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| Description |
When you hit a creature with eldritch blast, you can push the creature up to 10 feet away from you in a straight line. |
|---|---|
| Source | Player’s Handbook 🛒 |
| Level | 2 |
| Class | Warlock |
If you’re looking for a way as a warlock to not only damage your enemies but also control them tactically, then Repelling Blast is exactly the right Eldritch Invocation for you. This practical invocation transforms your already mighty Eldritch Blast cantrip into a versatile tool for battlefield control.
How Repelling Blast Works
The mechanics are beautifully simple: Whenever you hit an enemy with Eldritch Blast, you can push them up to 10 feet in a straight line away from you. The beautiful thing about this is that it applies to every hit – and since Eldritch Blast fires multiple beams at higher levels, you can theoretically blast multiple enemies away simultaneously or catapult a single foe really far away.
This invocation becomes particularly effective in combination with environmental hazards. An enemy at the edge of a cliff? Perfect! Enemies trying to break through to you? Keep them at distance! The tactical possibilities are virtually endless.
Tactical Applications
Repelling Blast particularly shines in the following situations:
- Exploiting environmental hazards: Push enemies off cliffs, into lava, or other dangerous areas
- Maintaining distance: Ideal for warlocks who want to fight from range
- Rescuing allies: Push enemies away from beleaguered party members
- Controlling chokepoints: Prevent enemies from advancing through doors or corridors
- Disrupting spells: Move spellcasters out of their optimal position
Synergies and Combinations
This invocation harmonizes wonderfully with other warlock abilities. In combination with Agonizing Blast, your Eldritch Blast becomes not only stronger but also tactically more versatile. Grasp of Hadar offers the opposite – the ability to pull enemies toward you – which makes for interesting tactics.
Your choice of Otherworldly Patron can also influence effectiveness. A Fiend patron with its damage bonuses or a Great Old One with telepathic abilities perfectly complement the control possibilities of Repelling Blast.
When Should You Choose This Invocation?
Repelling Blast is an excellent choice for warlocks who value tactical versatility. Particularly in campaigns with lots of dungeon exploration or fights in interesting environments, this invocation shows its true strength. The Player’s Handbook 🛒 offers further details on warlock invocations and their creative applications.
If you’re more of a player who wants to maximize direct damage, you might prefer other invocations. But for everyone who enjoys clever tactical maneuvers, Repelling Blast is a real asset to your warlock repertoire.
This article was created using AI, based on data from the 5e-database project (D&D 5e System Reference Document, licensed under CC BY 4.0).
