Counterspell

3rd-level, Abjuration

  • Casting time: 1 Reaction
  • Range: 60 feet
  • Components: S
  • Duration: Instantaneous

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.

Classes: Bard (College of Lore); Bard; Fighter (Eldritch Knight); Rogue (Arcane Trickster); Sorcerer (Spellfire Sorcery); Sorcerer; Warlock; Wizard (Abjurer); Wizard

Source: Player’s Handbook (2024) p. 258. Available in the SRD and the Free Rules (2024)