Borrowed Knowledge

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Support

Borrowed Knowledge is a Support spell. Support spells strengthen, protect, or buff allies.

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spell that lends you a chosen skill from spirits of the past, granting borrowed expertise until the magic fades.

2014 Rules

Level & School
2nd-level divination
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (a book worth at least 25 gp)
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Warlock, Wizard
Source
Strixhaven: A Curriculum of Chaos

You draw on knowledge from spirits of the past. Choose one skill in which you lack proficiency. For the spell's duration, you have proficiency in the chosen skill. The spell ends early if you cast it again.

Borrowed Knowledge 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Borrowed Knowledge is currently only available in the 2014 edition.

Borrowed Knowledge popularity

How popular is Borrowed Knowledge? It is a commonly found spell in the game, but is chosen less than other options when available. This spell may be situational for many spellbooks.

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