Spell

Counterspell

Level 3 Abjuration spell

Level: Level 3
School: Abjuration
Casting Time: Reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of yourself casting a spell with Verbal, Somatic, or Material components
Range: 60 ft
Components: S (Somatic)
Duration: Instantaneous
Classes: Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard

Effect

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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