See Invisibility

Level & School
2nd-level divination
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of talc)
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard

For the duration, you see creatures and objects that have the Invisible condition as if they were visible, and you can see into the Ethereal Plane. Creatures and objects there appear ghostly.

Level & School
2nd-level divination
Casting Time
Action
Range
Self
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of talc and a small sprinkling of powdered silver)
Duration
1 hour
Classes
Bard, Sorcerer, Wizard

For the duration, you see invisible creatures and objects as if they were visible, and you can see into the Ethereal Plane. Ethereal creatures and objects appear ghostly and translucent.

See Invisibility 5.5e 2024 vs. 5e 2014 edition differences

Both versions grant the ability to see invisible creatures and objects and see into the Ethereal Plane for 1 hour. The 2024 version specifies seeing creatures and objects with the Invisible condition, clarifying the scope, but the core mechanics remain the same.

Spells similar to See Invisibility

  • Detect Magic

    Both are divination spells that provide information about hidden entities.

  • True Seeing

    Both spells grant a form of enhanced sight to the caster, revealing hidden or obscured elements.

  • Clairvoyance

    Both allow the caster to perceive information from a distance, enhancing situational awareness.

  • Detect Evil and Good

    They both reveal hidden entities, although the latter has a specific focus on certain creature types.

  • Locate Object

    Both spells allow the caster to detect the presence of certain entities or objects.