Clairvoyance 5e
Level 3 Divination
Clairvoyance is a level 3 divination spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 10 minutes, range: 1 mile, duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes. Available to Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Wizard.
Casting Time
10 minutes
Range
1 mile
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Components
V, S, M (a focus worth at least 100 gp, either a jeweled horn for hearing or a glass eye for seeing)
You create an invisible sensor within range in a location familiar to you (a place you have visited or seen before) or in an obvious location that is unfamiliar to you (such as behind a door, around a corner, or in a grove of trees). The sensor remains in place for the duration, and it can't be attacked or otherwise interacted with.
When you cast the spell, you choose seeing or hearing. You can use the chosen sense through the sensor as if you were in its space. As your action, you can switch between seeing and hearing.
A creature that can see the sensor (such as a creature benefiting from *see invisibility* or truesight) sees a luminous, intangible orb about the size of your fist.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
Requires Concentration (taking damage triggers DC 10 / half-damage Con saves).
School Role
Divination: Gathers knowledge, scries distant locales, and foretells events. Ideal for DM information dumps and player scouting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level spell is Clairvoyance and what school does it belong to?
Clairvoyance is a Level 3 spell belonging to the school of Divination in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Clairvoyance?
Clairvoyance has a casting time of 10 minutes, range of 1 mile, and duration of Concentration, up to 10 minutes.
Does Clairvoyance require concentration or ritual casting?
Yes, Clairvoyance requires Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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