Counterspell
3rd-level Abjuration
- Casting Time
- 1 reaction
- Range
- 60 feet
- Components
- S
- Duration
- Instantaneous
- 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.
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What level is Counterspell in D&D 5e?
Counterspell is a 3rd-level Abjuration spell.
What classes can cast Counterspell?
Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard have Counterspell on their spell list in the SRD.
What is the casting time and range of Counterspell?
Counterspell has a casting time of 1 reaction and a range of 60 feet. Its duration is Instantaneous.