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diegosephroth 02-03-07, 09:28 AM	Hello there, I know it's kinda stupid, but I really can't figure out how counterspelling works properly. So, could anyone make a plain exaplnation to me? It would be of much help indeed... And what feats/class abilities can I make use to amplify the usage of counterspelling? I know about this archmage PrC who can make powerfull counterspellings ty...(and sorry for the lazyness, it's been short since I have began playing)
runestar 02-03-07, 09:43 AM	I am not good with summaries. So here goes...:P 1) Typically, you ready a standard action in preparation to counterspell. 2) When an enemy spellcaster begins casting a spell, you make a spellcraft check to identify the spell he is casting. If successful, you can then counterspell by casting the same spell he is casting. However, since dispel magic does not make this distinction, you can use it to counterspell even if you do not know what spell he is casting(of course, this comes with risks/uncertainties of its own) 3) Note that because you are casting said spell as well, you still use up any expensive material components/xp costs associated with said spell. 4) Normally, SLAs cannot be used to counterspell. A notable exception is dispel magic, since its entry explicitly states that it can be used for this purpose. Improved counterspell lets you use a spell of the same school 1 lv higher than the spell you are trying to counter, rather than the exact same spell. Reactive counterspell lets you counterspell without having to ready an action. Or spare youself all these mindless drivel and go here instead... http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rg/20050524a
Nezkrul 02-03-07, 12:03 PM	I am the master My hero :D :D :D
bigbythewise 02-03-07, 03:55 PM	I am not good with summaries. So here goes...:P 1) Typically, you ready a standard action in preparation to counterspell. 2) When an enemy spellcaster begins casting a spell, you make a spellcraft check to identify the spell he is casting. If successful, you can then counterspell by casting the same spell he is casting. However, since dispel magic does not make this distinction, you can use it to counterspell even if you do not know what spell he is casting(of course, this comes with risks/uncertainties of its own) What if the caster is Invisible? Can you counterspell him normally regardless of that you can't see him and can't target him? (with ready action or counterspell)
runestar 02-03-07, 10:15 PM	I posted the link I did for a reason...;) The rules don't specifically say so, but you need to see or touch the other spellcaster to counter a spell (because the other spellcaster is your counterspell's target). You also need line of effect to the other spellcaster and the other spellcaster must be within range for the spell you're using as a counterspell. If your line of effect is blocked or you're out of range, your counterspell's magical energy cannot reach the other spellcaster and negate that character's spell. This means you cannot use a spell with a personal range as a counterspell (because the spell's range is limited to your person) under most circumstances. You still can counter another character's personal range spell, however, by using a dispel magic or greater dispel magic spell as a counterspell, or by taking advantage of the Improved Counterspell feat and using a spell with sufficient range to reach your opponent.