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Locate Creature

4th-level · Divination Concentration

Classes Bard Cleric Druid Paladin Ranger Wizard

Source 5e 2024 Rules

Casting Time

Action

Range

Self

Duration

1 Hour

Components

V, S, M

Material Component

fur from a bloodhound

Source Information

Source: 5e 2024 Rules

Combat Reference

Target

1 creature

Description

Describe or name a creature that is familiar to you. You sense the direction to the creature's location if that creature is within 1,000 feet of you. If the creature is moving, you know the direction of its movement. The spell can locate a specific creature known to you or the nearest creature of a specific kind (such as a human or a unicorn) if you have seen such a creature up close—within 30 feet—at least once. If the creature you described or named is in a different form, such as under the effects of a Flesh to Stone or Polymorph spell, this spell doesn't locate the creature. This spell can't locate a creature if any thickness of lead blocks a direct path between you and the creature.

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 Self . 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.