# Magnifying Glass > [!info] Item Details > | | | > |---|---| > | **Category** | Adventuring Gear | > | **Cost** | 100 gp | > | **Weight** | — | --- ## Description A convex lens set in a frame used to magnify small objects and text. Widely used by scholars, jewelers, and investigators. In bright sunlight, it can also be used to focus light for starting fires. --- ## Properties - Grants **advantage on any ability check** made to appraise or inspect an item that is small or highly detailed. - Can be used to start a fire by focusing sunlight; this takes **5 minutes** and only works in direct sunlight.