Eldritch Blast is one of the most iconic and powerful cantrips in Baldur’s Gate 3, especially for those who favor the Warlock class.
Eldritch Blast is a long-range spell that deals 1d10 force damage to its target. Its range of 120 feet makes it ideal for hitting enemies from a safe distance.
As you level up, Eldritch Blast scales with your character, gaining additional beams that can target multiple enemies or the same enemy multiple times.
- Spell Type: Cantrip
- Casting Time: 1 Action
- Range: 18 meters
- Components: Verbal, Somatic
- Duration: Instantaneous
- Damage Type: Force (1d10 per beam, scaling with levels)
How To Get Eldritch Blast Spell In BG3
The most straightforward way to get Eldritch Blast is by choosing the Warlock class during character creation. Eldritch Blast is a signature spell for Warlocks and is available to them from level 1.
Alternately, if your primary class is not Warlock, you can still obtain Eldritch Blast by multiclassing into Warlock. At the first level of Warlock, you gain access to this cantrip. This can be particularly useful if you want to combine the strengths of another class with the powerful spellcasting abilities of a Warlock.
Another method to gain Eldritch Blast in BG3 without dedicating a full level to Warlock is by selecting the Magic Initiate: Warlock feat or Spell Sniper feat. This feat allows any character to learn two Warlock cantrips, one of which can be Eldritch Blast.
Recommended Eldritch Invocations
- Agonizing Blast: Adds your Charisma modifier to the damage of Eldritch Blast, significantly increasing its damage output.
- Repelling Blast: Allows you to push the target 10 feet away from you with each hit, providing battlefield control and keeping enemies at bay.
- Eldritch Spear: Increases the range of Eldritch Blast to 300 feet.
