By Gideon Vance, longtime Dungeon Master and gemstone dice collector. Last reviewed July 2026.
The short answer: a warlock wants a standard seven-piece set plus extra d10s and d6s — Eldritch Blast fires up to four separate beams, each rolling its own d10, and Hex adds a d6 to every beam that hits. No other class in Dungeons & Dragons concentrates its dice budget so heavily on one die. This roundup walks through what the class actually rolls, then compares the three sets in our catalog that best fit the warlock's dark-pact aesthetic — a natural amethyst set at $84.99, a black glitter void set at $44.99, and a liquid-core nebula set at $34.99 — and ends with a scenario-to-recommendation table you can screenshot. One caveat up front, in the interest of honesty: this is a comparison of our own catalog, built from the product specifications on each listing, not a survey of every warlock-worthy set on the market.
What a warlock actually rolls
The warlock is mechanically the most focused caster in D&D 5e. Where a wizard spreads slots across a whole spellbook — our wizard dice guide covers that sprawl — a warlock's Pact Magic grants only a handful of slots, every one cast at the highest level the class can reach, recharging on a short rest. The daily workhorse is the Eldritch Blast cantrip: one beam of force damage at first level, growing to two, three, and finally four beams at levels five, eleven, and seventeen. Each beam is its own attack roll and its own d10, and nearly every warlock takes the Agonizing Blast invocation so each beam also adds the character's Charisma modifier. Layer Hex on top — a bonus-action curse worth an extra d6 of necrotic damage per hit — and a high-level warlock's routine turn is four d20 attack rolls followed by 4d10 + 4d6 of damage. That is the whole case for carrying about four d10s and four d6s. The other classic warlock trick is casting Darkness and seeing through it with the Devil's Sight invocation, attacking with advantage while enemies swing back blind; advantage means rolling two d20s and keeping the higher, as our guide to how advantage and disadvantage work explains, so a second d20 earns its place in the bag. A Fiend-patron warlock even picks up fireball — 8d6 in a single throw, the same dice pile our fireball dice guide is built around — and the d6s bought for Hex cover it without another purchase.
Pick 1 — Natural Amethyst DND Dice Set ($84.99): best premium warlock set
The Natural Amethyst DND Dice Set is the theme pick, and it is the only listing in our catalog that names the class on the product page — the maker pitches the stone as "the purple of royalty and arcane mastery," suited to sorcerers, warlocks, and Dungeon Masters. Amethyst is the violet variety of quartz, and these dice are cut from the genuine crystal rather than dyed resin: deep violet purple, with natural growth patterns and inclusions visible inside each die, so no two sets repeat. The full seven-piece set is hand-polished, with numerals engraved and filled so they stay readable for the life of the dice. Stone carries stone's trade-offs — it sits heavier in the hand than resin and prefers a padded tray, and at $84.99 it costs roughly twice the other picks here, which is the normal arithmetic for genuine mineral dice; our gemstone dice cost breakdown explains where the money goes. Best for: patron-proud players and gift-givers who want the arcane purple on the table in real crystal, not plastic.
Pick 2 — Black Translucent Glitter Planet Set ($44.99): best void aesthetic
If your warlock answers to something that lives between the stars, the Black Translucent Glitter Planet Polyhedral Dice Set is the void made rollable: deep space black translucent resin with gold and silver glitter suspended inside, drifting like a miniature galaxy in motion whenever the die turns. It is a complete seven-piece set — d4, d6, d8, d10, percentile die, d12, d20 — with numerals deep-engraved and inked rather than printed, which is what keeps them legible after years of Eldritch Blasts. Resin is also the practical choice for the warlock's rolling volume: it is lighter than stone, kind to bare tables, and cheap enough that building the four-d10 battery this class wants does not hurt. Best for: the everyday warlock set — Great Old One energy at a mid-range price, tough enough to spam cantrips with all night.
Pick 3 — Cosmic Galaxy Liquid Core Set ($34.99): best budget statement
The Cosmic Galaxy Liquid Core Dice Set is the cheapest of the three and the most animated: each die is clear resin around a liquid core, with iridescent fluid and glitter that swirl with every shake — a living nebula that moves even after the die has stopped. The set is the full seven pieces with deep-engraved, inked numerals, and at $34.99 it is priced where a first dedicated character set usually lands. There is real flavor logic here too: a warlock's power is borrowed from something vast and moving, and a die whose insides are visibly churning sells that bargain every time it hits the tray. Best for: new warlock players, back-up sets, and gifts under thirty-five dollars that still get picked up and stared at.
Stone, resin, or something darker
The three picks split along a simple line. Stone buys singularity and presence: real amethyst carries inclusions no mold can copy, lands with authority, and asks for a padded tray in return. Resin buys volume and peace of mind: light, table-safe, and cheap enough to duplicate — which matters more for warlocks than for any other caster, because the class's damage scales with how many identical dice you can throw at once. And if you want stone but the purple reads too bright for your patron, one honourable mention from our shelves: the Real Labradorite DnD Dice Set at $74.99 is dark charcoal grey stone that flashes electric blue when the light catches it — arguably the most eldritch optical effect a natural material can produce, and our guide to why labradorite flashes blue explains the physics. Whichever material wins, buy the d10s in multiples; the table below turns the class mechanics into a shopping list.
| Scenario | What you roll | What to own |
|---|---|---|
| Eldritch Blast at level 5 and up | One d20 attack roll + 1d10 force damage per beam — up to four beams at level 17 | Three or four d10s so every beam lands in one throw |
| Hex running on your target | An extra 1d6 necrotic per beam that hits | Three or four d6s, matching your d10 count |
| Darkness + Devil's Sight advantage | Two d20s, keep the higher | A second d20 from the same set |
| Fiend patron fireball | 8d6 in a single throw | The same d6 pile Hex already justified |
| Pact Magic slot spells | Always cast at your highest slot level | No extra dice — just the nerve to spend the slot |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best dice for a D&D warlock?
Three strong options: the Natural Amethyst DND Dice Set at $84.99, cut from genuine violet quartz crystal; the Black Translucent Glitter Planet set at $44.99, deep space black resin with suspended gold and silver glitter; and the Cosmic Galaxy Liquid Core set at $34.99, clear resin with a swirling nebula core.
How many d10s does a warlock need?
Three or four. Eldritch Blast grows to two beams at level five, three at level eleven, and four at level seventeen, and each beam rolls its own d10. Owning a d10 per beam lets a full blast resolve in one throw instead of four.
What dice does Eldritch Blast use?
A d20 attack roll per beam, then 1d10 force damage per beam that hits. Any standard d10 works — there is no special die involved. With Hex active, each hitting beam also adds 1d6 necrotic damage.
Are amethyst dice real gemstone dice?
The Natural Amethyst DND Dice Set is cut from genuine amethyst, the violet variety of quartz, rather than dyed resin. Natural growth patterns and inclusions are visible inside each die, so every set's markings are unique.
Should a warlock pick resin or stone dice?
Resin suits the warlock's rolling volume — it is light, table-friendly, and cheap enough to buy the extra d10s and d6s the class wants. Stone like amethyst is the premium, one-of-a-kind option; it prefers a padded tray and a gentler table.
Why do warlocks need a second d20?
The classic Darkness plus Devil's Sight combination gives the warlock advantage on attacks, and advantage means rolling two d20s and keeping the higher. A matching second d20 keeps that trick moving at full speed.