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Locate Creature

4th-level · Divination Concentration

Source Adventurer's Guide

Casting Time

Action

Range

1000 feet

Duration

1 Hour

Components

V, S, M

Source Information

Source: Adventurer's Guide

Combat Reference

Target

1 creature

Description

Name or describe in detail a creature familiar to you. The spell reveals the general direction the creature is in (south, east, northwest, and so on) if it exists within range. This includes its current trajectory if it's travelling.

You may locate specific, known creatures, or the nearest creature of a specific type (like a bat, gnome, or red dragon) provided that you have observed that type within 30 feet at least once. If a specific creature you seek is in a different form (for example a wildshaped druid) the spell is unable to find it.

The spell cannot travel across running water 10 feet across or wider—it is unable to find the creature and the trail ends.

About Locate Creature

Locate Creature is a Level 4 level spell from the school of Divination.

This spell has a casting time of action , and a range of 1000.0 ft (304.8 m) . It has a duration of Instantaneous.

Casting Tips

2 tips

Consider these tips when casting this spell:

Tactical Use: Mid-tier spell with significant tactical impact. Great for resource management challenges.
Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.