How do warlocks cast spells higher than 5th level?

Plus warlocks spells don't stop at 5th level - only their spell slots top out at 5th level. At 11 they gain the Mystic Arcanum feature which lets them gain 6th- through 9th-level spell on the regular "full-caster" schedule. The catch is that they can only cast THESE mystic arcanum spells once per long rest.
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Can warlocks cast spells above 5th level?

9th, same as other casters. Warlocks only get spell slots up to 5th, but also get Mystic Arcanum features as part of their class that allow for 6th - 9th level casting.
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How do warlocks cast 6th level spells?

Mystic Arcanum (6th level)

At 11th level, your patron bestows upon you a magical secret called an arcanum. Choose one 6th-level spell from the warlock spell list as this arcanum. You can cast your arcanum spell once without expending a spell slot. You must finish a long rest before you can do so again.
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Why do warlocks cast at highest level?

However rest of the warlock spells are cast at the highest spell level because that is the only spell slot the warlock has. So, not cantrips but other spells are cast at the highest spell level a warlock has access to.
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How do you cast higher level spells in D&D?

Casting a Spell at a Higher Level

When a spellcaster casts a spell using a slot that is of a higher level than the spell, the spell assumes the higher level for that casting. For instance, if Umara casts magic missile using one of her 2nd-level slots, that magic missile is 2nd level.
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The Ultimate Guide to Warlocks in D&D 5e

Can warlocks cast spells at higher levels?

Those spells slots are recovered after every short rest. So if your party takes 2 short rests in a day, you'll be able to use 6 spell slots. Plus - warlocks always cast their spells at the highest level possible for their level. So at 9th level, you're casting all of your spells as 5th level spells.
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How do you cast 10th level spells in 5E?

To be cast, a 10th-level spell demands more than one caster. The number of casters varies by spell and is included in the spell description. To contribute, a caster must expend a 9th-level spell slot to cast a 10th-level spell. Casters perform the spell's component simultaneously.
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Do warlocks always cast at max level?

It is structured so that its spell slots and spells known are limited, but the slots renew after every short rest (unlike most other magic-using classes, which require a long rest), and all spells are always cast at the highest slot level to which the warlock has access.
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How do warlocks learn higher level spells?

As a Warlock, you learn your spells through your Pact Magic (PHB 107) which is granted to you by your Otherworldly Patron (PHB 107). You learn new spells by advancing your character level and you only have accsess to spells from the warlock's spell list.
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How do you get higher level spells in warlock?

You learn a new warlock spell every time you gain a level from 2 through 9, as well as at level 19. A spell you choose must be of a level no higher than what's shown in the table's Slot Level column for your level.
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What is the max spell level in warlock?

You can create spell slots only of a level equal to or lower than your own spell slots, up to a maximum of 5th level. You use the stored levels in place of your slots, but otherwise cast the spell as normal. For example, you can use 3 levels stored in the rod as a 3rd-level spell slot.
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Can warlocks only learn up to 5th level spells?

Despite warlock spell slots capping at 5th level, they have an extensive list of spells for 6th to 9th level. Going by the slot level cap, the only way I can see for a warlock to have spells 6th level and up are through the Mystic Arcanum feat.
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Do cantrips count as spells?

Yes, cantrips are spells. They ate specially defined as level 0 spells in the PHB. So, if a description references a spell, with no level or slot reference, then cantrips are included.
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How many spells do warlocks get at 5th level?

So, at level 5, for instance, you know a total of 6 spells and 3 cantrips. And you have 2 spell slots that are level 3. You get 3 invocations to choose. So you could choose Agnoizing Blast, Repelling Blast and Eldritch Spear (for instance).
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Can a 7th level sorcerer create a 5th level spell slot?

At level 6 a sorcerer can create a level 4 spell slot with his 6 sorcery points, but doesn't have 4th level spells yet. At level 7 and 8, he can create A 5th level spell slot, despite not gaining access to 5th level magic until level 9. Slots above 5th level can't be created.
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Why can warlocks only cast two spells?

As mentioned, you have few spell slots because warlocks recharge their spells on a short rest while every other caster restores theirs on a long rest. They need to spread their spells out over an entire day (Generally 3 encounters) while Warlock will use all their spells every single encounter.
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How do warlock expanded spells work?

So the expanded spell list is not a list of auto-obtained spells (like cleric domain spells), but rather spells not normally on the warlock spell list that you are allowed to take as one of your normal warlock spells in addition to the standard list on pg 210 of the PHB.
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How many cantrips can a warlock have?

You are correct that the maximum cantrips you can ever learn from warlock levels is 4. However you can also learn them from multi-classing, feats, and some racial choices.
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Can a warlock use a spellbook?

warlocks actually get a class feature at third level that gives them a form of a spell book that lets them take cantrips and spells from any class. Your patron gives you a grimoire called a Book of Shadows.
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Can warlocks cast unlimited cantrips?

This balances out the abilities and features that come with their class' pacts. Their unique style of casting, however, does mean warlocks rely on their cantrips a bit more. While spells of first level or higher require spell slots, there is no limit on how many cantrips a magic-user can cast per day.
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Is warlock considered a full caster?

Warlocks are now half casters, but what they're replacing was really a pseudo full caster; okay so 5e warlock maxed out at four 5th-level slots, but if you could fit in two or three short rests that's actually a huge amount of high level spell casting (12-16 5th-level spells).
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How many Eldritch blasts can a warlock cast?

Since the casting time of Eldritch Blast is one action, and a character only has one action, then baseline is that a Warlock can only cast it once per turn.
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Why are 10th level spells banned?

From a perspective of lore, at least in the Forgotten Realms, there are no longer spells above 9th level because the goddess Mystra basically banned them. The original goddess named Mystra banned spells above 10th level after a very powerful wizard used a 12th level spell to try and become a god him…
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Do 10th level spells exist in 5e?

None of the published settings books for 5th Edition mention the use of 10th level spells by that name, but unusually powerful spells still exist.
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What is the 12th level spell in D&D?

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The only 12th level spell ever created, this incantation enabled Karsus to steal the power of a deity. All notes and information developed by Karsus regarding the casting of this spell were destroyed by Mystra, successor of Mystryl.
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