Detect Magic

1st level Divination
Casting Time
1 Action
Range
Self
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Components
V
S
Class
Bard
Paladin
Cleric
Druid
Ranger
Sorcerer
Wizard
Artificer

Spell 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.

Is Detect Magic Good?

Overall Rating: Blue. This means that detect magic is a great spell and you should strongly consider this spell for your character.

Overall Notes: Every party should roll with at least one character who has access to detect magic.