SRD5:Counterspell
Counterspell is a spell in 5th edition.
5e Spell
Counterspell [SRD5 OGL/CC-BY] [1] [2]
3rd-level abjuration
Casting Time: Reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell
Range: 60 feet
Components: S
Duration: Instantaneous
Scales: Yes
Casters: Eldritch Knight, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
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.
Sources and Notes
- Wizards RPG Team. SRD-OGL v5.1 (5e) (2015.05.06). Wizards of the Coast. Licensed: OGL & CC-BY. ↑
- casters list (Eldritch Knight) — Wizards RPG Team. Player's Handbook (5e) (5e) (2014-08-19). Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 9780786965601. p. 75. ↑
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