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Locate Creature

Divination
Level: 4th-level
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Self
Duration: Up to 1 hour
Components: V, S, M
Materials: A bit of fur from a bloodhound.

Describe or name a creature that is familiar to you. You sense the direction to the creature's location, as long as that creature is within 1,000 feet of you. If the creature is moving, you know the direction of its movement. The spell can locate a specific creature known to you, or the nearest creature of a specific kind (such as a human or a unicorn), so long as you have seen such a creature up close-within 30 feet-at least once. If the creature you described or named is in a different form, such as being under the effects of a polymorph spell, this spell doesn't locate the creature. This spell can't locate a creature if running water at least 10 feet wide blocks a direct path between you and the creature.

Concentration

Spell Details

School: Divination
Level: 4
Ritual: No
Concentration: Yes
Classes: Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Wizard
B-Tier Excellent utility and information gathering tool with significant tactical value, but limited direct combat application and requires prior familiarity with targets.

Player Guide

Use Locate Creature to track fleeing enemies, lost allies, or creatures hiding in dungeons before combat begins. Cast it before entering dangerous territory to confirm enemy positions and numbers. This spell excels at confirming that a specific target is within range before committing to pursuit or combat, allowing your party to plan ambushes or avoid superior forces. The concentration requirement means you must choose between this and other powerful spells like concentration-based offensive magic.

DM Tips

Locate Creature is powerful for dungeon delving and hunt scenarios; consider whether creatures can sense being located or have anti-divination protections. Use this spell's information to create dynamic encounters where enemies respond intelligently to being found.