Tongues
3rd-level Divination
System Reference Document 5.2 (D&D 2024) · Content reviewed 2026-07-11
Tongues is a 3rd-level divination spell in D&D 5e (2024). This spell grants the creature you touch the ability to understand any spoken or signed language that it hears or sees. Moreover, when the target communicates by speaking or signing, any creature that knows at least one language can understand it if that…
- Casting Time
- 1 action
- Range
- Touch
- Components
- V, M (a miniature ziggurat)
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Classes
- Bard, Cleric, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
This spell grants the creature you touch the ability to understand any spoken or signed language that it hears or sees. Moreover, when the target communicates by speaking or signing, any creature that knows at least one language can understand it if that creature can hear the speech or see the signing.
Common questions
What level is Tongues?
Tongues is a 3rd-level divination spell in the 2024 D&D rules.
What is the casting time of Tongues?
Tongues has a casting time of 1 action, with a range of Touch.
Does Tongues require concentration?
No. Tongues does not require concentration.
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