Locate Animals or Plants
2nd-level Divination
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Locate Animals or Plants is a 2nd-level divination spell in D&D 5e (2024). Describe or name a specific kind of Beast, Plant creature, or nonmagical plant. You learn the direction and distance to the closest creature or plant of that kind within 5 miles, if any are present.
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S, M (fur from a bloodhound)
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- Ritual
- Yes
- Classes
- Bard, Druid, Ranger
Describe or name a specific kind of Beast, Plant creature, or nonmagical plant. You learn the direction and distance to the closest creature or plant of that kind within 5 miles, if any are present.
Common questions
What level is Locate Animals or Plants?
Locate Animals or Plants is a 2nd-level divination spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Locate Animals or Plants?
Locate Animals or Plants has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Self.
Does Locate Animals or Plants require concentration?
No. Locate Animals or Plants does not require concentration.