Detect Magic — D&D 5e Spell (1st-level)

Q: What level spell is Detect Magic?

Detect Magic is a 1st-level divination, and can be cast as a ritual.

Q: What are Detect Magic's casting time and range?

Detect Magic has a casting time of 1 action and a range of Self, lasting up to 10 minutes and requiring concentration.

Q: Which classes can cast Detect Magic?

Detect Magic is on the spell list for the Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard.

Level1st-level · Divination

Casting Time1 action

RangeSelf

ComponentsV, S

DurationConcentration, Up to 10 minutes

RitualYes

ClassesBard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Sorcerer, Wizard

Description

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.

Casting Detect Magic

Detect Magic is a 1st-level divination with a casting time of 1 action and a range of Self. It needs concentration, so it competes with your other ongoing effects, and because it's a ritual you can cast it without a slot when you have ten minutes to spare.

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