Warning Breath

2nd-level divination (Artificer,Cleric,Druid,Paladin,Ranger)


  • Casting Time: 1 action
  • Range: 30 feet
  • Components: V, S, M (dust of a crushed pearl)
  • Duration: Concentration, up to 1 hour

You infuse a handful of dust with foretelling magic and blow a cloud of it in an ally's face for them to breathe in, granting them a few seconds warning whenever danger strikes. Choose one creature besides you within range. For the duration, the target cannot be surprised, and it gains a bonus on all Dexterity checks for initiative equal to your spellcasting ability modifier. It also gains advantage on all Wisdom (Perception) checks to spot traps.

At Higher Levels. You can cast this spell using a 3rd level or higher spell slot. You can target one other ally within range for each spell level above 3rd.