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| notes = * Even a failed '''Counterspell''' will feed the {{Class|Abjuration}} {{SAI|Arcane Ward}}.
| notes = * Even a failed '''Counterspell''' will feed the {{Class|Abjuration}} {{SAI|Arcane Ward}}.
* When a scroll is successfully counterspelled the scroll is NOT consumed.
* When a scroll is successfully counterspelled the scroll is NOT consumed.
* Cantrips can also be counterspelled.
* In 5e, an upcast '''Counterspell''' will automatically counter a spell if the spellslot level matches or exceeds the to-be-countered spell. Counterspelling a spell of a higher spellslot level requires the counterspelling caster to make an ability check, with a DC of 10 + (Level of to-be-countered spell). The spellcasting ability is added to the d20 roll of the counterspelling caster.
* In 5e, an upcast '''Counterspell''' will automatically counter a spell if the spellslot level matches or exceeds the to-be-countered spell. Counterspelling a spell of a higher spellslot level requires the counterspelling caster to make an ability check, with a DC of 10 + (Level of to-be-countered spell). The spellcasting ability is added to the d20 roll of the counterspelling caster.
** It is not certain at this time if this mechanic was identically implemented in BG3, though the spell description as of v. 4.11.4494476 suggests it should be.
** It is not certain at this time if this mechanic was identically implemented in BG3, though the spell description as of v. 4.11.4494476 suggests it should be.