IsSpell (spell flag)

IsSpell is a spell flag which defines an action as a proper spell. Internally, the game uses the term "spell" for all actions. This flag is how effects like  Counterspell,  Spell Sniper,  Spell Resistance, etc. discriminate between spells and other actions.

List of actions with IsSpell

Name	Type	Cost/Recharge	Range/Area	Roll	Effect
Absolute's Talisman: Aid	Level 2 spell		Self	-	5⁠Healing Applies  Aid
Acid Splash	Cantrip		18 m (60 ft) 2 m (7 ft) (Radius)	DEX Save	1d6⁠Acid ( Dexterity saving throw to negate)
Activate Call Lightning	Level 3 spell		18 m (60 ft) 2 m (7 ft) (Radius)	DEX Save	3d10⁠Lightning
Activate Witch Bolt	Cantrip		30 m (100 ft)	-	1d12⁠Lightning
Aid	Level 2 spell	+	Self 9 m (30 ft) (Radius)	-	Applies  Aid
Animal Friendship	Level 1 spell	+	18 m (60 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Charmed
Animate Dead (Balthazar)	Level 6 spell	+	22 m (73 ft)	-	Summons  Zombie
Animate Dead (Duergar)	Level 4 spell	+	22 m (73 ft) 8 m (27 ft) (Radius)	-	Summons  Reanimated Corpse
Animate Dead	Level 3 spell	+	3 m (10 ft)	-
Animate Dead: Flying Ghoul	Level 5 spell	+	3 m (10 ft)	-	Summons  Flying Ghoul
Animate Dead: Flying Ghoul Flock	Level 6 spell	+	9 m (30 ft)	-	Summons  Flying Ghoul
Animate Dead: Ghoul	Level 5 spell	+	3 m (10 ft)	-	Summons  Ghoul (Animate Dead)
Animate Dead: Ghoul Pack	Level 6 spell	+	9 m (30 ft)	-	Summons  Ghoul (Animate Dead)
Animate Dead: Skeleton	Level 3 spell	+	3 m (10 ft)	-	Summons  Skeleton (Animate Dead)
Animate Dead: Skeleton Squad	Level 4 spell	+	9 m (30 ft)	-	Summons  Skeleton (Animate Dead)
Animate Dead: Zombie	Level 3 spell	+	3 m (10 ft)	-	Summons  Zombie (Animate Dead)
Arabella's Shadow Entangle	Level 1 spell		18 m (60 ft)	STR Save
Arcane Critical	Level 1 spell	+	Self	-	Applies  Arcane Critical
Arcane Gate	Level 6 spell	+	18 m (60 ft)	-
Arcane Lock	Level 2 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	-	Applies  Arcane Lock
Armour of Agathys	Level 1 spell	+	Self	-	5⁠Cold (When hit by a melee attack) Applies  Armour of Agathys
Arms of Hadar	Level 1 spell	+	Self 3 m (10 ft) (Radius)	STR Save	2d6⁠Necrotic Applies  Arms of Hadar
Astral Rift	Level 3 spell		9 m (30 ft)	-	Applies  Astral Conduit
Bane (spell)	Level 1 spell	+	9 m (30 ft)	CHA Save	Applies  Bane
Bane's Wrath	Level 4 spell		1.5 m (5 ft)	Melee Weapon Attack Roll  WIS Save	Normal weapon damage + 6d6⁠Psychic Applies  Frightened
Banishing Smite (Melee)	Level 5 spell	+ +	Weapon	Melee Weapon Attack Roll	Normal weapon damage + 5d10⁠Force Applies  Banished
Banishing Smite (Ranged)	Level 5 spell	+ +	Weapon	Ranged Weapon Attack Roll	Normal weapon damage + 5d10⁠Force Applies  Banished
Banishment	Level 4 spell	+	18 m (60 ft)	CHA Save	Applies  Banished
Barkskin	Level 2 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	-	Applies  Barkskin
Beacon of Hope	Level 3 spell	+	Self 9 m (30 ft) (Radius)	-	Applies  Beacon of Hope
Bear's Endurance	Level 2 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	-	Applies  Bear's Endurance
Beckoning Darkness	Level 4 spell		4 m (13 ft)	CHA Save	2d8⁠Necrotic (Per turn) Applies  Beckoning Darkness
Beguiling Rebuke	Level 6 spell	-	18 m (60 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Beguiled
Bestow Curse	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save
Bestow Curse: Additional Damage	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save	1d8⁠Necrotic (Per attack from the caster) Applies  Cursed: Additional Damage
Bestow Curse: Attack Disadvantage	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Cursed: Attack Disadvantage
Bestow Curse: Charisma Disadvantage	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Cursed: Charisma
Bestow Curse: Constitution Disadvantage	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Cursed: Constitution
Bestow Curse: Dexterity Disadvantage	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Cursed: Dexterity
Bestow Curse: Dread	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Cursed: Dread
Bestow Curse: Intelligence Disadvantage	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Cursed: Intelligence
Bestow Curse: Strength Disadvantage	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Cursed: Strength
Bestow Curse: Wisdom Disadvantage	Level 3 spell	+	1.5 m (5 ft)	WIS Save	Applies  Cursed: Wisdom
Blade Barrier	Level 6 spell	+	18 m (60 ft)	DEX Save	6d10⁠Slashing
Blade Ward	Cantrip		Self	-	Applies  Blade Ward
Bless	Level 1 spell	+	9 m (30 ft)	-	Applies  Bless
Blight	Level 4 spell	+	9 m (30 ft)	CON Save	8d8⁠Necrotic (64⁠Necrotic against plants)
Blinding Smite	Level 3 spell	+ +	Weapon	Melee Weapon Attack Roll  CON Save	Normal weapon damage + 3d8⁠Radiant Applies  Blinded
Blindness	Level 2 spell	+	18 m (60 ft)	CON Save	Applies  Blindness
Blink	Level 3 spell	+	Self	-	Applies  Blink and  Blinked to the Ethereal Plane

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