Comprehend Languages 5e
Level 1 Divination • Ritual
Comprehend Languages is a level 1 divination spell in D&D 5e. Casting time: 1 action, range: Self, duration: 1 hour. Available to Bard, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard.
Casting Time
1 action
Range
Self
Duration
1 hour
Components
V, S, M (a pinch of soot and salt)
For the duration, you understand the literal meaning of any spoken language that you hear. You also understand any written language that you see, but you must be touching the surface on which the words are written. It takes about 1 minute to read one page of text.
This spell doesn't decode secret messages in a text or a glyph, such as an arcane sigil, that isn't part of a written language.
Use Comprehend Languages in your campaign
Lorekeeper lets you add Comprehend Languages to your characters, reference it during sessions, and track spell slots across encounters — all free.