How to see through concealment?

[SuperJebba]

Hey, guys! So I got this idea in my head to approach combat in a more SWAT based manner. I figured that for relatively cheap, a guy could buy smoke sticks or an eversmoking bottle, chuck em into a room and then move in for the kill.

I'm probably missing something, but it seems like this would be a somewhat effective tactic even against higher HD foes unless they have blindsight.

The problem I am having is that I can't find a way to be able to see myself through concealment. In the movies, SWAT always has infrared goggles to see, but I have not found anything like that in DnD. In all the books I have read, drow use an infrared form of darkvision, and I think that would probably do what I need it to. I don't know if such a spell or item actually exists. Does anyone know of a way to see through concealment?

 

[Jimlock]

None that i know of. You can always create your own spell though...

 

[Theo R Cwithin]

Seeing through concealment (especially environmental concealment like fog or dust) is pretty powerful, so I don't think there are many ways to do-- at least not cheaply.

A few (very limited) items from MIC:

"Crystal Mask of Visual Insight" (10k gp) that allows the wearer to ignore concealment on a single creature within 30ft for one round when activated.

"Bracers of Accuracy" (4k gp) has three charges per day; spending two charges allows wearer to ignore concealment on ranged attacks for one round. So it's effectively a 1x/day ingore concealment effect, with a couple other options.

"Rapier of Unerring Detection" ignores ALL miss chances. But it's a relic, so good luck finding one and convincing the relevant god to let you use it.

 

[kitcik]

Blindfold of True Darkness from Arms & Equipment (9,000 GP)

Gain blind-sight 60', and immunity to gaze and sight attacks

Blindsight

Using nonvisual senses, such as sensitivity to vibrations, keen smell, acute hearing, or echolocation, a creature with blindsight maneuvers and fights as well as a sighted creature. Invisibility, darkness, and most kinds of concealment are irrelevant, though the creature must have line of effect to a creature or object to discern that creature or object.

 

[Trance-Zg]

Ebon eyes spell, 1st level. from Spell Compendium gives you ability to see in magical darkness normally while everyone else have 20% miss chance.

Also, 3rd level spell Black light, creates 20ft radius of total darkness in which YOU as a caster sees normal.

 

[Trance-Zg]

Ebon...

 

[Jimlock]

Also, 3rd level spell Black light, creates 20ft radius of total darkness in which YOU as a caster sees normal.

Best example so far...

 

[anest1s]

Hey, guys! So I got this idea in my head to approach combat in a more SWAT based manner. I figured that for relatively cheap, a guy could buy smoke sticks or an eversmoking bottle, chuck em into a room and then move in for the kill.

I'm probably missing something, but it seems like this would be a somewhat effective tactic even against higher HD foes unless they have blindsight.

The problem I am having is that I can't find a way to be able to see myself through concealment. In the movies, SWAT always has infrared goggles to see, but I have not found anything like that in DnD. In all the books I have read, drow use an infrared form of darkvision, and I think that would probably do what I need it to. I don't know if such a spell or item actually exists. Does anyone know of a way to see through concealment?

Crystal mask of visual insight, from magic item compendium does that. Also, smokesticks last for one round only....but the bottle would do fine.

edit: This happens when you click reply, and then go read everything else, and then reply...lol

 

[Dandu]

There's a 3rd level spell in the SpC for clerics and possibly for wizards as well that grants either Blindsight or Blindsense.