Level 1 •
Divination (Ritual
)
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self (30 ft
)
Components: V, S
Duration: Concentration
, up to 10 minutes
For the duration, you sense the presence of magical effects within 30 feet of yourself. If you sense such effects, you can take the Magic action to see a faint aura around any visible creature or object in the area that bears the magic, and if an effect was created by a spell, you learn the spell's school of magic.
The spell is blocked by 1 foot of stone, dirt, or wood; 1 inch of metal; or a thin sheet of lead.
Verbal Component:
Sensibilis Medeis
Verbal Component (Alternative):
Primordial forces, be now unbound, reveal unto me where magic can found.
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard, Rogue, Artificer
Domain: Knowledge
Tags: Detection
Source: Player's Handbook (2024) (page 262)
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Other Planes and Effects
Below is information about this spell as it relates to other planes and area of effects (i.e. underwater). Some of the information is pulled official D&D sources (such as books and the twitter feeds of D&D officials), but other information is derived from forums and online discussions. As always, it is up to the DM to decide how they wish to handle spell effects.
Underwater - Verbal Component
Official rules have been verified by Jeremy Crawford - "No rule prohibits verbal components from working underwater. Keep in mind that if you're talking, you're not holding your breath." Hence, while submerged underwater and holding its breath, a creature can cast a spell that requires a verbal component. After casting the spell, if the creature can't breathe underwater, it immediately runs out of breath. The creature can survive for a number of rounds equal to its Constitution modifier (minimum of 1 round).
