Player's Handbook

Nondetection

A 3rd-level wizard spell.

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At a glance

Level3
SchoolAbjuration
RangeTouch
ComponentsV / S / M
Duration1 hr./level
Casting time3
Area of effect1 creature or item
Saving throwNone
ReversibleNo
SourcePHB p. 195

Description

By casting this spell, the wizard makes the creature or object touched undetectable by divination spells such as clairaudience, clairvoyance, locate object, ESP, and detect spells. It also prevents location by such magical items as crystal balls and ESP medallions. It does not affect the know spell or the of intelligent or high- beings to detect invisible creatures. If a divination is attempted, the nondetection caster must roll a vs. spell. If this is successful, the divination fails. The of the spell is a pinch of diamond dust worth 300 gp.