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1st level: 1

Detect Magic

1st-level divination (ritual)

Casting Time
1 action
Range
Self
Components
V, S
Duration
Up to 10 minutes

For the duration, you sense the presence of magic within 30 feet of you. If you sense magic in this way, you can use your action to see a faint aura around any visible creature or object in the area that bears magic, and you learn its school of magic, if any. 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.

Bard · Cleric · Druid · Paladin · Ranger · Sorcerer · Wizard

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Questions

What level is Detect Magic?

Detect Magic is a 1st-level divination spell that can be cast as a ritual.

Which classes can cast Detect Magic?

Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer and Wizard have Detect Magic on their spell list.

Does Detect Magic need concentration?

Yes. Its duration is up to 10 minutes.