perfectly rendered in the character builder, but baseline support for pact of the blade, especially considering the checkbox is still there, seems like low-hanging fruit.
Taking Polearm Mastery added 'Pole Strike' as a Bonus Action, but it defaults to using STR as the attack stat, with no option to select that it's a 'Pact Weapon' and to use CHA.
Pole Stike lists as being only 5ft range, despite the Polearm having Reach.
The feat adds an action that is not linked to any weapon and is not a weapon itself so cannot be given weapon properties. As a result it cannot account for reach or class features that affect weapons. You can add a custom action to represent the correct rolls.
Tried to use pact of the tome today, attack cantrips would not add to my attack actions but did partially show on spells list, and the the ritual spells would not show up at all
On my testing everything was added correctly, so this seems to be resolved.
I can't even select a 2024 warlock in the character builder. I only have the option to get from the expanded and the 2014 despite owning the 2024 PHB
Your issue is not with D&D Beyond. The 2024 Warlock class is available for everyone - you don't need to own the 2024 PHB for it to appear. If you are not able to select it then this is more likely you not clicking the correct thing or you have something, like extensions or such, interfering with the site page.
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Why can I only search up 4 of the subclasses for Warlock? Apparently, there's 9 of them, per a Google search. (9th one is questionable-haven't seen it before). There's two more in Tasha's. It kind of seems like the 2024 rebuild team wanted to ignore Tasha's. Since it's an amazing book, I don't think that will work out. Why can't the other ones be successfully found on Beyond?
Why can I only search up 4 of the subclasses for Warlock? Apparently, there's 9 of them, per a Google search. (9th one is questionable-haven't seen it before). There's two more in Tasha's. It kind of seems like the 2024 rebuild team wanted to ignore Tasha's. Since it's an amazing book, I don't think that will work out. Why can't the other ones be successfully found on Beyond?
The Fiend
The Great Old One,
The Archfey,
The Hexblade,
The Celestial,
The Undying,
The Fathomless,
The Genie
The Lurker in the Deep
The 2024 warlock page only lists the 2024 warlock subclasses, which are*:
Archfey Patron
Celestial Patron
Fiend Patron
Great Old One Patron
If you want to view the 2014 warlock subclasses, you'll need to navigate to the 2014 warlock page, which are**:
The Archfey
The Celestial
The Fathomless
The Fiend
The Genie
The Great Old One
The Hexblade
The Undead
The Undying
If you want to use a 2014 subclass with the 2024 base class, you'll need to make your own homebrew copy. Tasha's has not been "ignored", it's just simply grouped with 2014 content because that's what it was designed for.
Also no, The Lurker in the Deep is not a valid subclass option. It's a playtest option that never left UA by that name. It was reworked into The Fathomless.
*Not including the following third party options:
Future You Patron
**Not including the following third party options:
Two issues, I'm not sure if they are bugs or I'm missing something
1. Lessons of the First Ones doesn't seem to give an option anywhere to actually select the Origin Feat (I manually added it as a customization). I think this needs to be added.
2. Pact of the Blade. I have a weapon, I apply it as a pact weapon but it doesn't allow me to select what modifier I use, so its still using my STR. Should this be an option somewhere, is it and I'm missing it? (Again, had to customize to resolve).
Also, there are no levels listed for when you get the specific Patron (Subclass) features. While the main list shows the levels Subclass features are awarded, the descriptions for the features don't show the level. I'm guessing they progress but they don't seem to add up, so at some point there would be 2 or something.
Other issues:
Creating a new 2024 Warlock, I can't add these invocations -- they just don't appear in the list to choose from (yes, I checked the level and prereqs)
I have the same issues as the 2 posts above, which is missing and faulty invocations.
However I also have some missing spells, for example the spell “Flock of Familiars” appears when I create a 2014 warlock but not a 2024 warlock, even though I have expanded rules, legacy, and all partnered content allowed on the 2024 warlock, so why can’t I use that spell or some select other spells?
This is happening to me too. I will patiently wait for a solution with you.
To add, the subclass specific spells are added as “at will” rather than just prepared. By reading of the rules, I don’t think the intent is for these to be infinitely castable without expending pact slots.
I created a Warlock with the Pact of the Tome Invocation. Gift of the Protectors never becomes selectable as an Invocation option for his 9th and 12th-level Invocation. Tried this on a couple of different sheets with a 2024 aasimar Celestial-patron Warlock.
If you're having issues with the 2024 Core Rulebooks in the compendium, in the builder, or on the character sheet, please direct your feedback to the official support thread, as the team is actively watching that thread during work hours.
Also be sure to check whether your issue is a known issue or not.
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Good to know that they test this stuff before turning it on...
I went to the thread posted above and there are at least 12 "unsupported" features for Warlocks.
This astounds me. WOTC's had 3-6 months (since Playtest decisions) to build this functionality out on the DnD Beyond Platform. Why am I paying for this platform if it's not integrated with Core Rule Books? Am I supposed to use my imagination? If I wanted that experience, I would break out my trusty #2 Pencil and Sheet of Paper.
I defended WOTC during the OGL thing. They own the IP and they have every right to make money off it and I am happy to pay for it. But having the online platform not support the latest core rule book changes is simply bullshit. Wake up WOTC.
Additional issues
At 14th level 2024 warlock indicates only 11 spells known instead of 12
2024 Warlock cannot select War Caster as a feat
The pact of the Blade is not adding the Cha. Modified to weapons. It is default to dex or str.
Was able to add Devouring Blade, but it doesn't recognize that it adds a third attack in the Actions menu. Says Attacks per Action: 2. Witch sight adds the line in senses. True Sight 30ft, but Devil's Sight does not add anything
Bummer that pact of the blade is woefully unsupported. Seems pretty fundamental to an entire playstyle, and something that will come up IMMEDIATELY for players building characters that rely on it. I get if wonky level 13 class features aren't perfectly rendered in the character builder, but baseline support for pact of the blade, especially considering the checkbox is still there, seems like low-hanging fruit.
D&D player going back to the 90s with 2e and 3e. Didn't play for years and ended up skipping 3.5e and 4e entirely. Very excited about the openness and clarity of 5e.
Experiences DMing were mostly misadventures back in the day, but trying to be ready to be a decent DM now that my wisdom has gone up a bit.
Taking Polearm Mastery added 'Pole Strike' as a Bonus Action, but it defaults to using STR as the attack stat, with no option to select that it's a 'Pact Weapon' and to use CHA.
Pole Stike lists as being only 5ft range, despite the Polearm having Reach.
Tried to use pact of the tome today, attack cantrips would not add to my attack actions but did partially show on spells list, and the the ritual spells would not show up at all
I can't even select a 2024 warlock in the character builder. I only have the option to get from the expanded and the 2014 despite owning the 2024 PHB
Try going here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/account/licenses
And see if it says your entitlements are synced. If they're not, click the button there to sync them.
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You’re probably looking at the content toggles in settings rather than the actual class selection.
When you go to the Class tab, the 2024 classes are the first ones shown. There’s no scenario in which they won’t be available to pick from.
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1. Now supported. Working fine.
2. After adding the Pact of the Blade invocation go to the sheet and In inventory click the weapon then check Pact weapon box.
In the Character Editor the features have their levels under the feature name. In the subclass details page the features have the levels to the left of the name and there is a table that lists everything too.
Have been able to add these just fine so all working good now.
Flock of Familiars is from Lost Laboratory of Kwalish book. You will need to own that book on here or be making the character inside a campaign where this book is being shared with you via a Master tier subscription user that has enabled Content Sharing. You also need to ensure you have Expanded and Legacy boxes checked under sources in the Home tab.
This is something I tested myself when the 2024 PHB released and did not encounter this behaviour. I have tested again now and have not encountered this behaviour. While it is possible they changed things and caused this error and then changed back in the meantime - it is more likely you were using a homebrew version that was set up incorrectly. In any case, the official subclasses are adding the spells correctly.
Gift of the Protectors shows up, if you meet the prerequisites (level, pact of tome). This has been resolved.
It shows 12 and the feat can be taken, so it seems these have been resolved.
After adding the Pact of the Blade invocation go to the sheet and In inventory click the weapon then check Pact weapon box.
When adding Thirsting Blade and Devouring Blade the Attacks Per Action shows 3. Devil's Sight is not a special sense (the special senses are Darkvision [which is not the same thing], True Sight, Tremorsense and Blind sight). While it would make more sense for Devil's Sight to be listed as a special sense - it is not, in the books, so it won't be listed one on here. See the Exploration chapter.
Pact of the Blade is now fully supported.
The feat adds an action that is not linked to any weapon and is not a weapon itself so cannot be given weapon properties. As a result it cannot account for reach or class features that affect weapons. You can add a custom action to represent the correct rolls.
On my testing everything was added correctly, so this seems to be resolved.
Your issue is not with D&D Beyond. The 2024 Warlock class is available for everyone - you don't need to own the 2024 PHB for it to appear. If you are not able to select it then this is more likely you not clicking the correct thing or you have something, like extensions or such, interfering with the site page.
Click ✨ HERE ✨ For My Youtube Videos featuring Guides, Tips & Tricks for using D&D Beyond.
Need help with Homebrew? Check out ✨ this FAQ/Guide thread ✨ by IamSposta.
Why can I only search up 4 of the subclasses for Warlock? Apparently, there's 9 of them, per a Google search. (9th one is questionable-haven't seen it before). There's two more in Tasha's. It kind of seems like the 2024 rebuild team wanted to ignore Tasha's. Since it's an amazing book, I don't think that will work out. Why can't the other ones be successfully found on Beyond?
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The 2024 warlock page only lists the 2024 warlock subclasses, which are*:
If you want to view the 2014 warlock subclasses, you'll need to navigate to the 2014 warlock page, which are**:
If you want to use a 2014 subclass with the 2024 base class, you'll need to make your own homebrew copy. Tasha's has not been "ignored", it's just simply grouped with 2014 content because that's what it was designed for.
Also no, The Lurker in the Deep is not a valid subclass option. It's a playtest option that never left UA by that name. It was reworked into The Fathomless.
*Not including the following third party options:
**Not including the following third party options:
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