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== Spell properties == | == Spell properties == | ||
Each spell belongs to a school which defines its general purpose, and all spells have a range at which they can be cast, and a specified target or [[Area|area of effect]]. A spell | Each spell belongs to a school which defines its general purpose, and all spells have a range at which they can be cast, and a specified target or [[Area|area of effect]]. A spell may have an instantaneous effect when cast (for example a magical attack), or a spell may have an effect which persists for a specified ''duration'' (measured in ''turns''). | ||
Most spells can be interrupted by {{SAI|Counterspell}} before they are cast, and spells | Most spells can be interrupted by {{SAI|Counterspell}} before they are cast, and most spells cannot be cast by {{Cond|Silenced}} creatures. | ||
=== Schools of magic === | === Schools of magic === | ||
{{hatnote|This section is about the schools used to categorise spells. For the class feature, see [[Wizard]].}} | {{hatnote|This section is about the schools used to categorise spells. For the class feature, see [[Wizard]].}} | ||
Every spell belongs to one of eight ''schools of magic'': [[Abjuration]], [[conjuration]], [[divination]], [[enchantment (school)|enchantment]], [[evocation]], [[illusion]], [[necromancy]] or [[transmutation]]. | Every spell belongs to one of eight ''schools of magic'': [[Abjuration]], [[conjuration]], [[divination]], [[enchantment (school)|enchantment]], [[evocation]], [[illusion]], [[necromancy]] or [[transmutation]]. | ||
Some character and item abilities, especially the features of Wizard subclasses, only affect spells of a specific school. | |||
=== Casting time === | === Casting time === | ||
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=== Spell saves === | === Spell saves === | ||
Harmful spells which target an area or a specific | Harmful spells which target an area (like {{SAI|Grease}}) or a specific point in space (like {{SAI|Fireball}}), or affect a character directly (like {{SAI|Hold Person}}), often allow targeted creatures a [[saving throw]] against the spell, potentially ignoring or reducing the spell's effect. | ||
The [[Difficulty Class]] (DC) of these saves – called ''spell save DC'' – is generally based on the caster's spellcasting DC: | The [[Difficulty Class]] (DC) of these saves – called the ''spell save DC'' – is generally based on the caster's spellcasting DC: | ||
<div style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;">{{InfoBlob|8 + proficiency bonus + spellcasting ability modifier}}</div> | <div style="text-align: center; font-weight:bold;">{{InfoBlob|8 + proficiency bonus + spellcasting ability modifier}}</div> | ||