Divination
Detect Poison
Detect all poisons in a given area
Available Levels
1
Detect Poison reveals physical toxins and magically enhanced poisons on creatures, weapons, objects, liquids, and food within the area. It distinguishes the physical substance from any enchantment applied by Poison.
The caster learns:
- the primary ingredient and, when familiar with it, the preparation's name;
- its exposure method and expected effect;
- its approximate natural DC and whether magic enhances it;
- its age, condition, and approximate number of doses;
- the ingredient needed to prepare an antidote.
A familiar alchemical signature may identify the maker, but the spell does not reveal where to find the antidote ingredient.
Area by caster level
| CL | Maximum area |
|---|---|
| 1–5 | Large |
| 6–10 | Huge |
| 11–15 | Gargantuan |
| 16+ | Colossal |
A Magic Aura can conceal both the enhancement and the poison it covers. The caster must overcome its DC or dispel the aura; once removed, another use of Detect Poison automatically reveals the substance.