See Invisibility
Level 2 · Divination
- Utility
A 2nd-level spell in the divination school, See Invisibility appears on the bard, sorcerer, and wizard lists. Cast time: Action. Range Self, components V/S/M, duration 1 hour. Material: a pinch of talc. Effect: For the duration, you see creatures and objects that have the Invisible condition as if they were visible, and you can see into the Ethereal Plane.
Stat Block
- Level
- 2
- School
- Divination
- Casting Time
- Action
- Range / Area
- Self
- Components
- V, S, M
- Duration
- 1 Hour
- Ritual
- No
- Concentration
- No
- Classes
- Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard
- Material
- a pinch of talc
Description
For the duration, you see creatures and objects that have the Invisible condition as if they were visible, and you can see into the Ethereal Plane. Creatures and objects there appear ghostly.
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. See Invisibility is Divination because the spell answers a question the caster could not otherwise reach. At level 2, daily slot counts allow See Invisibility to be cast multiple times across the adventuring day.
Class Fit
- Bard: Bards rely on Bardic Inspiration for most action-economy boosts; See Invisibility matters when Inspiration isn't the right tool for the moment.
- Sorcerer: At tier 1 a Sorcerer's known-spell budget is brutal. See Invisibility earns its slot only if the build cannot win the next ten sessions without it.
- Wizard: The Wizard's daily prep list is the class's flexibility lever — every long rest is a chance to reconsider what See Invisibility is doing on the sheet.
Related Spells
Frequently Asked Questions about See Invisibility
- What level spell is See Invisibility?
- The spell See Invisibility is a level 2 spell in the Divination school. Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard all have access to it.
- What is the range of See Invisibility?
- As a self-target spell, See Invisibility affects only the caster.
- How long does See Invisibility last?
- See Invisibility lasts 1 hour. It does not require concentration, so the caster can run other concentration spells alongside it.
- What components and casting time does See Invisibility need?
- To cast: the cast needs V, S, M. Additionally, Material component: a pinch of talc.