Why Do Warlocks Only Have 2 Spell Slots?

A warlock is a type of magical practitioner who derives their power from making and/or breaking contracts with otherworldly entities, most often demons. In exchange for their servitude, these entities grant the warlock access to powerful magicks that they can use to great effect.

While the nature of these contracts can vary greatly, they all have one key element in common: the warlock always comes out on the losing end.

One might think that, given the nature of their power source, warlocks would be incredibly powerful spellcasters. However, this is not the case.

In fact, warlocks are limited to only two spell slots. This begs the question: why do warlocks only have two spell slots?.

There are a few possible explanations for this limitation. First, it could be seen as a balancing factor. Warlocks are incredibly powerful spellcasters, and if they had more than two spell slots, they would be nigh unstoppable. Second, it could be argued that having more than two spell slots would go against the nature of a warlock’s power source.

After all, part of what makes a warlock so powerful is their ability to make deals with otherworldly entities. If they had more than two spell slots, they would be able to complete their contracts much easier and would thus have less need for deals with otherworldly entities.

Ultimately, there is no one correct answer to this question. It is likely that the answer lies somewhere in between these two extremes.

Whatever the case may be, it is clear that the limitation on warlocks’ spell slots is intentional and serves a purpose in the game’s balance and lore.