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Detect Magic

1st-level · Divination Ritual Concentration

Source Adventurer's Guide

Casting Time
Action
Range
30 feet
Duration
10 Minutes
Components
V, S
Source Information
Combat Reference
Target
1 creature
Description

Until the spell ends, you automatically sense the presence of magic within range, and you can use an action to study the aura of a magic effect to learn its schools of magic (if any).

The spell penetrates most barriers but is blocked by 3 feet of wood or dirt, 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, or a thin sheet of lead.

At Higher Levels

When using a 2nd-level spell slot or higher, the spell no longer requires your concentration. When using a 3rd-level spell slot or higher, the duration increases to 1 hour. When using a 4th-level spell slot or higher, the duration increases to 8 hours.

Slot Level Progression
Base
1st
1 target
Slot
2nd
1 target
0
Slot
3rd
1 target
Slot
4th
1 target
Slot
5th
1 target
Slot
6th
1 target
Slot
7th
1 target
Slot
8th
1 target
Slot
9th
1 target

About Detect Magic

Detect Magic is a Level 1 level spell from the school of Divination.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 30.0 ft (9.1 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Spell Details

Complete details

Complete details about this spell:

  • At Higher Levels: When using a 2nd-level spell slot or higher, the spell no longer requires your concentration.

Casting Tips

3 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.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.
  • 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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Divination spells reveal hidden information, predict the future, or detect truths.

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