Warlocks are wizards who draw power from demonic beings and pacts with devils, also known as Fey. As such, the Warlock class in Baldur’s Gate 3 can be considered offensive spellcasters who aren’t afraid to go down a dark path. Archfey Warlock build is less of an offensive subclass and focuses more on misdirection and disabling by calling in their patrons using the Fey Presence ability.
Starting Abilities and Skills for Archfey Warlock
As a spellcaster, players need to increase their knowledge of their surroundings to pick a safe spot where they can rain down spells upon their enemies. As such, players need the best race that can help increase their sight and strengthen their attacks.
Race: Drow is the best race we can suggest for Archfey Warlock build. As Drow, players can see further in dark areas due to their Superior Dark Vision. You can also use your cantrips as a light source, seeing further everywhere and planning how to approach your enemy.
Ability scores Distribution: 10 Strength, 16 Dexterity, 14 Constitution, 8 Intelligence, 10 Wisdom, 16 Charisma.
Skill Proficiency: Insight, Deception, Intimidation, Performance, Persuasion.
Best Background for Archfey Warlock
The best-recommended background players can pick for The Archfey build is the Guild Artisan background, as it provides high Charisma and scales with the ability, which will be invaluable later when you invest in Charisma.
If you want, players can also opt for the Noble background. The background allows players to accumulate power quicker and easier and also get high stamina.
Best Feats for The Archfey Warlock
Choices for your feats matter a lot. Players must choose the feats that best complement their build or the entire build might fall flat on its face.
Level 4: Ability Improvement – This feat allows players two extra ability points to allocate as they wish. It is one of the best feats players can pick, as it allows a quick power-up early on.
Level 8: Ability Improvement – This time, we recommend that you try to get your Charisma as high as you can get, preferably to 20, as that’s the highest players can get.
Level 12: Shield Master – The feat gives players a +2 bonus to all Dexterity saving throws, perfect to be used by a shield-wielding character.
Best Spells for The Archfey Warlock
Archfey Warlock in Bg3 has a lot of spells to choose from, but we only recommend two spells as a must. Players can choose what other spells they want.
Level 1: Sleep – Players can use this spell to put enemies to sleep. It works on enemies who have HP less than 24.
Level 1: Hellish Rebuke – Cast hellish flames on an enemy who attacks you as a reaction to the attack.
Best Armor and Weapons for Archfey Warlock
The best gear items for the Archfey Warlock build in Bg3 are:
Weapon: Rapier – Simple weapon dealing 1d8 damage. The Drow race has proficiency in the weapon.
Helm: Circlet of Fire – Any fire damage dealt through a non-cantrip spell; the attack is counted as a bonus action.
Armor: Drow Studded Leather Armor – Dexterity modifier and +1 to stealth.
Gloves: Gloves of Belligerent Skies – Upon dealing with Thunder damage, the enemy is inflicted with reverberation condition for two turns.
Amulet: Amulet of Misty Step – Allows players to use the Misty Step spell so they don’t have to learn or prepare it themselves.
Ring: Ring of Fire – Deal 1 additional fire Damage
BG3 Archfey Warlock build level progression
| Level | Bonuses/Spells |
| 2 | -Agonizing Blast-Beast Speech-One Level 1 Spell |
| 3 | -Pact of Balde-One Level 2 Spell |
| 4 | -One Cantrip-One Spell from Level 1 or Level 2 |
| 5 | -Eldritch Invocation-Hunger of Hadar Counterspell-Deepened Pact class feature |
| 6 | -Dominate Beast-Blight-Book of Ancient Secrets |
| 8 | -Banishment spell |
| 9 | -Telekinesis-Otherworldly Leap-Whispers of the Grave-Beguiling Influence-Fiendish Vigour |
| 10 | -Thought Shield-Mage Hand-Minor Illusion |
| 11 | -Mystic Arcanum |
| 12 | -Eldritch Invocation |
