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* When a scroll is successfully counterspelled the scroll is NOT consumed. | * When a scroll is successfully counterspelled the scroll is NOT consumed. | ||
* 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. | ** 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. | ||
* The incantation for Counterspell is '''Impero Tibi''', Latin for "I command you". | * The incantation for Counterspell is '''Impero Tibi''', Latin for "I command you". | ||
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Revision as of 23:21, 19 January 2024
Counterspell is a level 3 abjuration spell. This spell allows spellcasters to interrupt another caster's spellcasting, causing it to fail and have no effect.
Description
Nullify another creature's spell as a reaction. The spell must be 3rd Level or lower. If it is higher, you must succeed a Check to nullify it, the difficulty of which is based on the spell's Level.
Properties
- Cost
Reaction + 
Level 3 Spell Slot- Details
Range: 18 m / 60 ft
At higher levels
Casting this spell at a higher level grants no additional benefit.
How to learn
Classes:
- Class Level 6: College of Lore Bard (via Magical Secrets)
- Class Level 10: Bard (via Magical Secrets)
Granted by the following items:
Staff of Interruption (
Recharge: Long rest)
Notes
- Even a failed Counterspell will feed the Abjuration School Wizard
. - When a scroll is successfully counterspelled the scroll is NOT consumed.
- 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.
- The incantation for Counterspell is Impero Tibi, Latin for "I command you".
