{"index":"counterspell","name":"Counterspell","desc":["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."],"higher_level":["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."],"range":"60 feet","components":["S"],"ritual":false,"duration":"Instantaneous","concentration":false,"casting_time":"1 reaction","level":3,"school":{"index":"abjuration","name":"Abjuration","url":"/api/2014/magic-schools/abjuration"},"classes":[{"index":"sorcerer","name":"Sorcerer","url":"/api/2014/classes/sorcerer"},{"index":"warlock","name":"Warlock","url":"/api/2014/classes/warlock"},{"index":"wizard","name":"Wizard","url":"/api/2014/classes/wizard"}],"subclasses":[],"url":"/api/2014/spells/counterspell","updated_at":"2026-04-01T20:35:39.217Z"}