Darkvision

Darkvision 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Darkvision popularity

How popular is Darkvision? 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.

• Top 50% of all 5e spells
• Bottom 50% of all level 2 spells
• Bottom 50% picked level 2 Wizard spell
• Bottom 50% picked level 2 Sorcerer spell
• Bottom 25% picked level 2 Artificer spell
• Bottom 25% picked level 2 Druid spell
• Bottom 10% picked level 2 Ranger spell

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Spells similar to Darkvision

• Beast Sense 2nd-level divination

  It uses touch to extend a creature's perception for an extended period, making it a similarly specialized scouting and information tool.

  Players prefer Beast Sense over Darkvision

• Detect Magic 1st-level divination

  The two spells support exploration by revealing otherwise hidden information, and both are widely available to artificers, druids, rangers, and wizards.

  Players prefer Detect Magic over Darkvision

• See Invisibility 2nd-level divination

  Both are second-level spells that enhance a creature's ability to perceive what ordinary vision cannot, with a long duration and substantial class overlap.

  Players prefer See Invisibility over Darkvision

• Alarm 1st-level abjuration

  Both are low-level, long-duration exploration spells that improve a party's awareness rather than dealing damage or requiring concentration.

  Players prefer Alarm over Darkvision

• Continual Flame 2nd-level evocation

  This touch spell also provides a lasting solution to darkness and shares Darkvision's second-level, non-concentration utility profile.

  Players prefer Continual Flame over Darkvision

• Air Bubble 2nd-level conjuration

  Like Darkvision, it grants a long-lasting environmental adaptation through touch and appears on nearly the same broad collection of class lists.

  Players prefer Darkvision over Air Bubble