Speak with Animals 5e
Level 1 Divination • Ritual
Speak with Animals is a level 1 divination spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Self, duration: 10 minutes. Available to Bard, Druid, Ranger.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Self
Duration
10 minutes
Components
V, S
You gain the ability to comprehend and verbally communicate with beasts for the duration. The knowledge and awareness of many beasts is limited by their intelligence, but at minimum, beasts can give you information about nearby locations and monsters, including whatever they can perceive or have perceived within the past day. You might be able to persuade a beast to perform a small favor for you, at the GM's discretion.
Spellcasting & Tactical Insights
Action Economy
Standard Action • Primary turn investment.
Concentration
No Concentration • Safe to stack with persistent effects.
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 Speak with Animals and what school does it belong to?
Speak with Animals is a Level 1 spell belonging to the school of Divination in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Speak with Animals?
Speak with Animals has a casting time of 1 action, range of Self, and duration of 10 minutes.
Does Speak with Animals require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Speak with Animals does not require Concentration. It can also be cast as a Ritual.
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