Nondetection

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Support

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

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 spell that shields a creature, place, or object from divination and magical scrying.

2024 Rules
Level & School
3rd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of diamond dust worth 25+ GP, which the spell consumes)
Duration
8 hours
Classes
Bard, Ranger, Wizard

For the duration, you hide a target that you touch from Divination spells. The target can be a willing creature, or it can be a place or an object no larger than 10 feet in any dimension. The target can't be targeted by any Divination spell or perceived through magical scrying sensors.

2014 Rules
Level & School
3rd-level abjuration
Casting Time
Action
Range
Touch
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of diamond dust worth 25 gp sprinkled over the target, which the spell consumes)
Duration
8 hours
Classes
Bard, Ranger, Wizard

For the duration, you hide a target that you touch from divination magic. The target can be a willing creature or a place or an object no larger than 10 feet in any dimension. The target can't be targeted by any divination magic or perceived through magical scrying sensors.

Nondetection 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

It now protects only against Divination spells, not all divination magic. So non-spell divination effects can get through in 2024. Everything else is unchanged.

Nondetection popularity

How popular is Nondetection? It is a seldom seen spell in the game, and it is almost never chosen when available. This spell is one that few spellcasters would ever acquire.

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