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Comprehend Languages

1st-level · Divination Ritual

Source Adventurer's Guide

Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Duration
1 Hour
Components
V, S, M
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

You gain a +10 bonus on Insight checks made to understand the meaning of any spoken language that you hear, or any written language that you can touch. Typically interpreting an unknown language is a DC 20 check, but the Narrator may use DC 15 for a language closely related to one you know, DC 25 for a language that is particularly unfamiliar or ancient, or DC 30 for a lost or dead language. This spell doesn't uncover secret messages or decode cyphers, and it does not assist in uncovering lies.

At Higher Levels

The bonus increases by +5 for each slot level above 1st.

About Comprehend Languages

Comprehend Languages is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Divination.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of Self . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: The bonus increases by +5 for each slot level above 1st.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

  • Tactical Use: Ideal for low-level encounters and utility situations. Consider environmental interactions for creative problem-solving.
  • Ritual Casting: Can be cast as a ritual without using a spell slot. Takes 10 minutes longer.

School of Magic: Divination

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