Oil of Understanding
Potion · Common
- Potion
- Common
- Consumable
- Tier 1
Oil of Understanding works without attunement; classed as a common potion (weight 0.06 lb, consumable). Apply this oil (uncomfortably) to temporarily understand any language. Rules: A vial of gray, salty liquid with a pinch of soot suspended within it.
Item Details
- Type
- Potion
- Rarity
- Common
- Weight
- 0.06 lb
- Consumable
- Yes
- Attunement
- Not required
Description
A vial of gray, salty liquid with a pinch of soot suspended within it. When poured into your ears, it grants you the ability to understand written text in any language, but you make all hearing-based Perception checks with disadvantage. When poured into your eyes, it grants you the ability to understand speech in any language, but you make all sight-based Perception checks with disadvantage. Either way, the effect lasts 1 hour.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Oil of Understanding
- What rarity is Oil of Understanding?
- Oil of Understanding is a common potion. It fits tier 1 (levels 1-4).
- Does Oil of Understanding require attunement?
- No attunement is needed for Oil of Understanding. The item activates as soon as the character picks it up and uses it.
- Is Oil of Understanding a consumable?
- The consumable tag on Oil of Understanding means single use only.
- How much does Oil of Understanding weigh?
- In the inventory, Oil of Understanding occupies 0.06 lbs of carrying capacity.
- What kind of magic item is Oil of Understanding?
- On the item-type axis, Oil of Understanding sits as a potion — single dose, then consumed.