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Spell: Comprehend Languages ~ Level 2

divination, magical

  • Casting Time: 2 actions; Somatic and Verbal
  • Range: 30 feet
  • Target: 1 creature
  • Duration: 1 hour per Proficiency Score

The target can understand the meaning of a single language it is hearing or reading when you cast the spell. This does not let it understand codes, language couched in metaphor, and the like. Comprehend Languages is on the Arcane and Occult Spell Lists.

Heighten (+2): Using a Level 4 Spell Slot and higher, allows the target to also speak the language. For each Spell Slot of the Heightened Spell Levels thereafter (6, 8, 10), the target can understand and speak an additional language, or you can target an additional creature. You must pick which languages when you cast the spell.

Level 6 or 7 Spell Slot. The target can understand and speak up to 2 selected languages.

Level 8 or 9 Spell Slot. The target can understand and speak up to 3 selected languages.

Level 10 Spell Slot. The target can understand and speak up to 4 selected languages.