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| notes = * Even a failed '''Counterspell''' will feed the {{Class|Abjuration}} {{SAI|Arcane Ward}}.
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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.
* 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.

Revision as of 18:38, 21 April 2024

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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:

Granted by the following items:

Notes

  • Even a failed Counterspell will feed the Abjuration School Wizard Arcane Ward Arcane Ward.
  • 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.
    • 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".

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