Detect Poison and Disease
1st-level Divination
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Detect Poison and Disease is a 1st-level divination spell in D&D 5e (2024). For the duration, you sense the location of poisons, poisonous or venomous creatures, and magical contagions within 30 feet of yourself. You sense the kind of poison, creature, or contagion in each case. The spell is blocked by 1 foot of…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S, M (a yew leaf)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 10 minutes
- Ritual
- Yes
- Classes
- Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger
For the duration, you sense the location of poisons, poisonous or venomous creatures, and magical contagions within 30 feet of yourself. You sense the kind of poison, creature, or contagion in each case. The spell is blocked by 1 foot of stone, dirt, or wood; 1 inch of metal; or a thin sheet of lead.
Common questions
What level is Detect Poison and Disease?
Detect Poison and Disease is a 1st-level divination spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Detect Poison and Disease?
Detect Poison and Disease has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Self.
Does Detect Poison and Disease require concentration?
Yes. Detect Poison and Disease requires concentration, lasting 10 minutes.
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