Tongues 5e
Level 3 Divination
Tongues is a level 3 divination spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Touch, duration: 1 hour. Available to Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Touch
Duration
1 hour
Components
V, M (a small clay model of a ziggurat)
This spell grants the creature you touch the ability to understand any spoken language it hears. Moreover, when the target speaks, any creature that knows at least one language and can hear the target understands what it says.
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 Tongues and what school does it belong to?
Tongues is a Level 3 spell belonging to the school of Divination in D&D 5e.
What are the casting time, range, and duration of Tongues?
Tongues has a casting time of 1 action, range of Touch, and duration of 1 hour.
Does Tongues require concentration or ritual casting?
No, Tongues does not require Concentration. It cannot be cast as a ritual.
Use Tongues in your campaign
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