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Detect Evil and Good

1st-level · Divination Concentration

Source 5e 2024 Rules

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

For the duration, you sense the location of any Aberration, Celestial, Elemental, Fey, Fiend, or Undead within 30 feet of yourself. You also sense whether the Hallow spell is active there and, if so, where. The spell is blocked by 1 foot of stone, dirt, or wood; 1 inch of metal; or a thin sheet of lead.

About Detect Evil and Good

Detect Evil and Good 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.

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.
  • Concentration: Requires concentration. Maintain focus to sustain the spell's effect.

School of Magic: Divination

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Divination spells reveal hidden information, predict the future, or detect truths.

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