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Locate Creature

4th-level · Divination Concentration

Classes Bard Cleric Druid Ranger Wizard

Source 5e 2014 Rules

Casting Time

Action

Range

Self

Duration

1 Hour

Components

V, S, M

Material Component

A bit of fur from a bloodhound.

Source Information

Source: 5e 2014 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, as long as 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), so long as 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 being under the effects of a polymorph spell, this spell doesn't locate the creature. This spell can't locate a creature if running water at least 10 feet wide 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.