Clairvoyance

Clairvoyance
Spell
Spellbook	Wizard
Not usable by	Conjurer
School	Divination
Spell type	Non combat
Spell level	3
Specifics
Range	Special
Casting time	3
Area of effect	Special
Saving throws	None
Duration	Instant
Scroll details
Value	300
Icons
Technical data
Spell code	SPWI301
Scroll code	SCRL1D

The Clairvoyance spell reveals the geography of the whole area map.

Description

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The Clairvoyance spell empowers the wizard to see in <PRO_HISHER> mind the geographical features and buildings of the region <PRO_HESHE> is currently exploring. It extends to a great range, but cannot reveal creatures or their movements.

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Gameplay

The caster applies this spell to themself only.

When the spell casting is complete the caster has a brief series of swirling lighting, color fade and a "True Sight" style graphic animation rendered over their sprite.

The spell reveals the current map area in which the spell is cast, allowing the player to peruse the entire geographical features on the map, excluding any creatures that may be on it.

The spell doesn't technically remove the "fog of war", which will remain and can be cleared through normal exploration.

Although normally this spell only works outdoors, if you cast it from a scroll it'll also work indoors or underground.

Where to obtain its scroll

Baldur's Gate

Found in

• Oberan's Estate

Sold by

• Sorcerous Sundries

The Black Pits

Sold by

• Dinguer the Mad (×4)

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

Found in

• Rayic Gethras’s Home, 1st floor bookcase

Sold by

• Adventurer Mart
• Galoomp's Store
• Shadow Thieves Guildhall
• City of Caverns
• Reirra's Shop

Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal

Sold by

• Arcana Archives
• Watcher's Keep

See also

• Farsight
• Wizard Eye

Trivia

The Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition Clairvoyance Wizard spell requires that the locale to be viewed must be known—familiar or obvious. See the External links for further information.

Gallery

Gorion's Ward peers as far as he can see in the Umar Hills area, which is mostly unexplored.

Here is a view of the Ward's area map (Keyboard M) view before casting the spell.

The Ward decides to cast Clairvoyance to get an overall impression of the area's layout before moving around the map further.

After the spell, the entire area map is revealed, including any "Auto map marker" features.

And here is the map appearance after the spell from the Ward's on-map view, the fog of war is actually present, but the player can scroll around with the cursor in this view to look at the map.

Casting this spell from memory at the entry point of an unexplored underground area doesn't reveal anything. Use a scroll of Clairvoyance, and it will work just like outdoors.

Mod content

This section is about unofficial content that is only available via fan-made mods.

Spell Revisions mod has changed this arcane spell, revising its effects, range and duration. See below for description:
Clairvoyance
Level: 3
School: Divination
Range: Personal
Duration: 2 turns
Casting Time: 3
Area of Effect: Caster
Saving Throw: None

This spell grants an unnatural perception of things to come. Once Clairvoyance is cast, the caster receives instantaneous warnings of impending danger or harm. He becomes impossible to surprise and cannot be backstabbed. In addition, the spell gives a general idea of what action might be taken to best protect oneself, granting a +2 insight bonus to AC and saves vs. breath. The effects last for the duration of the spell and cannot be dispelled.

External links

• Clairvoyance on the Icewind Dale Wiki, a wiki for the first Icewind Dale game.
• Advanced D&D 2nd Edition Wiki - Clairvoyance (Wizard Spell)