Augury

2nd-level Divination

System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11

Augury is a 2nd-level divination spell in D&D 5e (2024). You receive an omen from an otherworldly entity about the results of a course of action that you plan to take within the next 30 minutes. The GM chooses the omen from the Omens table. Table: Omens | Omen | For Results That Will Be … |…

Casting Time
1 minute
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (specially marked sticks, bones, cards, or other divinatory tokens worth 25+ GP)
Duration
Instantaneous
Ritual
Yes
Classes
Cleric, Druid, Wizard

You receive an omen from an otherworldly entity about the results of a course of action that you plan to take within the next 30 minutes. The GM chooses the omen from the Omens table. Table: Omens | Omen | For Results That Will Be … | |--------------|----------------------------| | Weal | Good | | Woe | Bad | | Weal and woe | Good and bad | | Indifference | Neither good nor bad | The spell doesn't account for circumstances, such as other spells, that might change the results. If you cast the spell more than once before finishing a Long Rest, there is a cumulative 25 percent chance for each casting after the first that you get no answer.

Common questions

What level is Augury?

Augury is a 2nd-level divination spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Augury?

Augury has a casting time of 1 minute, with a range of Self.

Does Augury require concentration?

No. Augury does not require concentration.