[RPG] Can a 1st level spell from the Aberrant Dragonmark feat be cast solely using pact magic spell slots from a warlock

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For an adventure in D&D 5e starting at level 1, I have created a variant human warlock with the feat Aberrant Dragonmark. I have chosen witch bolt as my first level spell from the feat.

In addition, choose a 1st-level spell from the sorcerer spell list. You learn that spell and can cast it through your mark. Once you cast it, you must finish a short or long rest before you can cast it again through the mark. Constitution is your spellcasting ability for these spells.

My question stems from the fact that the spell comes from the sorcerer spell list and makes me question, would I even be able to cast witch bolt using pact magic spell slots because it can also be found on the warlock spell list? If I can cast it, then my next question is what would be the mark spell's modifier (constitution) or my warlock spell modifier (charisma)?

Best Answer

It's up to the DM to rule on whether or not it counts as a Warlock spell.

It all comes down to one question: does the spell count as a Warlock spell?

If it counts as a warlock spell, then you can cast it with Pact Magic slots, since Aberrant Dragonmark says:

In addition, choose a 1st-level spell from the sorcerer spell list. You learn that spell and can cast it through your mark.

Pact Magic slots can be used to cast Warlock spells that you know. Since you know the spell, if it counts as a warlock spell, you can use Pact Magic. If it doesn't count as a Warlock spell, you can't.

This question addresses this problem: What makes a spell being cast considered to be a {class} spell?

Notably, there are conflicting answers. This breif answer alleges that all we need is for the spell to appear on the Warlock spell list. However, this answer (section 4) alleges that because the Aberrant Dragonmark feat specifies the Sorcerer list, it counts as a Sorcerer spell.

This is not at all clear, so it is up to the DM to make a ruling and stick with it.

If we're counting it as a Warlock spell, use Charisma when casting via Pact slots.

If it counts as a Warlock spell, and we're casting it as a Warlock spell using Pact Magic slots, follow the rules for Pact Magic:

Charisma is your spellcasting ability for your warlock spells, so you use your Charisma whenever a spell refers to your spellcasting ability. In addition, you use your Charisma modifier when setting the saving throw DC for a warlock spell you cast and when making an attack roll with one.

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