Scrying 5e
Level 5 Divination
Scrying is a level 5 divination spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 10 minutes, range: Self, duration: Concentration, up to 10 minutes. Available to Bard, Cleric, Druid, Warlock, Wizard.
Casting Time
10 minutes
Range
Self
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Components
V, S, M (a focus worth at least 1,000 gp, such as a crystal ball, a silver mirror, or a font filled with holy water)
You can see and hear a particular creature you choose that is on the same plane of existence as you. The target must make a Wisdom saving throw, which is modified by how well you know the target and the sort of physical connection you have to it. If a target knows you're casting this spell, it can fail the saving throw voluntarily if it wants to be observed.
**Table
- Scrying Save Modifier**
| Knowledge | Save Modifier |
|---|---|
| Secondhand (you have heard of the target) | +5 |
| Firsthand (you have met the target) | +0 |
| Familiar (you know the target well) | -5 |
| Connection | Save Modifier |
| Likeness or picture | -2 |
| Possession or garment | -4 |
| Body part, lock of hair, bit of nail, or the like | -10 |
On a successful save, the target isn't affected, and you can't use this spell against it again for 24 hours.
On a failed save, the spell creates an invisible sensor within 10 feet of the target. You can see and hear through the sensor as if you were there. The sensor moves with the target, remaining within 10 feet of it for the duration. A creature that can see invisible objects sees the sensor as a luminous orb about the size of your fist.
Instead of targeting a creature, you can choose a location you have seen before as the target of this spell. When you do, the sensor appears at that location and doesn't move.
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 Scrying and what school does it belong to?
Scrying is a Level 5 spell belonging to the school of Divination in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Scrying?
Scrying has a casting time of 10 minutes, range of Self, and duration of Concentration, up to 10 minutes.
Does Scrying require concentration or ritual casting?
Yes, Scrying requires Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
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