Counterspell

Counterspell is a 3rd-level abjuration spell that sorcerers, warlocks and wizards can learn.

SRD 5.1 (2014)

Counterspell

Level
3
School
abjuration
Casting
a reaction, when a foe within 60 ft casts a spell
Range
60 feet
Components
S
Effect
stops a spell a foe is casting
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

You attempt to interrupt a creature in the process of casting a spell. If the creature is casting a spell of 3rd level or lower, its spell fails and has no effect. If it is casting a spell of 4th level or higher, make an ability check using your spellcasting ability. The DC equals 10 + the spell's level. On a success, the creature's spell fails and has no effect.

At Higher Levels. When you cast this spell using a spell slot of 4th level or higher, the interrupted spell has no effect if its level is less than or equal to the level of the spell slot you used.

SRD 5.2.1 (2024)

Counterspell

Level
3
School
abjuration
Casting
a reaction, when you see a creature within 60 ft casting a spell with Verbal, Somatic, or Material components
Range
60 feet
Components
S
Save
a Constitution save
Effect
the caster makes a Constitution save against your spell save DC; on a failure its spell fails, whatever its level
Classes
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

You attempt to interrupt a creature in the process of casting a spell. The creature makes a Constitution saving throw. On a failed save, the spell dissipates with no effect, and the action, Bonus Action, or Reaction used to cast it is wasted. If that spell was cast with a spell slot, the slot isn’t expended.

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