How Many Spell Slots Does a Warlock Have?

A warlock has a number of spell slots that they can use to cast spells. The number of spell slots a warlock has depends on their level.

A warlock begins with two 1st-level spell slots and gains more as they reach higher levels, as shown in the Spell Slots per Spell Level table.

Spellcasting
To cast one of their warlock spells of 1st through 5th level, a warlock must expend a spell slot. For example, when a 3rd-level warlock casts blindness/deafness, they must expend one of their two 3rd-level spell slots.

Casting a 6th-level or higher spell requires two expended slots—one to cast the spell and another to hold its power. A warlock casts all of their spells as if they were Warlock Spells.

Cantrips
Warlocks know a number of cantrips, or 0-level spells, as noted on the table below. These spells are cast like any other spell, but they don’t require expending a spell slot and they can’t be boosted with Metamagic.

A cantrip’sSpellcasting DC is 8 + your proficiency bonus + your Charisma modifier. .

Warlocks choose their cantrips from the following list: acid splash, chill touch, eldritch blast, fire bolt, minor illusion, poison spray, prestidigitation, ray of frost, shocking grasp, true strike.

In conclusion, a Warlock has a number of spell slots that is determined by their level. They also have access to cantrips which don’t require expending any spell slots.