Arcane Eye
Level 4 · Divination
- Concentration
Arcane Eye occupies the divination school at level 4, available to wizard. Cast time: Action. Range 30 feet, components V/S/M, duration up to 1 hour. Material: a bit of bat fur. Marked concentration. Effect: You create an Invisible, invulnerable eye within range that hovers for the duration.
Stat Block
- Level
- 4
- School
- Divination
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range / Area
- 30 feet
- Components
- V, S, M
- Duration
- up to 1 Hour
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- Yes
- Classes
- Wizard
- Material
- a bit of bat fur
Description
You create an Invisible, invulnerable eye within range that hovers for the duration. You mentally receive visual information from the eye, which can see in every direction. It also has Darkvision with a range of 30 feet. As a Bonus Action, you can move the eye up to 30 feet in any direction. A solid barrier blocks the eye's movement, but the eye can pass through an opening as small as 1 inch in diameter.
5e (2014) vs 2024 changes
This spell has both a 5e (2014) and 2024 Player's Handbook version. Doungim shows the current 2024 stat block above. Differences between editions typically affect components, range, or scaling — check both source books for the table.
Doungim Lore
School Fit
The Divination tradition is the spellcaster's scouting kit. It opens a window into the past, the present in another place, or the near future. What makes Arcane Eye Divination is the spell answers a question the caster could not otherwise reach. The 4th-level slot is precious; Arcane Eye earns its slot or doesn't.
Class Fit
- Wizard: Once Arcane Eye is in the spellbook the cost is gold-and-ritual-time at acquisition; from then on the daily prep decision is free. Damage taken while concentrating on Arcane Eye forces a Con save at DC 10 or half damage, whichever is higher.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about Arcane Eye
- What level spell is Arcane Eye?
- Arcane Eye is a level 4 spell from the Divination school. The classes that can prepare it: Wizard.
- What is the range of Arcane Eye?
- The range on Arcane Eye is 30 feet — far enough that most casters can stay clear of the front line.
- Is Arcane Eye a concentration spell?
- Concentration is required for Arcane Eye, with a maximum duration up to 1 hour. The concentration rules apply: one at a time, and Con saves on damage.
- What components and casting time does Arcane Eye need?
- The components are v, s, m. The other notable details — Material component: a bit of bat fur.