Counterspell

Counterspell is a 3rd-level abjuration available to Paladin, 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.

Mechanics

level:
3
range:
60 feet
ritual:
false
school:
Abjuration
classes:
Paladin, Sorcerer, Warlock, Wizard
duration:
Instantaneous
casting time:
1 reaction, which you take when you see a creature within 60 feet of you casting a spell
concentration:
false

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Sources

  • 5e Core Rules·OGL-1.0a·© 5e Core Rules. OGL-1.0a. Via Open5e (open5e.com).
Last updated 6/19/2026·Tags: spell, abjuration, paladin, sorcerer, warlock, wizard