Rules version 2014 2024
Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition SRD

Detect Magic 5e Spell: Range, Duration, and Rules

Detect Magic is a 1st-level Divination spell for Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard. Casting time: 1 action. Range: Self. Duration: Up to 10 minutes.



Detect Magic

1st-level Divination (Ritual)
Casting Time 1 action
Range Self
Components V, S
Duration Concentration, 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.


Area of Effect:
30 ft. sphere

Classes:
Subclasses:
Lore
This resource contains useful selections. You can find the complete documentation here: System Reference Document. (v5.1 2014)