AD&D

Wizard spellLevel 1

Detect Magic

School
Divination
Range
0
Components
V / S
Duration
2 rds./level
Casting time
1
Area of effect
10 × 60 ft.
None
Source
PHB

Flavor

A faint shimmer overlays the caster's vision, and enchanted things glow softly to the inner eye.

Mechanics

Reveals magical auras in a path about 10 ft wide out to 60 ft for 1 /; caster must concentrate and scan, turning to sweep the area. Shows presence and rough of magic, not the exact effect; experienced casters may sense the . Cannot penetrate more than about 3 ft of stone or thin metal. Casting time 1 round.