What Dice Should a Warlock Use in DnD?

Warlocks use the same standard polyhedral dice set as any other Dungeons & Dragons character—a d20, d12, d%, d10, d8, d6, and d4. In actual play, warlocks tend to rely most on the d20 for spell attacks and saving throws, and d10 and d8 for damage depending on spells and invocations.

What makes warlocks different isn’t the dice they roll—it’s why they’re rolling them. Warlocks don’t study magic or inherit it. Their power comes from a pact, and that pact shapes everything about how the character feels at the table. Because of that, many warlock players choose dice that reflect the nature of their patron, the terms of the bargain, and whether that power feels controlled, invasive, or openly dangerous.

Over time, we’ve found that most warlock characters fall into one of three broad archetypes. Each one suggests a different kind of dice style—less about what’s “best,” and more about what fits the story you’re telling.

Three Dice Styles That Fit Warlock Characters

🜏 The Willing Pact-Bearer

Recommended Dice Set: Necromancer’s Brew

This warlock knew what they were doing.

Whether driven by ambition, curiosity, or cold calculation, the Willing Pact-Bearer entered their agreement with eyes open. The patron isn’t a mystery—it’s a resource. Power is something to be measured, refined, and applied when necessary.

Necromancer’s Brew fits this archetype beautifully. The set feels ritualistic and deliberate, like tools used with practice rather than something pulled from chaos. These dice feel intentional in hand—appropriate for warlocks who believe control is the real source of strength.

Choose this style if your warlock treats their pact as a transaction, not a curse.

🜔 The Touched by the Beyond

Recommended Dice Set: Perception

Some warlocks didn’t fully consent to their power—or didn’t understand what they were agreeing to until it was far too late. Their patron is vast, distant, or unknowable, and its influence leaks into dreams, thoughts, and perceptions.

The Perception set aligns with this archetype by leaning into subtle unease. It feels cerebral, strange, and slightly unsettling—perfect for characters whose magic doesn’t behave like normal spellcasting. These are dice that feel like they notice things whether you intended them to or not.

Choose this style if your warlock’s power feels alien, invasive, or only partially understood.

🔥 The Bound but Defiant

Recommended Dice Set: Nebula Nocturnal

This warlock is powerful—and angry about the price.

Bound by a pact they resent, the Defiant warlock channels power with force and emotion. Their story is defined by tension: between freedom and obligation, control and rebellion, survival and damnation.

Nebula Nocturnal captures that volatility. High-contrast and visually intense, the set feels like power barely held together. These dice belong in the hands of warlocks who push their magic hard, knowing every use carries risk.

Choose this style if your warlock fights their patron as much as their enemies.

How to Choose Between These Warlock Dice Sets

If you’re torn between options, focus on the relationship—not the spell list.

  • If your warlock embraced the pact, go with Necromancer’s Brew.

  • If your warlock was changed by something unknowable, Perception is a natural fit.

  • If your warlock is locked in conflict with their source of power, Nebula Nocturnal matches that energy.

The right dice are the ones that feel correct when the pact comes due.

Looking for dice for other character classes? Explore our full guide to choosing dice by class in D&D.