Legend Lore

5th-level Divination

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

Legend Lore is a 5th-level divination spell in D&D 5e (2024). Name or describe a famous person, place, or object. The spell brings to your mind a brief summary of the significant lore about that famous thing, as described by the GM. The lore might consist of important details, amusing revelations, or even secret lore…

Casting Time
1 minute
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (incense worth 250+ GP, which the spell consumes, and four ivory strips worth 50+ GP each)
Duration
Instantaneous
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Wizard

Name or describe a famous person, place, or object. The spell brings to your mind a brief summary of the significant lore about that famous thing, as described by the GM. The lore might consist of important details, amusing revelations, or even secret lore that has never been widely known. The more information you already know about the thing, the more precise and detailed the information you receive is. That information is accurate but might be couched in figurative language or poetry, as determined by the GM. If the famous thing you chose isn't actually famous, you hear sad musical notes played on a trombone, and the spell fails.

Common questions

What level is Legend Lore?

Legend Lore is a 5th-level divination spell in the 2024 D&D rules.

What is the casting time of Legend Lore?

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

Does Legend Lore require concentration?

No. Legend Lore does not require concentration.

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