They can be two different weapons. This means every weapon you create with the Pact of the Blade class feature benefits from the Hex Warrior ability. The “If you later” part of the rule is there to cover the fact you gain Hex Warrior at 1st level but gain Pact Boon later at 3rd level, if you choose it.
Can you make a magic weapon your pact weapon?
You can transform one magic weapon into your pact weapon by performing a special ritual while you hold the weapon. The weapon is “transformed” into your pact weapon, which per PHB definition of a pact weapon, you choose the form of your pact weapon.
Can a warlock use Pact of the blade?
Generally, you won’t have a magic weapon you bonded with, and you can essentially cast a “Summon X” spell, where x is any weapon. Specifically, when you DO have a magic weapon, you can bond with the weapon and use your “Summon X” weapon spell to get your bonded magical weapon.
Can you create pact weapon in empty hand?
You can use your action to create a pact weapon in your empty hand. You can choose the form that this melee weapon takes each time you create it. You are proficient with it while you wield it. This weapon counts as magical for the Purpose of overcoming Resistance and immunity to nonmagical attacks and damage.
Can a magic bow be used as a pact weapon?
So you can make a magic bow your pact weapon, but whenever you summon it, it has to be a melee weapon. Thereform, if this second part is true per RAW (which it is), then you’d also be able to transform a longsword into your pact weapon and then summon it as a whip or whatever other melee weapon you so desired.
When does the Pact of the Blade appear?
( Sage Advice Compendium, v1.14, p. 5) Once the bond is formed, the magic weapon appears whenever you call your pact weapon to you, and the intent is that you can’t change the magic weapon’s form when it appears.
