Darkvision (spell)

For the passive feature inherent to races and monsters, see  Darkvision.

For the Way of Shadow Monk ability, see  Shadow Arts: Darkvision.

Darkvision is a level 2 transmutation spell. It allows spellcasters to alter a creature's sight, granting them the ability to see in the dark.

Description

Grant a creature the ability to see in the dark out to a range of {12 m (40 ft).

Properties

Cost

 Action +  Level 2 Spell Slot

Details

 Melee: 1.5 m (5 ft)

At higher levels

Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.

Technical details

UID

Target_Darkvision

Spell flags

HasSomaticComponent, HasVerbalComponent, IsMelee, IsSpell

Condition: Darkvision

 Darkvision

Duration: Until Long rest

• Can see in the dark out to the range of 12 m (40 ft).

How to learn

Classes:

• Class level 3: Druid, Sorcerer, and Wizard
• Class level 5: Ranger
• Class level 6: College of Lore (via Magical Secrets)
• Class level 8: Arcane Trickster and Eldritch Knight
• Class level 10: Bard (via Magical Secrets)

Notes

• If cast by a druid or wizard, this spell must remain prepared; removing it from the caster's Prepared Spells removes the buff from all party members whom the caster applied it to. If applied by using a scroll directly, instead of transcribing it into a wizard's spellbook, then the caster need not keep the spell prepared to maintain the buff.
• This spell does not allow the recipient to see into magical  Darkness.
• More information on Darkvision mechanics and its potential combat implications can be found here.

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External links

• ⁠Darkvision (spell) on the Forgotten Realms Wiki