Can a Hexblade use a shield? It is, instead, classified as a Shield. As such, it’s not an eligible target for either Hexblade or Pact Weapon features.
Can a warlock cast with a shield?
Yes, if you want to cast Shield with a sword and board warlock you’re going to need War Caster.
Can a staff be a hex weapon?
Staff of Power is simply not a weapon and can’t receive the Hex Weapon feature because of it. It can be used AS a weapon, but it is strictly illegal to set it as a Hex Weapon and gain those bonus features.
Can you make a shield a pact weapon?
A Shield is not classified as a weapon. It is, instead, classified as a Shield. As such, it’s not an eligible target for either Hexblade or Pact Weapon features.
When do Hexblade warlocks gain proficiency with shields?
Hexblade warlocks gain proficiency with shields at 1st level from the Hex Warrior feature (p. 55): At 1st level, you acquire the training necessary to effectively arm yourself for battle. You gain proficiency with medium armor, shields, and martial weapons.
Can a Hexblade use a staff as a weapon?
This also means that a staff is a valid weapon for the second benefit of the Hex Warrior ability (it lacks the two-handed property because you don’t have to use two hands to wield it), so you could choose to use your charisma bonus to attack and damage rolls with it:
Can a Hexblade be used as a focus?
A shield does take the use of one of your hands as does the Hexblade. For Hexblade Warlocks, the Hexblade can’t be used a spellcasting focus nor is any indication given that you can perform Somatic components while holding the Hexblade in your hand.
Can a warlock use a shield instead of a staff?
If your DM doesn’t count the staff as a focus, or you’re casting a spell with a costly or consumable material component, you’d need to drop or stow the staff in order to manipulate your material components and then equip it again. (It’s not feasible to stash your shield instead, because donning or doffing a shield requires the use of your Action.)
