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Great Wyrm Warlock Patron Guide

This document describes a warlock patron called the Great Wyrm. It provides an expanded spell list and abilities related to breath weapons and resistance to damage. As warlocks level up, their breath weapons do more damage and gain additional effects from invocations.

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Great Wyrm Warlock Patron Guide

This document describes a warlock patron called the Great Wyrm. It provides an expanded spell list and abilities related to breath weapons and resistance to damage. As warlocks level up, their breath weapons do more damage and gain additional effects from invocations.

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Expanded Spell List

Otherworldly Patron The Great Wyrm lets you choose from an expanded list of
The beings that serve as patrons for warlocks are mighty spells when you learn a warlock spell. The following spells
inhabitants of other planes of existence—not gods, but are added to the warlock spell list for you.
almost godlike in their power. Various patrons give their
warlocks access to different powers and invocations, and Great Wyrm Expanded Spells
expect significant favors in return. Some patrons collect Spell Level Spells
warlocks, doling out mystic knowledge relatively freely or 1st feather fall, fog cloud
boasting of their ability to bind mortals to their will. Other Nystul's magic aura, scorching ray
patrons be-stow their power only grudgingly, and might 2nd
make a pact with only one warlock. Warlocks who serve 3rd water breathing, protection from energy
the same patron might view each other as allies, siblings, 4th control water, ice storm
or rivals.
5th cloudkill, legend lore

Breath Weapon
At 1st level you gain a breath weapon useable once on
your attack action. After your attack action, roll a 1d6. On a
success of 5 or 6, your breath weapon recharges and can
be used on your next turn. If your roll is unsuccessful, you
must wait 1 minute before you can use your breath
weapon.
Each time you use your breath weapon, you can choose
whether it takes the form of a 15-foot cone or a 30-foot
line. This breath weapon deals 1d6 points of force
damage. A successful Dexterity save halves the damage.
The DC for the roll is equal to your warlock spell save DC.
As you gain more levels, your breath attack deals more
damage. At 5th level your breath attack deals 2d6 force
damage, 3d6 force damage at 11th level, and 4d6 force
damage at 17th level.
Your patron has allowed that some invocations that
affect eldritch blast can also affect your breath weapon,
though some of these invocations have minor changes
made to suit your breath weapon attacks. As you gain
warlock class levels, more breath effect invocations
become available to you when you meet their
prerequisites.
Great Resistance
The Great Wyrm has grown beyond the elemental forces
that governs a dragon's existence and has imparted some
of that ability onto you. At 6th level, when you finish a short
rest, choose a damage type from acid, cold, fire, lightning,
or poison. You gain resistance to your chosen damage type
until the end of your next short rest or long rest, whichever
occurs first.
Credit: A. J. Manzanedo Dreadful Presence
At 10th level you gain advantage on saving throws against
The Great Wyrm the frightful presence of dragons, and your patron bestows
Your patron is the Great Wyrm, older than ancient and upon you a lesser version of frightful presence. Your
possessor of power both awesome and terrible. For you to choice of a maximum amount of creatures within sight
be beholden of such power is a privelege. The secrets you equal to your Charisma modifier must succeed on a
have learned from the Great Wyrm have bestowed upon Wisdom saving throw equal to your warlock's spell save
you great powers, and as you learn more from your patron, DC or become frightened for 1 minute.
the might of your patron's will entwines itself upon your A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of
very being. each of its turns, ending the effect on itself on a success. If
a creature's saving throw is a success or the effect ends for
it, the creature is immune to your frightful presence for the
next 24 hours.
Once you use this feature, you can’t use it again until you
finish a short or long rest.
Warlock Patron: The Great Wyrm
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Essence of the Wyrm When you use your breath weapon you may create safe
At 14th level, your patron lets you channel a portion of its areas within your attack. You may only protect a total of
innate spellcasting. Choose three spells from the Great safe areas equal to your Charisma modifier and you can
Wyrm expanded spell list. You may cast each of these only use this ability once per short rest.
spells without expending a spell slot once per long rest.
You may replace your chosen spells and regain use of this Eldritch Spear
ability at the end of a long rest. The ranges of your cone and line attacks are doubled.
Additionally your patron has granted you the gift of
flight. You have been given access to the wings of the Paralyzing Breath
patron invocation. This invocation doesn't count against prerequisites: 9th level
the total number of invocations you can have.
Your may use your breath weapon attack to cast hold monster
using a spell slot. You can't do so again until you finish a long
New Invocations rest.
Baleful Shriek Puff of Smoke
prerequisites: 9th level, breath weapon prerequisites: 9th level, breath weapon
When you use your breath weapon, you may choose to Once per short rest, your breath weapon takes the form of a
instead deal necrotic or thunder damage. 20 foot radius cloud instead of a line- or cone-shape.
Breath of the Elements Repelling Blast
prerequisites: 3rd level, breath weapon prerequisite: 6th level, breath weapon
When you make a breath weapon attack, you may choose a If using this invocation in accompaniment with a breath
different element damage type for your attack damage. weapon, it must be a line attack.
Your options include acid, cold, fire, lightning, and poison.
The DC for cold and poison attacks is a Constitution Wings of the Patron
saving throw instead of Dexterity. The breath weapon for prerequisites: 14th level
cold and poison damage is mandatorily cone-shaped. A fire
damage-dealing breath weapon can be either a cone or a You gain the ability to sprout a pair of wings from your back,
line. gaining a flying speed equal to your walking speed. You can
create these wings as a bonus action on your turn. They last
Control the Rage until you dismiss them as a bonus action on your turn.
prerequisites: 9th level, breath weapon

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Your wings are appropriate in type to your patron. You might
have insect-like wings for the Archfey, leathery or fur-covered Credits
wings for the Fiend, bare-skinned or a combination of skin-
types for the Great Old One, or dragon wings for the Great Much of this material was taken from Dragon Magic, which
Wyrm. The coloration of your wings is entirely up to you. first introduced the dragonfire adept, and there was
You can’t manifest your wings while wearing armor unless inspiration, as well, from the sorceror's class features. Also
the armor is made to accommodate them, and clothing not the 5th edition Monster Manual provided much aid with fine
made to accommodate your wings is destroyed when you tuning the Great Wyrm patron. Many thanks to those who
manifest them. took the time to read and critique this homebrew.
The dragon piece on page 1 was done by A. J. Manzanedo.
The bottom of page 2 was done by Jorge Jacinto. Please
check both of these artists out at deviantart.
--ravencroft0

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Common questions

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The 'Essence of the Wyrm' feature epitomizes the thematic connection to the Great Wyrm by allowing the warlock to channel its innate spellcasting abilities. At 14th level, this includes the ability to cast three chosen spells from the Great Wyrm's expanded spell list without expending a spell slot, symbolizing the deepening bond and trust between the warlock and patron . Additionally, the feature grants the gift of flight through the 'Wings of the Patron' invocation, symbolically aligning the warlock more closely with the draconic nature of their patron .

The ability to change breath weapon forms, such as choosing between a 15-foot cone or a 30-foot line, and altering the damage type with the 'Breath of the Elements' invocation, reflects the warlock's growing expertise and control over the formidable powers granted by the Great Wyrm. This adaptability shows the integration of the warlock's skills with the patron's gifts, demonstrating not just raw power but strategic use tailored to specific combat scenarios . This mastery closely aligns with the patron's emphasis on evolving abilities, showing the warlock's progress and alliance with the Great Wyrm's overarching influence.

The 'Breath of the Elements' invocation offers strategic versatility by allowing the warlock to choose different elemental damage types for their breath weapon attack. The options—acid, cold, fire, lightning, and poison—enable the warlock to adapt to opponents' weaknesses or immunities effectively during combat. Additionally, the saving throw type differs for cold and poison attacks, requiring Constitution instead of Dexterity, which can be advantageous against foes with low Constitution defenses . This expanded adaptability enables tactical advantages, making it a powerful tool for managing diverse battle scenarios.

'Great Resistance' reflects the theme of gradual empowerment and transformation under the patron's influence by granting the warlock resistance to a chosen damage type (acid, cold, fire, lightning, or poison) after a short rest. This ability suggests the patron imparting its own evolution beyond elemental constraints to the warlock. Thematically, it reinforces the idea of the warlock inheriting and embodying aspects of the patron's attributes, demonstrating the deepening integration of the patron's essence within the warlock . The selection of resistances also highlights the warlock's growing resilience and adaptability in various combat scenarios.

The 'Wings of the Patron' invocation dramatically enhances a warlock's mobility and battlefield strategy by providing the ability to fly, a critical advantage for positioning and evasive maneuvers. The flying speed equal to the warlock’s walking speed allows quick relocation in combat and offers strategic vantage points for spellcasting or observation. This mobility can be crucial in evading ground threats and controlling engagements from the air, effectively transforming the battlefield dynamics . Moreover, the ability to manifest and dismiss the wings as a bonus action adds to tactical flexibility, making retreat or pursuit actions more efficient.

'Repelling Blast' augments the effectiveness of a warlock's breath weapon by incorporating a knockback effect, applicable when the weapon is used as a line attack. This invocation allows the warlock to tactically reposition enemies, pushing them away from strategic points or allies, and potentially creating space for advantageous positioning or preventing enemy advances . This capacity for battlefield control enhances both the offensive and defensive capabilities of the warlock, leveraging the breath weapon not just for damage but also for manipulating the combat field to the warlock's favor.

The 'Puff of Smoke' invocation significantly alters the tactical application of the breath weapon by transforming it into a 20-foot radius cloud, which can obscure vision and affect multiple foes within the area. This expands the breath weapon's utility beyond direct damage, enabling the warlock to control the battlefield strategically by creating zones of obscurity for both offensive and defensive maneuvers. The larger area of effect is beneficial in dispersing groups and can be especially advantageous in tight formations or choke points during combat .

The 'Dreadful Presence' ability enhances a warlock's capabilities by granting them advantage on saving throws against the frightful presence of dragons. Additionally, it allows the warlock to bestow a frightful presence effect on a number of creatures equal to their Charisma modifier. These creatures must succeed on a Wisdom saving throw or become frightened for 1 minute . This ability provides both defensive and offensive strategic advantages, increasing the warlock's effectiveness against dragon-like entities and leveraging fear against opponents.

The 'Control the Rage' invocation enhances cooperative combat scenarios by allowing the warlock to create safe areas within their breath weapon attack, thereby protecting allies from damage. By creating a number of protected areas equal to their Charisma modifier, the warlock can use their breath weapon offensively without harming teammates, allowing for more coordinated and aggressive assault strategies . This feature is particularly valuable in scenarios where allies are engaged with enemies at close range, ensuring that the warlock’s powerful breath attacks do not deter team synergy and effectiveness.

The expanded spell list of the Great Wyrm significantly enhances a warlock's spellcasting potential by providing an array of versatile spells across multiple levels. Spells like 'feather fall' and 'fog cloud' at 1st level provide utility and control, while 'ice storm' and 'cloudkill' at higher levels offer formidable offensive capabilities . The inclusion of 'legend lore' at 5th level enriches the warlock's ability to access and use knowledge strategically. This diversified spell list broadens the scope of a warlock’s offensive, defensive, and utility potential, allowing for complex, multi-faceted approaches to various challenges.

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