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Counterspell

Level 3 Abjuration spell
Range60ft
Duration

instant

Cast timereaction

You attempt to interrupt a creature in the process of casting a spell.

If the creature is casting a spell of 3rd level or lower, its spell fails and has no effect. If it is casting a spell of 4th level or higher, make an ability check using your spellcasting ability.

The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the creature's spell fails and has no effect.

At Higher Levels

When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the interrupted spell has no effect if its level is less than or equal to the level of the spell slot you used.

  • name Counterspell
  • classes
    • Sorcerer
    • Warlock
    • Wizard
  • type spell
  • level 3
  • school Abjuration
  • casting_time reaction
  • reaction_condition When you see a creature within `60ft` of you casting a spell
  • range 60
  • components S
  • duration instant
  • effect utility