Locate Object
2nd-level Divination
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Locate Object is a 2nd-level divination spell in D&D 5e (2024). Describe or name an object that is familiar to you. You sense the direction to the object's location if that object is within 1,000 feet of you. If the object is in motion, you know the direction of its movement. The spell can locate a specific object…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Self
- Components
- V, S, M (a forked twig)
- Duration
- Concentration, up to 10 minutes
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Wizard
Describe or name an object that is familiar to you. You sense the direction to the object's location if that object is within 1,000 feet of you. If the object is in motion, you know the direction of its movement. The spell can locate a specific object known to you if you have seen it up close - within 30 feet - at least once. Alternatively, the spell can locate the nearest object of a particular kind, such as a certain kind of apparel, jewelry, furniture, tool, or weapon. This spell can't locate an object if any thickness of lead blocks a direct path between you and the object.
Common questions
What level is Locate Object?
Locate Object is a 2nd-level divination spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Locate Object?
Locate Object has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Self.
Does Locate Object require concentration?
Yes. Locate Object requires concentration, lasting 10 minutes.
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