Locate Object

Level & School
2nd-level divination
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (a forked twig)
Duration
Concentration, up to 10 minutes
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Wizard

Describe or name an object that is familiar to you. You sense the direction to the object's location if that object is within 1,000 feet of you. If the object is in motion, you know the direction of its movement.

The spell can locate a specific object known to you if you have seen it up close—within 30 feet—at least once. Alternatively, the spell can locate the nearest object of a particular kind, such as a certain kind of apparel, jewelry, furniture, tool, or weapon.

This spell can't locate an object if any thickness of lead blocks a direct path between you and the object.

Level & School
2nd-level divination
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (a forked twig)
Duration
Concentration, 10 minutes
Classes
Bard, Cleric, Druid, Paladin, Ranger, Wizard

Describe or name an object that is familiar to you. You sense the direction to the object's location, as long as that object is within 1,000 feet of you. If the object is in motion, you know the direction of its movement.

The spell can locate a specific object known to you, as long as you have seen it up close-within 30 feet-at least once. Alternatively, the spell can locate the nearest object of a particular kind, such as a certain kind of apparel, jewelry, furniture, tool, or weapon.

This spell can't locate an object if any thickness of lead, even a thin sheet, blocks a direct path between you and the object.

Locate Object 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

The 2024 version specifies "up to 10 minutes" duration, whereas the 2014 version states "10 minutes" (no change). The 2024 version clarifies that the spell can locate a specific object if you have seen it within 30 feet, while the 2014 version states "at least once" without distance restriction. No other significant mechanical differences.

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