2 Answers. The effect is similar to that of a detect magic spell, but Arcane Sight does not require concentration and discerns aura location and power more quickly. Arcane Sight says it works as Detect Magic, then lists the exceptions, of which none say it shouldn’t work on invisible creatures.
Can Detect magic see enchantments?
So indeed it can, and it would detect not only the creature bearing the spells but also the school of magic, which is really useful to distinguish between Mage Armor (Abjuration) and Charm Person (Enchantment).
Can Detect magic detect ghost?
That is, it will detect spells in progress, spell-like powers of monsters, and permanent enchantments on scrolls, and standard magic weapons. Under that interpretation, will not detect supernatural powers, such as a druid’s Wild Shape, or the fact that something is demonic.
Do you need concentration to use arcane sight?
This spell makes your eyes glow blue and allows you to see magical auras within 120 feet of you. The effect is similar to that of a detect magic spell, but arcane sight does not require concentration and discerns aura location and power more quickly. You know the location and power of all magical auras within your sight.
Can a permanency spell make Arcane sight permanent?
As with detect magic, you can use this spell to identify the properties of magic items, but not artifacts. Arcane sight can be made permanent with a permanency spell. This spell functions like arcane sight, except that you automatically know which spells or magical effects are active upon any individual or object you see.
How is the power of an aura determined?
An aura’s power depends on a spell’s functioning level or an item’s caster level, as noted in the description of the detect magic spell (see tables above.) If the items or creatures bearing the auras are in line of sight, you can make Spellcraft skill checks to determine the school of magic involved in each.
