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Detect Evil and Good

1st-level · Divination Concentration
Classes Cleric

Source 5e 2014 Rules

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

For the duration, you know if there is an aberration, celestial, elemental, fey, fiend, or undead within 30 feet of you, as well as where the creature is located. Similarly, you know if there is a place or object within 30 feet of you that has been magically consecrated or desecrated. The spell can penetrate most barriers, but it is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt.

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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